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The chairs are 20” wide between the live edge armrests, and the seat is around 17” deep. These have a nice throne feel to them. The seat height is 17” and overall height is 40”. I used 30 beadlock joints in each chair and a few pocket hole screws to secure the seat to the frame. So 120 tenon joints and a full bottle of Gorilla Wood glue later, they are rock solid. The legs are 1 3/4 square and all the rails are 3/4. The upper backrests I cut from slabs and are also 1 3/4” thick. I was very happy the customer asked about adding some live edges, they are my favorite. Its a challenge to find just the right places for live edges so that its a nice mix with the traditional lines.
The backs tilt back at 5 degrees for comfort.
These chairs were commissioned to go along with a barnwood table being built by someone else. Too bad, since they go well with my big dining table. Oh well, someday I will get a chance to build a set for myself.
Finish is tung oil.
-- I haven't had this much fun since hogs ate my little brother. www.rockybluewoodworks.com
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Gary
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#1 posted 588 days ago
That’s a really nice looking set. Wouldn’t mind having that myself but, alas, no ambition in that directon
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
B13
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#2 posted 588 days ago
Very nice! table and chairs.
DYankee
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#3 posted 588 days ago
Very nice. I really like the blend of finished with the live edge.
-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards
Woodbridge
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#4 posted 588 days ago
beautiful work. The live edges make this really unique and interesting!
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
Glenn
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#5 posted 588 days ago
I REALLY like these. A new dining room set is in my future, and I would love to have something like this.
-- Glenn, Arkansas
Rogue
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#6 posted 588 days ago
Have never turned blue pine before. I love the legs on the table, Ill have to give that a wirl. Great chairs, love the backs.
-- Rogue
cannondale
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#7 posted 588 days ago
Those chairs look inviting!!! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
littlecope
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#8 posted 588 days ago
Great Set of Chairs!!
They have that look… that they’ll be around for a looong time!!
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TZH
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#9 posted 587 days ago
As usual, your work is astounding! Great look.
TZH
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SisQMark
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#10 posted 587 days ago
Very, very nice work, as is all of your projects. I like the natural wood, it gives them a log cabin look. Keep up the great work.
-- Don't waste today, it is yesterdays tomorrow!~SisQMark
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