Dining Room Chairs

I love the design of the chair backs! Looks like it was well worth the effort.

-- Dave S., Bellingham, WA

Very nice!

Chairs are a lot of work. I used to think they were expensive to buy since there isn’t much material involved. Now I think they’re cheap to buy!

-- Sorry the reply is so long. I didn't have time to write a short reply.

Nice looking chair. Chairs still intimidate me. Maybe someday I’ll work up the courage to try one.

-- Ted

Looks like really nice work.

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

These are wonderful! I’m with Ted78…I don’t think I’m ready for chairs just yet. One of these days!

-- Robb

great looking chair

-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario

Great looking chair…..Well done

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

They look nice!! How many hours would you estimate per chair??

-- Wood glue residue doesn't take a stain well.

I like the double lower stretchers. Nice work on these chairs. Dining chairs probably take longer than any other project because of the number of parts. I have made 14 so far, and my son just asked for one in his room. Luckily I have enough spare parts milled for one more chair!

-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush

Thanks for the nice comments. MBS – I agree. I usually look at wood products and think “I’m not paying that. iI could make that.” Chairs now look like more of a bargain to me too. Don – Tough to estimate the time since it took more than a year to complete. I milled all the parts for the six chairs at the same time. I sanded and assembled one at a time. My guess is probably 10 hours per chair, but that is just a guess. I did learn some new techniques making the chairs. The top and bottom pieces on the back were steam bent to provide a slight curve for comfort. That was my first attempt at bending wood and it was easier than I expected. Made for some interesting angled tenons on the ends, however.

-- -- Mark (maker of high-grade kindling)

Looks great, sturdy and comfy. Like the design and the wood choice.