Philadelphia High Back Windsor - Painted

Way to go! It looks great. I’ve got a sack back in Salem Red that my wife uses at our kitchen table, and it really adds a nice punch of color.
I know you’ll get great use and many compliments from that fine chair.

-- Every cloud has a silver lining

Thanks, Kenn. This thing is a lot more fragile than the sack back I built. That sack back is tough!

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

Gorgeous chair, nice work.

-- Bob A in NJ

Great looking chair. I hope that some day I could make one like that.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Beautiful job!!!!! Thanks for the post.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

WOW, that is beautifully crafted, can’t say I have ever seen that style of Windsor before. Definitely a blue ribbon entry that will scare the shingles right off those bird houses.

-- I can so I wood but why are my learning curves always circles

Boy, I dunno. The level of craftmanship around here just ain’t that high.

I’m going to feel lucky if they a.) recognize it as a Windsor chair, and b.) don’t penalize me for NOT using screws.

;-)

I wish I were kidding..

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

A very nice creation.

Windsor chairs look so flimsy, but they’re really strong.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

WhattheChuck!

It’s a mini me! Innocent devilish smile just like his dear old dad! The chair looks really good in red. My Sack Back is in red as well, how did it go with the wipe on poly? I still haven’t had any time to put the finishing touches on my chair but when I do it will be Driftwood. If you don’t win at the fair over the birdhouses I’ll expect to see you at another class in the near future!

-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----

How did you get the legs on that chair to look so good?!

-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----

Ya know, Fred, I totally suspect that’s what the fair judges will say.

Either that, or “What’s this here stamp on the bottom? Did you order this chair from Fingerhut or Pottery Barn?”

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

Well, I dropped it off at the fair. The competition was four birdhouses and an Mission blanket chest/table thingy.

Man, I don’t know if this was a good idea. I sure hope the chair doesn’t get wrecked. Stay tuned.

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

First of all, what a great looking chair! I have always wanted to finish the one I started 10 years ago, but never have gotten to it. This is the exact chair I would make, but I’d probably paint it Williamsburg Blue.

Secondly, you do not need a ribbon from a Fair to have a winner. I wouldn’t worry about competing with others- there will always be someone better, and there is always interpretation by people who may not be qualified to judge. The only person that needs to be happy with it is you.

If it doesn’t beat the birdhouses, have a good laugh.

Steve

-- Steven

Hi STeve,

Thanks for the thoughts. Believe me, I’m not too worried about the Blue Ribbon. I entered the fair because there was prize money and free tools!

But one thing I do find distressing is the quality of rural crafts nowadays. Here on LJ, we’re surrounded by people doing all sorts of wonderful things, at all sorts of levels. Out there, the best that’s happening is kids are gluing together Legos. Nothing against Legos, really—but it’s still a wake-up call for the state of crafts in our general population.

I’m a big believer in creating with your hands—it keeps you off the streets, and builds self esteem in a ‘real’ way.
And makes you appreciate folks that work with their hands in making a living.

For me, seeing the sorry state of handicrafts is kinda like realizing that people don’t know who Thomas Jefferson was. Not good for our country.

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

Just in case anyone is still following this:

I got beat by the cedar shingle birdhouses. That, a poorly carved walking stick, and a simple (but at least decent) coffee table with drawers.

No kidding.

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

Must have been one nice birdhouse…

All you can do is work for yourself. If you try to impress other people, you always run the risk that they may not be worth impressing…

Next year, nail a two by four to a log, and screw in some hooks to make a coat rack. Sign someone else’s name to it.

Steve

-- Steven