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Forum topic by Dorje posted 420 days ago 212 views 0 times favorited 2 replies Add to Favorites
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Dorje

1736 posts in 439 days


420 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: chairs chair legs angles

Well, when I posted my shop stool project, I stated:

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What I didn’t do, but should’ve…I didn’t use compound angles but rather splayed the legs only out in one direction. I would have preferred the compound aesthetically, but not sure that it was necessary on this piece. It’s certainly as sturdy as I wanted it to be and as it needs to be. However, I haven’t built any chairs – yet. And, I haven’t done much reading on the subject either, so if you all would give me some feedback on what you know about the use of angles for legs and what have you, I would appreciate that! Thanks!

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I didn’t get any response about angles for chair legs, so thought I’d try this in a forum. Now, I can understand if y’all tell me to go do some research, but just thought I’d throw this back out and see what kind of information I can catch on this!

The topic is really general -

What can you tell me about angles for chair legs?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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Bob Babcock

1811 posts in 528 days


420 days ago

I wish I could help Dorje but I’ll be as interested to hear the answer as you. I guess it depends on the style you are looking for. What kind of chairs? Windsors, shaker, rustic, contemporary? Or is the question aimed at maximum stability/strength?

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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Mark DeCou

1264 posts in 848 days


418 days ago

the last chairs I built I used 4.5 degrees from the front to the back legs. Was a booger cutting those tenons on the stretchers and braces for sure. I needed a Multirouter to do the job quick. I used a table saw and angle wedges for support.

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flinthill's Artisan

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