Some Recent Practice

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 16:01

I wasn't in the mood to do anything too strenuous but I was thinking I should practice a little to keep from getting rusty.

Ladder Back Chair

Based on one from around 1903 or 1904. Drawn to actual dimensions but I think the back posts should taper a bit more and the knobs should be smaller. Thanks to Boofredlay for the rush texture on the seat.

Small, Stackable Stools

These were inspired by a photo I found some place. I think these would make an easy weekend project for my son and I to build. If it rains tomorrow, we may build them.

dale · 8 Apr 2011, 17:39

Dave you are inspiring.
Keep it up please.
Cheers

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 18:01

Thank you very much Dale.

boofredlay · 8 Apr 2011, 18:30

Nice models and great seat texture!

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 18:44

Thanks Eric. I have to give credit to the goofy, smiley guy who made it for me.

mitcorb · 8 Apr 2011, 18:45

Hi, Dave:
Nice chair.
A nearby catfish emporium has ladderback chairs. I don't know what they did, or failed to do to them, but every so often someone will rise from one of these chairs and it tips over with a "whack!".

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 18:57

Thanks Tim.

They should put some lead under the seat at the front. That front bottom rung on the chair is pretty low. It wouldn't surprise me if people catch the heels of their shoes under them.

by "catfish emporium" I assume you are referring to an eating establishment? Doesn't a mess of fresh catfish lightly battered and fried sound delicious right about now. Yummy!

mitcorb · 8 Apr 2011, 19:28

Yeah, and hushpuppies too!!
This place also serves beer by the pitcher, so it is not only the chairs that get tipsy

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 19:43

I can see that, then.

I'm bummed. Catfish and hushpuppies. And I'm sure you aren't anywhere close to me. Whimper.

Dave R · 8 Apr 2011, 23:58

I straightened the back up to 3° and made the back posts slightly more slender. I think this helps.