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    Westport Chair

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    • Dave RD Offline
      Dave R
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      It's not uncomfortable with no cushions.

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      • Dave RD Offline
        Dave R
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        It was pointed out that the chair looked kind of narrow. 30 seconds and it's 3 inches wider.


        http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7282589878_5fb9756879.jpg

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        • gullfoG Offline
          gullfo
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          @dave r said:

          30 seconds and it's 3 inches wider.

          using FredoScale?

          Glenn

          http://www.runnel.com

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          • Dave RD Offline
            Dave R
            last edited by

            Nope. Just the Move tool.

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            • david_hD Offline
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              I like sitting in these chairs. One usually needs a winch to get out of them tho.

              Nice work. πŸ‘

              If I make it look easy...It is probably easy

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              • Dave RD Offline
                Dave R
                last edited by

                Thanks, David.

                I've been wondering about hinging the seat at the front with a latch on the back and a big spring underneath. πŸ˜‰

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                • HumpmetwiceH Offline
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                  Dave is this something you're gona build or was this just an exercise? I would love to build some chairs like this. I think it would be an good exercise for me to not use pocket holes!

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                  • Dave RD Offline
                    Dave R
                    last edited by

                    Kurt, I drew it because a guy on a woodworking forum asked about what changes he'd have to make to the chair to put a cushion on the seat without changing the relationship between the sitter's arms and the arm rests. That's why the one on the right has a cushion.

                    After drawing it, I got to thinking I might build one for my screen porch if I can convince my wife to rearrange things a bit. This one is dimensioned to be made from 5/4 WRC but I was thinking about using something else.

                    It's a good idea to get away from your Kreg jig for awhile. πŸ˜‰

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                    • HumpmetwiceH Offline
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                      last edited by

                      I drew it out with plans to build it with lumber I had in the shop but I think my dimensioning are off a little.


                      Outdoor Chair.skp

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                      • Dave RD Offline
                        Dave R
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                        That doesn't look so bad. Yours would be an easier build. The original (and mine) tapers toward the back.


                        http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7298619264_4306cbfb53_z.jpg

                        That creates all sorts of bevels that need to be cut.

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                        • HumpmetwiceH Offline
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                          Yeah I looked them up and all the ones I seen do taper. I decided to just keep it straight for a quick and simple build.

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                          • B Offline
                            bobbyhammond
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                            Dave can I ask what blog you posted this on?

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                            • brookefoxB Offline
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                              @unknownuser said:

                              I drew it out with plans to build it with lumber I had in the shop but I think my dimensioning are off a little.

                              Nice of you to share your model. Thanks.

                              Your stamp says 'Drafting' (or similar). Would 'Digital Modeling' or some such be better for marketing? I don't really care for marketing myself, but you may be for hire...

                              ~ Brooke

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                              • Dave RD Offline
                                Dave R
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                                Bobby, it was used in a post for Design. Click. Build.

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