Chairmaking Simplified

Worried that you don't have what it takes to create stunning and comfortable chairs? From getting the perfect angle to making sure the size is just right and that each chair is comfortable - chairmaking can be a daunting task for any woodworker. But, never fear! Author Kerry Pierce draws upon decades of professional chairmaking experience to provide a handful of simple jigs that take the fear out of chairmaking.

Introduction: The Genesis Chair	p. 6
Organizing the Chairmaking Process	p. 10
Material selection	p. 16
Sharpening Lathe Tools	p. 22
Turning Chair Parts	p. 28
Making Arms	p. 48
Bending Chair Parts	p. 54
Mortises and Tenons	p. 58
Assembling Chairs	p. 70
Finishing Chairs	p. 76
Weaving Splint Seats	p. 82
Weaving Shaker-Tape Seats	p. 88
Weaving Rush Seats	p. 96
Chairs with Rectangular Seats	p. 104
Stools	p. 104
Doll's Rocker	p. 105
New Lebanon Stool	p. 106
Splint-Back Bar Stool	p. 108
Arts & Crafts Stool	p. 110
Union Village Stools	p. 110
Chairs with Trapezoidal Seats	p. 112
New Lebanon #5 Tape-Back Chair	p. 114
New Lebanon #6 Slat-Back Arm Chair	p. 116
New Lebanon #6 Slat-Back Side Chair	p. 116
New Lebanon Transitional Rocker	p. 118
New Lebanon #1 Tape-and-Slat-Back Rocker	p. 120
Union Village Four-Slat Side Chair	p. 122
Union Village Two-Slat Dining Chair	p. 126
Union Village Four-Slat Rocker	p. 128
Splint-Back Rocker (my design, one walnut, one maple)	p. 130
Designing a Chair	p. 132
Gimson-style Arts & Crafts Arm Chair	p. 134
Clissett-style Arts & Crafts Side Chair	p. 138
Country Side Chair with Tape Seat	p. 140
Hancock Bench	p. 142
Windsor Chairmaking 101: Mike Herrel's New Take	p. 146
Windsor Sack Back Chair by Mike Herrel	p. 151
Fan-Back Side Chair	p. 171
Continuous-Arm Rocker with Lumbar Support	p. 172
Writing-Desk Chair	p. 173
Mark Soukup: The Authentic Eye	p. 174
Carving A Windsor Arm By Mark Soukup	p. 182
Glossary	p. 184
Index	p. 189
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