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Offline John. B

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Medieval Chair
« on: January 21, 2013, 11:54:29 AM »
A chair for my grandson aged 2 made over the Christmas period, a new departure for me as I normally turn my woody things

It is a Savonarola chair based on design from the 16th Century scaled down to child size from an internet picture of the full size one.

Made in Sapele finished with Sanding sealer flattened then sprayed with satin acrylic.

Critique welcome as its my first piece of furniture.

front view:
 

Rear view





John. B

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Offline Terry Miller

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 12:30:07 PM »
You've certainly showed great skill in producing this chair especially as it is  your first!!
Brilliant

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Terry
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Offline John. B

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 01:47:05 PM »
Thank you Terry, George, I certainly hope so. (If it stands up to the wear and tear of a 2 year old) ::) ::) ::)

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 02:18:36 PM »
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Absolutely georgeous!!
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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 02:34:52 PM »
Realy nice piece of work.
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Offline John D Smith

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 03:04:29 PM »
Hello John B, What a fabulous Chair as George said this will be a Family heirloom I am sure there will be plenty of people asking you to make them one of these. Regards John
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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2013, 03:26:07 PM »
Wow that is so good you should be so proud of yourself making something like that I bet your Grandsons Mum and Dad are so chuffed and showing it of to all there friends I can see the orders flying in they will all want one
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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 03:58:55 PM »
Wow,

That is beautiful. What a wonderful gift and heirloom.

Great work.
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Offline Bryan Milham

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 07:27:04 PM »
John, that looks fantastic, I'm sure the young man is very pleased to have his own 'special' chair. An heirloom in the making I have no doubt.

I just hope he's not too upset when he outgrows it, either that or Granddad has an ongoing task making bigger ones every couple of years.

And I do see a bit of turning in the back rest I'm sure.
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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 08:28:22 PM »
It's really great. Looks strong enough to withstand the two year olds attention as well. LOL

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 11:34:59 AM »

John,

What can I add, stunning in every detail, even down to the name.

Well done.

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thebowlerhattedturner

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Re: Medieval Chair
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 09:59:03 PM »
looking at this again, something else that I have noticed, and really like is the way the name board on the back is not symetrical so that it fits the lettering. Nice.
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