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A few years ago I made a bow arm sofa for my son and thought that since I had the bending form already made it would be good to use it again. I did a blog at that time that should answer any questions anyone might have. The main differences are that I used Domino joinery and a different finish from Jeff Jewitt's Mission Oak Finish collection. I had an upholsterer do the upholstery because it was too expensive to trust to an amateur.

Thanks for looking!

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Very nice! I like it. The cushions are beefy! Are they pretty soft so you sink into them a bit?
 

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Excellent work.
 

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Wow, it came out perfectly. As nice as any Morris chair I've seen.

Bravo sir!
 

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Beautiful project as usual Art. But then I would expect nothing less. It's a pleasure to see your various projects through out your home. You do fine work my friend.
 

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And another stellar job Art. I agree with using a professional upholsterer, it sets off the crowning glory to this piece.
 

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Very nice love that 1/4 sawn white Oak! Stain not so dark as to really see the grain!
 

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Very nice Art. I've got this on my short list to do one of these. Did you draw your own plans, or use something else?
 

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Art - another spot on Morris chair. Looks like you need to update the bannister to something more Craftsman style to match the chair and lamp and hall table.
 

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I agree with the beefy cushions comment, that chair will break in nicely.

Still amazed with your ability to make the QSWO bark, and the subtle curves on the arms look great.
I assume the back doesn't recline?

Your house must be nearing capacity, time for commissioned work!

(BTW, still waiting for my stuff back (re. cottonwood box project 8^)
 

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This Morris chair and ottoman are beautiful pieces and they show a lot of outstanding craftsmanship.
 

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This is a stunning piece of work, the craftsmanship is top shelf. Congratulations on yet another amazing build!
 

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wow a really beautiful chair and ottoman,also love the lamp.looking at your projects everything you do is pretty nice.great job.
 

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You're a true craftsman. Wonderfull chair and rest. Wish I owned it. Love the stain and rays. Chairs are one of the most difficult pieces to build.
Congratulations on your top 3 place.
 

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Excellent work! Congrats on the top 3. Domino is perfect for furniture.
 

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This is a great looking build Art.

The ray/fleck in the QSWO is really accentuated nicely by your choice of finish…. I'm saving the linked article for future reference.
 

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You nailed it a Beautiful chair excellent workmanship.
 

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Great work ! Well done !
 

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Wow, I am humbled by the responses! My thanks to all of you for the over the top compliments; they help me keep going on those less than stellar days when I pull a really bone headed move like cutting a mortise where none is desired. Not that I ever have done that. :D

PPK, the cushions are a bit on the firm side, but I intend to do my best to wear it down to my satisfaction. :)

Jim, I used the plans from FWW that I got to make the sofa referenced in my original post. Mainly, I wanted the full sized drawing of the arm profile and the locations of the swivel and support pins. I think those are the really critical elements.

Earl, I think a banister is beyond my skill set but I agree with you that it should be done. I may have to give it some more thought. Hmm…

Splint, it is funny you mentioned the back reclining. It should and mine will beginning sometime this winter. I drilled 1/2" holes for the pins to receive 1/2" dowel pins. I used a rat tail file to enlarge the holes, but missed one and didn't discover that until I attempted to reassemble the chair at the upholsterer's. Since I didn't have a file with me, we tapped the pin part way into place. Since the humidity has increased dramatically here in NoVA during the past month, the pin is stuck until heating season returns. There are 5 holes in the inside edges of the arms to provide differing angles of declination.

James, I have a buddy that says if you can build a chair, you can build most anything.
 

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P.S. Congrats on the Top 3 rating. Well deserved.
 
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