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I have been looking at LumberJocks for the past couple of years, so I figured it was time to post something! I had some walnut from an estate sale I wanted to use up and had always wanted to try a Morris Chair. I choose the Wood Magazine plans after reviewing all the different ones out there. As you can see, the wood has a lot of different tones, but I like the interest with the dark cushions. The curved armrests are bent lamination with 3, 3/8’ layers. Having never done any bending, I was intimidated, but it was surprisingly straight forward. The construction is primarily through tenons for the frame, also a first for me. I finished it with Odie’s Oil, which started out looking amazing, but hazed up a bit while the upholstery shop had it. I did not do the cushions, but shopped around and found a reasonable quote. It is not perfect, but I learned a lot, had fun, and am proud of the end result!
-- Tim, Kansas
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Gene Howe
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#1 posted 06-01-2019 11:13 PM
Very nice. Though not traditional, I really like it in walnut. Beautiful wood, beautiful chair, beahtiful job.
-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
therealSteveN
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#2 posted 06-01-2019 11:32 PM
I like that, possibly more than a QSWO one. That Walnut is pretty talkative. Nice job.
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SMP
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#3 posted 06-01-2019 11:32 PM
Looks great! Never seen one in walnut. How do you like the Odies oil?
WoodworkingInKansas
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#4 posted 06-01-2019 11:43 PM
Thanks Gene! Definitely not traditional, but free lumber talks!
-- Tim, Kansas
WoodworkingInKansas
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#5 posted 06-01-2019 11:47 PM
Thanks SMP! This is the largest project I have used Odies on. I have used it on boxes, turned items, and a slab coffee table. It produces a really warm finish that has no film appearance. It is definitely not the right finish for everything, but for a very natural looking satin finish that doesn’t need heavy protection, its looks killer. It smells good too.
-- Tim, Kansas
AJ1104
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#6 posted 06-02-2019 12:13 AM
Beautiful job! You made a great choice using the walnut, it is definitely a classic. Well done.
-- AJ
Redoak49
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#7 posted 06-02-2019 12:24 AM
Well done and looks comfortable.
WoodworkingInKansas
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#8 posted 06-02-2019 12:26 AM
Thanks Redoak. It is comfortable. My wife has claimed it for knitting.
-- Tim, Kansas
Tooch
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#9 posted 06-02-2019 01:33 AM
Awesome looking chair. I especially like the scrollwork on the larger middle slats.
I have a Morris chair on my bucket list also, but the wife has too many other things ahead of it so it’ll be a few years.
Great project, welcome to LJs, and congrats on the DT3!
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WoodworkingInKansas
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#10 posted 06-02-2019 02:01 AM
Thanks for the welcome Tooch. I understand about the lengthy project list!
-- Tim, Kansas
LittleBlackDuck
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#11 posted 06-02-2019 03:08 AM
So you should be WIK, it turned out great and that walnut sings a unique tune…
Question though… will you need to change your name from Tim to use it?
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MasterSergeant
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#12 posted 06-02-2019 12:24 PM
Nice Nice Nice! I have those plans myself in the file drawer. You have inspired me to pull them out and get started building mine.
-- Kelly, woodworker under construction
bygrace
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#13 posted 06-02-2019 03:39 PM
Great project, and that wood is beautiful!
-- Andy, Waxahachie, Tx.
WoodworkingInKansas
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#14 posted 06-02-2019 03:42 PM
Kelly, you will be glad you did. It took a while to build, but each part was like a mini-project.
-- Tim, Kansas
dannmarks
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#15 posted 06-02-2019 03:48 PM
Love this chair
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