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This sure was a major one for me to tackle, and it definitely had it’s up and down. The beauty of attempting something of this magnitude is definitely the learning experience one gains going through it. Of course, the build plan and instructions were well written on woodcraftmagazine by lohrwoodworking. Even with that much guidances, it still can be a struggle for anyone if it’s their first attempt. So glad I took the plunge and have something that can be appreciated based on its look, feel and comfort. Honestly this was quite a humbling, learning experience.⠀
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-- Be Bliss. @blisswoodshop on IG
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PaulDoug
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#1 posted 12-07-2019 09:40 PM
Well worth the effort. Great looking chair.
-- “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk
therealSteveN
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#2 posted 12-07-2019 10:53 PM
Congratulations on this fine looking chair, sounds like maybe you had a few firsts making it, congrats on them as well. Nice accomplishment, and certainly a memory that will grow richer as time passes your making it. After a while we forget the stress, and just enjoy the finished project.
Thanks for sharing.
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#3 posted 12-08-2019 12:49 AM
Thanks Paul.
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#4 posted 12-08-2019 12:53 AM
This is my first chair. Few other projects under my belt and you are absolutely correct on the stress and enjoyment part. Definitely not worried as I used to be cutting each pieces to size. Definitely had my fair share of mistakes on this one as well, but it still came out great.
-- Be Bliss. @blisswoodshop on IG
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#5 posted 12-08-2019 01:04 AM
Here is a quick link to few of the build process I went through to make this chair.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzliLEjAdt4/ making the mortise
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzqv6VwgI1F/ making the tenon
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzthJYfAkCF/ test fitting the mortise and tenon
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyKRBzAUJL/ test fitting the joint
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bsGvGgKQX/ few pictures of the pieces
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sU_B8Akma/ making the tenon on the curved back
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IBkQFAH-A/ assembly of the back support
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4urP2dgbvl/ assembly of the chair showing most of the pieces
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ia5aNgJQB/ making the Walnut button
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lEDDyAmSI/ installing the Walnut button
Hope this helps someone if they are interested in some of the build process.
-- Be Bliss. @blisswoodshop on IG
pottz
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#6 posted 12-08-2019 01:59 AM
well you came and you conquered,let me just say one hell of of a job making a beautiful morris chair.nice work and congrats.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#7 posted 12-08-2019 02:14 AM
Thanks pottz for the nice and encouraging words.
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sansoo22
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#8 posted 12-08-2019 02:20 AM
Very nicely done! And thank’s for sharing the project. I have yet to take on chairs myself. Seeing others build there first gives me confidence to do one.
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#9 posted 12-08-2019 02:41 AM
That came out great and looks awesome. Nice work.
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Bliss Woodshop
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#10 posted 12-08-2019 03:08 PM
Thank you. It’s time, patience, effort and some hard work put together. Nothing beyond achievable. Watched few YouTube videos as well for motivation and guidance and came out great. Best wishes.
-- Be Bliss. @blisswoodshop on IG
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#11 posted 12-08-2019 03:09 PM
Thank you. Appreciate the feedback.
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#12 posted 12-08-2019 06:09 PM
Great build. Morris chairs are a challenge, but have to be one of the most rewarding projects. I’m finishing two Morris rockers now, and there are challenges at every turn.
Nice work. You’ll enjoy it for years.
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#13 posted 12-08-2019 07:54 PM
Chair certainly is rewarding and hoping to enjoy it. Having the plans for this particular chair certainly made it bit easier.
-- Be Bliss. @blisswoodshop on IG
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