Hi Bob, Nice video on chair build! I built these chairs from Woodworkers Journal plans as well. I was able to use solid stock for legs so I used saddle joints to joint them. RI too thought the back rest was to straight and increased it to 14 deg. The back slates did not stay in a pleasing arc so I added a curved strap to help keep them in line.
woodrat1952 us woodworker’s seem to always find ways to tweak things ... maybe that’s why we do what we do. I agree, angle for the back - for me a 15 deg angle is about right.
Gen Bowen ... if I understand your comment, that would result in “feel” of 15 degrees when setting in chair. Which is about right. Thanks for watching and the input .... I believe you have the correct “rule of thumb”
@@BobMcKenziewoodworking yes sir it is very comfortable, I 1st heard those numbers from another carpenter pretty well known, maybe you've heard of him...Norm Abram? Lol, I really enjoyed your video and look forward to seeing more, thanks for what you do, it's really appreciated
Good question Brian. I don’t do a lot of woodwork for sale. I’ve always had a hard time coming up with a price - I’ve really come to conclude one (usually) can not make a living solely from Woodworking. I think that’s the reason you see more folks in the “offshoot” production/promotion side of things. Like musicians selling tee shirts. Having said that, I’d sell them (using big box lumber) for $150-$200 a piece. So that’s about doubling the price of materials. I heard Tom McLaughlin say, off handily, in one of his videos that he figured the cost of wood was only ~10% of the final price, but I’m not a “Tom McLaughlin” nor are these pieces of furniture he might be commissioned to produce. You’ve raised a great topic for which I’ve found little coverage/assistance on social media.
Neville, thanks for the comment. I’ve made 10 of these so far. All are still very much in use. I’ve “improved” a little each batch. Current design has much wider arm rest with a ‘cup-holder’, I keep lowering the back of the seat and angling the back backwards more to give a more comfortable seat, I improvised a side table that can be removed and finally I’ve changed material to a more rot resistant specie - red grandis was last set. You can see all these on my Instagram…. You’ll have to scroll thru posts to get to the builds in question.
Hi Bob, I am glad I saw your video. I had watched the one from Woodworkers Journal and thought the back was too straight. I see your preference for a 15 deg angle, that sounds better to me. Do you have a picture of the chair with the new angle? I also like the sealing of the bottom of the legs. I plan on building a couple this summer when I get recovered from knee replacement and am able to get back out to the garage and work. Thanks for your video. Steve
popawalker good luck on recovery .... not sure how to send pictures of two chairs I built after the ‘prototype’. I’ll look to see if I can get them to you somehow. I’m not big into chair building, but working there. The few chairs/stools etc I have built seem to tend toward a 15 degree plus or minus angle for back. I also find it important that the back angle is not necessarily from the horizontal, but from the seat. If the seat is angled (sloped) down in the back you’ll want to take the back angle from the the seat (not the horizontal). Good luck, thanks for viewing
Bob, thanks for your response. After I wrote the picture request I actually went to your instagram account and saw some pictures there that I am assuming are the updated angle. they look nice.@@BobMcKenziewoodworking
Thanks For the comment Bob, yea I don't know what the issues is for sure, but Rockler indicated that downloaded plans are not available in UK even the plans I bought came in a box with some templates. Can you send me a message via my Instagram account?
I do not sell the plans ... (1) I’m doing a rebuild on Instagram with some mods, (2) you can direct message me on Instagram and I might be able to help you with plans. Thanks for watching
@@mkmoxley533 see my reply last year …. I don’t have plans, but would be glad to help you thru process of getting dimensions etc. ….. look thru past Instagram posts and/or direct message me from there
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Hi Bob, Nice video on chair build! I built these chairs from Woodworkers Journal plans as well. I was able to use solid stock for legs so I used saddle joints to joint them. RI too thought the back rest was to straight and increased it to 14 deg. The back slates did not stay in a pleasing arc so I added a curved strap to help keep them in line.
woodrat1952 us woodworker’s seem to always find ways to tweak things ... maybe that’s why we do what we do. I agree, angle for the back - for me a 15 deg angle is about right.
Very nice chair, Bob.
Lothar Arrigoni thanks .... built two more with “mods” mentioned in video ... still needs a little more slop in back and wider arm rests.
I've always heard 10° from the seat on the back and 5° from level on the seat?
Gen Bowen ... if I understand your comment, that would result in “feel” of 15 degrees when setting in chair. Which is about right. Thanks for watching and the input .... I believe you have the correct “rule of thumb”
@@BobMcKenziewoodworking yes sir it is very comfortable, I 1st heard those numbers from another carpenter pretty well known, maybe you've heard of him...Norm Abram? Lol, I really enjoyed your video and look forward to seeing more, thanks for what you do, it's really appreciated
Hello Bob. If you were to build four of these chairs what would you consider a far price? Thank you
Good question Brian. I don’t do a lot of woodwork for sale. I’ve always had a hard time coming up with a price - I’ve really come to conclude one (usually) can not make a living solely from Woodworking. I think that’s the reason you see more folks in the “offshoot” production/promotion side of things. Like musicians selling tee shirts. Having said that, I’d sell them (using big box lumber) for $150-$200 a piece. So that’s about doubling the price of materials. I heard Tom McLaughlin say, off handily, in one of his videos that he figured the cost of wood was only ~10% of the final price, but I’m not a “Tom McLaughlin” nor are these pieces of furniture he might be commissioned to produce. You’ve raised a great topic for which I’ve found little coverage/assistance on social media.
Great job, Bob - did you end up making the other chairs and how did they stand up to 3 1/2 years of use?
Neville, thanks for the comment. I’ve made 10 of these so far. All are still very much in use. I’ve “improved” a little each batch. Current design has much wider arm rest with a ‘cup-holder’, I keep lowering the back of the seat and angling the back backwards more to give a more comfortable seat, I improvised a side table that can be removed and finally I’ve changed material to a more rot resistant specie - red grandis was last set. You can see all these on my Instagram…. You’ll have to scroll thru posts to get to the builds in question.
Chair looks good bob..u should have way more subs..ur videos are good and projects are great shared on other social medias🍻
Joe Basement Woodworking & DIY thanks ....
Bob McKenzie always
Hi Bob, I am glad I saw your video. I had watched the one from Woodworkers Journal and thought the back was too straight. I see your preference for a 15 deg angle, that sounds better to me. Do you have a picture of the chair with the new angle? I also like the sealing of the bottom of the legs. I plan on building a couple this summer when I get recovered from knee replacement and am able to get back out to the garage and work. Thanks for your video.
Steve
popawalker good luck on recovery .... not sure how to send pictures of two chairs I built after the ‘prototype’. I’ll look to see if I can get them to you somehow. I’m not big into chair building, but working there. The few chairs/stools etc I have built seem to tend toward a 15 degree plus or minus angle for back. I also find it important that the back angle is not necessarily from the horizontal, but from the seat. If the seat is angled (sloped) down in the back you’ll want to take the back angle from the the seat (not the horizontal). Good luck, thanks for viewing
Bob, thanks for your response. After I wrote the picture request I actually went to your instagram account and saw some pictures there that I am assuming are the updated angle. they look nice.@@BobMcKenziewoodworking
Hi Bob great video, I have tried all over to get the plans from rockler but they don't ship to the uk can you help in any way on how to get the plans?
Thanks For the comment Bob, yea I don't know what the issues is for sure, but Rockler indicated that downloaded plans are not available in UK even the plans I bought came in a box with some templates. Can you send me a message via my Instagram account?
Hi Bob: Do you sell the plans for the chair? As I live in Canada I can not get the plan from Woodworkers Journal or Rockler.
I do not sell the plans ... (1) I’m doing a rebuild on Instagram with some mods, (2) you can direct message me on Instagram and I might be able to help you with plans. Thanks for watching
@@BobMcKenziewoodworking would love to have plans! Any help on this?
@@mkmoxley533 see my reply last year …. I don’t have plans, but would be glad to help you thru process of getting dimensions etc. ….. look thru past Instagram posts and/or direct message me from there
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Sorry friend, but I can't attach a file to this message/reply. If you send me message in Instagram (link above), maybe I can get you info you are looking for.