This Chair Changed How I Make Furniture

I had a go at making a modern chair out of bent wood, for the #RocklerBentWoodChallenge. This was my first time building a chair as well as steam bending timber like this, so it tested most of my woodworking knowledge. I had a lot fun on this one and couldn't be happier with the result!
I copied this chair off a picture I found online. I wanted to credit the original designer but couldn't find a whole lot on him. All I know is his name is James O'Leary and he created this piece as part of a furniture design course. I hope to one day give him proper recognition but so far this is all I can find: csn.ie/courses...
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[@Bergalicious38]

I love the cutouts for the slats. That's such a cool chair! The dog has perfect timing, "Do you mind if I carry on?" Dog: Huff.

[@vladtyb9487]

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It is a smashing exclusive guide for building amazing sheds and your own wood work projects minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my m8 got great success with it.

[@zaauura]

kon

[@alberthiggins383]

thank god a video not full of product placement, with amazing workmanship! incredible :)

[@Pilantropi_E-Shop]

Good idea mr... I like it

[@wilberjeffcoat8309]

Fantastic, build. Your dog reminds me of my cat, he wants to stand in front of my computer screen when I do my evening wrap up.
I saw my first steam bending last week with Padulla as he finished the head board of his bed. I’m going to get my feet wet on this soon. Again lovely build. ❤😊Wilber USA.

[@davidchhakchhuak3554]

So nice

[@DIYHGP]

Robin I love the chair. you get my vote in the Rockler bent wood challenge. Well that is, if I had a vote.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Hahaha, thanks very much!

[@alberthiggins383]

amazing workmanship!

[@meditate-relax-liveinpeace5953]

This one is excellent piece of art

[@Ori-Retro-Gamer]

Dude! Really like this build , respect from a fellow woodworker.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks man

[@Archangel77799]

You are a fantastic Gentleman, sir! Thank you for this! You are supporting your Brothers and Sisters all over the world with this wonderful positive message. Keep it up, my friend!

[@edwinvanderburgt]

Awesome to see you grow as a woodworker Robin! You made really huge steps from when I started following you probably 1,5 years ago, when you guys started the podcast (I already followed Joey en Jordan) and you were the 'newbie' between those two experienced guys. It was a very good thing from Joey encouraging you to push your own limits. As a woodworker, I think I might scale myself somewhere between you and Joey and I think the only way to keep growing is by starting projects you can not handle yet. Just start, explore, make mistakes, do it over, make more mistakes, learn a lot and then build a chair like you just did. That's an awesome chair! So to see your skill level now 1,5 years later is awesome en I'm very excited to keep following you en your future projects, man! keep up the good work. And try to get enough sleep between pushing your woodworking limits and being a dad :) I got three little kids, I know what it can feel like ;)

[@RobinLewisMakes]

It’s a full time job this dad business haha. Thanks man, really appreciate the kind words. You’re spot on about taking chances with new skills, it’s such a good way forward!

[@billglass5922]

brilliant design and something that only true craftsmanship can produce.

[@LucaPrn]

Grande Robin, at the end, of course, I had no doubt, you nailed it! beautiful chair!
nice the tip of the straps!! will use it! ciao!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks again

[@jonatangutlerzimmermann8841]

Very beatiful chair. Congratulation.

[@rmanibhu1]

Awesome ❤️ great design

[@daveprice9128]

Chair Looks Awesome

[@marcelbricman]

very cool! those high round armrests look a bit uncomfy for a long read, are they?

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks! You’re not wrong, I wouldn’t say it’s a chair you lounge in. But for a short sit it does well

[@garenne0169]

Awesome result congrats

[@prakashmakwana6907]

Fabulous Chair & Great Craftmanship!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks

[@bobbyhunt100]

Brilliant job Robin. I love the harmony between the lines of the chair. I'm very impressed. G'day from Australia!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks very much

[@snudge86]

Amazing. Gorgeous work. This video is both satisfying and frustrating to watch. Satisfying in the excellent product delivered and the techniques used. Frustrating that as a woodworking hobbyist, I will never reach this level of pristine workmanship. Fantastic work!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks so much man, really appreciate the kind words

[@FreeMind5094]

GREAT WORK BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME, THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@Goalsplus]

Fantastic job

[@loofayfiasco]

brilliant chair

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Very nice Robin . . . you certainly gained a boatload of experience with that project. Cheers!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Rod. It was a learning curve, that's for sure!

[@ManOfTrades]

That chair is gorgeous

[@1200-Online]

So beautiful!!!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Yo, this is SO CLEAN!!! great work Rob, cool seeing how you kept all the spacing on the slats even

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Mike, appreciate it mate! Such a rad project, had a lot of fun with this one

[@kurtcameron7562]

That is beautiful

[@jiml903]

Hi Robin, I saw your chair video about 3 weeks ago and it inspired me to have a go at steam bending. Since then, I’ve built my steam box and have just finished a mini version of your chair for my Grand-daughter! Challenging with the tighter bends but really pleased how it’s turned out. Keep your videos coming and thanks for the inspiration - I wonder how many steam bent chairs have been made as a result of your work. I bet they are dotted around the globe! Thanks again - Jim from the UK.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Jim, It’s so awesome to hear stories like this, thank you for sharing. I’m so happy my video helped! I’m sure you’ll agree, the steam bending bug takes hold pretty quick haha. All the best and thanks for the support

[@lotfitalbi3950]

I'm speechless. BRAVO 🤘

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you!

[@Robert_rms]

Great ideas.. simple .. I love it. Let try with bamboo which is available abundantly in my local areas. Thanks alot

[@nasykids4833]

Simple and amazing chair.

[@kbii_]

13:56 you rubbing the smooth wood (maybe while) proudly thinking you made that is a mood 😂😂

[@user-vf2uf1kv8d]

I have do to a design exercise and you were very inspiring to me..Thanks...God keep on blessing you..

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you

[@jeanlucde1]

Fascinating video. Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@kusiappiah98]

Beautiful work

[@3x3CustomTamar]

This came out amazing. Nice work!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks you

[@darrolmcroberts8614]

Great work Robin.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Darrol

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Fantastic job Robin! Great video work also. The final shots with your beautiful dog - gold!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Scott!

[@muderabbas2517]

Very good work 👍👍👍

[@hamedseifi6059]

Beautiful

[@akquicksilver]

All though you didn't use any - you nailed it! It looks great!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Hahaha, well played. Thank you!

[@mobilamaninsurancecare9196]

Very Cool design... Incredible job bro..

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks!

[@rajrajeshwarjibrahmchariji1972]

My Dear Robin,
Your idea and work is perfect... With neat and clean mesurment...I am weak in English...But I try my best to give an award by my words..For your work...Go ahead...work more and more...God bless you...!! Your Baba (monk)
RAJRAJESHWAR JI BRAHMCHARI JI. INDIA.

[@wgrant12000]

Great work, beautiful chair

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks

[@pedullastudio]

Great to see it all come together mate! Great job!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Cheers Nick

[@idali6144]

Your work is gorgeous! Can imagine this chair in some terrace by the forest. Congrats from Mexico.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks so much

[@LindaTheLearner]

Stunning chair .. and great to hear a saffer accent .. Thanx

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks very much!

[@sameerabdullah5116]

So beautiful

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you

[@rambahadurk.c.7632]

Really amazing work.

[@jasondoust4935]

That's an heirloom. Fantastic work, Robin. Crisp design, meticulous detail and you did it with kiln dried Tassie Oak and no table saw. I'm dead impressed! (I bet it's got a nice little spring to it when you sit back, too.)
For our American friends, Tasmanian Oak, eucalyptus regnans, is pretty darned rigid. Lovely stuff, though. Also called Mountain or Victorian Ash on the Australian mainland. Different climates produce subtly different timbers from this forest giant.
The tallest tree ever recorded was a Mountain Ash, sadly by the man who cut it down. (Hello, Australia.)

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Jason, and thanks for that last bit, I had no idea they grew that tall

[@davehynes8240]

One of your best projects to date, very well done.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Dave

[@andywyatt701]

Great job Robin!!!!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Andy

[@crm.carpentry]

Looks really good. Well done buddy

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks man

[@ezequielapenas778]

Such a beautiful chair!!!!

[@yaradawoud3975]

Love it, this is very helpful 👍keep up the good work 👏

[@hansiejansevanrensburg291]

The chear came out amazingly. My wife asked me to make a dining room set for her and I think I just found the perfect dining room chairs for my table. thanks for the upload.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks very much!

[@ensen89]

nice work

[@abbesdimiri8839]

Artist

[@garmash.design476]

This is a really nice chair

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you

[@FrankYoder-v2x]

Awesome! You inspire me.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks

[@ModernRemade]

Man that ended up looking amazing!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks man

[@The_davinci_man]

Mind blowing job, skill, subtle detailing in the working process and perfectionism are at an another level .. 👍🙌 :)
wish to become an apprentice to you to learn more than I have learned in my design school , 😂

[@UKgamer87]

Wow the amount of improvement over the process since the last vid is amazing

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks man!

[@larryprice2694]

Amazing chair and amazing skills.

[@Festus171]

Great video! Plus you get points for the most excellent shirt!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks mate

[@XxXGutierrez]

Awesome. You're a genius

[@mengels]

Yes, work of art. I'd guesstimate 60-100 hours. Beautiful but not repeatable (unless done in volume).

[@OldGuyWoodworks]

Very, very nice. Now I have to definitely bend something.

[@811-l7m]

Excellent

[@carlosmorrone1680]

Parabéns e muito li da
DEUS Abençoe muito vc

[@sureshot311]

Fantastic work. Incredible chair.

[@iancraigen]

Great chair, well executed

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Ian

[@christofix]

Wow man, realy cool chair! Steambending is something that is running in my mind too for a few weeks now. Thanks for sharing your idea! I really like it!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks man. I'll look out for it in a future video

[@christofix]

@@RobinLewisMakes It is something I can do in the cold winter that is comming. keep an eye on my channel my friend and you will see what I made. thanks for inspiring me

[@BrothersMake]

Absolutely awesome Robin! That shot of you gluing the slats into those grooves was so satisfying to watch. Loved this video - great job!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks guys! Heading over to watch the slide video, looks really interesting

[@виталийпопов-й6ю]

Thanks, it is very good job! From Russia with love.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thank you

[@mchllwoods]

Ok, I'm watching your other video now. I see u wearing gloves. Also, nice job on the chair!

[@Dubs2]

Great job, Robin. result looks well worth the effort

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks very much

[@lamkholalhaokip3426]

Really awesome

[@soltanmyradow8736]

Good

[@French1907]

Fantastic 👍

[@vipwood3034]

Hello! Great chair.Laborious work.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks

[@haniismailmohamed954]

Bravo👏 💐

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Mate, that turned out niiiiice. Top job 👍🏻

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Cheers Vic

[@Thom4123]

Incredible work Robin, came out awesome!!!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Thom

[@torinhalsey6313]

Outstanding. A beautiful piece of furniture.

[@danconlan8735]

Beautiful Robin!
DC

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Dan

[@מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

Beautiful!!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks!

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Adding the dowels to take the stress off the glue is a good idea. Cool chair 😎👍

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks mate

[@Smurphenstein]

Very nice. For a second I thought "not another woodwork channel" but once I saw this I knew I had to subscribe.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks so much, really appreciate that

[@alvaromontero4725]

Thanks for the video is very nice congratulations

[@andyarmitstead370]

Well done mate the chair looks awesome. Really shows how far you've come. Fantastic

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Thanks Andy

[@personalfinancedeclutter5803]

The planer technique with such a large bent laminated piece - Awesome!!

[@blue900]

Nice work

[@abdulmoneimahmed2097]

Fantastic and amazing thing I did not see before, congratulion.

[@aspesquisa]

Ótimas dicas, parabéns pelo trabalho.
Great tips, congratulations on the work.

[@ufoc]

so beautifull

[@sergiopereira1696]

Good nós.congratulations.👏👏👏

[@shoukettilwani1946]

It's marvelous!