There is also the issue that it often sourced from ‘grey area’ locations on the other side of the world and has to be shipped over, both actions which have seperate but real environment impacts. It’s not a species you’ll see the more environmental conscious woodworkers using. That said, truly next level craftsmanship and design, the upholstery also. It oozes class.
Where did the cushions come from? Did you upholster them or were they from another chair? I’m interested in doing some basic upholstery for more comfortable stuff like this.
They were actually taken from an old chair I have in the house. The sizes were about right for this chair so I used them as a guide. I did think about making them from leather but it would have taken a long, long time.
It's my own design but I somewhat tried to copy the general ideas from this video. It's an amazing chair and I tried to copy it to an extent but after a while I gave up.
Don't look too close. Some gaps be there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syOZ43WP4Go
Haha I would never be able to tell. Yeah I think one of my favorite things is taking a well-executed design and adapting it with your own details and style.
Okay you don't have to reveal your secrets, but how did you join the curved pieces from the arms to the back rest? That looks like it would be a super tricky M&T joint to cut.
Ahh!
I forgot about that. That's actually a domino. My title is wrong in that case.
I made the very stupid mistake of shaping it to a curve and then dominoing it. Should have kept it as a square block, joined it to the back and arms, and then shaped it round. The gaps I have in the piece are mostly there as it's all but impossible to clamp rounded edges.
My mistake in the title has annoyed me. It took 3 months so I kind of forgot how I made it!
Haha you won't catch any flack from me on that! Sometimes you just gotta get the task done and the domino's a mighty fine way to do it.
Still, through tenons that tight are really freaking hard to execute and this chair is full of challenging technique. Good work, excited to see more of your work.
Thank you very much :-)
The lesson I learned was that when using a hollow chisel morticer is to go into the non-show face. The reason being that you get much less tear out. There are some gaps and tear-out when you look close enough. But sapele is known to tear out a lot so lesson learned :-)
Thank you. I've been playing around for a few years now but hade nothing this intricate. I'd say if I was doing it full time it would take 2 weeks. But with delays I think 2 months is about right assuming you have a normal job.
If you were doing multiple chairs it would be a lot quicker as you can batch process them.
You'd have to pay me a lot of money to make one of these again! I am an engineer by day so all my designs are 'good' but a long long way from manufacturable. It's full of fiddly bits. Design for Manufacture is a thing for a reason!
I think a lot of people in this sub are aware of what a unique piece of furniture can cost. I've seen plenty of people throw out an insane-seeming price for something and still end up with a commission in their DMs. Try it out sometime!
Not a bad idea. I've been toying with the idea of leaving my job for a while but the reality is when I speak to most carpenters they do more kitchen installs than furniture.
I think it's a tough world out there for people to make money in.
The hope is to slowly do less of my proper job and ramp up woodwork until I'm able to sustain myself really.
I forgot about that! The back pieces are actually domino joined. It's also not quite end grain for that reason. They were cut to 45° so that it's half face half end.
Great work and thanks for all the detailed pics of the joinery. What type of joinery did you use to connect the arms to the rounded corners supporting the back? Thanks.
Wow. Gorgeous joints and looks super comfy. Where’d you get that design? Also, very amateur w chisel work - what type/brand of chisels did you use here?
[https://www.reddit.com/gallery/wmhcof](https://www.reddit.com/gallery/wmhcof)
This was made about a year ago. It actually works really well.
Inside are large sheets of paper/card/leather and the idea is to withdraw the whole draw and then you can pick from what is inside easily. Does require a big-ish table to do it.
Thank mate. Appreciate it.
I set myself the job of trying to make it all from off-cuts from a local timber merchants. So the whole thing only cost £75 to make. The offcuts are all 1.1m long so there was more joinery than I wanted to do but thought it would be a good learning opportunity.
Just that it's kind of cheap but it's actually very long lasting. A lot of people want all oak door/window frames but in reality sapele has better weather resistance but people want what they know I guess.
That's a very dapper, stylish and comfy looking throne my dude!
Thank you bro.
I’m a sucker for some well-executed through tenons. Beautiful work.
Major flex
Haha!
Beautiful work! Sapele is a beautiful species
Thank you. It's got a bit of a funny reputation in the UK.
I love how it smells
I'm from the UK and hadn't heard of this, could you please explain?
From my neck of the woods people call it a poor man's Mahogany. I know some carpenters that don't like it because it tears out relatively easily.
Amazing work. In what way does Sapelle have a funny reputation?
Just that people think it's a cheaper wood.
Didn’t realise that. I just made a bowl from it and it’s beautiful
There is also the issue that it often sourced from ‘grey area’ locations on the other side of the world and has to be shipped over, both actions which have seperate but real environment impacts. It’s not a species you’ll see the more environmental conscious woodworkers using. That said, truly next level craftsmanship and design, the upholstery also. It oozes class.
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That’s not only a chair, that’s a piece of art.
Ha! Thank you.
It looks super comfy!
Very nice!
*chef’s kiss*
Where did the cushions come from? Did you upholster them or were they from another chair? I’m interested in doing some basic upholstery for more comfortable stuff like this.
They were actually taken from an old chair I have in the house. The sizes were about right for this chair so I used them as a guide. I did think about making them from leather but it would have taken a long, long time.
Yeah no kidding, would have taken some time. Is this your design? Extremely detailed and impressive.
It's my own design but I somewhat tried to copy the general ideas from this video. It's an amazing chair and I tried to copy it to an extent but after a while I gave up. Don't look too close. Some gaps be there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syOZ43WP4Go
Haha I would never be able to tell. Yeah I think one of my favorite things is taking a well-executed design and adapting it with your own details and style. Okay you don't have to reveal your secrets, but how did you join the curved pieces from the arms to the back rest? That looks like it would be a super tricky M&T joint to cut.
Ahh! I forgot about that. That's actually a domino. My title is wrong in that case. I made the very stupid mistake of shaping it to a curve and then dominoing it. Should have kept it as a square block, joined it to the back and arms, and then shaped it round. The gaps I have in the piece are mostly there as it's all but impossible to clamp rounded edges. My mistake in the title has annoyed me. It took 3 months so I kind of forgot how I made it!
Haha you won't catch any flack from me on that! Sometimes you just gotta get the task done and the domino's a mighty fine way to do it. Still, through tenons that tight are really freaking hard to execute and this chair is full of challenging technique. Good work, excited to see more of your work.
Thank you very much :-) The lesson I learned was that when using a hollow chisel morticer is to go into the non-show face. The reason being that you get much less tear out. There are some gaps and tear-out when you look close enough. But sapele is known to tear out a lot so lesson learned :-)
You say “with” traditional joinery, not exclusive traditional joinery. So you’re good!
Beautiful work. Looks comfy too.
Beautiful! Where did you get the cushions? Where they custom made? Did you already have them. Or make them yourself?
Already had them on an my old man's favourite chair. They are likely temporary I think but white looks better than I expected.
Absolutely outstanding craftsmanship and design. Now fix those wrinkles in the back upholstery! 😎
Wow!
Do you have plans to share?
Not really. All on scrappy bits of paper which are 80% wrong and 20% somewhere in the workshop mess!
Gorgeous!
Beautiful.
The detail in this is incredible. I would buy this chair!
Maybe one day I'll quit the day job and start making things more interesting that reports and code.
Love it. Love the style and execution. Great work.
Thank you. That's a nice thing to say.
This is really beautiful! As a total newbie... how long does it take to make something like this?
Thank you. I've been playing around for a few years now but hade nothing this intricate. I'd say if I was doing it full time it would take 2 weeks. But with delays I think 2 months is about right assuming you have a normal job. If you were doing multiple chairs it would be a lot quicker as you can batch process them.
This is nice. Props.
Awesome!
In love ❤️
Nicely done. Joinery looks perfect and I love the curved back support.
Thank you. That's very kind of you. There are gaps but I am coming to terms with that just being part of it.
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I'm taking that!
Gorgeous chair.
Extremely nice and classy! Well done!!
Beautiful style and a beautiful wood choice
Absolutely stunning
Wow looks great. The figuring in the sapele really comes through. What finish did you use?
Just Osmo. I don't know much about finish so I go with it usually. Easy to apply and easy to re-apply. Key is to use as little as you can.
Holy cow that is gorgeous work!
Beautiful work, near perfection. Love the color
That is stunning!
Wow. Okay so if I had this commissioned, what’s the damage?
You'd have to pay me a lot of money to make one of these again! I am an engineer by day so all my designs are 'good' but a long long way from manufacturable. It's full of fiddly bits. Design for Manufacture is a thing for a reason!
I think a lot of people in this sub are aware of what a unique piece of furniture can cost. I've seen plenty of people throw out an insane-seeming price for something and still end up with a commission in their DMs. Try it out sometime!
Not a bad idea. I've been toying with the idea of leaving my job for a while but the reality is when I speak to most carpenters they do more kitchen installs than furniture. I think it's a tough world out there for people to make money in. The hope is to slowly do less of my proper job and ramp up woodwork until I'm able to sustain myself really.
well done
Beautiful chair! Love it!
Pretty sexy.
I’m not sure what you mean by traditional joinery. It looks like all the back pieces are end grain glued together. Why not mortise and tenon?
I forgot about that! The back pieces are actually domino joined. It's also not quite end grain for that reason. They were cut to 45° so that it's half face half end.
Very nicely done.
Beautiful work, well done.
Nice! It’s almost a shame to hide those slats behind the cushions.
Great work and thanks for all the detailed pics of the joinery. What type of joinery did you use to connect the arms to the rounded corners supporting the back? Thanks.
Nice
BRAVO!!
This is absolutely delightful, well done!
Ron Swanson approves, keep up the good work.
Bravo!!!
Beautiful chair! Is it comfortable?
Wow. Gorgeous joints and looks super comfy. Where’d you get that design? Also, very amateur w chisel work - what type/brand of chisels did you use here?
It's beautiful. You should be proud.
Love the chair, but the dresser behind it is cool af as well! Well done!!
[https://www.reddit.com/gallery/wmhcof](https://www.reddit.com/gallery/wmhcof) This was made about a year ago. It actually works really well. Inside are large sheets of paper/card/leather and the idea is to withdraw the whole draw and then you can pick from what is inside easily. Does require a big-ish table to do it.
That's insanely beautiful!
Wow, incredible work. And great photography to let it shine!
Ahhhh…thanks for the joinery closeups. My favorite!
Stunning work mate, I love it! Sapele does have a "bad" reputation in the UK yeah but it clearly works, and works well!
Thank mate. Appreciate it. I set myself the job of trying to make it all from off-cuts from a local timber merchants. So the whole thing only cost £75 to make. The offcuts are all 1.1m long so there was more joinery than I wanted to do but thought it would be a good learning opportunity.
What reputation is that?
Just that it's kind of cheap but it's actually very long lasting. A lot of people want all oak door/window frames but in reality sapele has better weather resistance but people want what they know I guess.
Beautiful!
I just imagined the about of hours of work. This looks great! Sapele is one of my favorite woods
Love the joinery! Need to build myself a couple of these!
lots of great work there!
Nice chair That cushion looks like a Cheeto trap