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Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:08 pm
by Gene Howe
Aside from the armrests, these are the parts for two Morris chairs I'm building for our son and his new bride.
Not quite a ton of white oak but, it sure feels like it.
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Re: Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:11 pm
by jsburger
Way cool!!!
Re: Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:20 pm
by charlese
Looks good, Gene! I know where you are now!
A ton?- Almost! Yes, the weight alone is enough to make you realize the scope of your project. But look at the number of pieces. That's also enough to make you take a big gulp.
Best wishes on your project. Keep us posted!
Re: Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:58 pm
by benush26
Dang that is a LOT of tenons that need corresponding mortises!!
And if I remember correctly only a few are at 90 degrees!
I enlarged the picture and that is some FINE oak you have there!!
You will make an excellent present(s) that will be treasured for a lifetime!!
Be well,
Ben
Re: Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:28 am
by Gene Howe
Yeah, Chuck. The plans didn't adequately convey the enormity of the different pieces. Then, double it.
Glad you found me. I often don't know/remember where I am.
Ben, There are indeed a great number of M/T joints. Although they are hidden in the pic, all the mortises have been cut.
All the oak started out as 8/4 and 10/4 and was all re-sawn to 1 1/6 for the main frame parts. The legs were glue ups. Then there was all the 3/8 stuff for the various slats.
Tomorrow, we're headed north to Lake Powell for a week long house boat trip. The tenons are one of the first jobs when we get home.
Thanks for the comments, guys.
Re: Mr. Morris' Bones
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:13 pm
by masonsailor2
That will keep you busy for a while !
Paul