Getting back to it

Been away from the project too long.  Had that medicine cabinet to build, then had a friend's wedding in Vegas, then had car troubles, water heater died, and now I am down with a nasty sinus infection.

I did pick up some carpet samples, and I have listed out and sourced the upholstering materials and supplies I need.  SO keep an eye out, there will be more posts that are directly chair related soon.  In the mean time here's a fun little Makers Fair talk from Adam Savage of Mythbusters.  It's a great talk that definitely had echos of my life and likely yours too if you build stuff like I do.  :)

Slight Deviation

Had to take a little break and rededicate my shop to a new project.  My parents are having their bathroom redone and my dad and I are making the set-in medicine cabinet.  Should be done before next Monday.  After that, back to the chair.

Getting there. Armrests, Pedistal Skinning, and Walnut Work.

I got the half round part of the chair base skinned in 1/8" Masonite using glue, clamps and an upholstery stapler.

I also got the side arm rest pieces mostly done (the final assembly of them will take place during upholstering the seat.)

And finally, I got the walnut chopped to rough length and glued them together.

Seat Done

Got the seat done.  It needs the two small anchor blocks at the base of the side rails, but I will add those closer to upholstery time.

Assembling the Chair

Got the back of the seat assembled this morning. I will trim the lower back once I finish the seat and can match them together.  All the pieces of the seat have been cut and fitted. I once again used all my clamps but I got the frame glued to the bottom of the seat pan this morning. 

If I have the time tonight and tomorrow, I'll get the seat pan finished, the lower back trimmed, and the whole thing finished and assembled.  Then it's on to the sides and arm rests!

The Last Few Curved Pieces

Got the last piece in the jig tonight.  It'll come out tomorrow night and it'll probably be the weekend before I find the time to work on it again. So until next time...

Remember, click the images for larger views.

Side Rails and Upper Back

Got the Madison side rails and upper back done today.  Here's some pix.

Lining up the first cut.  

I used this perfect little angle cutting jig.  I picked it up from a yard sale last year new in box for $3.  I had no idea what I'd use it for when I bought it but now I am glad I did!  It worked perfectly!

Making the cut.

 Both first angles cut.

Cutting the other side on the band saw.  I cut is just outside the finished line and sanded it to perfection after.

Then I routed all the edges and hand sanded all edges with some 400 grit.

The final result.

Next step, cut and fit the lower back that I clamped and glues this morning, and get started on the curved seat frame parts.