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Windsor Stretchers
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Mike explains the various types of stretchers use in Windsor chairs.
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Using Hand Planes in Chairmaking
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com Mike explains and demonstrates the use of hand planes in chairmaking. Stay tuned for more content coming soon! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media Production Co.
A History of Windsor Chair Legs
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike explains the evolution of Windsor chair seats. He shows examples of the various shapes and describes how they were used in the many chair styles developed ca. 1740 - 1840. Stay tuned for more content coming soon! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Ni...
Using the Drawknife in Windsor Chairmaking
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike explains and demonstrates using a drawknife in Windsor chairmaking. He also shows how to sharpen the tool. Check back for more content posted regularly! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media Production Co.
A History of Windsor Seats
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike explains the evolution of Windsor chair seats. He shows examples of the various shapes and describes how they were used in the many chair styles developed ca. 1740 - 1840. Stay tuned for more content coming soon! Facebook: thewindsorinstitute Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by...
Using the Spokeshave in Windsor Chairmaking
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike explains and demonstrates the techniques for setting up and using a wooden spoke shave, one of Windsor chairmaking’s most important tools. Check back frequently for more content updates! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media Pr...
Finishing a Windsor with Milk Paint
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike shows how to prepare the chair for finishing. Then, he demonstrates mixing and applying this unique paint, a product that results in a highly desirable appearance Check back frequently for more content updates! Facebook: thewindsorinstitute Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by N...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 13
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Visit us online: www.makeawindsor.com/ In the final episode of the Make a Sack Back series, Mike completes the chair. He first locates and drills the spindle holes in the bow. He mounts the bow and wedges and trims the joints. Stay tuned for more content coming soon! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edi...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 12
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Visit us online: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike locates and drills the bow holes in the arm rail. He sizes the ends of the bow to their holes, focusing on their particular slip fit. He prepares the bow by scraping and sanding. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edite...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 11
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike installs the chair’s back. He shows how to accomplish the best arrangement testing his work with winding sticks. He wedges the through joints and trims them flush. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zot...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 10
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike drills the spindle holes in the arm rail and fits the spindles to their holes. The project is beginning to look like a chair. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Visit us online at: www.makeawindsor.com/ Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media Production Co.
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 9
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike shows how to make the long spindles using a drawknife and spoke shave. He explains the faceted spindle tenons (the slickest joint in woodworking) and shows how to make them. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Visit us online at: www.makeawindsor.com/ Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Filmed and E...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 8
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com Mike continues making the chair back. He fits the arm rail to the stumps and cuts out the hand scrolls. He drills the spindle holes. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Visit us online at: www.makeawindsor.com/ Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media Production Co.
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 7
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Visit our website: www.makeawindsor.com/ Mike begins the chair back. He makes the arm rail and bow and steam bends them. He applies the hand blocks to the bent arm and reams the stump holes. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe Media P...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 6
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Visit us online: www.makeawindsor.com Mike completes the legging up and the chair now looks like a stool. He shows how to wedge the leg tenons and cut the seat to height by trimming the four legs. Check back every Tuesday for new episodes! Facebook: thewindsorins... Instagram: windsorchairs Mike's book store: amzn.to/2D5vUWY Filmed and Edited by Nico Zottos at Vibe M...
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 5
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Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 5
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 4
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Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 4
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 3
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Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 3
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 2
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Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 2
Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 1
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Make a Sack Back Windsor - Episode 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jeff9242
    @jeff9242 Місяць тому

    Mr Dunbar. I have watched all your videos on making a Windsor chair twice. I must tell you i have never had anyone explain things so well. I feel like i already made one. lol, I am going over them again and taking notes, ordering what tools i need and have the wood . You truly are a great teacher, thank you so much.

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 29 днів тому

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased if the videos help you to make a chair. Be sure to send me a picture. Nothing tickles me more than helping someone accomplish their goal.

    • @jeff9242
      @jeff9242 7 днів тому

      @@thewindsorinstitute2047 I AM FINDING THE ARM IS THE HARDEST PART FOR ME SO FAR. IM ON MY 3RD ON

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 Місяць тому

    Beautiful! but isn't there a stage for using contour scrapers , in between travisher and sanding?

  • @Felkins
    @Felkins Місяць тому

    Thank you for an amazing lesson!

  • @kennymac61
    @kennymac61 2 місяці тому

    That was amazing, great video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @dancranor3586
    @dancranor3586 2 місяці тому

    Mike! I built my first Windsor from your book with the blue cover. I also did my own research, etc., but what a wonderful form of woodwork. I hope this chance to say Thank You finds you...

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 3 місяці тому

    Hello Mike, can you please tell me where to find a quality draw knife?

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 3 місяці тому

      Hi Mark: I am using a knife made by Woodjoy. They are no longer in business. Barr Tools made a good one. Give them a try.

  • @gandalf6434
    @gandalf6434 3 місяці тому

    positive reinforcement for my first attempt at one of these marvelous chairs

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 3 місяці тому

    Great tutorial Mike, thank you for sharing your insight in woodworking.

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 3 місяці тому

    Great series, thank you for sharing. Wish I would have discovered chair making earlier in my life.

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this tutorial series, the content is excellent, the instructions are very clear and the bonus will be when we create the finished product for ourselves.

  • @twcmaker
    @twcmaker 4 місяці тому

    So far.. everything 👏👏👏. But the headlights. You just know that those indicators won't be seen with the headlight pointing at you at night.

  • @gunnyoorah1846
    @gunnyoorah1846 4 місяці тому

    how to weld the metal tang on a vintage wooden spokeshave. like the one you have. i purchased it online and found out as i was removing the rust that one of the tangs was cracked off. i tryed JD WELD and ca glue mix with salt. no good kept breaking off. a little help please...

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 4 місяці тому

      It is difficult to advise without seeing the cutter and tang. Was is made as a single piece? If so, try having it brazed. This require finding someone with that capability. A gunsmith perhaps.

  • @maplebones
    @maplebones 5 місяців тому

    He did not explain well the issue of bevel up or down. I think it may be a case of learning to use it one way which soon becomes comfortable, and then deciding that is the proper way. Both drawknives I use were built with the handles bent up from the flat back. That brings them parallel to the stroke with the bevel down, and is most comfortable for me. I understand that a deeper cut can be made with the bevel up, and he illustrates that by taking a deep cut using a chopping motion, something he previously said shouldn't be done That's confusing. Both my knives have a slight curve to the blade, the flat back being convex. With the bevel down , the pressure against the blade tends to straighten the blade out when cutting, so I'm pretty sure they we're designed to work that way . Obviously any carving knife can be used left or right handed so they will cut either way, but the direction of the cut is different than a chef uses carving beef. The draw knife is more complex.

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens6555 5 місяців тому

    Kia Ora & Good Evening from North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand …great video bro …

  • @paddymalone7957
    @paddymalone7957 5 місяців тому

    Good man, great video very helpful. Thank you.

  • @williamhurt8512
    @williamhurt8512 6 місяців тому

    if this reaches you in a timely way, i just want you to know that i hope you got through all the flooding in hampton beach this past march weekend, i thought of you as soon as i saw it online.....

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 5 місяців тому

      The flooding is bad, but limited to the beach area. We are two miles away and on higher ground. So, we are fine. Thanks for you concern. I hope you are well after all these years.

  • @jgoogleheim8880
    @jgoogleheim8880 6 місяців тому

    Hey Mike. Thanks for your sharing the Windsor chair knowledge. Your sackback class was one of the highlights of my life. The chair I built in your class is as solid as it was when I built it in 1998 and it should easily last another 100 years. Hope you are well.

  • @richardtucker7674
    @richardtucker7674 6 місяців тому

    Mike, my late husband attended your school. He love it. He made me two windsor chairs and a bench. I treasure them. Love your youtube channel. Marie

  • @steveshapland8846
    @steveshapland8846 7 місяців тому

    Mike, I'm still enjoying the dack bCk I made in your class 20 years ago.

  • @davidernst499
    @davidernst499 7 місяців тому

    Awesome! You make it look easy. Thanks for your time. A gift of love to future makers.

  • @thewindsorinstitute2047
    @thewindsorinstitute2047 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for your kind comments, David. I hope you make a chair that your family will honor and pass on to your descendants. You are correct. The VanHovenometer is named for the student who suggested the idea. That was our practice. When someone had a suggestion that proved to make the process easier for others we honored the guy by naming his suggestion after him. I would then come up with a humorous name for the device or technique.

  • @davidernst499
    @davidernst499 7 місяців тому

    Mike, These videos are great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. But I must know! ...please tell us the backstory of the name: VanHoven-ometer? (maybe it could be a UA-cam short all it's own) My money is on a former student-or former mentor.

  • @ronmccarty7537
    @ronmccarty7537 7 місяців тому

    Really, really good thank you

  • @arthurballard3350
    @arthurballard3350 8 місяців тому

    I attended a workshop you had in Atlanta Ga., some 30 years ago. I'm sure you remember that time because President Jimmy Carter attended that session. Glad to see you keep your passion alive. Best to ya

  • @pmacc3557
    @pmacc3557 8 місяців тому

    Loving these videos and working my way through them. What a fantastic teacher imparting vast knowledge! I'm almost tempted to embark on a chair making journey myself...

  • @conorvaughan9870
    @conorvaughan9870 8 місяців тому

    great video ! thank you so much

  • @joshmonroe2562
    @joshmonroe2562 9 місяців тому

    Danger. Warning. Stop. Do not cut. I love it. Glad I'm not the only one that does that.

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain 10 місяців тому

    Fascinating. I intend to undertake a Windsor chair, and I find this in-depth information fascinating. Thank you.

  • @topreview3791
    @topreview3791 10 місяців тому

    I love your tool cabinets.

  • @frankizamora7822
    @frankizamora7822 11 місяців тому

    You are a great teacher. I love this videos.

  • @rustyshimstock8653
    @rustyshimstock8653 Рік тому

    Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and collection. Very valuable and appreciated.

  • @rosalochirco2732
    @rosalochirco2732 Рік тому

    Hello Mike. Very good video. What is the brand of milk paint you use? Thank you very much

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 Рік тому

      I have always used Old Fashioned Milk Paint. I discovered it around 1975 and became friends with the fellow who produced it. Later, his daughter took over the company. I understand that someone else has since bought it. However, the product remains the same formula. This is their website: milkpaint.com/

    • @rosalochirco2732
      @rosalochirco2732 Рік тому

      Thank you very very much 👍

  • @ellissykes7133
    @ellissykes7133 Рік тому

    So useful thank you!

  • @user-jk2fu9gy6h
    @user-jk2fu9gy6h Рік тому

    amazing I cant imagine old timers in 1780 s doing this angle work with hand drills!!! the chairs must have costed a fortune for them to buy a months wages>

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 Рік тому

      The craftsmanship is amazing. Actually, around 1800 a Windsor chair sold for about $2.00. That was two days wages for a typical worker.

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 11 місяців тому

      @@thewindsorinstitute2047so essentially that works out that a ‘commodity level’ Windsor built today should be about $600

  • @user-jk2fu9gy6h
    @user-jk2fu9gy6h Рік тому

    do you have any skilled people near or in San Diego? Id like to be able to do a hands-on many classes to do and finish a chair !

  • @user-jk2fu9gy6h
    @user-jk2fu9gy6h Рік тому

    Mike I LOVE windors!!! please tell us how we purchase one of these from you??

  • @newyork-ze7vj
    @newyork-ze7vj Рік тому

    Your video is good, clear, instructional and informative. Thank you! ❤❤❤👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @DianaSandersCinamon
    @DianaSandersCinamon Рік тому

    Would you know when they started using rush seats in Windsor chairs?

  • @DianaSandersCinamon
    @DianaSandersCinamon Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you

  • @irenahadzi-dordevic1385
    @irenahadzi-dordevic1385 Рік тому

    Hello! I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful lectures. I love researching about furniture history and often times it is difficult to find in depth information online. This whole series is wonderful and appreciated!

  • @christinacave7313
    @christinacave7313 Рік тому

    Now I know why I always loved the Windsor chair.

  • @billy2807
    @billy2807 Рік тому

    Spent the first ten minutes of the video trying to find a gutter adze for under $200. Failed. Now learning a lot about the scorp market...woof.

    • @thewindsorinstitute2047
      @thewindsorinstitute2047 Рік тому

      Have you tried eBay or antique tool sites? Good tools are expensive. However, you will have them all your life and will leave them to future generations.

    • @billy2807
      @billy2807 Рік тому

      @@thewindsorinstitute2047 Great point! eBay is pretty expensive, and the quality is hit or miss. I think what gets complicated is that I'm not sure I'll want to invest a ton of money into specialized tools before I try it. But to give it a good try, I need to use decent tools. :) But the way you explain it sounds right. This is the way. I'm going to start quietly tool shopping on my cell phone. Thank you for taking the time! That helped a lot.

  • @woodchuck348
    @woodchuck348 Рік тому

    This is one of the BEST UA-cam videos I have seen about Windsor chairs!!!

  • @simonioan1
    @simonioan1 Рік тому

    Πολύ καλό και χρήσιμο μαθημα. Πολύ καλή ικανότητα μετάδοσης της γνώσης. 👍

  • @stellarhodes4162
    @stellarhodes4162 Рік тому

    Loved this. Learned a lot.

  • @torrhoskingberge2023
    @torrhoskingberge2023 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @eaglelake1165
    @eaglelake1165 Рік тому

    Thanks Mike for everything you taught me. Be well Bob Behrens

  • @YarrHarr11
    @YarrHarr11 Рік тому

    Guys and Gals use hand planes.

  • @cheshirebowman4465
    @cheshirebowman4465 Рік тому

    Well well. Love your video sir. I'm a longbow maker from UK and use several draw knives. I love these things. I think you made two very important statements. 1. Always slice and 2. Use it in the way that feels comfortable. I see you are a maker of windsor chairs. My wife's parents come from Windsor. We spend quite a lot of time there. Anyway, excellent video and keep up the good work.

  • @fishhuntadventure
    @fishhuntadventure Рік тому

    I remember much of my class 30 years ago, and I recalled many things watching the prior videos in the series. But this episode is very good for me; for whatever reason I don’t recall this portion of constructing the chair. Maybe because virtually all of the other steps involved processes that translated to my carpentry career and woodworking, but scraping and sizing “dowels” wasn’t something I ever needed to do. I appreciate this resource.