Building a Set of Dining Chairs
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In early 2019, I started building a set of Arts & Crafts style dining chairs. The process was an exercise in maximizing efficiency and developing methods of repeatable production in a small shop setting.
The set consisted of two arm chairs and four side chairs and made from premium Pennsylvania Cherry. All of the mortise and tenon joinery was done using the PantoRouter. The exposed through mortise and tenons are wedged with Walnut accents and pillowed to a smooth polish. The crest rail and back rail both have a slight curve matching curve, and the back splats have a serpentine curve for lumber support.
A huge thanks to Michael Colca, a furniture maker based out of Austin, TX , for allowing me to make a replica of his chair; and to Philip Morley for mentoring me through many of the jig making processes. - Навчання та стиль
not trying to brag but, I fixed a kitchen drawer once.
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This video was a long time coming. I really enjoyed seeing the progress on Instagram. It's nice to see it all here in this video. Great craftsmanship, documentation and presentation, Huy.
Thank you, Jay! I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for the headsup on this channel Jay ! Well worth the watch !!!
Fantastic build, love the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Thank you for watching!
Not only is your craftsmanship top notch, but this video is is wonderfully shot and edited. I really appreciate that you clearly and succinctly explain how you are doing something. I will be watching all you videos henceforth!
Thank you! I appreciate the compliments.
Watched it and all I can say is WOW! You make it look easy. Your use of the concave jig on the bandsaw to make the curves was genius. I have never seen that technique before. You have obtain such a high level of expertise. Thanks for sharing - I know the video and chairs represent a lot of work. It has definitely provided tons of information and inspiration for us all.
Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for watching.
It's such a pleasure to watch you work and an honor that you use the PantoRouter for your projects. Your use of jigs and repeatable setups on your tools is genius and your videography and voice-over is impeccable. Thank you so much for the time you take to make and share your videos. You are an inspiration to all who enjoy woodworking!
Thank you, Mac! You guys helped me a ton with understanding how to use the machine to its capacity. It was worth the investment.
Must say your use of jigs is amazing... definitely saw multiple tips I hope to remember in the future when building...Thanks!
Thank you!
Excellent build, Thanks. Was wondering if you could tell me where you got the shop apron from ? In need of one and that looks like a great one.
It's made by Leather by Dragonfly.
Rodney, if you have any question , just give us a shout.
Top quality work, chairs are arguably the most difficult thing to master in woodworking and you have created a really repeatable process here. I love some of the small details like the little scallops at the foot of the legs and the proud walnut screw plugs. I'd love to try a project like this, I more or less have the setup to achieve it but don't know if I have the time to put into it. First time on your channel, most definitely subscribed. The thing I like most about your video style is the pace of the video, many channels would get a 5 or 6 part series out of this and I just loose interest in those. This is direct and to the point which I really like. Top man!
Chairs are definitely a challenge. Thank you for watching!
Are you an engineer? You think and work like one. Really well done video. The chairs are beautiful. Cherry is probably my favorite wood. Just beautiful. Do you know how many hours you had in this project? Design time, jigs, machining?
Yes, I'm am engineer. I lost track of the amount of time invested. I'd guess about a month's worth of work. So maybe 160-200 hrs.
I'm making a Morris chair, and I need to make 4 back slats with a gentle curve. I saw how you made a template, roughed out on band saw, and finished with a router bit on table. My question...where do you get such large router bits? My back slats are 3" wide. Thanks for your help.
I buy my router bits through Infintt cutting tools. I'm using the mega flush trim bits.
Awesome job Huy! the amount of planning and prep work you did really shows, and on top of that you produced a top notch video of it! I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching
AlabamaWoodworker you bet man!
Wow! Learned a lot. May have to get a Pantorouter.
It was integral to me producing these chairs.
Great video Huy. You can see the gears grinding in your head many times...lol...I would to see your process for the template making.
Thank you, Patrick! Yes, I think a separate video on template making would be good.
Absolutely fantastic job. It was a pleasure to watch!! You are very skilled.
Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.
Gosh the pantorouter is so amazing. I've looked at one a few hundred times and every time I back out.
It's a joinery system to really think hard about. I'm constantly finding out new ways of using the machine.
Great video. What do you call the clamps you use with router work? Who sells them?
They're called in line dog hole clamp by Armor.
Very nicely done Huy!
Thank you, Bob! Means a lot coming from you.
Wow what a excellent piece of craftsmanship! Your use of templates is the way to go. I have a work in progress which are Stickley side chairs
and have used templates to make the various parts. Bravo!!
The templates were a huge help! Thank you for watching.
Hey what’s your over all thoughts on the Panto router? Worth the investment?
This project more than paid for the machine. It was worth the investment for me given this wad a paid commission. I could have used the Domino or another joinery machine like the Leigh FMT but they would have limitations in depth and width of the mortise and tenon. They would have also had limitations on the overall aesthetic of the exposed tenons. And of course, I could have done all of the joinery in a more traditional manor. Again, time investment vs. money investment. Given that I was paid to produce these chairs, it was with the investment with the ability to use this machine on many projects in the future.
Seriously amazing work; love that you’re publishing on YT again. I had never seen those kinds of bandsaw jigs before. Very cool. One question though: why the screws? With so much other cool joinery couldn’t you have used Dominos to avoid the screws / plugs?
Thank you! As for the screws, the front and side rails already have a double mortise and tenon. I didn't mention this in the video and I should have, but one of the tenons from the front rail and the opposite tenon on the side rail was cut short because they intersect at the front leg. The screws help draw the joint together in lieu of clamps. Screws are very commonly used in chair making. The late great Sam Maloof used screws to attach his crest rails, arms, and even his rockers. If it's good enough for Sam Maloof, it's good enough for me.
This is by far My Favorite woodworking video ever. I have to say I have gotten burn out a bit on wood working and woodworking video but your video is crazy awesome. I love the calm voice over and felt the information was very informative and spot on. The use of all your tools and machinery felt like it could be used as a demo or why you would want to buy the particular machine and has reinvigorated my spirit for woodworking crazy as that sounds. Keep the great videos much appreciated
I'm really happy this offered you some inspiration and vigor. Thank you for watching!
Wow. Just wow. My daddy was a cabinet maker practically all his adult life and I spent many hours working for and with him doing various things. Woodworking has come a long, long way. Very impressive. Your craftsmanship is exquisite.
Thank you! I'm sure much has changed since. Thanks for watching.
I really enjoyed this video. I had a cold beer and just sat back and relaxed. I especially loved the methodical approach... and jigs. Loved the jigs!
Wow! Sat back with a cold beer? Very much appreciate you watching!
Awesome jig inspiration and gorgeous build. This vid earned you a new sub!
Thank you for watching!
Really fantastic work Huy! Shows how a good solid plan, jiggery, and a highly skilled craftsman can produce such a fine product. I'm sure your client was very happy, I know I would be!
Thanks, Guy! Means a lot coming from you.
excellent craftsman....way above my pay grade :)
Thank you!
So glad you started posting videos again. Amazing work, Huy. You're a great teacher.
Thank you, Dan! It's something I've been working on.
You have incredible skills and they show admirably in the resulting chairs. Just gorgeous work.
Thank you! I've definitely learned a lot through this process.
After watching the video.. ok, "how to build dining chairs WITHOUT having unlimited amount of tools, machines, jigs, and resources" 😅
Hmmm, all those great jigs....but at 19:10...you make simple pattern. What holds the pattern to the work piece? Time to go explore your other videos and see if the answer is hidden there.
The seat insert template is held to the work piece with stone really strong double sided tape.
@@AlabamaWoodworker Thank you. We enjoyed many of your videos today!
came for the chairs, stayed for the jigs
Gorgeous design man. Love the attention to detail and batch flow of your processes.
Thank you! Admittedly, it took a while to figure out the best way to batch out each process. All new territory for me but I'm very fortunate to get the opportunity to learn all of this while building for a client.
Wow, such detail! Thank you for sharing your process!
Thank you for watching!
Wow, just wow. Everything about this is brilliant you are awesome
Thank you much!
Outstanding video. Really enjoyed watching and learning. You’ve got a terrific approach and I appreciate your craftsmanship. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Just found your channel and I am very impressed with your quality of work. Btw, I listen to your Podcast too.
Have you stopped making YT video's or are you just on a break?
I've been following you on Instagram for a couple of years and just found your UA-cam channel. Nice work. I enjoyed this video.
Eu como aprendiz fico contente em ver as explicações dos profissionais em marcenaria, repassando suas dicas e habilidades! Só gratidão! 😂
Those are amazing. That was a ton of work but when it's all finish the end results is awesome. Great job
ROLLTIDE Brother!! Im Tuscaloosa with a cnc spindle if needed!!!!
Awesome
A pure pleasure to both watch and learn from. Great work and work ethic. New subscriber here.
An absolutely amazing project. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is of the highest level.
Awesome video and chairs! Would you be able to share the drawing/vector files you sent to the cnc shop?
Well done. Not exactly a DIY video for us makers, but great work just the same. Thank you for the video. Great craftsmanship. Cheers!
Definitely not a DIY project. This was a commissioned set of chairs that took 6 months to complete. There are many levels and types of makers. Personally, I consider myself on the lower end of furniture makers, given what I'm seeing from other seasoned furniture makers with similar setups.
Super enjoyable video. Your fixturing was especially enjoyable. I am retired from the furniture manufacturing business. When you are making hundreds of chairs at a time good fixtures are a absolute must. We used to get by the tear out problem on up hill cuts by using two shapers set up side by side with one running reverse rotation. Glad I happened upon your channel and will be a regular viewer.
I'm very happy you.i appreciate the jigs and fixtures. They were very neccessary.
Dear Sir,
Despite the high quality work & finish of your project, what I admire the most was the ingenious use of custom built jigs to achieve such an ambitious challenge. Obviously being an engineer helps a great deal I hazard to guess. Maybe one day you could devote a video to the exclusive demonstration of jig making? Very well done. Kind regards.
Thank you very much for the kind remarks.
Beautiful work. Very simple details. Very elegant.
I love the chair and your craftsmanship do you sell the planes? I would love to make some
From start to finish how long did it take to make the 6 chairs?
I took me 6 months.
@@AlabamaWoodworker fantastic job. Absolutely beautiful
absolutely wonderful video Huy! Those chairs came out amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Brent!
I generally don’t leave comments. This time I have to. Very nicely done on both the video, but more important, the chairs.
Thank you for the comment!
After this build did you keep all those jigs and fixtures? I have an entire table full to build a Hal Taylor rocker . They take up so much room in my small shop.
Just curious . Nice job
I kept some jigs and kept all of the templates. The jigs take up a lot of space and are cumbersome to store.
This was just awesome to watch! Amazing craftsmanship and you did a an excellent job of showing and explaining the process.
Thank you! I'm happy you feel as though the material was expressed clearly.
Wow......You are one organized builder ! I just subscribed !! Thanks so much for sharing !!
Thank you!
Wow, great work!
How much did it cost to have that lumber shipped here from Irion? And I'll understand if you don't want to answer, but what was the price of this set? I know the lumber alone wasn't cheap.
The lumber for 8 chairs and a dining table cost about $1800. If you'd like to know what I charged per chair, please send me an email through my website contact page at alabamawoodworker.com.
Bang kalo kerja begini good majuterus hobi kayu 👍👍
Very impressive build, Huy and a great example showing the planning and concentrated work that goes into the crafting of such a complex piece. Your design, with the cloud lifts and proud tenons was quite exciting. Congratulations, all around.
Thank you! It definitely took a lot of planning but worth the effort to get consistency.
Great project. Love the jigs. Subbed.
Huy I can't say enough good things about this video and build. I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it. I also appreciate the effort you put into producing your videos. The videos are always in focus with great camera angles. Your voice over work is very clean with just the right amount of background sound from the shop. Nice job and Roll Tide of course! :)
Thank you, Jeff! Yes, it was a lot of work but it was worth the experience. Roll Tide!
Fantastic work. I would love to know how many of the jig clamps you had to purchase for this build. :D
I've lost count. I purchased a lot of those toggle clamps. Thankfully, they're relatively inexpensive.
How did you calculate the cost for the build?
Awesome video, I’ve been following you for several years. I told my fiancé I believed you would go far in this career and I still believe it! I do have a question though, I live in Cullman and I believe you live/lived in Huntsville. I was curious what places you recommend for your wood stock? I prefer to have an opinion from someone with quality in mind and I believe you definitely have that! As a hobbyist woodworker myself I’ve struggled to find furniture level lumber around here. Thanks for your videos and any help you have, look forward to seeing more from you!
Thank you. I use American Hardwood in Toney, Hobby Hardwood in New Market, Wurth Wood Group in Decatur, and Middle Tennessee Lumber in Murfreesboro.
I must have said "WOW that's such a cool method/Jig"at least 5 times. Fantastic build, and great videography again ! Thanks for taking the time to film and share with us.
Thank you! That's what I was hoping for. The point of the video was to convey information, so I'm happy you gained some insight.
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. I think they're the best woodworking videos on UA-cam.
Thank you for your kind words!
I love these chairs. Do you have templates available for sale?
Been following you on IG during this build. Very impressed with the jigs and planning involved in this project. Great video.
Thanks for following along and watching!
Huy. Reminded of how smart you work. This is amazing. Love your incorporating of jigs, tools, smarts. Missed seeing your stuff sir. God gave you an amazing talent. Thank u for sharing a little of it with us.
Thank you very much!
I haven't heard of the mill you toy the cherry from, I'm in Decatur
You put as much time and effort into the jigs as you did the chairs - and the results show it. Did you plan and build the jigs in advance, or did you develop each one as it came time for a new operation?
That's an excellent question. Most of the jigs and fixtures were developed and made as I built the prototype. However, there were a few jigs and texhniques that I developed during the build. For instance I already started building the chairs when I figured out how to cut repeatable curves on the bandsaw.
That was awesome. The chairs turned out beautiful.
Very very nicely done.
Thank you
About time, lol. Ever since I watched the short video have been anxiously waiting for the full video and here we are. Superb work.
Yeah, I know, I've been sitting on this footage. But I'm determined to be posting a lot regularly.
Mightily impressive. Your movements take me back to all those kung fu films I watched as a teenager. If I ever get a chair order, I'm watching this video again and again.
Haha! You're not the first to make this comparison.
Very nicely done!
Thank you!
This was incredible to watch. I loved seeing the way you utilized all the different jigs. Great video, can’t wait for the next one!
Thank thank!
Very nice work.
Thank you
Wow! I’m so glad I found your channel! What part of Alabama are you in? We are in North (Madison) AL... this was a great video and I learned so much - thank you!
Thank you! I'm in Madison.
@@AlabamaWoodworker Would love to come by and visit (6-foot apart of course!) - We are up on Rainbow Mountain... not sure how to get ahold of you since I don't want to put my email/phone here lol
Wow! They look great. Now you need to find a place to store all those jigs :)
That's the problem, storage.
Yeah, I built a picture frame today... But this...was amazing! Awesome video and even better craftsmanship. WOW!! I'm subscribed.
Hey, I've seen since very impressive and intricate picture frames. 👍
@@AlabamaWoodworker LOL! But not mine. Seriously... your chairs win the internet today.
Great video Huy. You don't see chair builds on UA-cam too often. keep it up.
Thank you! You're right, not too many videos on making chairs on UA-cam.
Intensive craftsmanship
Man that looks great
fantastic looking chairs i can only imagine how long all that took you! Patience is a virtue!
100% It took a ton of patience. There were several days I was unmotivated. I wish there was a way to portray my instances of discouragement.
This is one of the best videos ive seen for making chairs....awesome
Thank you very much!
Great to see your videos again!! Always appreciated the thorough presentation.
Thank you!
Impressive!
Thank you!
Great video and process!
That leg indent was a nice touch. I think that made it my favorite chair build i've seen this year.
Thank you! It's a detail I'm really happy I added.
Great Job, Huy. Glad to catch another video on UA-cam.
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful. Good use of jigs to help simplifying the process.
Thank you! It was the only I could effectively reproduce these chairs.
Nicely done. Loved it.
That is some lovely work
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@@AlabamaWoodworker just going through some of your other videos with great admiration
Nice Shop man, and very good video
It looks manufacturing process of furniture factory, not for individual workshop
The point of the video was to show how to efficiently reproduce the same piece in a small furniture shop.
Dude you did awesome job, liked & subscribed!
Thank you very much!
Did your shop shrink?
Shrink? No, I've been in the same shop for the last 7 years.
@@AlabamaWoodworker like if you added walls to where your hand tools corner resides?
Nice work. The cherry will age beautifully.
Definitely! They're already starting to darken beautifully.
That was an amazing build.
Amazing work Huy. Great job. MD
Thank you!