Red Oak Morris Chair

[JimThomasson]

I just finished making this red oak Morris chair for my niece for Christmas. Even made the cushions! Got my wife to teach me how to use her sewing machine and I took it from there. Got to learn a lot on this project!

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Splint Eastwood]

I just finished making this red oak Morris chair for my niece for Christmas. Even made the cushions! Got my wife to teach me how to use her sewing machine and I took it from there. Got to learn a lot on this project!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Wow, that's really nice:thumbs_up. How long time did it take you, what kind of finish did you use and how much wood in b.f. did it take?

Ive been wanting to make one myself, but havent been able to find the plans for my price point = $0.:rotflm:

Great Job! your niece will love!
Matt

 

[ptt49er]

That's on my list of "I-wanna's". Nice job!!

I'm sure you niece will cherish it!

 

[JimThomasson]

50 bf of Red Oak which I picked up from a fellow over in Winston-Salem for $1/bf.
The cushions cost the most!!!! Around $170 for the high-density foam, batting, linen sleeve and covering.

Took me about a month overall, I guess ... working on it when I had the time. I used an antique cherry dye, then scraped the raised fibers, sanded lightly and about 5 coats of Tung Oil, then rubbed down with 0000 Steel Wool.

 

[Canuck]

Beautiful job on the chair, Jim.:thumbs_up:thumbs_up:thumbs_up

Sure looks solid and must weigh a ton!

I am sure that it will be treasured for many 'a year!!!:wsmile::wsmile::wsmile:

Thanks for sharing the pic.

Wayne

 

[rcflyer23]

Very Nice Chair. I have considered doing one of those for my brother.

Was it very difficult?

 

[dino drosas]

I enjoyed making a Morris chair as well as any woodworking project that I have ever done. So many different techniques and joints required. Made mine using maple instead of oak. Plans came from FWW issue #101, page 38 (cost, free).

 

[jeff...]

Nice Chair - lots o joints :thumbs_up - Wonder how much it would cost in leather?

 

[Splint Eastwood]

I enjoyed making a Morris chair as well as any woodworking project that I have ever done. So many different techniques and joints required. Made mine using maple instead of oak. Plans came from FWW issue #101, page 38 (cost, free).

How do you find? Can you send post the Link?
Thanks, free is good!

 

[skeeter]

Both chairs look awesome. Very nice job, Jim and Dino! That chair is definitely on my short list.

 

[Travis Porter]

Very nice Jim!! Very impressive, especially the sewing!!!