Well I was able to get some solid shop time in this past weekend!

When I left off last we had the settee torn down and basically the only thing left that is going to be used is the posts and the arms. For the beginnings of the project click on this LINK and this LINK.

After getting the posts sanded and ready for stain, I fitted the rails and the deck for the cushion support. Wanting to stay true to the age of the settee I used the original nails that were pulled when I broke it down a couple weeks ago. I couldn't see remaking this with square drive screws. So, glue and nails my friends, I think it pays respect to the original.

The rails and the deck are now in place. You can see I added the corner caps over the mortised areas where the rails meet the posts. I didn't like the way the rail was just there, in the post and that was it. So I added what I hope appears to be appropriate for the era, somewhat Federalist in style, and simple. I had thought about shaping a rosette into each corner on the caps but decided against it as it could clash with the rosette style of the existing arms.

Next I need to fit the arms back onto the posts. Then on to staining and finishing!!!!

Thank you for following along folks!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

That's going to be sooo nice. Great idea with those corner caps. 

Whatcha gonna do about the springs? 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Do want them Gene! They are not going back in. A cushion is going down instead.

Gene Howe said:

That's going to be sooo nice. Great idea with those corner caps. 

Whatcha gonna do about the springs? 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

I figured. But thought that you had a way to put cushions on the top. Cushions alone won't squeak. That can be a good thing.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Very nice John and I like the keeping the square nails with the update. I also like the corner caps, a nice touch. The curly maple should look awesome.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Good point Gene, hadn't thought of that, so it all works out, see the customer is always right!

Gene Howe said:

I figured. But thought that you had a way to put cushions on the top. Cushions alone won't squeak. That can be a good thing.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Thanks John, I thought it looked good too. And yep, the square nails, even though you can't see them, I know they are there and the customer will too. I just didn't feel right pre drilling for some philips head screws into what is supposed to be something that resembles furnishings in the late 1700's.

John Moody said:

Very nice John and I like the keeping the square nails with the update. I also like the corner caps, a nice touch. The curly maple should look awesome.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops