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Every now and then something really cool gets posted to our Facebook page by a friend or a member. @Reid Smith posted this wonderful video on our page. And after I watched this all get out cool video I researched more on this gentleman by the name of Chris, and his YouTube channel is really good, full of information both educational and full of ideas in woodworking. Chris specializes in human power woodworking. And he has a very creative flair. Many of you may remember Chris as the fellow who built that anniversary gift for his wife, the long trestle table, it was a viral video that gained international attention. Well this is the same Chris. Below is another video I absolutely love watching, and here is the link to Chris's YouTube channel at Chops with Chris. Check it out, you'll find yourself sitting and watching many of his videos, they are that interesting. This is one cool video! Watch for the quick time portion near the beginning, it speeds up.
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I have posted a couple videos from this craftsman in the past, Curtis Buchanan is a chair maker, his specialty is the Windsor in all shapes and forms, he creates his chairs starting from the purchase of his logs, and he'll fell his own from time to time as well. And he's just a neat soul as well. This video is long (20 minutes), I wouldn't expect anyone really to sit through a video this long, because these videos are like sharing music with others, they are personal, we all relate to music in our own way and the reaction you may expect from others regarding your musical tastes can be either disappointing or the music you shared may bring you together. But I feel there is something in this video for everyone. I like this video because he touches on something, most of us woodworkers have either dealt with already in trying to start up a business, or you may be currently pursuing a livelihood in the craft. Either way, I think many of you will be able to relate to Curtis' challenges and success's in starting his own woodworking business in his own shop, in his own backyard. This video is not so much about the chairs he makes, but the process he went through to become a successful and well respected artisan in his craft. He started with nothing, and he built it up to a livelihood. Segment from the 2012 series Soul's Journey: Inside The Creative Process featuring 22 artists and craftspeople in the South.
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Just found this. It's a good read. Be sure to click on the great article in the Cincinnati Magazine. Enjoy. https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/great-free-read-chairmaker-chester-cornett
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One of my favorite websites is http://www.windsorchairresources.com/ And on the home page is a list of makers, and one of the makers is Luke Barnett. I was perusing Mr. Barnett's pages and found this Windsor he created, all his chairs are drop dead gorgeous, but this one made my heart skip a beat. Literally, I was surfing and flicking through the pages, and I saw the color, the seat, the photography, just all around waaaay neat, and my heart skipped. Just thought I'd share a little of Luke's work. A Windsor rocker an chair is definitely on my 2018 list of things to do.
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Welcome to the website for Luke A Barnett Chairmaker. I make American Windsor chairs, rocking chairs, dining chairs, arm chairs, side chairs, accent chairs, and even some Windsor style stools. Made in Adrian, Michigan USA. My chairs are designed to be around for the next few hundred years. I would be honored to have some of my chairs become part of your family legacy. Read more...
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For me, making a Windsor chair is part of an historical journey. My ancestors emigrated from Europe to Philadelphia in 1754. Interestingly the founding and growth of our nation and the development of the American Windsor chair encompass the same century, spanning the period from 1750 to 1850. Philadelphia was the center of the Windsor universe just as it was the center of the American experiment in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Read more...
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Maybe it will give my back a rest? When not in use, I can slide it under the bench. A wee bit taller than the Tool Chest #1, and a bit more PADDED for my rearend. Seemed to work.
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Was just browsing around this afternoon (can't put a full day in the shop yet) and stumbled upon this neat trick. I am always coming up with wobbly stools, chairs, tables, etc - anything with legs - regardless of how many times I trim them down. This trick solves the problem
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