Chairmaking Supplies

Chairmaking Supplies

Turnings

These crisp, well proportioned chair turnings are riven (split) from a hard maple log and hand turned when still green. Hand turned parts are sharp, well defined and have fine details that a duplicating lathe cannot match. Hard maple is extremely strong and holds a sharp edge - riving ensures straight grain for strength. Six degree tapers are standard on leg and arm stump tenons, though eleven degree tenons are available. I also do custom turning and am happy to modify my parts to match your needs.

Stretchers $9
Arm Stumps (specify chair type) $9
Legs $14
Fan Back Posts (22") $20
Fan Back Arm Chair Posts (30") $30

Note: All tenons are left oversized for you to finish to your specifications.

Green Oak Rivings

An important, but tricky step in making a chair is getting good wood. These blanks are riven (split) from an oak log to ensure straight grained, knot free chair parts. All blanks are made to order - the following list gives prices for some basic sizes. When ordering backs and crests specify ALL THREE finished dimensions.

12" Spindle - $1.00
24" Spindle - $3.00
30" Spindle - $3.50
Continuous Arm Back - $18.00
Bow $13.00
Crest $12.00

Note: There will be a packing fee seperate from the shipping fee for wood orders.


An article about the pros and cons of 6 versus 11 degree tapered tenons can be found here.		Chairmaking Supplies Turnings These crisp, well proportioned chair turnings are riven (split) from a hard maple log and hand turned when still green. Hand turned parts are sharp, well defined and have fine details that a duplicating lathe cannot match. Hard maple is extremely strong and holds a sharp edge - riving ensures straight grain for strength. Six degree tapers are standard on leg and arm stump tenons, though eleven degree tenons are available. I also do custom turning and am happy to modify my parts to match your needs. Stretchers $9 Arm Stumps (specify chair type) $9 Legs $14 Fan Back Posts (22") $20 Fan Back Arm Chair Posts (30") $30 Note: All tenons are left oversized for you to finish to your specifications. Green Oak Rivings An important, but tricky step in making a chair is getting good wood. These blanks are riven (split) from an oak log to ensure straight grained, knot free chair parts. All blanks are made to order - the following list gives prices for some basic sizes. When ordering backs and crests specify ALL THREE finished dimensions. 12" Spindle - $1.00 24" Spindle - $3.00 30" Spindle - $3.50 Continuous Arm Back - $18.00 Bow $13.00 Crest $12.00 Note: There will be a packing fee seperate from the shipping fee for wood orders.