BroadAmbition Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 'That Seat' the story is that I found it outside the back door of a mates place with another identical one ready to go on his November bonfire. It was grey and green bare timber. He donated it to the cause. I scrubbed it down with warm water, Flash n a green nylon pad. Allowed to thoroughly dry. Then sanded it with one of those sponge pad things that has a flexible cutting medium stuck to the foam (There will no doubt be a proper name for them) Made a base from 18mm Ply, screwed through the bottom of the base into the feet of the stool. Fitted s/steel rubbing pads to the corners of the base. Made the seat back support taller. Varnished the lot - many times - Well six actually. Then had it upholstered When the original owner of the stool saw it completed he couldn't believe it! My only regret is that I didn't save the other stool from the bonfire and do another one - Someone would have appreciated it Now of course you expect more photo's don't you? Griff 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Photos are almost compulsory on this thread! ☺ You did a great job, it is a great stool made even better for marinising 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Post edited with Photo's as above Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Beautiful! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 so not to be deterred, i have made some solid blocks for the helm seat to sit on. next was the tricky job or creating the spindle legs These are being turned into some 4mm dowel i have using some tiny gravers (usually used to chase out detail in soft metal for jewelry, but the tips are perfect representations of 1/12 scale turning chisels) pencil shown to emphasise the small size. i have done my best ere to match the legs on the real thing, next to produce 3 more exact copies. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 so the first 4 legs are done, a second set will be made and the 4 best matches will be used to create one helm chair, then the others will form the second for my model. also here i show the tools i am using to do this wood turning. once again i am using one of the almost toy lathes i got years back at a boot sale, this isnt a precision instrument, but for these little jobs it is perfect for small work in soft materials like wood. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Incredible that they don't just snap as you turn them, you must have a light touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 very light is all i can say, they do bend away from the tool, and i am having to span about 4" between centres for a 60mm leg length 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 just 8 stretchers to make now then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 1 hour ago, FairTmiddlin said: just 8 stretchers to make now then Are those for carrying the crew back from the pub? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 so the 8 legs are now made, yes 8 stretchers to make and 10 more rails for the back, plus the seats and backs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 just for you lot i have made a video of the process of turning the 4mm dowel into chair parts 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Very impressive and yet you make it look easy, a sure sign that it is anything but easy! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 as long as you dont expect me to produce a fully functional beta engine at 1/12 scale - i dont think my skills are quite at that level yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 I had thought i might have to stop 4 stringers short of the pair of chairs, but no, i was doing some tidying and found 10 more lengths of 4mm dowel, and i can see enough straight bits to turn up the remaining stringers, next to drill holes in the legs to attach those stringers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I was quite looking forward to the engine construction! 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 seat backs cut out, this is quite a tiht radius for the blade i have in the bandsaw, so i cut a few spares while i was at it, the it was time to cut out the seat part, this was done at 5mm thick across the end grain, then sanded on the little disc sander, next job drill holes and assembly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 How many "mini BA's" are you making Gren?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 two, one for me and one for Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 so joining up has started, drilling 2.5mm holes in 4mm legs is not easy, and i could only go in a mm or so to provide a pocket for the stringers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 final installment for the weekend, the first seat is done, to be honest i am sure the next one will be better, as i was just learning on this one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 There's nowt wrong with that, cracking job! 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 but a couple of stringers are wonky, and it leans to one side slightly and.... there is no harsher critic than myself in these matters 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 That is why your work is so excellent! 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I will readily admit to being in awe of the items your not happy with ! Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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