A Trio of Lath-Back Windsor Chairs – Part Three

The chairs were washed down with hot soapy water and then stained. When dry, I (spirit) varnished the chairs, during which, I gave them a little additional colour before finally waxing them (figs. 1-12).

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Fig. 2. The pegs were intentionally made proud of the crest rail to emulate 250 years of natural shrinkage of the rail.

Fig. 3. Likewise, I simulated the build-up of grime in appropriate places.

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Fig. 6. Baluster turnings on front legs only.

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Fig. 9. Rear of crest rail.

Fig. 10. Bob tail and bracing sticks.

Fig. 11. Three chairs for the new house! Hip hip…

Jack Plane