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Offline Bison Horn

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« on: August 24, 2010, 12:46:23 PM »
While it's been so hot out I been working in the shop. I got a chair pattern and cut one out from material I had on hand.  It's pine but I tried to work with the grain.  

 It was pretty easy to cut out and went together quick. While I was at it I made some jigs for the various steps in case I want to make more (probably will if this one holds up). It holds me ok.

Need to put on a finish. Linseed oil?



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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 01:14:24 PM »
Looks good.

That kind of stuff I like to burnish lightly with a torch and then go over it with a mixture of boiled linseed and turpentine.
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 01:18:11 PM »
I have always liked that style chair.  Throw a blanket over it, and they are pretty comfortable too.
I have a set of plans for them, but have never put one together yet.  Someday, I guess.
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2010, 01:58:21 PM »
Looks like you did one heck of a job building that chair...!
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 03:03:03 PM »
Nice work. That looks like a fine camp chair. What pattern did you use? Or did you just make it up as you went?
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2010, 04:42:34 PM »
Wow!  Alan that's a great looking chair!  Looks like you have quite a talent for making things.
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2010, 05:21:28 PM »
Thanks. I like all those ideas for finishing. I guess i'll have to make more now.

I got the pattern from DGW, included are pats for small & double chairs and a small slat table.

Gene, some things I do turn out ok and others Half-A'ed :) . Thanks again.BH
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2010, 07:03:27 PM »
Alan, I know very well how that goes!  Been there done that.  :lol:
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2010, 08:29:24 PM »
I know BLO is often used, but you might consider one of the tung oil based wipe on products. I kinda like Daly's Ben Matte--there be others. Dries/cures faster so yer 'skins don't stick on the warm 'voo you are going to attend Labor Day...

I have some rondy stuff I finished with 100% tung about 30 years ago, and they still look good.
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2010, 08:32:50 PM »
Quote from: "Kermit"
I know BLO is often used, but you might consider one of the tung oil based wipe on products. I kinda like Daly's Ben Matte--there be others. Dries/cures faster so yer 'skins don't stick on the warm 'voo you are going to attend Labor Day...

I have some rondy stuff I finished with 100% tung about 30 years ago, and they still look good.


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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2010, 09:44:21 PM »
Bison Horn,
 That is a very nice looking chair. You should offer them for sale since you know how to build them.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2010, 10:17:32 AM »
Good job ! The pine will hold up quite well,  and it makes a much lighter  chair to haul around then any of the hard woods !  I have one made from poplar that is very light  , it's been sitting out under a shade tree in the weather for "several" years and has NO finish on it ! I weigh in the 170to 200 lb. range and use it most every day . Alwaya intended to make more but couldn't find  "round to-it" .
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Re: Camp Chair
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2010, 10:46:58 AM »
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Bison Horn,
 That is a very nice looking chair. You should offer them for sale since you know how to build them.

  Thanks Vern, I was thinking of that mayby after a few more practice chairs.
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  Gordon, it did make for a nice light chair glad to hear the pine will hold up ok. That's what I been wanting to hear I been sitting in it and no problems yet and I'm up around 220#.
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2010, 12:30:48 PM »
BH , not only do they hold-up under a lot of tonage , even the grrandkids havn't managed to destroy them . You know they make great play gyms clubhouse laddeers etc.
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