Turned parts including stretchers, spindles, and arm supports, also, planed out and shaped slats for the above described chairs. Two chairs only. Picture what this group would look like with a set of eight sides and two armchairs, etc. People have asked me how I make them all look the same? For the last thirty five years I've been trying to make them look different. Made two in 2015 and two in 2016.

My 17th & 18th century turned chairs are constructed without glue. All stretchers, arms and crest parts are riven, the legs are sawn from perfectly straight grained logs I select. The leg parts are put in water until they sink and are ready for easy turning and maximum shrinkage. The tenons of all stretchers are turned with the ends slightly swelled so when the legs dry and shrink, about an 1/8" depending on the leg dia., the strength is incomparable. I also saw the crest tenons (when appropriate) slightly wedge shaped for that shrinkage as well. All the originals are made with this wonderful common sense ingenuity. Built to last!