I am not being critical, but I think it would be a good idea to put a set of measurement references on the drawing.... X Axis Dimension a line say 6 inches long. Ditto Y axis, This is used to be sure the reproduction made by the printer is correct.
I live in New Zealand where measurements and sizes are metric and ISO paper sizes are the norm. I have’s looked at various tables offering conversions from US to metric paper sizes and cannot identify a standard size with 24” x 34” dimensions.
I’m guessing that I’m probably being a little (much) pedantic and that minor scale changes wouldn’t matter very much but should that be 24”x 36” ??
24" x 36" isn't a standard size, nor is 24" x 34". Plotters work on a roll of paper. Most are 36" wide. Hope this helps. Handing over the file to a metricated printer-savvy person should cause an international incident.
You are quite correct about plotters and roll stock, but, back in the day when we drew plans by hand on a sheet of vellum or mylar, 24"x36" was a standard "D" size sheet. (A was 8-1/2x11, B 11x17, C 18x26 ( I think) and E was something even larger.
You are a confirmed mad buggar who should be praised long and strong. Many thanks for these plans, a gift appreciated, and your sense of humour glorious!
Technical question: are you using 4/4 rough sawn for arms and sneaking 7/8” out of it or TAP (thick as possible) or using 5/4 and milling to a finished 1” thick arm?
Sick, I just booked my trip down to the rainforest to cut down some wood for this. Should be ready to make a chair in a couple years. In the mean time I'll just keep dialing in my jigs.
Thanks Chris for this drawing. I like the chair.
I am not being critical, but I think it would be a good idea to put a set of measurement references on the drawing.... X Axis Dimension a line say 6 inches long. Ditto Y axis, This is used to be sure the reproduction made by the printer is correct.
Good idea! Thanks.
I live in New Zealand where measurements and sizes are metric and ISO paper sizes are the norm. I have’s looked at various tables offering conversions from US to metric paper sizes and cannot identify a standard size with 24” x 34” dimensions.
I’m guessing that I’m probably being a little (much) pedantic and that minor scale changes wouldn’t matter very much but should that be 24”x 36” ??
I believe the file is a PDF, if you print it in a wide plotter, make sure it prints 1 to 1, full size, it will come out ok.
I’m an ex CAD manager in an engineering office.
24" x 36" isn't a standard size, nor is 24" x 34". Plotters work on a roll of paper. Most are 36" wide. Hope this helps. Handing over the file to a metricated printer-savvy person should cause an international incident.
You are quite correct about plotters and roll stock, but, back in the day when we drew plans by hand on a sheet of vellum or mylar, 24"x36" was a standard "D" size sheet. (A was 8-1/2x11, B 11x17, C 18x26 ( I think) and E was something even larger.
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Thankyou for the plans. Some day soon I hope to make a chair.
Thanks! That's a nice chair, the proportions just seem to work.
Great chair , looking forward to making my first chair with your sharing of the pattern.
I’ve been following you since PWW mag days.
Great writer always together.
I’m a customer and fan.
"For the long sticks, I make that same double-taper for the portion below the seat. Above the seat, the long sticks are planed round."
I think "seat" is supposed to be "arm" in these two sentences, isn't it?
You are correct. I fixed it in the text. Thanks!
You are a confirmed mad buggar who should be praised long and strong. Many thanks for these plans, a gift appreciated, and your sense of humour glorious!
Thank you Chris. My list of excuses to finally put tools to wood and try it is growing ever shorter! :)
Thank you for your generosity, Chris.
This is why I have tried to give to your classes to under-represented students. One good turn deserves many in return.
Thank you Chris.
Very generous of you. Very On Brand.
Thank you very much for an another awesome gift.
Technical question: are you using 4/4 rough sawn for arms and sneaking 7/8” out of it or TAP (thick as possible) or using 5/4 and milling to a finished 1” thick arm?
Thick as possible to start. I like the arms to end up 13/16” to 7/8”. I buy 4/4 rough.
Super helpful
I've been thinking about one of these as a rocker.
Sick, I just booked my trip down to the rainforest to cut down some wood for this. Should be ready to make a chair in a couple years. In the mean time I'll just keep dialing in my jigs.