Shigshop Morris style chair plan preview
The Shigshop.com roubo style workbench
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About the plansThis Shigshop plan is available in a downloadable, compressed, easily extracted file.
Included are a full Sketchup model as well as easily printed 2d drawings (via a .pdf file). The plans were developed via a CAD program called Sketchup. The Sketchup model is included along with some basic instructions on how to navigate within the Sketchup program (a free download is available). If you just want to build and not mess around with CAD software, just use the 2d drawings - Sketchup isn't required to build this chair. |
More info on the chair/ottoman and plans
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Using simple mortise/tenon joinery, the chair is designed to be a little easier to build than a traditional Morris chair. Any hardwood can be used. I used maple on mine.
For the leg/rail and leg/stretcher joints, as well as the frame joints (used for the seat and back), I like to use mortise tenon joinery. For a nice chair like this, I suppose it just seems appropriate. There are many methods to cut mortise/tenon joints. From handtools to special dedicated equipment. Many years ago, I started out using simple hand tools to cut my first mortise/tenon joints. Now days, I have some dedicated machines. You can use whatever method you are comfortable with. A cutlist is provided that shows the various pieces of raw wood required as well as the rough dimensional cuts. The printable plans were used to build my chair in the shop, which enabled me to correct any problems with them along the way. |
A little more about the cushions...
The main emphasis of Shipshop is woodworking and this chair has cushions. The plans include fabric a cut list and diagrams for special cuts to be made, but I don't go into details on how to sew. My wife used the Singer "Upholstery Basics" book to sew the cushions: |
Sketchup model preview
The model contains many tabs (drawings). Using a tiered system, the model starts from the complete chair and breaks down into the individual components - it's very easy to follow.
Printable drawings
The printable drawings are included in a .pdf (adobe) file. These drawings use the same tiered component breakdown as the Sketchup model making them very easy to use - just print them off and go to work. In fact, that's what I did - no messing around with laptops in the shop.
Note: The printable drawings use imperial measurements.
Note: The printable drawings use imperial measurements.
