Usually, before I spend a lot of money on quality wood for a new project, I make a mock up from cheaper construction grade lumber. The mock up allows me to learn, and make mistakes at relatively low cost; but just as importantly, it gives me the courage to proceed with a new technique or design because I’m not using expensive wood.
I can’t emphasize enough the value of making a first off, throwaway version of a new challenging project. Often, having served their purpose, these mock ups end up in the woodstove. Sometimes, more rarely, they get a coat of finish and end up either in the shop or the front room as useful but less than ideal end products.
This particular chair is not suitable for use, for a number of reasons, and so I have dubbed it,
“le chaise d’enfer” (the chair from heqq). But instead of the wood stove, I have a more interesting immolation in mind.
Stay tuned.
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"There is no path to peace, peace is the path."
Mohandas K. Ghandi