Looks like a complicated project, and turned out amazing! I don't know if the title claim that every woodworker needs to build this, but I will admit if someone wants to up their woodworking game, this project will do that FOR sure!
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks I use plywood because that's what I can get at my local Homeless Despot store... and I have to ask ppl with trucks to help me move it. I make mostly shop and storage things. But I'd like to make other custom pieces... As I've learned, Woodworking is not for making stuff cheaper... just more custom. Plywood is still an acquired taste in aesthetics, but you really made it look good with that style of furniture... Yes I was paying attention PLWOOD or HARDWOOD... LOL
Plywood and - PLANS PLANS PLANS!!! This is impressive work buddy, I can't believe how good they turned out. It's projects and videos like this that make you my favorite youtube woodworker. Thanks for sharing and I hope you and your family have a great holiday.
Hardwood- chairs are so intimidating to me, but I like the idea of trying to make with with plywood. I hate wasting good hardwood with experimentation. Thanks for including your mistakes it makes me feel better about my own problems in the shop. Outstanding job as usual!
Haha, good point! Chairs are always tough for me. I think I just overthink every move in shop when it comes to chairs so it’s a relief when they work out as well as these did.
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks I worked at a middle school where the arts and crafts teacher had his students carve and shape blocks of plywood into anything they wanted. The most gorgeous things were created, with those ply-lines running all over the place, awesome!
Hardwood is definitely what I tend to work with most. There is something about shaping hardwood that I have not been able to duplicate with plywood so that my solid wood projects feel more creatively executed than with plywood. That said, I love the chair! The exposed plywood definitely improves the overall vibe of it.
Hardwood. Hey, love your videos. I see you have a support/sacrificial piece of wood on your miter guage. I've been thinking about doing that. How do you have it attached?
Hardwood! I would always rather use hardwood but there is always a place for plywood and MDF. I hate MDF but it's a necessary evil. I love your videos. I don't know what you do for your day job but if it ever doesn't work out you can always do woodworking. lol Thanks for another great video...
Hardwood. Well, actually bacon, but that doesn't hold up well, so hardwood... while I wouldn't choose that aesthetic myself, that turned out very well. The complexity of making this - even out of plywood - isn't lost on me. I'm wondering if you have watched or know of Chris Salamone (Four Eyes)? He's very much a Mid-Century Modern furniture maker, and has developed a lot of the tricks you used (templates, plywood sleds) for dead-on components. You have all the tools he's got that are critical (Domino, good router and bits) for his approach, too. Give him a look if you haven't. I'd enjoy watching you do something inspired by that.
Haha, true. Yeah, I love Chris' work, he has some really fun designs. There was a lot to work through with this one and some of those more unique sleds were tough to figure out for sure.
Hardwood, except for where plywood is the better choice. How’s that for non-committal? Did you explain how your piece ended up 3” long and I missed it? I appreciate the way you share your learning from your mistakes. I’m wondering how that one crept in.
Haha, I think that’s understandable though. To be honest I’m not sure where the error came from. I believe it was when I exported my SVG. I used a new process and ended up scaling my files manually so I think it happened then. Mistakes happen, luckily this time I was able to work around it. Thanks for watching!
Hardwood and plywood are interchangeable. In terms of durability, they're both hard wood. It has to make sense financially to do a project like this entirely in hardwood. Plywood is just so convenient minus the edge banding (which isn't a big deal.)
Good point, these chairs were only about $100 each in materials. If I’d used hardwood, it would’ve been double or triple that cost depending on the species.
what kind of cnc are you using? I just bought a shapeoko 5 pro and am still trying to get it set up. I've had some broken wires requiring a new one be shipped. Thanks, just curious.
Hardwood. I love what people make with plywood these days but I just can't wrap my head around it as a finished material for projects. I don't get excited to make something out of plywood I guess the way I do with hardwoods
I can understand that position, and I think these chairs would look great in hardwood. For me, it’s a texture thing. I like the way exposed plywood layers emphasize the edges.
Hardwood - curious how the chairs “feel”. Do they sit comfortably, or is the backrest angled a bit too much for a dining chair? They look great though! Nice job.
Good question! They sit really nicely, I took the angle for the backrest off my current dining chair because that was a concern I had too. Thanks for watching!
Hardwood - I like it fancy. But plywood has its place. I like walnut, curly maple, aromatic cedar, purple heart. The only problem, hardwood is expensive.
I don't trust my CNC enough to risk something going wrong. If it was cheaper plywood or not as time consuming to make I probably would just go with the CNC.
That would be considered a lounge chair. They are lower, have more angle on the seat and greater angle on the back. A dining chair usually doesn’t have arms so it can fit under the table. People use to be smaller and a criteria was for women to have their feet reach the floor and the table low enough for proper posture and dining. The arms would make it so you need to scoot the chair up to the table somehow and when you want to get up you are kind of trapped and with a top heavy chair like that the front of the seat can catch on the back of your calves and fall over possibly hurting something and embarrassing your guests. Sitting on the front edge of a chair like that cuts off the circulation in your legs and you don’t want to stay there very long. Chair design is evolving because the majority of people are now obese. The legs would look better if they were also angled out a bit and tapered ever so slightly. You must be considering going into production with all those toys.
Well, I appreciate your observation. These chairs were designed to replace chairs at the head of my table so there’s not as much concern with scooting in or out. The armrest are also low enough that they don’t really obstruct anyone from getting in and out anyway so I don’t think that’s too much of a concern. Being that they are from one sheet of plywood each, they are rather heavy but to me that also makes them solid. Thanks for watching!
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks and you videos are great. I definitely prefer working with Hardwood. I use plywood for shop furniture and jigs. It can look great but I depend on beautiful wood and grain to detract from the mistakes.
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Looks like a complicated project, and turned out amazing! I don't know if the title claim that every woodworker needs to build this, but I will admit if someone wants to up their woodworking game, this project will do that FOR sure!
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! I think it’s more that people need to embrace plywood as a furniture medium haha
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks I use plywood because that's what I can get at my local Homeless Despot store... and I have to ask ppl with trucks to help me move it. I make mostly shop and storage things. But I'd like to make other custom pieces... As I've learned, Woodworking is not for making stuff cheaper... just more custom. Plywood is still an acquired taste in aesthetics, but you really made it look good with that style of furniture... Yes I was paying attention PLWOOD or HARDWOOD... LOL
Great work! I wonder what it would look like if the legs were set wider to join with the arms.
Thanks man! I think that could be interesting. The seat would definitely sit pretty low though.
Plywood and - PLANS PLANS PLANS!!! This is impressive work buddy, I can't believe how good they turned out. It's projects and videos like this that make you my favorite youtube woodworker. Thanks for sharing and I hope you and your family have a great holiday.
Thank you so much man, this one was quite the challenge. I'll add you to the tally!
I've learned so much from my mistakes, i plan on making some more. Priceless !! Another great build
Haha, it's the best way to learn!
Hardwood- chairs are so intimidating to me, but I like the idea of trying to make with with plywood. I hate wasting good hardwood with experimentation. Thanks for including your mistakes it makes me feel better about my own problems in the shop. Outstanding job as usual!
Haha, good point! Chairs are always tough for me. I think I just overthink every move in shop when it comes to chairs so it’s a relief when they work out as well as these did.
I would like the plans please
I’ll add you to the list!
Hard plywood. Awesome design! Love the way they came out. THere's just something about those rounded over plywood edges, I really like the look of it.
Thanks! Yeah, I think the plywood edges bring a lot of fun to the style for this one.
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks I worked at a middle school where the arts and crafts teacher had his students carve and shape blocks of plywood into anything they wanted. The most gorgeous things were created, with those ply-lines running all over the place, awesome!
That sounds really cool. I'll have to keep that in mind for something to do with my son.
I would be interested in the plans
Noted! I’ll add you to the tally
Plywood - I really like the design. Nice job!
Thanks man! I appreciate it
I love this, buiding chairs is a big fear of mine but you made it really approachable.
Thanks! Yeah chairs can be pretty intimidating but I think experimenting with plywood also makes it less daunting.
Hardwood is definitely what I tend to work with most. There is something about shaping hardwood that I have not been able to duplicate with plywood so that my solid wood projects feel more creatively executed than with plywood.
That said, I love the chair! The exposed plywood definitely improves the overall vibe of it.
Thanks man! I agree, hardwood’s a lot more forgiving for that type of thing. Thanks for watching
Hardwood dreams on a Plywood budget. 🤣😂🤣
Haha! That’s the perfect response
Hardwood; it’s pretty. I do like the design, though. Thanks!
Thanks mate! I appreciate it
Hardwood and plywood haha. Appreciate your videos, great work.
Haha, you get a pass this time, because I kind of agree. Thanks for watching!
Hardwood. I like plywood better :) Thank you for the video. Entertaining as always.
Plywood is under rated for sure! Thank you for watching!
Hardwood is generally my preference, but I do like the simplicity of working with Plywood when I don't care how something looks.
I hear you, and I definitely get the use of plywood from a utilitarian standpoint. Though I think it adds a lot of character when used correctly.
Hardwood. Hey, love your videos. I see you have a support/sacrificial piece of wood on your miter guage. I've been thinking about doing that. How do you have it attached?
Thanks man! I have a pair of bolts holding them onto the fence via the track. They are held in place using some thumb screw nuts.
I prefer hardwood, cool chairs!
Dido, thank you!
Hardwood! I would always rather use hardwood but there is always a place for plywood and MDF. I hate MDF but it's a necessary evil. I love your videos. I don't know what you do for your day job but if it ever doesn't work out you can always do woodworking. lol Thanks for another great video...
Haha, that’s kind of the dream! Thanks for watching.
Hardwood. But now you have me questioning, why not use plywood...? Nice build!
Hell yeah! Thank you!
Hardwood. Well, actually bacon, but that doesn't hold up well, so hardwood... while I wouldn't choose that aesthetic myself, that turned out very well. The complexity of making this - even out of plywood - isn't lost on me.
I'm wondering if you have watched or know of Chris Salamone (Four Eyes)? He's very much a Mid-Century Modern furniture maker, and has developed a lot of the tricks you used (templates, plywood sleds) for dead-on components. You have all the tools he's got that are critical (Domino, good router and bits) for his approach, too. Give him a look if you haven't. I'd enjoy watching you do something inspired by that.
Haha, true. Yeah, I love Chris' work, he has some really fun designs. There was a lot to work through with this one and some of those more unique sleds were tough to figure out for sure.
Hardwood, except for where plywood is the better choice. How’s that for non-committal? Did you explain how your piece ended up 3” long and I missed it? I appreciate the way you share your learning from your mistakes. I’m wondering how that one crept in.
Haha, I think that’s understandable though. To be honest I’m not sure where the error came from. I believe it was when I exported my SVG. I used a new process and ended up scaling my files manually so I think it happened then. Mistakes happen, luckily this time I was able to work around it. Thanks for watching!
Hardwood and plywood are interchangeable. In terms of durability, they're both hard wood. It has to make sense financially to do a project like this entirely in hardwood. Plywood is just so convenient minus the edge banding (which isn't a big deal.)
Good point, these chairs were only about $100 each in materials. If I’d used hardwood, it would’ve been double or triple that cost depending on the species.
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks Easily! Thanks for the video brother, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! God Bless.
Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well!
Nice!!!
Thanks man!
what kind of cnc are you using? I just bought a shapeoko 5 pro and am still trying to get it set up. I've had some broken wires requiring a new one be shipped. Thanks, just curious.
I have an xcarve, it works alright but it isn't perfect by any means.
Hardwood. I love what people make with plywood these days but I just can't wrap my head around it as a finished material for projects. I don't get excited to make something out of plywood I guess the way I do with hardwoods
I can understand that position, and I think these chairs would look great in hardwood. For me, it’s a texture thing. I like the way exposed plywood layers emphasize the edges.
Another amazing piece from @TimberBiscuitWoodworks 👏👏
Thanks mate!
Hardwood - curious how the chairs “feel”. Do they sit comfortably, or is the backrest angled a bit too much for a dining chair? They look great though! Nice job.
Good question! They sit really nicely, I took the angle for the backrest off my current dining chair because that was a concern I had too. Thanks for watching!
Hardwood - I like it fancy. But plywood has its place. I like walnut, curly maple, aromatic cedar, purple heart. The only problem, hardwood is expensive.
I can get down with that. Nothing tickles my fancy more than the smell of fresh cut cedar in the shop.
where did you get the wood?
I have a local lumber supplier that carries Baltic birch
Having run a furniture/cabinet shop, with a cnc router, why don’t you just cnc the parts.
I don't trust my CNC enough to risk something going wrong. If it was cheaper plywood or not as time consuming to make I probably would just go with the CNC.
Hardwood......that's what she said 😂😂
Well played 🤣
That would be considered a lounge chair. They are lower, have more angle on the seat and greater angle on the back. A dining chair usually doesn’t have arms so it can fit under the table. People use to be smaller and a criteria was for women to have their feet reach the floor and the table low enough for proper posture and dining. The arms would make it so you need to scoot the chair up to the table somehow and when you want to get up you are kind of trapped and with a top heavy chair like that the front of the seat can catch on the back of your calves and fall over possibly hurting something and embarrassing your guests. Sitting on the front edge of a chair like that cuts off the circulation in your legs and you don’t want to stay there very long. Chair design is evolving because the majority of people are now obese. The legs would look better if they were also angled out a bit and tapered ever so slightly. You must be considering going into production with all those toys.
Well, I appreciate your observation. These chairs were designed to replace chairs at the head of my table so there’s not as much concern with scooting in or out. The armrest are also low enough that they don’t really obstruct anyone from getting in and out anyway so I don’t think that’s too much of a concern. Being that they are from one sheet of plywood each, they are rather heavy but to me that also makes them solid. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks!
Did you hear the guy who invented the windchill factor died? He was 84, but he felt more like 97.
Haha, might see that one in a future video!
@@TimberBiscuitWoodworks and you videos are great. I definitely prefer working with Hardwood. I use plywood for shop furniture and jigs. It can look great but I depend on beautiful wood and grain to detract from the mistakes.
Thanks mate! Yeah, I think that is where hardwood really saves the day, mistakes are a lot more recoverable with hardwood.
Not my style but nicely made.
Thanks man!
PLYWOOD/plans
I’ll add it to the tally