Designing and Building a High Chair - Woodworking

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In this video I'm building a prototype of a high chair for our son. Now, you may not need a high chair, but everything I'm doing here is pretty applicable to a regular chair. Milling wood, template routing, cutting joinery, cutting a seat dish, and lots of other woodworking goodness
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[@lorismith8887]

Your creativity even when introducing your sponsor is amazing! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you! I appreciate their support...so I can't just phone it in :)

[@joerice7363]

Just started out in hobby woodwork to exercise my arthritic hands so I'm doing almost everything by hand. I used your high chair design as inspiration and then scaled it to fit my existing Ercol furniture ( I'm in the UK). I then drew out the design on cardboard before transferring each element to MDF. I took particular care to cut out each MDF template element and then fitted them together to ensure the mating faces were congruent. I'll stick each template onto oak boards and use a DIY bandsaw follower to get close-cut parts. I'll use a router follower to finish each element to its final size. The joints will be dowelled as I'm still a newbie. Thanks for the inspiration and hopefully my new grandson Arthur will enjoy the chair when he visits with his parents.

[@andrewcignoni3901]

I’ll say it again... I LOVE all the illustrations. It really helps me follow along. Design and seeing how things will go together has been something I’ve always struggled with. Also, I love how methodical you are about everything. You really seem to take your time making sure everything is just right. A true craftsman.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Andrew. 😊

[@badcrow01]

The expectation for the mid video ad was building each time the phone fell, but you killed me at the wink.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...glad you enjoyed :)

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Same! Haha The timing was impeccable 😂

[@antonyhibberd8824]

Man, I really like this channel. It's so chilled and relaxing to watch.

[@drewbdoo_]

The wink!!! 🤣🤣🤣 another great project man. Now you need to make a scale high chair for adults.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

someday...first I need a taller table.

[@drewbdoo_]

@@Foureyes.Furniture or you could build a tray for it. Either way, 2 new projects in 2 comments. You're welcome. 🤣

[@garyknable1155]

@@drewbdoo_ With a beer holder LOL

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love how it turned out! The legs have a really nice look with the tapers.

[@johngraham9896]

Love the work. My kid is to old but love the craftsmanship.

[@SL-ez7qn]

I’m thinking of making one. It’s a good design that is within my capability although I do not have any high tech (CNC) machinery. Thanks for sharing.

[@TallGuyDIY]

The flick of the wrist on the table saw is impeccable.

[@alecbaldesarra9569]

In my opinion, I think this might be the best designed piece you have built on this channel. Love the work!

[@BronkBuilt]

Incredibly beautiful prototype.

[@zachshoemake934]

I was just having trouble propping my phone up on on a coffee mug and then your add comes up for the case... I’ve never liked the pop socket look and then bam! Item purchased! Thanks, love the vids.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

got that 25% off I hope :) I'm right there with you with pop sockets. Also...I've had this one for about a month now, and when the clicker handle/stand is depressed, you don't even know it's there...so no draw backs from a normal case. It's legit.

[@w2ttsy670]

Love it! Would be really interested to see your take on the Tripp trapp style chairs that expand into stools as the kids grow

[@davidhood5760]

4 eyes designs are easy to spot now. That's something special

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you! That is high praise. As long as it’s for good reason.

[@S0m0neRand0m]

You (and Shaun when he there) crack me up while making awesome stuff

[@MS-watch-YT]

Beautiful high chair, perfect proportions. Be good to have the strap removable for washing however you decide to fix it

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

meh...I'll just build a new one. JK Good call!

[@RL0517]

this is best high chair I ever seen.

[@benzmansl65amg]

Gorgeous chair

[@reforzar]

Beautiful. Great lines and proportions.

[@qrubmeeaz]

The look on your face after saying "thickni". Priceless.

[@mattfrazier3115]

10:54 slightly slowing the footage down to match the hits of the song. I love little things like that. You always have great edits.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...yup...glad some people notice the little things like that :)

[@luigiparigi7011]

Hey Chris... I'm an Italian woodworker and... Aphex twin wins again as I can see from you're lines... It's my mood when I work... The wood is yours...

[@kyrabromfield3763]

This is so pretty

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! And the chair?

[@ApteryxRex]

Really starting to see a design aesthetic / motif come out in the designs. From the loft bunk bed to this & the cabinetry it's easy to pick a four-eyes production

[@itsdaroc11]

Watching this with my 1 year old and she's looking at me like I'm an illegitimate father for not making her one. Good stuff!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...apologies man :)

[@fraire711]

The hammer at 10:54 goes with the beat.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice job Chris! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@njmcliffe]

Now I want to see a tiny chair for high adults ...

[@rickyp294]

Awesome chair! Love your channel 👍👍

[@CasualBuilds]

Looks like we've got a pretty similar taste when it comes to KZbin Studio music 😂

[@jaune-soleil]

Am I crazy or did you logo appear on Zimri’s channel?

[@trevorcrist5456]

Came out beautiful man. I love the design.

[@jibba0202]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@joseramonkuchacon784]

Nice man thanks. Good chair!

[@marblemountainwoodworks8475]

As usual, beautiful design!

[@shelbyhahn3556]

Gorgeous work Chris! Great lines and seems achievable for a middling builder like me!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Many thanks!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

One of, if not the coolest highchair out there!! Great job as always Chris!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! You too!

[@truthvirus]

In addition to the strap on the front, I would put in a seatbelt type strap to hold them back and more upright. It'll also prevent them from standing up.

[@chandlerellis5457]

Like the design on this a lot! Looks great.

[@garyknable1155]

Very sweet design, loving it.

[@handymadness]

Tried to order a smooth black case, preorder. So got the regular clear black and ordered for the wife to try.

[@maderayvidacarpinteria]

Very nice! I loved it! 😎🖤 Greetings from Playa del Carmen, Mexico 🌴☀️🇲🇽

[@mdvener]

Great build n content as always. Keep up the great job, n stay safe.

[@stinkypiece]

Great vid. Really enjoy everything you guys do.

[@frankcornfield5915]

Nice project. I need to incorporate a table for the child to eat comfortably.

[@jeremynorberg4448]

Amazing piece!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Chris! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@brewbuilds]

I've been watching your videos for a long time, and although 99% of the projects you build I probably wouldn't make myself, but I always enjoy watching your proccess on how you tackle your builds, and its rarely I don't ever walk away with out learning something, plus your video edits are on point! And I've really enjoyed you and shaun teaming up with the videos. Alright that's probably enough kiss ass for one comment.😂 keep it up man!

[@nkabui8wnabnd8099999]

One heck of a prototype, brother. Nice work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks 👍

[@GarrettCrosgrove]

I’ve listened to 11 episodes of the podcast so far and this is my first foureyes video I’ve seen. Great project!!! Kinda funny how I picture people to look in my head by only hearing their voice for 11 hours first. Didn’t think you had a beard 😂

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...nice. As you watch more episodes you'll see that it comes and goes. I'm almost always at least stubbled. But during quarantine I've got a particularly large build by my standards

[@GarrettCrosgrove]

Chris Salomone Haha nice!!!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Cool project and presentation as always.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...appreciate it :)

[@joseluisdiaz3066]

Espectacular brother

[@HarryLovesRuth]

This is lovely. I'd be interested in seeing your version of a Tripp-Trapp/Keekaroo chair. I found something similar to these "grow with me" chairs on Craigslist, and it was nice to have a chair the offspring could get in and out of on her own.

[@robertoconnell8153]

I love the design!!! It looks like if you and Jory had a baby and then collabed on a high chair. Also, keep that beard pushin brother! 👍

[@NinaTaristiana]

Wow.. amazing, nice sharing..💕

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@SeanBMakin]

Dope Chris.Just dope.

[@izzosaeed1463]

This is great

[@roman400071]

Very cool!

[@toucanproductions2935]

😂 That ad read though!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...had some fun with this one :)

[@vustadumas]

Great vid as always! You've totally got a Thom Yorke look going there :)

[@baileyking9487]

hi from Australia

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

hello from the US

[@jessicagonzales1398]

Me pretending I can make this for my son as if i had all your equipment but really all I have is an impact driver and a miter saw :D lol well just eat on the floor

[@dpmaker70]

very nice congratulations

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks a lot

[@Лівак-ж5и]

good

[@DuncanCartersayshello]

Looks great as ever - one question though, why don't you skip cutting the template and cut the walnut on the X-carve?

[@bergglobus2428]

And there I was... Saying thicknei in my English lesson

[@diggerjones2031]

?

[@reymz_builds]

nice chair

[@matthewharding6245]

Very nice.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you

[@MasrTrip2008]

Nice Obsidians :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

😊😊😊

[@exthaichhiv984]

beautiful

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheGonzaHH]

I tried using headphones while wood working but it always freaks me out not hearing what the machines sound like...do you have ambient sound on or what do you listen to ?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I have NC on...and I go between podcasts and music

[@JohnDHagan-dd3vv]

I am a 14 year old woodworker who loves to build chairs tables pretty much anything and was wondering where do you get walnut wood from ?

[@tploszek]

Hello Guys, prefect chanel !! Even is not your primary scope, I would challange you to build baby bad for small children - some design one, to fit to this chair :) There is not a lot videos about this topic. What do you think?

[@hollewoodfurniture8190]

CLCKR? I barely know her! Also, currently using a TV remote to prop my phone up. Will be buying one of these.

[@njmcliffe]

That's just CLCKR bait!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

you're already using a clicker it sounds like :P

[@hollewoodfurniture8190]

@@Foureyes.Furniture 🤯

[@michaelgreenberg8589]

What's the point of making the template in the cnc? Why not just cut the walnut directly in the cnc? With the computer file, this would be just as a repeatable as a template, right?

[@bgymr9722]

Love that push stick. Can you share that svg, cad or cam file?

[@kaveiceman]

Always good sh@t man. Where is Shawn Boyd? Im worried about him.

[@Rouverius]

0:00 Exactly

[@lukasbercy6291]

Will the plans and templates be available for purchase?

[@woogaloo]

Did the shoe get painted from 2:09 to 2:11? I like it either way. Also, thickni is way easier than thicknessessess.

[@williamellis8993]

Nice chair but I don't think you would slide out of it. Also, do you have as many painted push blocks as you do sneakers? Say well. Bill

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I've got like 7 or so painted push shoes...so definitely more real shoes :)

[@mantylz]

Hi Chris, can You tell me what type of wood do you use and what is router model?

[@maciejkrysiak8750]

Are the legs angled side-wise as well as front & back? Looks like they're not. I'm about to try and build this and am wondering if the chair wobbles side-wise or if it's fine. Any thoughts? I've been admiring Four Eyes for about a year now, and just want to say that You have a great thing going. Keep it up.

[@janearsov7718]

Hi Chris, i watch your amazing videos from the moment you worked from your garage with the budget tools that you had and most important i have or whanted to have 😁. And to be honest i liked those videos more because they ware more down to earth. No most of the stuff you make on the cnc or expensive tools and the charm is fading ☹️

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

That hurts my feelings to hear.

[@janearsov7718]

@@Foureyes.Furniture You still make great videos but for the DIY man that is siting in front of the TV after work and watching you make amazing stuff with expensive tools it's a bit discouraging. The charm of a man in the garage making art is more appealing and creative. It will be nice to make some furniture art the old way the simple way the hard way 😁 and inspire tha regular weekend DIY to go in the garage and make someting 😁 You inspired me to start thinking outside the box and wanting to make interesting furniture in my backyard with tools that i both in my local hardware store thanks for that 😊

[@brandyaube217]

Gosh that is gorgeous!!!! And Mrs. Brandy just wants to pinch little Otto’s cheeks, he is so adorable 😍!

[@charleys8770]

Great video 🙌 keep up the good work. Will these plans be released on your website in the future?

[@luigi33z_]

Very nice, how can I have the plan?

[@amyr2670]

What tool did you use at 1:20 for the rounds? Can't see it in your featured tools list

[@ryanklein4912]

Would you be willing to share your plans and inventables I have an X carve also

[@got2long]

Where can I find the plans for this

[@jongchaip]

you are good product presenter ha ha ha

[@paulwatson4648]

Hi Chris , are you selling the plans for this build like Shawn does ? Thanks

[@PAPAHJOY]

Regard from Indonesia

[@chuckwest2569]

Hello..are there plans for this?

[@gnfgroup2975]

Kind of a noob to this but can someone explain why couldnt he do the walnut on the x-carve?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

This video does a good job of tackling that exact topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6LHioyYZ7tjeNU

[@jeroenenmarloes]

Hey Chris, don't use the CNC for to much of your work. It's probably easy but remember that the ordinary people don't have it and we are watching to see and understand how you make these beautiful stiff. And that's not with a CNC.

[@bobdobson]

May be a silly question, but couldn't you use the X Carve to cut the legs rather than using it to cut a template for the legs?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

You could. But it’s actually kind of a long answer to describe why you shouldn’t. And I’m on my phone.

[@briturner11]

have you considered selling plans for this?

[@emirdemircioglu5309]

Thats great job! Which desing program do you use?

[@kimtam005]

could you please share the plan