How are Windsor Rocking Chairs Made? Let’s find out!

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Even though I've tackled chair making in the past I was still super keen to go on a Windsor Chair making course with an expert. I spent an awesome week at Glen Rundell's workshop along with a few blacksmith mates. We all learned heaps and had a great time too. If you'd like to go on a course yourself then I'd highly recommend getting in touch with Glen www.rundelland...
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Pask Makes Marking Knife - paskmakes.com/the-dart-now-live/ Even though I've tackled chair making in the past I was still super keen to go on a Windsor Chair making course with an expert. I spent an awesome week at Glen Rundell's workshop along with a few blacksmith mates. We all learned heaps and had a great time too. If you'd like to go on a course yourself then I'd highly recommend getting in touch with Glen www.rundellandrundell.com.au

[@10Straylight]

Be careful, you may catch the chair making bug like I have! If you want an even more traditional experience without all the fancy gadgets, you should try Geoff Tonkin's Windsor chair making course just out of Molong in NSW. You get to make the chair legs, stretchers and arm posts yourself from a green wood log, splitting the log, rounding the pieces on a shave horse and turning them on a pole lathe. Geoff also does the steam bending. The back-sticks (spindles) are done differently, but the end result is just as good. The workshop is just amazing and Geoff and Colina are amazing hosts. I highly recommend their chair making course which runs for 10 days. Just google search Geoff Tonkin for his website.

[@TAR3N]

I just randomly wondered why I haven’t seen anything from you in months . Had to search for your profile and found out KZbin unsubscribed me. Your videos haven’t been in my feed on my other account too . What did you do to piss off the commies at KZbin ?

[@FoodNotPharms]

Pask, where'd ya go? We miss you, buddy!

[@TheBookDoctor]

I know it's pretty traditional to paint chairs like that, but the natural wood is so beautiful it kind of hurts to think about covering that up.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

A beautiful chair done the way you like, with mostly hand tools. That chair, sir, is going to be an heirloom for your children. Wonderfully done and it looked like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing this and I hope you'll show it all finished. Thanks for sharing this, Neil.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

And have a wonderful holiday.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Vickie! It really was right up my street, I loved the whole process. The kids are already trying to take ownership of it! 😊

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@@PaskMakes 😂👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - Glad you enjoyed it! Glen was a fantastic teacher and the whole week was heaps of fun. Glad you enjoyed the photographs. If I remember correctly we layed out the spindle positions on the underside of the back crest with dividers then lined them up in position to find the correct angle for each one. Merry Christmas to you too! 😊

[@robertbamford8266]

Outstanding! Not hard to imagine all of this going on in an 18th century workshop - “factory”. Craftsmen guided by a master craftsman. Minus the lasers.

[@BlueSkyThinking_247]

What a beautiful chair made with hand tools! It will be a cherished heirloom for your children. Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing, Neil-I can’t wait to see it finished!

[@triciac.5078]

I *love* rocking chairs. I have several in my house and when visiting anyone, I gravitate to their rocking chair to sit in. This video is a dream!! :) Can’t wait to see your finished product.

[@triciac.5078]

The chair looks gorgeous!!

[@Rbksmn]

Beautiful! And... every day is school day, even for a super expert craftsman like you 🙂

[@notsonominal]

So cool to see the mixture of old craft and tools with modern aids, thanks for sharing - and happy holidays!

[@coptotermes]

This immediately reminded me of the chair making scene in the movie The Patriot! I’ve wanted to know how these chairs are made.

[@corinkayaker]

Well done! Looks like an awesome course in an awesome shop with an awesome teacher. Not to mention an awesome group of guys! If I was there I could have shown you all how to do it on a belt grinder 😂😂😂

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! I know it's your favourite tool, you could definitely make a chair using the belt grinder, we both know it's one of the most versatile tools out but the chair wouldn't look anything like these though. :)

[@thejoetandy]

would've ended up with G10 wedges, and tungsten inlays 😉

[@corinkayaker]

@@thejoetandyand a dick knurl

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Absolutely stunning rocking chair and the atmosphere looks so relaxed amongst you all. Wonderful video Neil as always. Looking forward to your next one. Merry Christmas to you and your family mate.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Ian - it was an awesome week! Merry Christmas to you too! 😊

[@kristianmorris9738]

The amount of skill and effort that goes into building those chairs is huge. Another great video...

[@PaskMakes]

There really is - Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@elefja1]

Wow! What a stunning chair. I love how each piece itself is delicate but they all come together to make it strong. It reminds me of a wood aircraft and the balance between weight and strength. I also really like seeing the wedges and tenons in the top of all the members of the chair

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! It’s amazing how strong it is and as you say it’s still looks delicate! 😊

[@lily_skye]

What a beautiful chair! It reminds me of one my mother had when I was little. Hadn’t thought about that in years. It’s so cool how there aren’t any metal fasteners in it whatsoever. Thank you for sharing!

[@jewdd1989]

It’s one thing to see a chair like this, it’s easily stunning and beautiful even nostalgic but then to watch in great detail how you made it from mostly hand tools minus a drill and lathe and handmade jigs that are impressive… it gives a better depth of appreciation because that stunning chair took a lot of time let alone thought and detail! It’s a beauty and I very much appreciate you sharing your experience! If I’m ever in Australia going to Glen Rundell’s shop and learning to build with those hand tools, etc. would be the utmost important goal outside of getting to meet you. Can’t wait for the next video and thank you so much

[@gracenjuguna7292]

Goodness! Woodworking as I've never imagined it! Art and technology...❤❤

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Such filigran work. Those spindles are beautiful. So spindly, but together as a unit, so strong. Impressive.

[@thinking-monkey]

Intricate, delicate, and elegant are the first words to come to mind. It's a stunning chair, beautifully done!

[@VeganSmasher]

Such a beautiful chair, video, and experience. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, mate!

[@TernaryHound]

24 minutes absolutely flew by watching this. I bet your week building the chair went just as quickly! Really enjoyed this, thanks.

[@mattybrookes1]

Really beautiful. Being a huge Curtis Buchanan fan, it's really nice to hear him referenced in your video. Speaking of Curtis, with regards the paint finish, I loved his black milk paint finish with the the red undercoat. Once again really beautiful work and great video, thank you for sharing with us.

[@kenkelly5848]

What a wonderful time to spend with friends

[@susanchurch3974]

I learned Windsor chairmaking 20 years ago in Hampton, NH USA and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences as a maker and I have used many of the principles in subsequent woodworking projects of a more custom and original nature. Watching this took me back to that week in a chairmakers workshop. Pure craftman’s joy.

[@lisastaven494]

I’m surprised at how much work goes into making the chair, yet at the same time, not surprised. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we will see you when you return. 🥰🎄

[@azyfloof]

I love the remarkable ingenuity of all the various jigs used to ensure holes and things are lined up :D From the various drill jigs, the mirrors and the sighting down the hole to look at a cross drawn on the back of the drill. Such a fun video to watch

[@jimbartley9125]

Lovely. I made a stick back Winsor chair with crinoline stretcher and hoop back. Great fun and comfortable to sit in. Glad it's a hit with the family. Cheers. Jim

[@Cabeza492]

Is such an oddly satifying thing to seeing an hugely experimented and skilled expert like you, who most of us see as our teacher, now as a stundent. Thanks for sharing this lovely experience! Greetings from Argentina.

[@Goalsplus]

Above all else you have the best attitude to work. Thanks for sharing it.

[@3DCGdesign]

So elegant, beautiful craftsmanship! Love to see it. Thank you for sharing. Haven't seen anyone use a French Curve in years - fascinating all the different tools you need for this project.

[@cpowerdesign]

Another work of art! That chair looks amazing.

[@mandyleeson1]

Wonderful result, Neil. I love the Windsor style. It looks so delicate but will last for many, many years. Great, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@sethaldrich7375]

What a beautiful chair, and for decades to come!!

[@georgecunningham9175]

That is one well crafted, elegant chair! It's nice seeing a future heirloom being made.............Thank you for sharing the experience of the amazing shop, apparently talented teacher, and the congenial craftsmen you shared the adventure with.

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Beautiful chair. I’d love to do the course. I can’t imagine painting such a nice piece of woodworking, but it’s your chair and your woodworking.

[@Phsteddie]

Great Video!! Thank you. I’ll be watching this several times just for the ideas on the drill alignment jigs/techniques.

[@SouthOfGate]

what a stunning project. I ended up slowing down the viewing speed to catch the banter and to enjoy the instruction and details. Awesome

[@tonyross2947]

AWESOME! It's so relaxing watching you (and your buddies) wood-working.

[@Pauly5150]

I certainly enjoy watching that, and love the lack of sanding concept. It has inspired me to sharpen my tools better and start a new project. Thanks for making the video.

[@MrAardvark23]

Boosh!!!! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos- it really shows. Keep it up!

[@johnconklin9039]

Congrats, that is a beautiful chair that will certainly be a family heirloom.

[@lancemillward1912]

What an awesome adventure. Have a great break.

[@DarikX74]

Wow! It's always interesting to watch old techniques! Thanks!

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Beautiful video. And you're such a skilled yet humble man. Thank you.

[@FishersShop]

Beautiful-looking chair! Great job!

[@laurajackson6860]

What a challenging project with stunningly beautiful results!! Thank you!

[@jasonthomas1760]

I've been wanting to build a rocker for years, just find it super intimidating. Looks awesome boss

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

This would be an absolute dream come true for me to be able to do. For me, it would make me cry to milk paint over all of the beautiful grain and detail of my work. But, it's yours to finish however makes you and yours happy. You did some lovely work today, my friend.

[@bcy0]

Brilliant work to make that chair and film as well. Thanks Pask!

[@woodfather]

Amazing - and that rubber band and string trick is very clever!

[@williamellis8993]

That's fantastic, Neil It looks like it was a great opportunity that not everyone will be able to enjoy in person. Bill

[@BobBlarneystone]

That's an amazing amount of work done in one week.

[@zenmonkeyman]

Just as impressive as the consistent content is the perfect pacing of the editing

[@alanwasserman8176]

WELL DONE Neil you did a wonderful job with the Rocking Chair

[@DaddyWolf1965]

Chair looks awesome. What a joy to watch the build.

[@JohnyW87]

Hey Pask.I’m always surprised what project you gonna pick up next.I’m impressed by the fact,that you’re not “scared” of any kind of material or technics that are required to form,bend,weld,cut,drill paint or do whatever to the stock that’s necessary to reach the goal.I love your calm and down to earth style of your videos,they never disappoint and you keep them well cut,that there are only useful informations in it,and nothing comes short.Great job mate.And by the way….that chair looks awesome,you gotta be proud of that one.Cheers and keep it up.

[@plakor6133]

What a great job you did documenting the process. Going to bookmark this one for reference for when I tackle my chair build. I recently made a spoon out of elm...gnarly wood, very tough.

[@Mobile_Dom]

my goodness, the shavings coming off of that drawknife are stellar, it must've cut air molecules being that sharp, damn

[@mhpjii]

Living life, Neil! Always learning. Wonderful. Enjoy!

[@marcowischt45]

If I had built this I would be proud as hell! You‘re such a talented craftsman. Love to watch your videos and thanks for the inspiration!! Have a happy christmas too thank you very much! 😀

[@xxPenjoxx]

What an interesting course. Looked like you had a great time and most importantly, created something beautiful. Nice work 👏

[@peterkolle4150]

This was fascinating to watch. I love to see skills being practised. Most of these skills are getting lost. Thanks for sharing this.

[@karlwoels6978]

It looks so fantastic and almost all done by hand tools. Congratulations! Tanks for sharing and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. With best regards from Bavaria

[@philparmenter53]

Beautifully sharp draw knives

[@ralphiewigs2208]

I made a similar chair, but not a rocker (which I'd love to have). Those thin split back spindles are flexible and bend and conform to my chronically stiff back. It's the most comfortable chair I own. I did the standard finish...black milk paint over bright red milk paint with some scotch-brite and danish oil/wax over the top. I used a combo of divergent hard and soft woods, so I think (for mine at least) the paint was the way to go. It's one of my favorite inanimate objects!

[@frijoli9579]

Awesome build. Would love to do this when I retire!

[@sctb00]

I was really hoping you would finish the seat without sandpaper! Perfect for such a beautiful hand-carved piece from gorgeous wood.

[@timziegler9358]

What a wonderful experience... and a handmade keepsake as a reminder. Best wishes.

[@MrBassjan]

Fabulous work! Nice to see that you like the hot hide glue. A recommandation: a bottle warmer is ideal for hot glue. Easily found very inexpensive and with a built-in thermostat!

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

That is a lot of work for a beautiful chair.

[@christopher.m.estelow]

Imagine my surprise to open the notifications to see a new video from Pask.... on a Thursday!! Oh happy day!! I would love to do something like this but time is hard to come by... maybe when I'm older and an empty nester! Great job as always and looking forward to the next vid!!

[@lewerim]

Fantastic! Make a pair. You won't regret the effort.

[@pmcquay1]

there is some next level jig making going on there

[@mackellmo1083]

What a great project! looks like you had a great time.

[@listerd93]

Amazing. I think this might be what I should do with my life once the kids are in school.

[@walterplummer3808]

What a great experience and a beautiful chair. Merry Christmas!

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Great build. Those chairs turned out fantastic. Have a merry Christmas.

[@SparrowStockwell]

That was really fun to watch. The chairs are beautiful.

[@silviagarciamendoza-demon]

Wonderful, sublime work, Merry Christmas and a great New Year to you and the family, greetings from the middle of the world Quito Ecuador 🌎

[@Usercms1967]

What a cool thing for you to get to do. And of course your chair was beautiful.

[@dougggiereid]

Extremely interesting and entertaining. Thank you for sharing.

[@iamnoone.]

That looks like fun. I'd like to try this

[@Zogg1281]

Those chairs are gorgeous! Hope you have an awesome Christmas 😊

[@psidvicious]

Anyone can make a chair but comfortable and built to last are a real art/science. Sam Maloof was the ‘Goat’ when it came to rockers.

[@negotiableaffections]

Merry Christmas Neil. The chair is beautiful.

[@VeretenoVids]

Indeed, looks amazing! Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@azashukri5322]

It looks like it was tons of fun. Great build, awesome video.

[@tumbleddry2887]

Merry Christmas to you , Neil, and to your family....loved the Windsor chair

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Absolutely spectacular! Beautifully made. What a cool trip to go on! Wishing you & yours a happy end of year!

[@chappie143]

Happy Christmas! Enjoy the time off.

[@nadiemequire]

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@rfphicks]

Fantastic project! I hadn't realised that elm trees still thrive in Aus as you don't have elm disease.

[@transmundanium]

Nice chair! The process seems mostly the same as when I took a class here in Canada back in 2000. The only difference is that our teacher didn't have any jigs, we did everything by hand and eye. I do not envy you carving that elm seat. Mine are basswood and white pine.

[@TheArtFlower]

Wonderful chair, looks like a fun course

[@mythcrab6047]

Awesome video. You're incredible and that looks like a great way to spend some time. You should look into violin bowmaking. It combines many of your interests with fine woodworking, metalworking, mechanisms, etc.

[@dannielfriedrichsen7226]

A beautiful chair. I've always admired the Windsor style chairs. Perhaps one day I'll get to make one, too. Really enjoyed the video. I vote for natural wood finish over paint. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Awesome build Neil!! The chair looks really elegant, love it! Merry Christmas to you, your family and all your regular viewers here on KZbin!

[@waynerobinson4730]

Great chair, I'd go for milk paint with a wax finish over. I'm a bit of a fan of the old cream/terra vert combination. I did a course a few years ago with Glen, Lisa and Tom (and Simmo). You could not find a better teacher than Glen or a nicer bunch of people (I'll include Simmo in that too).

[@jlmfoy365]

A very merry Christmas to you and your family Neil. Outstanding video. Regards Jim UK.

[@weicheisen9999]

Great chair ! And a really great workshop.