Making a chair from a walnut tree by hand

[@42mbowers]

Looks like fine woodworking to me. Beautiful!

[@jonparrott1000]

Just clicking like doesn't seem enough. That is a beautiful chair. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for your comment Jon. It's much appreciated.

[@joshuadelisle]

Great job. I enjoyed this very much. Cheers J

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@edsmith8153]

I’m just beginning to get into chair building. I love the simplistic beauty of this style chair. Your craftsmanship is something to aspire to. Thank you for the video!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

You can do it!

[@John-jr7rs]

This popped up after I finished watching your boat build. Apart from the obvious craftsmanship and nice filming, I loved the bird song. Thank you

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NimmoJamie]

I so enjoyed watching you build the dinghy and this magnificent chair also floated my boat.

[@smileyface852]

It’s crazy how a seed you planted 22 years ago created the wood to help you build that chair. It’s so beautiful.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for your kind comment

[@thestuffibuilt7807]

Mr. that was a fine looking build. From seed to chair is something to be proud of.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks!

[@treecuttertam]

Very beautiful chair. Excellent craftsmanship.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks.

[@AaseRDA1]

Wow, Jon! I really liked this - and also enjoyed the birds singing ... I want to sit on it in your garden ...

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks Aase. Hope you are enjoying the boat build!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

That is a labor intense project! It is sad that everything is made in automation now from cheap products. Thanks for making this video! awesome to see the process with no power tools!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Really appreciate your comment. Yes, it's a very different experience working like this and I really enjoyed it.

[@BernhardMasterson]

Hello from the Pacific Northwest of North America. I love this! I'm inspired. I found your channel through your boat build. As a hand tool aficionado, amateur boat builder, spoon carver, and orchardist we have some things in common. Professionally, I am a cob builder, so the background architecture also gets my full attention.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Wow. Cob is so cool. We have many cob houses in Devon. I had no idea there is a cob tradition in the Pacific North West. That sounds amazing.

[@BernhardMasterson]

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 What we have here isn't traditional. It was started by a Welch man in the late 80s, but there are quite a number of dedicated builders, teachers, and owner builders.

[@williamhector6863]

Fantastic. I first got into wood turning by making things with green wood And promised myself I make a Windsor chair but never did you may have just Geared me up to approach it again. I really enjoyed this video keep them coming

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks, William. If you've not come across Mike Abbot's books I really recommend them. Good luck.

[@jimbo2629]

You got all the angles right. The perfect chair.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks, it's certainly comfortable.

[@Global_Epicurean]

Wow Wow. 3. Wow

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Really glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@elsenielsen6765]

What I allways dreamt of 👍👏

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Tusen takk, Else. Good luck with your projects.

[@vaseemsyed7923]

I am very happy, from India

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@austin12ascot]

What I would give to own this chair. I love handmade rustic items. Every one is slightly different and unique.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

So glad you like it.

[@mildthing]

dude, you had me at that woodbending jig. damn! im stealing that idear, right there! lol

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

👍

[@watchful1168]

Wonderful!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks! The sailing episode is out now!

[@richardparsons7012]

Having a look at this after finding, and following the boat build. I like your bending frame. What a mad ensemble of clamps.

[@richardparsons7012]

And, of course, the chair is lovely too.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks 👍

[@stirwoodcraft]

Beautiful video 💛

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thank you!!

[@peterlanyon4135]

Lovely chair Jon, I'm glad you got so much out of the steam bending course. Thanks for the credit!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks Peter. The course was tremendous in a really beautiful setting. I urge anyone who enjoys this kind of woodworking to take a good look at Peter's courses - they're a real inspiration!

[@mikeabbott]

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 Peter's course certainly sent you in the right direction

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Truly amazing, Jon! That was some incredible craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing. Seth

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks Seth. Good luck with all your projects.

[@mcba]

Lovely stuff!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks

[@osu122975]

Really cool

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for you comment.

[@timhalcomb4041]

Enjoy the billed thank you for sharing you have a blessed day in the name of Jesus

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi Tim. Really glad you liked it. Happy New Year.

[@kornwoods]

thank you for your story and for sharing it with us ;)

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kornwoods]

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 Thank You 🙏🏾😊

[@peterellis4262]

Beautiful.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks

[@jimbo2629]

White walnut used to be called satinwood in Edwardian times. It is lovely to work with

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

That's a really appropriate name. I loved working it.

[@jimneely4527]

I have been watching videos of chair making to go with the rustic natural edge table I am preparing to build. I would like to borrow some of the design that you have created. Thank you for sharing.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi Jim That's great, thanks. I recommend Mike Abbot's book, Going With The Grain. It's a fantastic and detailed guide to green woodworking and very well written. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the chair and table.

[@larietournelle7904]

Nice video !

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks, Larie glad you enjoyed it.

[@larietournelle7904]

​@@jonsealwoodturning4673 its like ASMR for eyes ans ears

[@larietournelle7904]

​@@jonsealwoodturning4673its like ASMR for eyes and ears

[@stevenhamer6810]

What kind of walnut is this? Looks like birch.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

I grew the tree from a walnut which I collected many years ago and we harvest a good crop of walnuts from it every year and they taste very good.

[@ahab7898]

I love the whole circle approach. I'm interested in making a shave horse, having recently carved my first spoon. Any advice? And the mallet you used to drive the splitting wedge I assume you made yourself. Is it oak at the business end? Thanks!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Definitely go for it. I recommend any of Mike Abbots books - they're fantastic. One of the joys of green wood working is that its so low tec.

[@markpeterman]

What is the finish you applied? Is it just tung oil?

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi I used Danish oil which works well for me on furniture.

[@rexthompson8518]

Of Course you're not the only one. But I believe that you may take criticism, without taking offence. So please instead of playing background music, I would much prefer to hear the birds sing and all the other natural sounds.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

That's a very good point and I think I agree, having watched it back.

[@dominictaylor6265]

Nice story. Well-made chair. But get the terms right. This is a heavy pruning- coppicing is at ground level. Your video is education so needs the correct terminology. Thanks and please don’t take offence.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for the advice. Too late to change it now but I'll get it right next time. Thanks.