Big Waves

Big WOW!!!

Re: Big Waves

Jack Guzman from Maine

I love those designs. Nice looking furniture. That chair looks like it should rock. With a few modifications you could turn that style into an interesting rocker.

Re: Big Waves

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

Thank you Jack. I agree, a rocker would be a natural transition. A while back I created a sketch for the chair in that function for future reference. I appreciate your feedback!

T.

Re: Big Waves

GolfSteve in Calgary

I sense an opportunity for aftermarket modifications with the "bolt-on" rocker option that keen rocker-o-philes can add to the chair at their leisure. Nice work.

Re: Big WOW x2 !!!

Re: Big Waves -- concern.

Mike Circo

Are you concerned about the short grain (horizontal grain) in the "legs"? Looks like a risk for splitting.

Oh... Great photography by the way. Really enhances the subject.

No Worry

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

Thank you. Much as the design appears to cantilever, it does not. If it were to truly cantilever then splitting would be a concern. But I eliminated that stress by discreetly building a support post under the seat. Between the "waves" is a stretcher that keeps the waves sturdy. The post is M&T'd between that stretcher and a sturdy cross member in the seat.

T.

Re: Japanese wave modeled

TomD

There was an article in the press this week about how scientists modelling, I think it was A 100 foot wave, came up with a wave that was very much the same as the wave pictured from the Mount Fuji sequence. I am not sure why they were modeling the wave as you can see 100 foot waves at times, though those tend to be crashing surf waves.

Turns out the geometry of breaking waves is understood, and there is a ratio range of base to height in breaking waves. It looks like it is a sine wave that when compressed and experiencing drag on sea bed, collapses forward, but the rear retains a slope of the sine wave. A powerful image since there are so many kinds of wave. I wonder if other waves crash.

Lyrical stuff

Ellis Walentine

It looks like you've found your inner Hokusai, Tommy. Very nicely done.

I'm tempted to try to describe the perceptions that dramatic designs like these set up in the viewer. The illusion of motion maybe. Their novelty alone commands attention.

I'd like to see you continue to develop this concept.

Ellis

Rockers

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

We have someone in the club that makes rockers. He gave a program on design. Turns out the rocker demands some specific dimensions to rock properly. If you make a rocker find these details.

motion

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

the chair looks like it is going 30 MPH sitting still.

some questions

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

Lamp: How did you make the profile for the "wave's" edge? How does the wire get from outside, inside to lamp socket? Was the lamp "shade" turned? It's a delightful shape. LED lamps are enabling creative lighting fixtures.

Chair: I have avoided making chairs because I thought I would need to make several to get the ergonomics right. Your chair looks comfy and I presume it is. What did you do to achieve acceptable ergonomics ?

Foot stool needed for chair.

Answers- Lamp

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

Thanks Bill,

Some good questions there. The wave body of the lamp is made with 2 pieces of 4/4 curly cherry from the same board. I made a template for the shape. Then I cut the cherry, slightly larger than the template. I then double sided taped the two pieces together and finish cut the shape on the bandsaw. while still together I drilled for the cord grommet and rotary switch. I then pulled apart the two pieces and routed a channel for the cord. I then used a round over bit to round the edges. Then I assembled the internal electronics. I solder all connections and use hot glue to keep them solidly in place internally. Of course I then test them before gluing the two sides together.

The shade is turned on the lathe with a profile that will allow it to clear the base. I drill a center hole to feed the wire. I used a simple medium base cleat socket and an LED bulb.

T.

Nice matching

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

I thought that was how it must be made but the joint was so invisible I questioned my assumption.

Answers- Chair

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

Bill,

I will make a confession. I don't make a lot of chairs. Why? To be honest, the intimidate me a little. For just some of the reasons you mentioned. My hat is off to the folks who make great chairs. Chair makers often seem to be a breed of their own.

I have made both upholstered and non-upholstered chairs. I feel that making a comfortable non-upholstered is more demanding in terms of ergonomics. With a cushion, you have a little more wiggle room. (pun intended). I made this chair a bit wider than standard lounge chairs. Larger people can feel comfortable in it. But kept the seat height low enough that shorter people will sit well too.

I curved the back so that the lumbar area would get some fill with support. The angle of the back is at about 11 degrees. The seat also curves a bit in the middle to give comfort to the butt. I am attaching a photo of the chair in rough cut form and dry fit. At one point I clamped it in a way to lightly test the feel without cushion.

Re: Rockers

Thomas Skaggs, Foothills of Mount Level

I've had the good fortune to sit in a Maloof rocker. Quite the gold standard!

Re: Big Waves

Mark Hennebury

Beautiful job, great design. With so many chairs having been done, its refreshing to see something new. The wood and the leather go so well together, i love the whole feel of the chair.

Re: Rocker

Joanne in Point Pleasant, PA

While a rocker would be cool, I think this chair 'rocks' just the way it is! Awesome. Gorgeous, beautiful, wish I was there! Rave, rave, rave!

Re: Big Waves

Barry Irby

I love the lantern. It would be cool if the little tabs on the side of the wave were the switch.

It would be great if you could leave the appearance of the chair alone but give it some sort of internal rocking motion.