In this video I build a dining chair and discuss whether the effort of it is worth it in a commission context. To be clear, I think making chairs is the highest form of design and furniture making, and everyone who loves to build should give on a go at some point. But they're very hard, and unless you're a woodworking genius, take multiple versions before you get to one that's comfortable, strong and looks good. Usually one of those three, at least, falls short. But if someone is willing to pay, by all means do it!
I discuss how the hub at the heart of the leg structure is a bottleneck, and what I mean by that is the build really grinds to a halt as that part takes a surprisingly long time, and is hard to get accurate and neat and tidy. A half lap would be fine, plus I think I might use a thin steel plate on the underside to help stiffen things up, and remove the need for further support struts. Both of these things will take much less time and not detract from the strength. Anyway, I ramble a bit in the video, and I'm rambling a bit here! I hope you enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.
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