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    Cover of Make a chair from a tree

    Make a chair from a tree

    Alexander, John D. · 1978

    Design & UXFood, Travel & Lifestyle
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    2recommend
    2mentions
    2people
    2018–2025years
    100% recommend

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    1. krunckJun 2025
      Anybody wanting to get started making regular chairs using traditional methods I highly recommend Make a Chair from a Tree by Jennie Alexander:

      https://lostartpress.com/products/make-a-chair-from-a-tree

      In the book she starts with the basics and works up to assembly including woven seats. These are beautiful lightweight chairs. Even if you don't build the chair, it's a great lesson in wooworking.

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    2. evasoteJul 2018
      http://www.greenwoodworking.com/RivingArticle

      Jennie Alexander, an amazing woodworker who just passed away last week, wrote on this topic extensively. Check out her books 'Make a Chair from a Tree'

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