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Ok, so I wanted to show you just how strong the runners (curved parts my chairs rock on) really are! So I stood on just one of two, a full 185 lbs in the middle and it didn't creak, bend or flatten one bit. These parts are made by laminating 5 pieces of wood into one and bending it on a jig (a curved form) and clamping in place for several hours until the glue dries. Incredibly strong! Now imagine 2 of these parts for every chair that can support 300lbs and you will see how well built my chairs...

Just finished making this custom Jamestown wingback plus ottoman for a customer.  She chose a lovely grey flecked fabric from Fabricland.  It's man-made fibers and has a really nice smooth finish and pleasing texture. Chair turned out gorgeous and is so very very comfy! 

We all know how difficult things are in the current economy.  Skyrocketing prices for food, rent and clothing not to mention the costs of running a vehicle have left many people with little to spare.  But what if you are still needing a comfy chair like the ones I build?  The solution;  my new installment payment plan.  On a case by case basis I am willing to offer my customers the option of either paying in full up-front (which is the model I've been using for years) or a plan of either 2 or 3 equal payments before your chair...

It's the end of July and I'm saying goodbye, farewell, so long.  July is my least favourite month - far too hot and humid. Most days in the workshop this month the temps have been over 80 degrees F and that's just too hot for me. At least most nights have been somewhat cooler and I've been more productive in the later evening hours.  This month I've spent a lot of time building two X-tra Wide Chelsea chairs. These take a lot more time to build than my standard-sized chairs but they are well worth it.  A customer messaged me...

Woodworking is only half of my business; the other half is the upholstery work. That involves a lot of sewing to finish the chairs perfectly. When I was a small child my mother sewed some of my clothes on an old Singer sewing machine and I used to hang around watching her work.  When my sister came along she made pretty dresses for her. Fast forward 30 years and I was getting into woodworking and starting to make rocking chairs.  I wanted to learn how to sew to make the chairs more professional looking.  I bought a cheap sewing machine...