'The Chair' Final Chapter

I finished my friend Glen's rocking chair on the weekend. I laminated a couple of pieces of oak together to get the thickness I needed to cut the curve of the seat slat.  I screwed the new seat in place and sanded it.  The chair works well.

Rocker Continued

Yesterday I made a new seat support for the rocker.  I drilled and countersunk screw holes in it to attach the seat slats.  I drilled and countersunk new screw holes in the front seat support as well.  I then attached the seat slats.  Today I'll make a new seat slat and attach it and the chair will be done with the exception of some light sanding.

Rocking Chair Parts

Yesterday I started working on my friend Glen's rocking chair.  The chair belonged to his grandparents so I'm honored to work on it for him.  The chair needs a new seat support, a new seat slat and some rungs need to be fitted and glued.  I have some oak that I'll use to make a new seat support with and a new seat slat.  I've repaired some rungs and the hand rail using blind wedges cut into the parts and then glued and clamped.

North Bennet Street Continuing Education

I'm so excited.  This week I accepted a position at The North Bennet Street School in Boston.

Megan O. Kenealy will be leaving on a maternity leave in June and I will be replacing her as Director of Continuing Education.  I wish Megan the best of luck and I hope I can fill her large shoes.  Above is an image looking out the door of the school in February.   

Lynch's

Yesterday my friends down at Lynch's package store asked me to give them a quote on replacing their window boxes.  It's not fine woodworking but it's work and they're fun to make.

Seaport seating

Yesterday as I walking along Boston Seaport area I came across this awesome bench.  Beside the bench was a sign that talked about the Boston design firm who created the bench.  The firm was commissioned by the city of Boston to design and fabricate seating for Bostons waterfront.  This bench is obviously  reflecting the waves and motion of  the ocean.  The image of the sign will explain more about the firm and the influences behind their designs.

Boston Family Boat Building

Yesterday  I was in Boston visiting a small school called 'Boston Family Boat building'. The small school's mission is to give 10 to 12 year old students a chance to experience using their hands and create a beautiful small boat.  The students mostly come from inner city schools within Bostons Public School System. These students get a chance to experience something that they normally wouldn't be able to.  The program is run by two dedicated people and the school is maintained by a parent organization called Third Sector New England. It was a glorious day out yesterday.  A perfect day to spend at Boston's seaport.  The school is located at Harbor walk right beside the Institute for Contemporary Art.

The small building is tucked nicely between all of the high rises.

NOA

Yesterday I delivered some work to NOA gifts and gallery.  A great spot in West Concord, MA  and a second store on Charles street in Boston.  The store is carrying my tea lights.  If you're near either location check them out.  For more information about the stores and the artist they carry go to www.noagifts.com.