Making a chair from a walnut tree by hand

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22 years ago I planted a walnut. It grew into a tree but had become a bit unwieldy and needed coppicing. Following an inspiring steam bending course with Peter Lanyon and after reading Mike Abbot’s tremendous book Going with the Grain, I decided it was time to use the tree to make a chair. This is certainly not fine woodworking but I love the way this style of green woodworking keeps the spirit of the tree in the finished product. The project reminds me that material can be found (quite literally) in our own backyard. It felt like some kind of achievement to see something grow from walnut to chair. I hope you find the film relaxing and enjoyable.
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@jonparrott1000 3 года назад

Just clicking like doesn't seem enough. That is a beautiful chair. Thank you so much for sharing.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment Jon. It's much appreciated.

@joshuadelisle 10 месяцев назад

Great job. I enjoyed this very much. Cheers J

@jonsealwoodturning4673 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind comment.

@stevenhamer6810 2 года назад

What kind of walnut is this? Looks like birch.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 2 года назад

I grew the tree from a walnut which I collected many years ago and we harvest a good crop of walnuts from it every year and they taste very good.

@John-jr7rs 2 месяца назад

This popped up after I finished watching your boat build. Apart from the obvious craftsmanship and nice filming, I loved the bird song. Thank you

@jonsealwoodturning4673 24 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@NimmoJamie 22 дня назад

I so enjoyed watching you build the dinghy and this magnificent chair also floated my boat.

@BAILEYWOODWORKS 3 года назад

That is a labor intense project! It is sad that everything is made in automation now from cheap products. Thanks for making this video! awesome to see the process with no power tools!

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Really appreciate your comment. Yes, it's a very different experience working like this and I really enjoyed it.

@williamhector6863 3 года назад

Fantastic. I first got into wood turning by making things with green wood And promised myself I make a Windsor chair but never did you may have just Geared me up to approach it again. I really enjoyed this video keep them coming

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Thanks, William. If you've not come across Mike Abbot's books I really recommend them. Good luck.

@treecuttertam Год назад

Very beautiful chair. Excellent craftsmanship.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 Год назад

Thanks.

@edsmith8153 Месяц назад

I’m just beginning to get into chair building. I love the simplistic beauty of this style chair. Your craftsmanship is something to aspire to. Thank you for the video!

@jonsealwoodturning4673 24 дня назад

You can do it!

@dominictaylor6265 3 месяца назад

Nice story. Well-made chair. But get the terms right. This is a heavy pruning- coppicing is at ground level. Your video is education so needs the correct terminology. Thanks and please don’t take offence.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the advice. Too late to change it now but I'll get it right next time. Thanks.

@austin12ascot 3 месяца назад

What I would give to own this chair. I love handmade rustic items. Every one is slightly different and unique.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 24 дня назад

So glad you like it.

@ahab7898 5 месяцев назад

I love the whole circle approach. I'm interested in making a shave horse, having recently carved my first spoon. Any advice? And the mallet you used to drive the splitting wedge I assume you made yourself. Is it oak at the business end? Thanks!

@jonsealwoodturning4673 4 месяца назад

Definitely go for it. I recommend any of Mike Abbots books - they're fantastic. One of the joys of green wood working is that its so low tec.

@AaseRDA1 3 года назад

Wow, Jon! I really liked this - and also enjoyed the birds singing ... I want to sit on it in your garden ...

@jonsealwoodturning4673 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Aase. Hope you are enjoying the boat build!

@thestuffibuilt7807 2 месяца назад

Mr. that was a fine looking build. From seed to chair is something to be proud of.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 24 дня назад

Thanks!

@BrickhouseCraftWorks 3 года назад

Truly amazing, Jon! That was some incredible craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing. Seth

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Thanks Seth. Good luck with all your projects.

@smileyface852 Год назад

It’s crazy how a seed you planted 22 years ago created the wood to help you build that chair. It’s so beautiful.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind comment

@elsenielsen6765 3 года назад

What I allways dreamt of 👍👏

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Tusen takk, Else. Good luck with your projects.

@markpeterman Год назад

What is the finish you applied? Is it just tung oil?

@jonsealwoodturning4673 Год назад

Hi I used Danish oil which works well for me on furniture.

@Global_Epicurean 3 года назад

Wow Wow. 3. Wow

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Really glad you liked it. Thanks.

@stirwoodcraft 2 года назад

Beautiful video 💛

@jonsealwoodturning4673 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@watchful1168 3 месяца назад

Wonderful!

@jonsealwoodturning4673 24 дня назад

Thanks! The sailing episode is out now!

@vaseemsyed7923 Год назад

I am very happy, from India

@jonsealwoodturning4673 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@rexthompson8518 6 месяцев назад

Of Course you're not the only one. But I believe that you may take criticism, without taking offence. So please instead of playing background music, I would much prefer to hear the birds sing and all the other natural sounds.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 5 месяцев назад

That's a very good point and I think I agree, having watched it back.

@jimbo2629 6 месяцев назад

White walnut used to be called satinwood in Edwardian times. It is lovely to work with

@jonsealwoodturning4673 6 месяцев назад

That's a really appropriate name. I loved working it.

@jimneely4527 Год назад

I have been watching videos of chair making to go with the rustic natural edge table I am preparing to build. I would like to borrow some of the design that you have created. Thank you for sharing.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 Год назад

Hi Jim That's great, thanks. I recommend Mike Abbot's book, Going With The Grain. It's a fantastic and detailed guide to green woodworking and very well written. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the chair and table.

@peterlanyon4135 2 года назад

Lovely chair Jon, I'm glad you got so much out of the steam bending course. Thanks for the credit!

@jonsealwoodturning4673 2 года назад

Thanks Peter. The course was tremendous in a really beautiful setting. I urge anyone who enjoys this kind of woodworking to take a good look at Peter's courses - they're a real inspiration!

@mikeabbott 2 года назад

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 Peter's course certainly sent you in the right direction

@jimbo2629 6 месяцев назад

You got all the angles right. The perfect chair.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, it's certainly comfortable.

@timhalcomb4041 3 года назад

Enjoy the billed thank you for sharing you have a blessed day in the name of Jesus

@jonsealwoodturning4673 3 года назад

Hi Tim. Really glad you liked it. Happy New Year.

@BernhardMasterson 8 месяцев назад

Hello from the Pacific Northwest of North America. I love this! I'm inspired. I found your channel through your boat build. As a hand tool aficionado, amateur boat builder, spoon carver, and orchardist we have some things in common. Professionally, I am a cob builder, so the background architecture also gets my full attention.

@jonsealwoodturning4673 8 месяцев назад

Wow. Cob is so cool. We have many cob houses in Devon. I had no idea there is a cob tradition in the Pacific North West. That sounds amazing.

@BernhardMasterson 8 месяцев назад

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 What we have here isn't traditional. It was started by a Welch man in the late 80s, but there are quite a number of dedicated builders, teachers, and owner builders.