My grandfather was into woodworking. He made a stool out of walnut and turned the wooden pieces. Then he use this technique and cord to make the top. I’m 61 years old. I remember it from my childhood. It is still solid.
I used to do square stools with this effect, only I never used the nails, I was taught to fully wrap cord above and below, and then to tie off the two ends
It looks like a pain to make, but that bench is so, so cool Chris! I mean just awesome! You did a great job, perfect or not. If you don't point it out I don't think anyone will notice. And it's just incredible what you are doing for St. Jude's Hospital! You are truly being a good servant. God bless you, my friend! 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
@AGlimpseInside thanks for the lesson. You have far more patience than me my friend! I've worked with various strings over the years. I will point out that as you wrap with firm pressure...it's going to put pressure on the wood itself. Too much will make a weak structure snap...I've had it happen.
Yeah I feel like it would finally "click" and you'd get really good at it after about the 3rd project. At which point I've moved on mentally :) Whats better than seeing a project thru? a dozen or so unfinished ones sitting in the back of the shop.
They came out amazing! I know that would have taken a lot of patience. I made a small stool by weaving small rope back when I was a kid at summer camp. I never wanted to do that again 😂.
Chris brother, "Tight blonde" I think your mind wondered off there for a min! lol j/k j/k.. That was funny as hell though!! Titebond, oh yeah of course, I'm still laughing over that! Anyhow...... That bench seat is awesome!!! I'm gonna have to try making one, at some point!! Anyhow, well done brother!!! Nice work.. until next time, take it easy!!
That is so cool! I’ve got a little stool frame sitting in my shop that I saved to eventually do something with. This might just be the perfect seat for it! Hopefully I can find a bit of extra time between all my other projects! I always enjoy your videos, Chris - thanks!
So very cool Chris you have me interested in this I have made stuff from para cord for years now dog leashes. Dog collars, Belts , wallet chains,key chains, so I know how much time it takes to make stuff out of it never tried a bench may have to look into this. Thanks for sharing. Also it an amazing thing you are doing to raise money for Saint Jude it’s a great cause🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Good morning! It’s been a minute since I made any, but this reminded me of making potholders as a kid for Christmas one year!😂😂. My fingers were sore just doing that - I bet you were tired after all that weaving and stretching! How would you flat pack one of those????? Hope everyone is well. Happy Thanksgiving! OPHS Class of ‘87!!
Nice job, Chris. I made something similar, but smaller, many, many years ago and it’s taken me back. You can make things foolproof but, for me, can you make them idiot proof? 🌞
I'm curious about the comment that you don't have a jointer or planer in the shop anymore. Is that on purpose? Was it your intent to replace them with the CNC?
HI, I would love to get two of these, but my problem is that I live in the UK and my the time you add in postage it would be costing you money to send them, if after that you still make something let me know and I will bey them!
