Spindle chair by kgstakes - FINISHED - 1/12th scale

[kgstakes]

Back at the lathe working on another project.  I’m basically a beginner at turning very small items but I’m getting there.

 

 Plans have more detail than what I can achieve but it looks good to me.

 

 It’s a start, and many more turnings to go to make this chair.

 

 Fun challenge anyway.

 

 

 

 

[kgstakes]

Little more progress on the chair

 

 turning on the taig lathe is fun but challenging. 🤣🤣

 

 

 

Edited April 10, 2025 by kgstakes

[kgstakes]

More turnings these are tiny 🤪 but I’m getting better.

 

 

 

 

 

[Javlin]

That's interesting and crazy

[kgstakes]

Doing some more turning.  Been learning more about this little lathe.  What possible to turn (wood wise) and not possible to turn.

 

 Most important thing I’ve learned is constant pressure on tool post and very very light cuts.  Seems for every two I get right, I’ve trashed 4-5 pieces.

 

 Here is a picture of what I’ve got done so far.  Have 4 more spindles to turn and they are the smallest ones.

 

 Then figure out where all the holes go for the tenons on the spindles.  And not mess any up🤪🤪.

 

 

 

 

 

[kgstakes]

Started assembling sides are together

 

[kgstakes]

Test fit most of the pieces still have the small backrest pieces to turn.  It’s coming out great, at least I think so for basically my first big ok small turning project.

 

 

Edited May 6, 2025 by kgstakes

[kgstakes]

Few more pieces done have just a few more and then glue up, put a finish on it and then start on seat cushion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kgstakes]

Turning all done, chair glued up.  Stain and finish next and then make the woven seat cushion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kgstakes]

Completed the spindle chair I've been working on.  Had fun building it and turning all the turnings on the Taig lathe.  Learned a lot about turning with this lathe and what not to do and what you can do with this lathe.

 

Enjoy the pictures!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[king derelict]

Super work. Congratulations 

alan

[GrandpaPhil]

Very nicely done!

[druxey]

Very nicely done. It 'turned' out well!