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September 13, 2018

Designing and Building the Lounge Chair No. 3

Through passion, determination and preparation, Nova Scotia designer / maker Jonathan Otter built this award-winning lounge chair. Learn about the process he went through to complete this piece.

Designing and Building the Lounge Chair No. 3

September 14, 2015

Sculpted Joinery

Take advantage of the sculptural properties of wood with this skillfully and tastefully crafted joint.

Sculpted Joinery

November 13, 2014

Craft a Timeless Rocking Chair

A rocker is on just about every woodworker’s ‘bucket list’. If you can appreciate smooth, subtle curves and are up for a challenge, this design might be for you.

Craft a Timeless Rocking Chair

July 23, 2013

Make a modified scarf joint

With all their angles, chair joints often pose a challenge. This East Coast furniture maker has adopted a unique joint to create a beautiful chair.

Make a modified scarf joint