Plain sawed white or red oak will be suitable for a design such as this.
- Front posts, 2 pieces, 1-5/8 by 2-1/4 by 26 in., S-4-S.
- Back posts, 1 piece, 1-5/8 by 8 by 45 in., S-2-S.
- Front horizontals, 2 pieces, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 21-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- Rear horizontals, 4 pieces, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 19-1/4 in., S-4-S.
- Side horizontals, 4 pieces, 3/4 by 3-1/2 by 19-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- Back slats, 2 pieces, 5/16 by 3-1/2 by 19-1/2 in., S-4-S.
- Arms, 2 pieces, 1-1/8 by 4 by 24 in., S-4-S.
- Seat slats, 5 pieces, 1/2 by 2-1/4 by 20 in., S-4-S.
Begin work by squaring up the ends of the front posts and shaping the rear ones Chamfer the ends of the tops and bottoms slightly so that they shall not splinter through usage. Next lay out the mortises and tenons.
The curved horizontals for the back should now be prepared and steamed as described on another page. The curved form to which the steamed piece is to be clamped to give shape to it should be curved slightly more than is wanted in the piece, as the piece when released will tend to straighten a little.
The arms of the chair may be shaped while these pieces are drying on the forms. The rails of the front and back may be tenoned, too. It should be noted that the front of the chair is wider than the back. This will necessitate care in mortising and tenoning the side rails so as to get good fits for the shoulders The bevel square will be needed in laying out the shoulders of the tenons.
Arm Chair Having Bent-Wood Back