Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    From $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
    Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
    Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
    Ebook328 pages1 hour

    Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating

    By Walter Turpening and Deborah Held

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting custom seating for crafters and artistic creators (particularly weavers, knitters, handspinners, and musicians) for 20-plus years. His signature cotton-cord, curved, woven seats on fine woodworked frames are fervently desired by those who have sampled his seating, and he operates on an average two-year waiting list. In recent years, he has expanded his repertoire to include ergonomic office chairs and barstools. In this book, he shares what he has learned in his journey as a chair maker to help you make the bench or chair of your dreams.

    At the heart of Walter's methods is making each seat specifically to fit the individual while working at their favorite craft or intended use. He teaches how to take the measurements needed for perfect ergonomic comfort, and how to apply them to create your perfect seat. With his step-by-step instructions, photos, and diagrams, you will see how Walter creates his custom seating, and be able to replicate his techniques in your own benches, stools, and chairs.


    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateNov 15, 2022
    ISBN9780811770514
    Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating

    Related to Benches, Stools, and Chairs

    Related ebooks

    Crafts & Hobbies For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • UNLIMITED

      Mid-century Modern PLANT STAND

      Mar 14, 2022

      I’ve always been drawn to the clean lines, gentle curves, and obvious functionality of mid-century modern furniture. This plant stand incorporates all three attributes in its simplicity and usefulness. I designed it as a teaching tool for the two bas

      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Editor Picks: Box Joint Cauls

      Dec 30, 2023

      No matter how carefully I cut and fit my box joints, if they aren’t clamped thoroughly at glue-up, there’s no guarantee all the pins and slots will be pushed fully together. The key to effective clamping, however, is applying pressure against every p

      1 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Reader’s

      May 3, 2022

      Reader’s
      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Over-the-Sink Cutting Board

      Jun 28, 2019

      Over-the-Sink Cutting Board
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Riding the Shave Horse

      May 19, 2022

      Riding the Shave Horse
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      From Our Readers

      Dec 31, 2022

      Every year, as all of us here at Woodworker’s Journal consider what woodworking topics to cover next, there’s a good bit of discussion. As you likely know, we survey our readers regularly and ask (among other things) what you would like to learn more

      5 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Rustic Wall Shelf

      Aug 29, 2023

      Rustic Wall Shelf
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Stickley Small Server

      Dec 30, 2023

      Stickley Small Server
      9 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      JOINTER Tune-Up

      Jul 14, 2020

      JOINTER Tune-Up
      5 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Tricks Of The Trade

      May 3, 2019

      Tricks Of The Trade
      2 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      A Study In Contrast

      Jan 10, 2022

      When I set out to make this cylindrical chest of drawers, I knew I wanted to use a white, black, and red color pallet. For white, I chose curly maple on the drawer fronts and feet. The trim and hole plugs are wenge for the black. The red, you can pro

      1 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Three Easy Gifts to Make

      Aug 16, 2023

      Three Easy Gifts to Make
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Multi-Function Shavehorse

      Jan 7, 2020

      Multi-Function Shavehorse
      8 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Working With Large Slabs

      Jun 24, 2019

      Working With Large Slabs
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Hand Sawing Techniques

      Jan 5, 2021

      Hand Sawing Techniques
      8 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Gluing Supplies Caddy

      Dec 30, 2023

      Gluing Supplies Caddy
      6 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Garden OBELISK

      Mar 12, 2019

      Garden OBELISK
      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Textured Jewelry Box

      Jun 4, 2020

      Textured Jewelry Box
      13 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Tips & Techniques

      Mar 12, 2019

      Tips & Techniques
      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Old-World Butcher Block

      Jul 3, 2018

      Old-World Butcher Block
      8 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Eastwood Chair

      Dec 12, 2023

      Eastwood Chair
      10 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Adirondack Rocker

      Apr 27, 2024

      Adirondack Rocker
      7 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Benchtop Drill Press Table

      Feb 26, 2022

      Benchtop Drill Press Table
      2 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Shaker Sewing Cabinet

      Feb 10, 2022

      Shaker Sewing Cabinet
      9 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Balanced DRAGONFLY SCULPTURE

      Mar 13, 2023

      Balanced DRAGONFLY SCULPTURE
      2 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Kitchen Tools

      Nov 3, 2020

      Kitchen Tools
      6 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Arts & Crafts Bookcase

      Feb 24, 2024

      Arts & Crafts Bookcase
      6 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Benches, Stools, and Chairs

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Benches, Stools, and Chairs - Walter Turpening

      frn_fig_001frn_fig_001

      STACKPOLE BOOKS

      An imprint of Globe Pequot, the trade division of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.

      4501 Forbes Blvd., Ste. 200

      Lanham, MD 20706

      www.rowman.com

      Distributed by NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK

      800-462-6420

      Copyright © 2022 by Walter Turpening and Deborah Held

      Photography by Walter Turpening, unless otherwise noted; Brandy Clements of the Silver River Center for Chair Caning (credited as SRCCC) took those in the foreword; Jeffrey Sturgill of Sturgill Photographic Arts (credited as SPA) took the cover photo and others as credited.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.

      The contents of this book are for personal use only. Patterns herein may be reproduced in limited quantities for such use. Any large-scale commercial reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of the publisher.

      We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these instructions. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

      British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information available

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Turpening, Walter, 1947– author. | Held, Deborah, 1967– author.

      Title: Benches, stools, and chairs : a guide to ergonomic woven seating / Walter Turpening, Deborah Held.

      Description: First edition. | Lanham, MD : Stackpole Books, an imprint of Globe Pequot, the trade division of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2022] | Summary: The authors teach how to take the measurements needed for perfect ergonomic comfort and how to apply them to create your perfect seat. With these step-by-step instructions, photos, and diagrams, you will see how to custom seating and be able to replicate these techniques in your own benches, stools, and chairs—Provided by publisher.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2021048582 (print) | LCCN 2021048583 (ebook) | ISBN 9780811770507 (paperback) | ISBN 9780811770514 (epub)

      Subjects: LCSH: Seating (Furniture)—Design and construction. | Chair caning—Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Rush-work—Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Furniture making—Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Design—Human factors.

      Classification: LCC TT197.5.C45 T87 2022 (print) | LCC TT197.5.C45 (ebook) | DDC 684.1/3—dc23/eng/20211209

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021048582

      LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021048583

      frn_fig_002a The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992.

      First Edition

      CONTENTS

      Cover

      Title

      Copyright

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Foreword by Brandy Clements

      Introduction

      CHAPTER 1: ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?

      At Your Weaving Loom

      At Your Spinning Wheel

      At Your Kitchen Counter

      CHAPTER 2: BENCHES

      Weaving Benches

      CHAPTER 3: STOOLS

      Saddle Stool

      CHAPTER 4: CHAIRS

      Spinner’s Chair

      Knitter’s Rocker

      CHAPTER 5: FRAMES

      Weaver’s Bench Frame

      Spinner’s Chair Frame

      CHAPTER 6: WEAVING

      Weaver’s Bench

      Spinner’s Chair

      CHAPTER 7: FURNITURE

      Rocking Chairs

      Side Chair

      Settle

      Desk Chair

      CHAPTER 8: GALLERY

      APPENDIX A: CORD BRAIDING

      APPENDIX B: BRAIDING GRADIENTS

      APPENDIX C: WEAVING PATTERNS

      Glossary

      Contributors

      About the Authors

      Guide

      Cover

      Title

      Copyright

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Foreword by Brandy Clements

      Introduction

      Start of Content

      APPENDIX A: CORD BRAIDING

      APPENDIX B: BRAIDING GRADIENTS

      APPENDIX C: WEAVING PATTERNS

      Glossary

      Contributors

      About the Authors

      i

      ii

      iii

      iv

      v

      vi

      vii

      viii

      ix

      x

      xi

      xii

      1

      2

      3

      4

      5

      6

      7

      8

      9

      10

      11

      12

      13

      14

      15

      16

      17

      18

      19

      20

      21

      22

      23

      24

      25

      26

      27

      28

      29

      30

      31

      32

      33

      34

      35

      36

      37

      38

      39

      40

      41

      42

      43

      44

      45

      46

      47

      48

      49

      50

      51

      52

      53

      54

      55

      56

      57

      58

      59

      60

      61

      62

      63

      64

      65

      66

      67

      68

      69

      70

      71

      72

      73

      74

      75

      76

      77

      78

      79

      80

      81

      82

      83

      84

      85

      86

      87

      88

      89

      90

      91

      92

      93

      94

      95

      96

      97

      98

      99

      100

      101

      102

      103

      104

      105

      106

      107

      108

      109

      110

      111

      112

      113

      114

      115

      116

      117

      118

      119

      120

      121

      122

      123

      124

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      First and foremost, to Ellen. I would not be making benches, stools, and chairs if she had not supported me creatively and emotionally. She was frustrated by not finding fabrics in the colors she wanted. I encouraged her to try weaving (I knew nothing about it), and after she took a couple of classes, I gave her her first loom. She encouraged me to try woodworking, and that led to me making a footstool. After many benches in white cord, she said, You need to add some color. That led to learning about cord braiding, and on to color cord. When I struggled with colors and blending, her artistic eye helped solve the problems. Ellen taught me, day to day, how to observe and use color.

      As the business evolved, and along with it the need to travel to shows, Ellen either took care of things at home or came along on the long drives (even though she disliked long road trips). We made them into fun adventures.

      frn_fig_003

      Ellen Turpening at Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, 2015. JAY PULLI

      Together we were more than each of us could have been alone.

      My brother, Roger. Together we supported each other all our lives, through thick and thin, and during many of each other’s screwball projects.

      David Guy, a friend for twenty years, who helped in the shop, making benches and chairs, and at numerous shows with preparations, travel, and setup and take down. Our weekly breakfasts were important discussions on directions to take.

      The members of the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston and the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas. Thank you for your support during the many years we were members. The list is long, and those who have one of the early benches know who you are. You helped me immensely to develop a comfortable bench for weaving and spinning. Thank you.

      The Overmountain Weaver’s Guild and the Western North Carolina Handweavers Guild, who accepted Ellen and me and encouraged us.

      To all the customers who have become friends and have given me ideas.

      Jeff Sturgill, who helped early on and for more than twenty years, so that I could have professional photographs for brochures and promotions. A friend.

      Lisa Guy Castle, owner of Wrap-It-Mail, who custom boxed and shipped all of my pieces for nearly twenty years. A friend.

      Thanks to Tim Callaway for selling me cord braiders, as well as mentoring me on them and on cord-making processes.

      Last but not least, Debbie Held, who had the idea to write an article for Spin Off magazine (2019). Then she agreed to coauthor this book. Without her, this book would never have made it past an idea in 2020. She added many ideas and provided the skills needed to make my technical writing readable for the common person. It was quite a leap for both of us.

      —Walt Turpening

      July 2021

      To my son, Beck, who encouraged me to try once again and then cheered when I succeeded. You inspire me every day.

      My parents, whose lead I only hope to follow. Growing older with them has been my life’s great and unexpected reward.

      My brothers, for lessons learned and loyalty. One, the loving companion of my youth; the other, a stalwart reflection of where we come from.

      My bestie, Margie, for remembering who I was and knowing who I can still be. It’s only through your patient example that I have learned to be a friend.

      And to Walt Turpening, for his gracious invitation to help share this vision. With great patience and trust, you let me be exactly who I am. I have grown so very much from this process, and I thank you.

      Were it not for the help and support of a handful of generous friends, my career change from one-time business writer to writer of spinning content could not have happened. Special thanks to Kim Carr, for keeping me in stitches and loaning me that spindle; sweet Clara, for making it all possible; Lynn, for sharing (especially Stanley); and Spinnifer, for the near-daily fiber chat, laughter, and truths.

      And Kim Berendt, for tirelessly telling me that I could . . . until I did.

      Learning to spin, and the members of the handspinning and fiber community I have met both online and in person, have changed the course of my life for the better.

      Finally, Walt and I both thank our editor, Candi Derr, and the folks at Stackpole Books, for this experience.

      With gratitude,

      —Deborah Held

      July 2021

      FOREWORD

      Chair caning and wicker are umbrella terms for many types of woven seats, including cane, rush, splint, Shaker tape, and Danish cord weaving. The craft dates to ancient Egypt

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1