Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, I make a democratic chair (design and plans by Curtis Buchanan) from some Ash logs I found on the side of the road. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I did it!

Now, I'll tell you, I learned a ton! One major thing... why white pine is used for the seat! Also, it really, really matters that you try to use high quality, straight-grained material. Otherwise, you waste a ton of the material and your time in the process.

Check out Curtis Buchanan's great series on making this chair. I referenced it a ton!
youtube.com/watch?v=2DoQl6xBAUI&list=PLL_KlogKd1xf9GYjSfBVLKTp8KngC8q7j

Pay-what-you-can PDF plans for the chair via @CurtisBuchananChairmaker's website:
curtisbuchananchairmaker.com/store/p41/PDF%3A_How_to_Make_a_democratic_Arm_Chair_%28digital_download%29.html

Enjoy!
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