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Sir James A:
Cutting and test fitting done with the first two:



I learned my jigsaw is *terrible* at straight line cuts, despite having a laser, angle adjusting, and reciprocating adjustable blade. I bought another one, half the price, that doesn't do any of that, and works 100x better. I tried to clean up the first one a bit, but the junk saw had done it's work. You can see the small gaps in the one on the right at the top. That's medieval, right? :-[

I'm not 100% on curved leg cutout, or none. I did one of each. I need to do some better tenons, then stain, then seal, then they're ready. Then just need to make a couple more - I may try permanent assembly with hidden screws for stability, but the wedges seem to work well so far.

Then on to chests!

Sir Brian:
They look great!  :)

Stain? Is stain period or did they just slap some linseed oil on their furniture?  ???

Sir James A:

--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2012-07-24, 14:13:23 ---They look great!  :)

Stain? Is stain period or did they just slap some linseed oil their furniture?  ???




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Thank you, Sir Brian. I'm not sure if stain is completely period, but I think it will be roughly 'period appearing', based on this:


--- Quote ---The earliest known varnish recipe is from Theophilus (11th Century) who recommends mixing it with red pigment as a final coat for woodwork. (1979). English building accounts refer to colored varnish being used on interior woodwork by the 13th Century (Salzman 1992).

The first evidence we have for the use of varnish on furniture, as opposed to interior woodwork is from the Thirteenth Century.
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http://www.medievalwoodworking.org/articles/Interior%20Wood%20Finishing.pdf

Since I'll be doing 13th century or later, I think it will be close enough to be passable. I picked a stain that I think will end up slightly reddish, almost maroon-brown. I've seen references to Tung oil, but mostly for Viking era stuff, and it leaves it in a natural (light) finish, whereas I prefer the darker tint.

Also, here was the general inspiration of the design (scaled to my ability, and for single seating):



Depending on time, I *may* attempt the table (with simplified legs) - once the other seats, chests, and beds are done.

Lord Dane:
Here's my table & 2 mini-benches for my battle tent setup. Looks fresh from a European tavern. Just put a decorative runner on the table top & wala. Perfect look.

Thorsteinn:
Nice stuff here. :)

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