Thursday, October 16, 2008

Wing Chair Documentary (shaping ball and claw)





The cabriole leg is shaped mostly with a Nicholson 49 file. I periodically give the leg shape as I complete the ball and claw to visualise the complete leg.








The ball is shaped almost completely with a 1/2" bench chisel.









My hands really react with mahogany(turning black). If this happens to you, soap and water won't work well; use lemon juice.








The talon is completed.








The ball and claw is complete.








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