danish cord.

We had the fortune of having an interesting lecture last week, in the technique of danish cord. This is a brilliant application for chairs, with an outstanding appereance. One of our classmates is making a rocking chair, and it has been interesting watching this process, Dave is doing a great job with his proyect, I will show it later on. 

This technique consists on the wrapping of  our different rails with the danish cord, giving ample support to the seat, and complementing the wood as you will see in this pieces. 

This is Dave's backer of his chair, it will support your back, he chose to implement the technique in here, which gives an interesting look. 

Danish Cord Detail

Cording Progress

Our school's Master Craftsman Robert Van Norman, has included this technique in some of his proyects, you will see the quality of work shown in his pieces, impecable work with craftsmanship all over this beautiful pieces. I feel fortunate of being under the teachings of this great teacher. 

This double-rocker was Robert's proyect when he attended the College of the Redwoods. 

Double Rocker waiting to be seated. Incredible piece. 

This wenge chair shown below, was executed a few years ago, it is a beautiful piece, with incredible stories behind it. 

 Design of Swedish furnituremaker Vidar Malmsten

Pictures taken for Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking 

It is always a learning experience to go through different proyects that have come out from this great school, I would highly reccomend to visit their website. 

www.insidepassage.ca

I am planning to do a chair proyect for next year. I applied for a second year here at the school, the Resident Craftsman Program, and got accepted, I'm really excited to do this second year. A chair will be a great piece for this year, and the danish cord will be complementing my wood for sure!