Overview

Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting 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 sought after by crafters, and he operates on an average two-year waiting list. He has also been teaching his techniques for many years, and this book is a compilation of his design journal and instructions for his methods, including the wooden furniture designs and weaving designs, plus his methods for measuring the recipient and their intended end use of the furniture for perfect ergonomic comfort. At 73 years young, it is Walt’s desire to share his treasury of knowledge for the benefit of woodworkers and crafters.

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This thoughtful, multi-skill, how-to book for creating custom-fit wooden furniture with handwoven seating appeals to both woodworkers and weavers. The authors ask users to consider body and equipment measurements when designing weaving benches, spinning chairs, and barstools for an ergonomic fit. This resource is for skilled woodworkers with access to a well-stocked woodshop, as well as power and hand tools. It is also for intermediate to experienced fiber artists interested in weaving their own comfortable benches or chairs.--Tina Bliss Tim Moran Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot, Spring 2023

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Walter Turpening has been designing and creating furniture for the specific needs of crafters for more than 20 years. Deborah Held is a freelance writer for weaving and spinning magazines, among others, and has written an article with Walter for SpinOff magazine.

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