On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 21:25:56 -0500, "Swingman" wrote:

"Prometheus" wrote in message

So, as a happy accident, I need to figure out what I'm going to do
with a fully equipped shop and an instructor (with all his fingers, no
less)....

I think your chair idea would be an excellent use of the situation ... not
necessarily the Morris Chair, but perhaps a straight back, dining table type
chair.

Not the Morris chair, eh? Any particular reason why a dining room
chair would be more useful? It would give me a chance to try out
turning some spindles, and see if I like working on a wood lathe.
(I've only used engine lathes and CNC lathes in the past)

Chairs take some special skills and techniques and having someone to help
you, and the equipment necessary to do it with, would put you way ahead of
most working solo out of their own shop.

Another good project would be something with a curved front ... perhaps a
demilune table, with or without a drawer.

I've not seen any plans for these- are they usually coopered and then
veneered, or bent into shape? I agree it would make a slick project
in any case, and I'll definately consider it.

Go for it.