Precursor is the first prototype chair. The final version will have all 3d printed parts (Including a printed cushion) and a higher back. The cushion has already been tested.
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3D printing gives you the ability to create what you desire and imagine. When I was unable to find a hamper that suited my needs after searching in stores and online for over a year, I designed one. The design went through a few iterations before I settled on making one using Mahogany edge bands and plywood that was leftover from a business venture. This was the second hamper I have made with 3D printed elements. The first was a hamper stool that served its purpose but did not have enough storage space for my current needs.
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It has been a little over 2 years and the chair design I was close to printing has not been printed. I was having difficulty trying to figure out how to prevent the chair from collapsing in the middle. My goal was to have an entirely 3d printed chair that could be printed on a desktop 3d printer. Some details remain; however, I believe printing can begin this Summer.
Continue reading “Chair Design Series, Part 4”
In this part, I will be making adjustments to the chair following recommendations from a Wood Magazine article, Must Have Measurements For Comfortable Seating; Pallozorodcarlocom; and measurements from sitting in chairs. The adjustments I make will be specific for me. If you are following along, alter dimensions for your personal comfort.
| Adjustment | cm | |||
| A | Seat height (from floor) | 16-18″ | 18 1/8″ | 46.0375 |
| B | Seat depth | 15-18″ | 17″ | 43.18 |
| C | Seat width | 16-20″ | 16 1/2″ | 41.91 |
| D | Seat angle | 0-5° | -2° | —————— |
| E | Back height | 12-16″ | 16″ | 40.64 |
| F | Back angle | 5-15° | 10° | —————— |
| G | Derriere clearance | 3-8″ | 9″ | 22.86 |
| H | Arm rest height | 7-9″ | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| I | Arm rest depth | 8″ | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| J | Arm rest width | 2″ | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| K | Arm rest distance | 19″ | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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