Start with a green (freshly cut) log.  
Split it with a mallet and a froe.

Shape the legs and rungs with drawknives and spoke shaves, while sitting astride a shave horse.

Create beautiful wood shavings (great for kindling).

 Assemble the components (and celebrate!).

Shape and steambend the ladderback slats, add cloth tape to the seat, and voila!

Look like fun?  Join us for the next offering of Green Ladderback Chairs: October 7-13.  Mention this blog post and we'll give you $100 off!   Call Mark at 888-496-5541 for more info or to register.

(* Thanks to our model, Jeff Labanara)