The Toro sling chair by Blu Dot and the inspiration for this project.
I created the chair model in Solid Works based on images of the chair online.  I chose an approximate 1/3rd scale to match the 3/4" thickness of the plywood I had on hand.  I transfered the model to Fusion 360 for the CAM setup for the rou
Cutting the chair pieces on my DIY CNC router.
Chair pieces cut out and gluing up overnight.
A roll of leather that I have been hoarding for a while knowing it would come in handy one day.  It was rescued off a couch that was going in the dumpster.
Finished and sanded chair frame.
Painting the chair gray, of course the day I was painting was the coldest and rainiest day of the summer drastically slowing down the drying between coats.
Fitting the leather,  tricky to get the correct sling in the chair.
I attached the leather with furniture tacks I had on hand and rubber cement.  If I make a similar project in the future I'll look for smaller tacks that don't stick out past the width of the rail.
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Finished chair model.
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