I decided to try a chair seat scoop on my table saw based on a YouTube video I found from Mario Rodriguez. The video is about 10 years old and after I got into it, I found some minor details were missing. I figured out the missing details and gave it a try. After doing my first one, I found the V-notch used to pivot the seat didn't result in a consistent shape. I played with the shape, but ultimately, it doesn't hold the pivot point well enough for the final shape. The solution I came up with works, but it's a bit clumsy. You will see in the pictures I used a removable pivot piece that is located with pins and held in place with a clamp. It works OK because you only need to use it for the first and last cuts. If I were to do it again I would make a pivot piece like I show in my drawings. That piece could be hinged, or slide back on forth to make it easier to operate.
Below is a link to the Mario Rodriguez video and some pictures of my setup. I've also attached some drawings with all the details. I made .pdf files of the drawing in both color and black and white. I thought the color version would be nice because it shows each piece in a different color, however I found it was harder to read. You'll also have to excuse me for using decimals, but after years of working that way...that's just how I roll.
Below is a link to the Mario Rodriguez video and some pictures of my setup. I've also attached some drawings with all the details. I made .pdf files of the drawing in both color and black and white. I thought the color version would be nice because it shows each piece in a different color, however I found it was harder to read. You'll also have to excuse me for using decimals, but after years of working that way...that's just how I roll.
