Walter Turpening has been designing and perfecting custom seating for crafters and artistic creators particularly weavers knitters handspinners and musicians for 20plus years. His signature cottoncord curved woven seats on fine woodworked frames are fervently desired by those who have sampled his seating and he operates on an average twoyear waiting list. In recent years he has expanded his repertoire to include ergonomic office chairs and barstools. In this book he shares what he has learned in his journey as a chair maker to help you make the bench or chair of your dreams.At the heart of Walteramp39s methods is making each seat specifically to fit the individual while working at their favorite craft or intended use. He teaches how to take the measurements needed for perfect ergonomic comfort and how to apply them to create your perfect seat. With his stepbystep instructions photos and diagrams you will see how Walter creates his custom seating and be able to replicate his techniques in your own benches stools and chairs.