Summary: <a href="https://360woodworking.com/app/uploads/2016/11/Chippendale_plate.jpg" rel="wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto"></a>In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking the 360 guys address a question posed by a listener about furniture proportions.<br> Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.<br> If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click <a href="mailto:360@360woodworking.com">here</a> to send an email to the guys.<br> <br> <br> Furniture Proportions:<br> Following <a href="https://360woodworking.com/ep-6-60-360-woodworking-design/">Episode 6 of 60 with 360 WoodWorking</a>, the guys received a question from a listener who was confused by all the mathematical ratios we’re supposed to use to create furniture. Is it possible to apply a general set of proportional rules to every piece of furniture?<br> Furniture proportions and design are often subjective. Regional tastes and personal needs have to be considered. If you you attempt to apply strict ratios to furniture design, the functionality often suffers. And while some furniture can be considered art, the primary reason it exists is functional – a chair is meant to be sat upon.<br> <br> <br> * <br> Sponsors<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://microfence.com/"></a><a href="http://microfence.com/">Microfence</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://adjustabench.com/"></a><br> <a href="http://adjustabench.com/">Adjust-a-bench</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
