I've been getting the itch to jump into the shop and build something so I did just that. Since I love everything aviation and vintage race car I wanted to make some items for my office that reflected that aesthetic. Hiding in a corner of my garage I had some Speedway aluminum bomber seats collecting dust. Starting with the basic seat I designed legs to turn it into a Bomber Chair.
I'd never buck riveted anything or done much work with sheet metal that didn't involve welding. All of the rivets on the legs gave me some good practice!
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| Punch flared leg test fit |
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| Chair leg components clecoed together |
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| Finished aviation inspired aluminum chair |
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| Rear view of the finished piece of aviation furniture |
