I'm using a big Jet milling machine at Techshop to fabricate a new foot rest for the tall chair. I started with a brass bar 5/8" x 7/8", and milled a 2" portion to 5/16", then I heated that patch with a blow torch, to brick red, let it cool, and bent it. Then I milled coves into the two "wings." Sometimes, I'm surprised at how my experience with classical architecture influences my designs. After polishing, I'm pleased with this test sample. I'll start to work on the full foot rest tomorrow.