Maloof Inspired Rocker

[caseman]

This is another Sam Maloof inspired rocker I have just completed.  It is in Walnut, the backslats and rockers are laminated strips with an Ash strip for accent and strength.  The remaining pieces were all done on my CNC router.  This is the first rocker components I have done on the CNC, previously all pieces hand fabricated. 

The rocker is finished in four coats of Maloof Poly/Oil and four coats of Oil/Wax.  I may give the Festool Oil a try on the next piece after reading Zack Schaffer's review on the FOG.

I borrowed my brother's RO 90 DX which was great for removing the tool marks and invested in a new ETS 125 EQ.  The ETS125EQ may be the best small power tool I've ever purchased and I have about one of everything. 

I'll be cutting laminate strips next time with the TS 55 REQ bought from the FOG Classifieds.

Don

 

[roblg3]

Wow that's gorgeous!  I'm not familiar with rockers having never attempted one.  I wonder, is the way the chair legs meet the roccker "planks" part of the design?  the planks come up to meet the legs, it seems abrupt.  If the legs flared to meet the planks it would be a less obvious joint.  Maybe that's the way Sam built them so who would i be to argue with that? 
Thanks for showing your lovely workmanship!

 

[kvondrak]

This turned out beautiful!! Did you follow a plan to build this/how did you go about doing it if you don't mind me asking?

Any interest in selling this chair? I would love something identical to this for a nursery I'm finishing up. I made the crib and changing table out of walnut and this would be the perfect piece to finish off the room.

 

[caseman]

Wow that's gorgeous!  I'm not familiar with rockers having never attempted one.  I wonder, is the way the chair legs meet the roccker "planks" part of the design?  the planks come up to meet the legs, it seems abrupt.  If the legs flared to meet the planks it would be a less obvious joint.  Maybe that's the way Sam built them so who would i be to argue with that? 
Thanks for showing your lovely workmanship!

This particular design is slightly more abrupt.  I did notice when I posted the photos they appear more exaggerated, but visually the transition is not that dramatic.  Thank you for the kind compliment, I appreciate it.

 

[dltflt]

Wow that is beautiful. Sam is smiling I bet.

 

[Billedis]

AWESOME job.  Thank you for sharing.  Bill

 

[Lbob131]

A very nice work of art.
The seat and back piece  look like  book matched pieces?

 

[caseman]

This turned out beautiful!! Did you follow a plan to build this/how did you go about doing it if you don't mind me asking?

Any interest in selling this chair? I would love something identical to this for a nursery I'm finishing up. I made the crib and changing table out of walnut and this would be the perfect piece to finish off the room.

Thank you,

I built the chair to sell.  I have some local interest and will be posting on my web site soon also.

 

[caseman]

A very nice work of art.
The seat and back piece  look like  book matched pieces?

Thank you, as closely book matched as I could do.

 

[Gary in Texas]

Beautiful chair!  Craftsmanship is outstanding!

Gary

 

[caseman]

Wow that is beautiful. Sam is smiling I bet.

Thank you Don T., I appreciate your kind comment.

 

[caseman]

AWESOME job.  Thank you for sharing.  Bill

Bill thank you for the compliment.

 

[caseman]

Beautiful chair!  Craftsmanship is outstanding!

Gary

Thank you Gary, the Rotex 90 was a big help.

Don

 

[Lbob131]

What did you sculpt  the seat with?  The Rotex  alone?
Is the  highest  point  on the centre  pommel    actually lower  than the  seats  flat surface?

Also were  Maloof style joints used on  this piece?

 

[caseman]

What did you sculpt  the seat with?  The Rotex  alone?
Is the  highest  point  on the centre  pommel    actually lower  than the  seats  flat surface?

Also were  Maloof style joints used on  this piece?

My previous Maloof styles are hand built.  This chair was done on a CNC router with the exception of the rockers and back slats which are laminated strips.  So the seat was sculpted on the CNC.  The highest point on the center pommel is approximately 7mm lower than the seats flat surface.  Yes, Maloof style joinery is used.
Don

 

[Lbob131]

Thanks. I'm building a chair at the moment  but not as refined  as the one in your image.
The Maloof joints  look quite difficult.

Making a more simple version I can appreciate  the skill  and accuracy  required  to end up  with the quality  and at the level  you have achieved.
Once again superb workmanship.

 

[caseman]

Thanks. I'm building a chair at the moment  but not as refined  as the one in your image.
The Maloof joints  look quite difficult.

Making a more simple version I can appreciate  the skill  and accuracy  required  to end up  with the quality  and at the level  you have achieved.
Once again superb workmanship.

Thank you Lbob and good luck with your project.

 

[bdiemer]

So much beauty and comfort!!! How does one get up after they sit...Bravo !

 

[nclemmons]

Could you share more on how you used the CNC to cut this?

Any photos by chance?

Beautiful work -

 

[caseman]

So much beauty and comfort!!! How does one get up after they sit...Bravo !

bdiemer
Thank you for the compliment.  The rocker is very comfortable.
Don