The Marie Rocker

[zaschaffer]

This is my latest rocking chair. It is made of Tiger maple and Walnut. The back spindles are laminated walnut giving them more strength. The seat is coopered with 5 boards. The rockers are cut down a bit so the chair takes up less room in the house, but most of the shaping is done the way Maloof would have. The lumber came from crlumber about a week ago and I instantly knew what I was going to turn it into. I'm not much of a photographer so the pictures don't show the quality of the lumber but you can use your imagination. Most of the shaping was done with a ro125 or ro90. I also have a slew of auriou rasps that make quick work of maple. Finished with 5 coats of Maloof oil and 1 coat of wax.

 

[wow]

I can't imagine where I'd start, but you make it sound simple and as if you didn't even have to think about it. That is a very special talent that you have there. Way to go!

Is this piece for you or for sale?

 

[dltflt]

Nice job as usual.

 

[mike_aa]

Outstanding!  That is one slick piece of furniture!  I really like the way you laminated alternating contrasting woods in the rockers.  Adds a little special touch!

Thank you!

Mike A.

 

[Billedis]

WOW that is one awesome rocker.  Beautiful job!  Bill

 

[John Beauchamp]

Very nice, I can do cabinets but artistic things leave me scratching my head.

 

[zaschaffer]

thank you all! and WOW everything is always for sale but if it doesn't sell my wife is pretty fond of this one.

 

[wow]

thank you all! and WOW everything is always for sale but if it doesn't sell my wife is pretty fond of this one.

I kinda glanced at your response and first thought you were saying something about your wife being for sale. Reminds me that I used to joke that "Everything I have is for sale, including my wife. Some days for less than others!"

[wink]

In response she told me that she thought about selling me, but wouldn't get enough to make it worth doing the paperwork. Ziiinnnnggg!

 

[Jasonj888]

Beautiful work, I love this piece.

 

[fdeloncker]

Looks great. A maloof chair has been on my bucket list for years. 

Now I must ask.  How many times did you dry the
Legs off after the photo shoot?

 

[Grasshopper]

I'd love to see a build video. Nice work.

 

[honeydoman]

Great job

 

[zaschaffer]

Thanks for all the comments! Ive been thinking about doing some time lapse videos. i'm currently building a dresser i designed and i might enter it in the festool video contest if it turns out. Fdeloncker- if you are serious about building a rocker highlandwoodwerking has some basic plans that are very good and it comes with a video. the video is very informative but kinda boring.

 

[roblg3]

Beautiful, elegant and quite stylish! [eek]

I want to ask about the black pins i see. Are they screws?  Did you choose to have them black?

I have never attempted such a daunting piece and I'm sure i'd be quite a while fixing tons of errors/starting over.  I salute you sir!