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For the last few weeks I spend a lot of hours working in this project. It is based on Sam Maloof's design. It was the most challenging, and most complicated and most enjoyable of all my projects. And I am very happy that it is over. It took about 80 hours of hands on work, and the shaping and sanding was about half of that. The finish is: 3 coats of shellac with a red/brown transtint dye, and 4 coats of poly.

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Fantastic wood selection and craftsmanship! Maloof would be proud of it.
 

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Nice work, beautiful chair, nice slide show.
 

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Really nice. I love these rockers, you did a great job. And look how buff you are after all that sanding!
 

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Stunning, both the workmanship and the wood.
Question, did you take a class for this rocker or did you use plans etc?
 

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A beautiful rocker! WOW ! I agree with CharlieM1958, Sam would be proud as I am sure you are of your beautiful art!
 

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Very nice rocker. I've been wanting to make me one for a long time. I will probably never get to it.
 

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Nice chair! Thanks for the slide show. I didn't realize just how much work went into a chair like that. Impressive.
 

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Great rocker! Love those sculpted back splats. My hat is off to you, sir.
 

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Very very beautiful rocker!
 

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I have heard that chairs are won of the hardest things to make. Excellent result.
 

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I really like this style of rocker. You have every reason to be very proud of your craftsmanship.

Thanks for posting it.
 

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Very nice rocker and thanks for the detailed slide show.
I have one of these rockers in my to do lists (maybe the next project). It will certainly help to see things
being built.
 

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Great looking chair! Thanks for the pictures.
 

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Ze'ev A great chair. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures with me earlier.
 

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I like it. You do nice work.
 

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Wow, that is so nice! Someday I'll give up turning, buy some other machines and try that.
 

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Very, very well done. That is one impressive slide show.
 

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Truly a spectacular rocking chair. Thanks for sharing.
 
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