This has been a very satisfying project. First I can do the work, and second I learned a lot new things. Cutting out the arc for the rockers was a new process for me. But, I found that I can do it. I didn’t do them perfect, but they will be the next time because I now have the confidence to do it. Doing new things on each of the power and hand tools now boosts my confidence to try something new and more difficult. So, if you are new to the hobby you can do bigger and better things if you just try.
For the finish I applied two coats of Danish oil and rubbed on four coats of spar varnish (satin).
Thanks for comments along the way. It is very encouraging to know someone is listening and helping. Everyone have a good day.
Completion!
I knew I should have made three!
Some close-ups of the joinery.
-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.
11 comments so far
John Gray
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posted 134 days ago
Beautiful job!!!!! Please keep us posted on your future projects.
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
Randy Sharp
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posted 134 days ago
Bill, after seeing your beautiful project, I’m going after my copy of May 2008 Wood magazine. Gotta have some of those chairs for myself!
-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.
DeputyDawg
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posted 134 days ago
WOW!!! Those are beautiful. And those mistakes you made or think you made I’ll bet no one else would be able to tell where they are. Great job.
“DeputyDawg”
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bhack
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posted 134 days ago
Thanks for the comments fellows.
DeputyDawg – I suppose we are our own worse critics. Thanks for the comment.
Randy – - make a circle cutting jig to do the rockers. I didn’t and it would have helped.
John – Thanks for the comments
-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.
tenontim
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posted 134 days ago
Bill, those really turned out great. Those will provide you and yours with many years of rocking. Ash is cheap enough you can make a porch full of them, without breaking the bank. I have a furkid too, that thinks she needs her own chair. Thanks for the series on these.
-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com
GaryK
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posted 133 days ago
You did a great job. Thanks for blogging it.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Kipster
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posted 133 days ago
Those are great chairs
Thanks for the post
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
Betsy
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posted 133 days ago
The chairs look great. I’ve been thinking of tackling that project as well. I hope mine turn out as nice as yours.
Thanks for the blog.
-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!
lew
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posted 133 days ago
Man, I can see myself sitting, rocking and waving to the cars going by.
Beautiful Job!!!
Lew
Mark Shymanski
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posted 132 days ago
Beautiful chairs, thanks for blogging the process.
-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark
jeanmarc
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posted 62 days ago
Beautiful chairs,Beautiful Job!
-- jeanmarc manosque france