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Another Maloof style rocker

Project by MJJ posted 211 days ago 565 views 2 times favorited 7 comments Add to Favorites Watch

The Maloof style rocker seems to be almost as ubiquitous as Norm’s router table and here is my attempt. This is my first rocker (there will be others) using the plans from Hal Taylor ( http://www.rockingchairs.net/ ). As this is my prototype, I have more than a couple of ideas on how the next chair will go. The wood is walnut finished with Deft Danish oil.


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MickeyD

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posted 211 days ago

You did a beautiful job on the rocker. I went to Maloof’s house and had a tour earlier this year and he is truly an inspiration.

-- -Willing to try

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woodworm

5805 posts in 341 days


posted 211 days ago

Wow! This is relly realy beautiful rocker. Beautifully built and beautifully finished.
Great work MJJ!

I really like walnut. But can’t afford to import the lumber because of the shipping cost. So I just purchased walnut mushroom and pegs and of course, the walnut stain.

-- Regards, Woodworm - KL, MY.

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TedM

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posted 211 days ago

Great job! I have yet to make mine but I did get a chance to spend a week with Hal a few months ago. Fingers are crossed to getting mine started in the new year and will look to yours for inspiration!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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DAN

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posted 211 days ago

nice work… this is a project I hope to tackle someday myself

I like your George BUSH avatar !

Welcome to lj’s DUDE

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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trifern

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posted 211 days ago

Nice looking rocker. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Woodhacker

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posted 211 days ago

Very nice…you’ve done a beautiful job!

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Dennis Zongker

774 posts in 343 days


posted 211 days ago

Beautiful Chair!!! Do you know some of the people that influenced Sam Maloof. I think one person was Hans Wegner he was Danish, and has a lot of pieces of furniture in museums around the world. Have you heard of him?

-- Dennis Zongker

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