curly cherry/cherry burl rocking chair

what a beauty Scott. You and the Mrs. are so talented. I hope you have worked lined up still on a list as long as your arm.

Thanks for the posting,
M

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

That’s a beauty!

Well you got it from the man who knows, you could’nt ask for a better stamp of approval. It is beautiful.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Interesting wood combination. It looks like you’re having fun with Mr. Maloof’s designs. I saw his exhibition at the Renwick Gallery in DC a few years back and there was so much wonderful furniture my brain was on overload. Fun and practical and beautiful.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

You are a chair making machine!!! Way to go, it is beautiful. I just finnished reading “Sam Maloof’s Woodworker” book, the one he wrote in 1983. Have you ever read or studied his work? Thanks for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

Another beauty, Scott. That cherry is magnificent!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Amazing, you are a big reason I love this site. Just amazing. The art work of good too. Thanks for including in your shots. Amazing!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

WOW, how long DO you take to make a chair? They seem to be pumped out with great regularity by you, and I wonder how it’s done so quickly and with such exquisite quality??

Keep it up!

-- Lane Custom Guitars and Basses

I’ve been meaning to add you to my buddies list! I always look forward to what you have to share with Lj’s.

You have unique talent that I really like !

Thanks for sharing Job Well done

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Very cool! Well done. Truely an heirloom piece.

-- Formula for success: under promise and over deliver. Mark, WI

Just Beautiful. Love that Cherry!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Thanks for an enjoyable experience.
This is magnificent work , and the table at the back is fantastic too .

-- My woodwork blog : http://www.isetehtud.pri.ee/blog/

Terrific craftsmanship.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Thanks everyone for the responses!!
Dennis Z -Yes I have spent some time actually with Maloof I spent a few days in his shop in CA then took a short class with him at Anderson Ranch in CO when he used to teach there.So definitly have great inspiration from him but try and do my own style to the piece.Its funny when I was in High school around 1985 (WOW I’m that OLD !!)my woodworking teacher and I were in contact with him about doing an apprenticeship with him ,this was before he was quit the icon he is now.But being young, stupid and full of you know what ,I went another route with work and came back to woodworking about 10 years ago.
Lane- I have gotten fairly quick at doing the chairs but alot of it comes from 10 hour days and not really taken days off.Something I am trying to change in my life before I get burnt out.
Thanks again for looking

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

What a sinuous beauty. Begs to be caressed.

-- Zipsss

fantastic work

-- Shawn, I ask in order to learn

gorgeous piece, what a beauty.

-- Dan Wiggins

I’m envious! Beautiful chair – and the table in the background is not so bad either!

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

I like the burl veneer. it pops right out of the peice. nice design

-- Sean Buffalo, New York

Beautiful, That burl is fantastic! thanks for posting

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

That is AWESOME!!!

Great Lookin Rocker

-- Jim, Kentucky

I am gobsmacked -

Beautiful

-- I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.

well you sure do fantastic work…and to have had time with SAM is awesome…your chairs and other works is just beautiful..i know it takes alot to do those kind of pieces…so don’t burn out…your work is a great example to others who strive for such quality…..grizzman

-- The Grizzone

Thank you so much for the kind words Grizzman .I need them today needless to say I am very down today hearing about Sam ,he was a great mentor.I will always remember his words to me “Never give up” I have lived by that for 7 years now and have to say I feel maybe I’m starting to get there now.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Oh yeah SWEEEET. The table in the background caught my eye too.

-- DocK, WV

Hi Scott! Your rocker is awesome!!

Robin Renee’

AKA….........Woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

Thanks Woodchic this is probably still one of my most favorite rockers that I’ve made.Love that curly cherry!!!

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Scott, like so many people and woodworkers that have enjoyed Sam Maloof’s work over the last several decades, we will admire yours as well. You have a God given talent that will bring so much joy to many people for many, many years to come. I know that our country’s ecocomic condition has affected many woodworkers, but adversity is part of life and we just need to overcome this. I have enjoyed your work for several years and always look for your next peice. Keep it coming and know that you are adding joy to someone’s life with each peice. God Bless. Ed E.

-- Ed E. " Taking one board at a time "

Scott The rocker is fantastic. I’m not sure how I missed it. A beautiful job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †