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Rocking chair NO. 2

Project by William King posted 144 days ago 583 views 3 times favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This rocking chair is for my Dad. This chair is made of walnut and ash. The Finish is danish oil. The plans are from Hal Taylor.

-- William King, Florida, www.woodwrestler.com


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Christopher

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posted 144 days ago

Awesome. Did Hal Taylor emulate Sam Maloof? These chairs are so beautiful….

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

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a1Jim

16577 posts in 469 days


posted 144 days ago

Hey william
wonderful, beautiful wood ,design and great build well done.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Sawdustonmyshoulder

168 posts in 520 days


posted 144 days ago

Looks comfortable!

Nice joinery!!

-- Makin' Sawdust!!!

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mtkate

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posted 144 days ago

absolutely beautiful. You made me google Hal Taylor. He looks comfy on his web site :)

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woodworm

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posted 144 days ago

Really very very beautiful. Great job!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Joe Lyddon

481 posts in 944 days


posted 144 days ago

Your Dad will LOVE IT!

Great job!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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Woodhacker

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posted 144 days ago

William, you are a true craftsman, your joinery looks fantastic.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Loucarb

938 posts in 337 days


posted 144 days ago

Great looking rocker. well done.

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DrDirt

183 posts in 634 days


posted 144 days ago

Very nice work – love the grain symmetry in your seat glue up and the arms in photo 6.
So how much faster was this one to build since you had all the forms made this time around?

-- Its never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

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lightweightladyleftie

413 posts in 604 days


posted 144 days ago

What splendid details! It really looks inviting. Your dad is truly blessed.

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

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William King

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posted 144 days ago

Thanks for all the great comments. And Dave I built this one in half the time.

-- William King, Florida, www.woodwrestler.com

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jockmike2

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posted 143 days ago

Super looking rocker, your Dad is lucky to have such a skilled and giving son. Beautiful.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Adventurer

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posted 143 days ago

great job man thanks for sharing

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Nick Solimine

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posted 138 days ago

Can i adopt you and get one. Beautiful work

-- Nick , North Carolina

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Occie gilliam

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posted 133 days ago

wow, will built

-- Occie down in Costa Rica. come down and see us some time. I'll keep the light on for you Occiegilliam@yahoo.com

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