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Rocking chair NO. 2

Project by William King posted 131 days ago 564 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 131 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

15557 posts in 456 days


posted 131 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 507 days


posted 131 days ago

Looks comfortable!

Nice joinery!!

-- Makin' Sawdust!!!

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mtkate

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posted 131 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 131 days ago

Really very very beautiful. Great job!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Joe Lyddon

470 posts in 931 days


posted 131 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

1145 posts in 602 days


posted 131 days ago

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

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Loucarb

901 posts in 324 days


posted 131 days ago

Great looking rocker. well done.

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Dave Nesting

172 posts in 621 days


posted 130 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?

-- dive in and follow your grain

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lightweightladyleftie

407 posts in 591 days


posted 130 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

27 posts in 255 days


posted 130 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

7222 posts in 1125 days


posted 130 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 130 days ago

great job man thanks for sharing

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Nick Solimine

37 posts in 610 days


posted 125 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 119 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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