| Project by scott shangraw | posted 373 days ago | 725 views | 5 times favorited | 26 comments |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Burl Rocking Chair-This gorgeous cherry burl rocker has gotten a lot of attention. The cherry was quite a find, especially in our area.
Following is from my web page www.shangrilawoodworks.com
This finely handcrafted Cherry Burl rocker is incredible. Cherry burl is used on the carved seat, arms and headrest. Maple is incorporated on the lumbar support (which we perfected for even greater comfort) and inlayed in the runner as well as for the plugs. We also incorporated Cherry on the rest of the rocker. This one of a kind rocker is a true work of art and sure to stand out in any homeOur custom made rockers are created with each individual in mind. We custom fit a rocker to your size and shape. Not all rockers fit everyone. Therefore, a taller person may need the rocker elongated, a shorter person may need it smaller and petite to fit them. Our most popular seller is a medium size rocker that fits most individuals in any household. When filling an order, we take all this into account and create a rocker that will make you “the customer” completely happy.
The Back Lumbar support is a very important part of rocker and chair construction. The lower back endures some of the most stress and strain in the body. Therefore, the lower lumbar support when sitting, is very crucial. We test fit ours to be sure that it fits perfectly into that lower back area. We then hand shape each support and fit it into the headrest. We perfer to use firm spindles, versus the “Flex Back” because your back is put into a permanent lumbar supportive position. The “Flex Back” makes your back move and contract while rocking, therefore, making your back constantly compensate for that change. Therefore, this constant movement is not beneficial for the comfort and support of your back. Also, a “Flex Back” allows for to much movement at the joint area, where the spindle and seat meet, and over time will wear out and possibly break.
The curve of the headrest on a rocker ties in the comfort of the lumbar support, since this is where they meet, and your head rests. So the shaping of the headrest is just as important as the seat and the lumbar support. This is where we like to add carved “dog ears” on the top, for an artistic look and feel to the rocker.
Next the armrests need to be situated just right, so they aren’t to high or to low. You should be able to gently rest your arms downward, without feeling like your shoulders are raised up into your neck or that you are straining to keep your arms stretched down to the armrest. The whole flow of the rocker from seat, to lumbar, to headrest and armrest should cradle your body in comfort. Then the rocking motion should tie in the whole effect with smooth effortless motion. Our runners are laminated, which gives them added strength and stability. Sometimes we inlay in a different type of wood for an accent. The rocking motion is very important as well. It should be effortless and smooth. When rocking you shouldn’t feel like you’re going to fall forward or backward. You should feel as one with the rocking chair.
See other rockers:
Black Limba Rocker http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1536
Walnut rocker http://lumberjocks.com/projects/5795
Bubinga rocker http://lumberjocks.com/projects/4191
Cherryburl rocking chair http://lumberjocks.com/projects/2353
Walnut w/purple heart rocker http://lumberjocks.com/projects/7294
-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com
Your Online Shop - Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated - Your Woodworking Showcase - 3 Ways To Help, Financially - Your Woodworking Community
26 comments so far
Thos. Angle
home | projects | blog
3243 posts in 405 days
posted 373 days ago
Scott, It’s still fantastic!!
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
7Kcraftsman
home | projects | blog
24 posts in 377 days
posted 373 days ago
That looks fantastic!!!!!
-- John, Steamboat Springs Co. http://7kcraftsman.blogspot.com/
CharlieM1958
home | projects | blog
3968 posts in 661 days
posted 373 days ago
Yep, it’s still a fantastic piece of wood and workmanship!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Homer
home | projects | blog
2 posts in 429 days
posted 373 days ago
Sorry to see you could only afford to use that splotchy decaying wood…..maybe we should take up a collection so you can buy some nice pine boards from your local home improvement superstore ;)
looks awesome!
DocK16
home | projects | blog
405 posts in 530 days
posted 373 days ago
Scott,
Such fine joinery, looks like a Maloof design or is this your own. Hope to build one of these someday.
Homer, you’re such a cut up…. DOH!
-- DocK, WV
Dadoo
home | projects | blog
1495 posts in 433 days
posted 373 days ago
The pro had the right idea using a white background. It really makes this chair “jump” out at you. Beautiful.
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
jockmike2
home | projects | blog
4011 posts in 689 days
posted 373 days ago
Nice either way. Love that Maloof look, and the burl is fantastic. jockmike
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
schroeder
home | projects | blog
462 posts in 568 days
posted 373 days ago
Wow Scott – words don’t do justice to the workmanship and beauty of that wood – Excellent work, and good call on the “pro” photo’s…
-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe
scott shangraw
home | projects | blog
214 posts in 512 days
posted 373 days ago
Homer ,Yeah it’s gotten sad you can find me at least once week wandering my local land fill,if I can just figure out a way to incorporate all the banana peels and beer cans into my peices!!!
The rocker is definitly a Maloof inspiration (what rocker isn’t anymore)but with my own few twist to it
-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com
Karson
home | projects | blog
12618 posts in 843 days
posted 373 days ago
Great job.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
Lee A. Jesberger
home | projects | blog
2583 posts in 422 days
posted 373 days ago
Simply beautiful. elegant rocking chair.
I’m sure we all have a “fun” project we would like to do for our own satisfaction.
This is one of mine, as is a grandfather clock.
One of these days.
Great Work!
Lee
-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com
TreeBones
home | projects | blog
1378 posts in 466 days
posted 372 days ago
Wow… this is most impressive. Is the wood stabilized with something or is it just cured very well?
-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3
Tilt
home | projects | blog
40 posts in 539 days
posted 372 days ago
beautiful chair….
-- My dad was an electrician, but my fathers a carpenter.
PanamaJack
home | projects | blog
4453 posts in 520 days
posted 372 days ago
A one-of-a-kind artwork in woodworking. Beautiful and stunning, these are not enough but the only I can think of. Wow!
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Paul
home | projects | blog
589 posts in 535 days
posted 372 days ago
Any special “issues” working with solid burl material? I’ve only applied veneers to panels.
-- Paul, Texas
Don
home | projects | blog
2586 posts in 620 days
posted 372 days ago
Incredible!
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/
dennis mitchell
home | projects | blog
2913 posts in 757 days
posted 370 days ago
crazy!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
Bob A in NJ
home | projects | blog
303 posts in 442 days
posted 368 days ago
WOW! Excellent work.
-- Bob A in NJ
pedrorc
home | projects | blog
62 posts in 400 days
posted 361 days ago
Very fine work! You are a real artist, I like specially the colors of the wood
-- Pedro Rodrigues da Costa, Sintra, Portugal
WayneC
home | projects | blog
5689 posts in 540 days
posted 361 days ago
Your burl chairs are among my favorite projects on the site. The work of a master.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
rjack
home | projects | blog
110 posts in 298 days
posted 269 days ago
This is really amazing work! I don’t have any idea how to build work like this. Where can I find information on how to build pieces like this?
-- Roger - Havertown, Pennsylvania
YorkshireStewart
home | projects | blog
624 posts in 344 days
posted 269 days ago
Thanks for resurrecting this one rjack. I hadn’t seen it before. It’s simply magnificent.
-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business.
Blake
home | projects | blog
1874 posts in 317 days
posted 269 days ago
When I saw this project, I had to stand up. My chair just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Amazing craftsmanship. A chair is one of the most enjoyable things you can build, because you can relax in it’s comfort. Stunning.
-- Dust collectors suck.
cowboy
home | projects | blog
65 posts in 230 days
posted 217 days ago
Hi I think the chair looks amazing and is fantastic.I do have one very important question thougth and that is what will happen as the burls dries in time?I have always believed they would eventually fall apart or at least check very badly.
Anyone when answers out there I would love to hear your ideas.
Being trained with a strong English influence we were taught that pieces of this quality should last in the term of 100-150 yrs.
Believe me I am not trying to be crictical at all as I absolutly love the piece and would really be interested in hearing how it may well have been thought through and educating me in how to avoid those problms.
Again wonderful piece
cobbler
home | projects | blog
70 posts in 233 days
posted 200 days ago
UNBELIEVEABLE!!
THE BURL, ALONG WITH THE CRAFTSMANSHIP
MAKE FOR AN IMPRESSIVE CHAIR.
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
rikkor
home | projects | blog
7112 posts in 317 days
posted 200 days ago
That does look great!!!
-- Maplewood, MN