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This was my 2nd Maloof inspired Rocker. For both I was guided by DVDs from Scott Morrison (http://www.finewoodworker.com/). My first rocker was walnut. this one is cherry. I'm happy with both. You can view my walnut rocker posted in my projects page.

This second one was somewhat easier since I already had all the recommended jigs, fixtures, and templates.

This is more of a sculpturing project than your typical woodworking project. I used these tools extensively. Additionally, it produced a massive amount of wood chips, shaving and dust, much more than I could stand in my shop. I had to take the aggressive sculpting outside. And wear eye and ear protection and mask.

Below is the completed seat and legs glued up to produce the primary structure. All joinery is consistent with 'Maloof' including the 5 degree canter of the rear legs. Nearly everything was cut from true 1 ¾" stock.

Here are some progress pictures;








Bent Lamination to create the rockers. I used the same form for both to assure they were identical.



The accent wood is walnut. I applied 4 coats of Maloof Oil/Poly and 2 coats of Maloof Oil/wax. I will apply a final coat of paste wax.
This is a great project. Go to Scott Morrison's site (http://www.finewoodworker.com/) to get the dvds. With Scott's instruction, it's easier than you might think. Good Luck.

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That's a beautiful rocker. You did a wonderful job. Sure to become a family heirloom.
 

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Some impressive work there Reddial

Way above my skills, I did make some llittle peoples chairs and it was very rewarding, along with the research into Sams Life style.

Maybe I should get a DVD and "have a go"
Lottsa clamps needed I see, it would cost me a fortune buying tools!!

BTW One of his rockers sold just recently for a small fortune

Among the items on offer was a walnut and ebony rocking chair, dated 1986, by renowned studio craftsman, Sam Maloof. The iconic piece was estimated to bring $30,000-50,000 and sold for $80,500, a new world auction record for a Maloof rocking chair.
 

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This is awesome Darrel…....and all the pictures are right side up. I'm in the midst of a Maloof inspired chair myself. I have watched most of Morrisons videos on YouTube and they are a great help. For a lot of my work though, I have just winged it. I know what you mean about the mess. I've done most of the grinding at the edge of my garage with mask on. I ground my finger pretty good twice in one day. I'll always have those scars to remember this chair.
 

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wonderful looking chair
I'm still at the stage where I think it's a magic trick ha ha
 

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Beautiful job and photos of progress. That 5th pic really, to me, shows the quality of your finish. Excellent skills…..excellent!
 

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Darrel,
Great job on the Maloof rocker. I have always been passionate about Sam's furniture. He would have been proud, Darrel.
 

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Wow! Darrel, you have done an outstanding job on this rocker. It's absolutely beautiful and shows a lot of wonderful craftsmanship.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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big maloof fan you did that chair proud great job,gotta get on one myself.
 

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Not a chair but a piece of art!
 

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Nicely done. Feel like I just entered the Twilight Zone though….....I just left the shop not an hour ago after putting on a second finish coat on my first cherry Maloof I sit down at the computer and yours is the first thing that pops up under LJs.
 

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Beautiful work Darrel.
I don't favorite many things, but this rocker deserves it.
Thank you for sharing your talent.

Eric
 
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