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After completing a Maloof-style lowback sized for my wife, she wanted a double rocker. I was taking a class at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA in production chairmaking and this seemed the perfect vehicle to help me make the chair.
The rocker is close to Sam’s original with a few modifications. I surrounded the leg joints with purpleheart (I got the idea from Scott Morrison here on LJ) and laminated a 1/8” strip of purpleheart in each of the 13 spindles. Purpleheart is also laminated in the rockers. The arms are the same as the Beverly double rocker on display at the Maloof Foundation.
Most of the rocker is made of California claro walnut milled from the urban forest and the finish is Maloof wipe-off poly/oil and then Maloof wax/oil.
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cajunpen
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#1 posted 1071 days ago
That is awesome. I like everything about this double rocker, craftsmanship, design, wood selection – it’s got it all. Outstanding job.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Canadian Woodworks
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#2 posted 1071 days ago
Beautiful, I will attempt a double rocker soon (-:
Thank you for the inspiration!
-- Paul Lemiski, Ontario Canada, Custom Wooden Rocking chairs and tables http://www.canadianwoodworks.com
Les Hastings
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#3 posted 1070 days ago
Awesome piece, great craftmanship!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
a1Jim
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#4 posted 1070 days ago
Amazing rocker fantastic work
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
schloemoe
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#5 posted 1070 days ago
OOOOH I like that a lot…..............................Schloemoe
-- schloemoe, Oregon , http://www. woodrehab.blogspot.com
Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#6 posted 1070 days ago
Fantastic looking rocker. My wife wants a porch swing and this gives me an idea…
-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com
rcs47
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#7 posted 1070 days ago
Wow. You did a Great Job.
-- Doug - As my Dad taught me, you're not a cabinet maker until you can hide your mistakes.
edgarO
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#8 posted 1070 days ago
WOW. Beautiful work!
lanwater
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#9 posted 1070 days ago
This rocker is beautifull. great craftsmanship!
Hallmark
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#10 posted 1070 days ago
Now that’s a keeper!
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OttoH
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#11 posted 1070 days ago
Absolutely superb!
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michelletwo
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#12 posted 1070 days ago
absolutely stellar
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mtkate
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#13 posted 1070 days ago
That makes me want to go on retirement RIGHT NOW! The back looks so delicate, but I bet it’s very sturdy.
ScottMorrison
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#14 posted 1070 days ago
Truly spectacular work. You have an heirloom piece that you and your wife can be proud of. Thank you for shairng.
-- Scott Morrison, Montana, http://www.finewoodworker.com
Grant Libramento
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#15 posted 1070 days ago
What else can be said? Awe-inspiring work! The purpleheart details are a nice touch.
-- Grant, Tryon, NC
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