Bubinga Rocking Chair

that chair is beautiful, that is my goal, to make a rocking chair of my own design and have be something that someone appreciates for the beauty and functunality. good job

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com

Great work for a first, or any number that follows. What would you say was the most important thing you learned from this project?

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

To make templates first.I was asked to remake this chair again and had to scratch my head a while.Now I always do templates of new designs and most of the time even a mock up prototype to work the kinks out before jumping into the high $$ wood.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

that’s some real eye candy !

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Suhweet!

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Really nice, Scott. Good tip on the templates!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

That is a beautiful rocker. I love the figured grain.

-- Maplewood, MN

Wow, sweat lines, I love the shapes and the figure in the wood gives it even more interest and style. And a “first” Wow. Great work.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

Beautiful! I would really like to know how you build a chair like this! How is the wood shaped and how are the joints attached?

-- Roger - Havertown, Pennsylvania

Wow, Scott, that is great work. I like the knobby knees impression on the front. The bubinga is really wonderful.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

I think you’ve found your calling in life there, Scott! This is really nice.

I’ve seen a design like this before and found the catalog to refer others to it. It’s something I’ve always wanted to build for the missus. The catalog shows a David Wakefield design that matches this one. It’s the American Furniture Design Co. catalog’s plan #120. Their website is: www.americanfurnituredsgn.com for you guys who want to check this further.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

checked out the link DADO... thanks

Super website. Never thought anything like it existed.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Truly a beautiful rocker. I really like the flowing and clean lines. I know it was work (and thought) intensive to build. Great job!
God bless

-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

They teach this chair at a woodworking school called the American Sycamore retreat in Indianpolis .This is were I first saw that chair when I visited the school.I think Del Cover was the orginal designer

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Mannnn….That is one beautiful rocking chair.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

rjack This is a fairly simple design actually just looks hard.All is mortise and floating tenon wich you can do with a router.Basically the way I did it was gued the sides up then cut out the profile so it all flowed and just routed the sides with a 1/2 round over(the chairs I do now require more handshaping and grinding).The hardest part was the slates you just make a jig for your router to make the holes for the slats to go in.I’m not sure what the plans are like above I imagine they would be pretty detailed for $20.I was lucky enough to see one being made and just slightly modified some things.I haven’t made another one of these in quit a while but if I can help you out all feel free to contact me.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Nice looking rocker. Beautiful wood.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Beautiful! I’m inspired to try making one.

Thanks.

-- The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle

Very nice Scott. A great looking chair.

How do you determine the curve of the rockers? I have heard that the rockers should allow the chair to sit almost flat when at rest, and rock back and forth but not too far. Also, the placement of the rockers is important as well.

Did you bend the rockers, or cut them from solid wood? I have seen some that are laminated, and some that are solid pieces that were cut. I am interested to know which you did and why.

Again, well done.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Wowsers, that’s some great work! I am also inspired, and a little intimidated by such a nice project!

-- Living on the square...

Amazing Scott, I want one.
I want one of all Scotts projects, just until I find enough time to make my own. I guess then everyone will want one of mine. Woodwoorking is too much fun, eat healthy,time is just too limited.

Scott,

That chair is beautiful! The figure on the Babinga is gorgeous. You do amazing work. Very sculptural.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

WOW! Now that’s a rocker. Beautiful wood. Amazing work.

-- Marty Ohio

A fantastic looking chair. A great job and the wood is beautiful.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Wow – I don’t know which I like better, the design or the wood. They both look fantastic.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Beautiful!

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

Gorgeous flowing design.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

Another beautiful project, I want one to.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

I’d put that right up there with a Maloof. Nicely done. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

ROCK ON! Maybe one of these days I’ll be able to make an heirloom like this.

-- DocK, WV

Beautiful wood for sure,but you really know how to show it off! This is a great piece.

-- " Stubborn tenacity substitutes for natural ability" ANDY

I stumbled on to this on PULSE, Scott. Excellent chair. Too bad I missed it the first time but glad I found it now. :)

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Don’t know how I missed this one! Great job

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

wow that looks amazing. i love the look of the bubinga. thanks for the wonderful post. its projects like these that make this site special.

teenagewoodworker-thanks for your comments watching some of your post you are way ahead of me at your age than I was-keep up the good work!!!!

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com