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I participated in a class to build a Sam Maloof style rocking chair taught by Randy Child. Randy was a friend of Sam Maloof and has built many rockers in this style. He offers a class in California but he came to VA to teach the class I attended. The chair is tiger maple with a ‘colonial maple’ type dye.
-- Jeff, www.jeffswooddesigns.com
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glynn
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#1 posted 544 days ago
beautiful
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Woodbridge
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#2 posted 544 days ago
Nice chair. You’ve done a great job. I have purchased some walnut and plan to attempt a Maloof rocker in the new year. Any hints or suggestions?
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
doncutlip
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#3 posted 544 days ago
That looks so comfortable, great job
-- Don, Royersford, PA
Jeff_F
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#4 posted 544 days ago
Woodbridge…you will get a new appreciation for the use of rasps!! Although a lot of work can be done with power tools including grinders, the finish work is (should) be done by hand with rasps. Get some good quality rasps (eg; Auriou rasps…that is French for expensive!)
Here is a good example of why you use a rasp from Randy….the master rasp’er!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWy8nza-bSo
-- Jeff, www.jeffswooddesigns.com
amateur
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#5 posted 544 days ago
I want to make one too!
sandhill
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#6 posted 544 days ago
Great job jeff
ShopTinker
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#7 posted 544 days ago
That’s a beautiful chair. Well done!
-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."
Andy123
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#8 posted 544 days ago
A+!
-- The mistakes I make in woodworking are not mistakes they just give my projects character- Me
BarbS
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#9 posted 544 days ago
What a beautiful job. I hope you get to keep that one!
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cathyb
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#10 posted 544 days ago
Exceptionally beautiful chair. How many hours did it take?
-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com
Ken90712
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#11 posted 544 days ago
A real beauty, I think the Master would be impressed.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
HalDougherty
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#12 posted 544 days ago
You have a beautiful chair! Great craftsmanship in your construction and a beautiful finish on your chair.
-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com
MShort
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#13 posted 544 days ago
Well done.
-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---
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