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I’ve just completed a project that I began working on in late January. It’s a rocker in the style of Sam Maloof built from templates and plans by Hal Taylor. It’s made of solid cherry with laminated back braces and rockers, and sculpted seat, arms, legs and joints. This is the most challenging project that I’ve done to date. It has some very precise joinery and required lots of work with the table saw, angle grinder, bandsaw, router and sanders.
Hal’s plans and instructions were excellent. The book of instructions that he has produced is almost 140 pages.
Now I’m ready to sit down and rock for a while.
Bill
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GaryK
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#1 posted 1838 days ago
Very nice. Great job! I want to try to make one of those one of these days.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
Woodhacker
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#2 posted 1838 days ago
Bill, what a beautiful rocker! The joinery looks great and I love the cherry you used. You every reason to be very proud of this piece!
Thanks for posting.
-- Martin, Kansas
trifern
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#3 posted 1838 days ago
Gorgeous rocking chair. You have earned a well deserved rest.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
John Fry
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#4 posted 1838 days ago
Nice job Bill,
I’ve never built one, but everybody I know that has gone through the experience with Hal’s plans seems to have been very successful, and very complimentary about his excellent plans.
You should be very proud.
-- John, Chisel and Bit Custom Crafted Furniture, www.chiselandbit.com
gator9t9
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#5 posted 1838 days ago
Thanks so much for sharing …..WOW a most beautiful Rocker …So what part of this project was the most challenge for you ???
Thanks again ..
-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."
gator9t9
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#6 posted 1838 days ago
Oh Yeah ….
ROCK ON!
-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."
Scott Bryan
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#7 posted 1838 days ago
This is a beautiful rocker. You did a wonderful job with this piece. And what is not to like about your wood selection!!! Cherry is my personal favorite.
Thanks for the post.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
motthunter
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#8 posted 1838 days ago
a thing of beauty. I plan to make one this year
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smitty1
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#9 posted 1838 days ago
Excellent Work and one of my favorites on my to-do list in fact I just finished purchasing some curry maple to use for this purpose. Did you find anything in particular that was more difficult in taking on this project?
The Cherry sure looks great and will age to a beautiful patina. Sure to be an heirloom!
Have a Good One,
Smitty
-- Smitty, Alabama, http://www.firstdesignwoodworking.com/
Les Hastings
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#10 posted 1838 days ago
Excellent Job Bill!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Dick, & Barb Cain
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#11 posted 1838 days ago
A beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
Take it easy, & rock awhile.
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TedM
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#12 posted 1838 days ago
Simply beautiful! Well, obviously not ‘simply’, I’m sure it was a lot of work and well worth the effort. It looks great!
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jjohn
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#13 posted 1838 days ago
Great job, well done.
-- JJohn
mjlauro
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#14 posted 1838 days ago
Beautiful work. I want to try this someday, but I need to aquire a lot more skill. Great stuff and thanks for sharing.
Todd A. Clippinger
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#15 posted 1838 days ago
Nice start to LJ! Fantastic work!
I always wondered about the Hal Taylor plans. Interesting to see someone use them.
That is the great thing about LJ, you can always find someone that has bought or tried something that you may be curious about.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com
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