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OK everyone! I finally have a project to post for every one to see. This glider was originally supposed to be a Christmas present for my mother-in-law and father-in-law, but it ended up being an Easter present instead, due to health reasons. First the glider is made from pine. Most of the pieces are ripped from 2×4’s, 2×6’s, & 1×4’s. I made the glider an extra 1’ long and instead of using normal glider hardware, I used chains & eyebolts to get a little more swing action. I also cut out cup holders in each armrest. The glider is stained with Cabots Deck Stain in a redwood color. My wife Tammie, picked the color and I chose Cabots for its moisture resisting qualities. Being in southern Louisiana, with the humidity as high as it usually is, this is pretty important. My wife picked out the cushions and pillows to make the glider a little more comfortable. According to what my in-laws tell me, they have gotten a lot of compliments on the glider and my nephew & his wife have already requested a glider just like this one as a house warming gift. Anyway, I really enjoyed building it and I certainly learned a lot. I made a lot of mistakes but I can honestly say that each one was a learning experience. I am open to any critisims, ideas, or whatever somebody wants to throw out there, as I am still learning. Good woodworking to everyone!!!
-- JCRug, Prairieville, Louisiana
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8 comments so far
CharlieM1958
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posted 107 days ago
It looks really nice, but I wish your photos were a bit bigger.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 107 days ago
Hi John;
My only advice is keep doing what you’re doing. Those mistakes you mentioned are the best teachers, or at least the most memorable.
Cabinetmaking and woodworking boils down to the fine art of fixing boo boo’s.
Enjoy you hobby!
Lee
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Napaman
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posted 107 days ago
This is really cool…I like the fact that you played with the design and created your own hardware…one question…i notice the ends are really high…(not knowing anything about this)...my question is could they be shorter or would that upset the balance/sturdiness???
-- Matt, Napa, CA...142 days to sanity...
rikkor
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posted 107 days ago
It looks very inviting.
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Allison
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posted 107 days ago
Yes as rikkor says, very inviting. Nice piece. I love these gliders, we are finishing a deck that we are building and this is a nice idea. Thanks for sharing!
-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!
jockmike2
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posted 107 days ago
Great looking glider. Like Lee said and I’ve heard some great carpenters say the same thing, what makes a good builder great is learning to fix or hide the mistakes.
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
John Ruggles
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posted 106 days ago
Hi Everbody, Sorry it tok so long to answer but I am on the road visiting family. Thanks for all the great comments. Napaman, to answer your question, the ends that look so high are so that there is more room for adjustmentin height. My mother-in-law is 5’ tall and my father-in-law is 6’3” tall so I was trying to accomodate both of them, but it could be made shorter. Gotta go.
-- JCRug, Prairieville, Louisiana
Napaman
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posted 95 days ago
ok..thanks john!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...142 days to sanity...