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Thanks Bruce ...I can vouch for the sleep inducing qualities of the chair as I generally manage to fall asleep in the original one the moment the TV set goes on.

Ken thanks ....next time you are...

Special .... I like it lots.

Rhys

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Herewith another ancient kauri rocker modelled on a rocker we bought in the early 60s which seemed old when we bought it. I guess the design must be around 100 years old. The...

That is wonderful, thanks for showing it. Another project for all of us gandfathers to put on the list.

Rhys

I could almost envy you .... almost!! Here in Auckland New Zealand, it is around 41F overnight and 58F during the day. The workshop is definitely cool in the mornings. In the south island they...

One from left field and I really like it .... congratulations.

Rhys

Congratulations on a fine job.

Rhys

Bruce, Michael and Gordon thanks for your comments.

Rhys

Hi John.

Yes that is a linear metre as you guessed.

The timber is actually a bit soft for furniture making and does tend to mark a bit. The bush kauri is a better timber but very litle of...

Thanks guys for your comments. I use 8" x 4" stock for the bandsawn boxes I make and that size works well for cutting out chair components as they can be cut out adjacent to each other in the stock...

Stunning Prashun .... Overcoming problems and problem solving are part of the joy of woodworking.

Rhys

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I will try this again as the last photos did not open although they showed just fine on my computer.

The wood used is ancient kauri which is 45,000 years old...

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I recently completed a Maloof inspired rocker to Charles Brock's design and while in rocker mode made up this one from 45,000 year old ancient kauri which was pulled from the swamps...

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Prashun, you see I did do it. The wood is Pacific Rosewood with Wenge for the accents in the rockers.

Cheers,

Rhys Hanna

Prashun, I am dragging this thread up from a little way back to say that you inspired me to complete my own rocker from the Brock plans. I followed your thread through the works in process pictures...

Congratulations Shawn.....a masterpiece indeed!!

Rhys