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Hello,
Here are a couple of pics of the rockers I just put a coat of DO on a few hours ago. It has been a 3 month project to make these for my mother and fiance. They are of walnut, ash, and ebony plugs. Based primarily on the Hal Taylor chair with some Maloof characteristics. Here are a couple of pics of where I started and where I ended up today.
Once again thanks to all on this board it is truly a pleasure to know I can sit down and learn something knew from all you knowledgable folks.
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Great looking chairs. Thanks for posting the pictures...
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Wow! Kyle, those are beautiful!! Your attention to detail is exquisite. Definitely a chair that I would be comfortable in. I love your choice of wood too.
~john
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Exquisite work! Thanks for the pictures.
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Andy Rooney
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Beautiful chairs Kyle. I like your helper too.
Dennis
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You did a first class job on those rockers. Just think of all the pleasure they will give over the years. Did you sign them anywhere?
Alan T. Thank God for every pain free day you live.
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Since I am blessed with living within 3 mile of Sam Maloff I have the privilige of seen some of his work. I can definatly see his influence in your style. Very nice !! Sam would be proud that you have seen fit to use some of his style.
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Alan,Originally Posted by Alan Tolchinsky
I named, dated, signed and branded them under the middle of the seat. My mother is actually coming to visit for the first time up to Alaska tonight so it will be my surprise for her. Nothing like finishing a project at the deadline.
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Real beauties, and look like they are built to last!
Dan
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Very nice...I like the sapwood in the middle of the seat.
I got Hal's plans several weeks ago, and will start on one myself in the next couple months.
KC
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Kyle,
Nice work. Could you describe how you scooped the seats? Tools, techniques, etc?
Alan Turner
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WOW! Truly impressive craftsmanship!
And cool shoes
Regards,
Christian
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Georgeous chairs, Kyle! Beautiful wood selection and joinery.
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Just beautiful!!
-joe
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Kyle, Great looking chairs. I also purchased Hal's plans a couple of months ago and have purchased some 9/4 walnut to build a chair. You were smart to build two at a time, I should have thought of doing that also. I have read the instruction book, but how did you find it while building the chairs? Was everything in the correct order? Any suggestions?
Just as a side note, I don't think Sam Maloof is very happy about people copying his design, like anyone is ever going to push into his market or customer base.
Richard
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