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  1. 04-19-2016, 10:13 PM #1
    kevin nee
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    Outdoor Rocking Bench

    I got this rocking chair on Craigslist for $30. I sent the cast iron ends out to be powder-coated
    I made the slats longer & wider using mahogany, it is now a rocking bench. This was a fun straight
    forward project and I am pleased with the outcome.
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  3. 04-20-2016, 11:23 AM #2
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    Very nice Kevin, I love it when we bring stuff back to life.
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  4. 04-20-2016, 12:15 PM #3
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    Nice, rewarding project.

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    Nice! Would you mind saying how much the powder-coating cost?
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  6. 04-20-2016, 10:24 PM #5
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    Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for rotating my photo.
    The powder-coating was $150 and $40 for stainless carrage bolts & hardware.
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    Great job, Kevin.

    I once had a rocker like that. Just a suggestion. I found it comfortable to install a "stop" on the front side of the rocking motion. My rocker could rock too far. Back was not a problem, but front was.
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  8. 04-21-2016, 8:34 AM #7
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    Paul, I would like to take credit for designing this rocker. Like I noted it was a craigslist find.
    it appears to be a very aggressive rocker but it is actually very gentle, while when you lean forward
    to stand up it almost helps you'stand up. There are no casting marks. A date & maker would have
    been nice. Kevin
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    Nice job Kevin.....
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