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  1. 04-13-2007, 9:05 AM #1
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    Completed Project

    I notice there aren't too many completed projects posted here so I thought I'd post one I just finished this week.
    Maloof style rocker in mahogany and walnut backslats. This is my 6th one and yes I'm addicted to making them.
    Thanks for looking..




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  3. 04-13-2007, 9:07 AM #2
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    Beautiful work, Brian...it just "flows". I can understand why you enjoy making them!
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  4. 04-13-2007, 9:10 AM #3
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    Excellent work, Brian. I've been wanting to make one of those.

    How did you prepare for making your first? Did you go to a hands-on course, or just look over pics and plans?

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  5. 04-13-2007, 9:13 AM #4
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    That is amazing!!

    Awesome work.
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  6. 04-13-2007, 9:16 AM #5
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    Mike> I mostly looked over pics and the DVD on Sam Maloof. Also made at first a craftsman style rocker from a plan that more or less gave me the general dimensions and layout of the rockers and back legs.
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  7. 04-13-2007, 9:21 AM #6
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    Cool

    Brian, that chair is fantastic. I marvel at your skill to make them and, like Jim, can understand why you enjoy making them. You are certainly a talented craftsman. Your choice of different woods, mahogany and walnut backslats, is interesting. I've noticed that a lot on projects and like the contrast it creates in a pice very much. The grain of your mahogany is esopecially beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

    As for completed projects being posted, I have noticed a lull as well. Perhaps, as the weather warms up (it's hard to believe some of the harsh weather even recently in some parts of the country) more of us will get more "shop time" and complete those projects we're working on. For me, my :day job" is an additional factor along with showing my dogs many weekends. I'm looking forward to my summer break from teaching so I can start using all the tools I've accumulated this year.
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  8. 04-13-2007, 9:33 AM #7
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    Congratulations Brian, fantastic looking chair... I'm hoping to get into chair building at some point, but right now it looks a bit intimidating.

    How did you get the curvature in the backslats? Are they steambent?
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  9. 04-13-2007, 9:39 AM #8
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    Mathew>backslats are laminated( 3 pieces 1/8" thick) as are the rockers themselves
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  10. 04-13-2007, 9:57 AM #9
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    That is beautiful. Thanks for posting, reminds me we are suppose to use these tool we talk about on this forum, not just buy and upgrade!

    I think I will go turn some of mine on today!
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  11. 04-13-2007, 10:37 AM #10
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    The addiction is totally understandable when they turn out as well as this! It looks great.
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  12. 04-13-2007, 10:47 AM #11
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    Thumbs up

    Now THAT'S something to be proud of! Outstanding work...
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  13. 04-13-2007, 11:03 AM #12
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    Great work! Very fine craftsmanship! Chairs are one thing I have not built yet but need to give a try. You're work is inspiring!
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  14. 04-13-2007, 11:21 AM #13
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    Just a wonderful piece of work...
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  15. 04-13-2007, 11:45 AM #14
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    I'm always impressed with people who can make chairs!
    Nice job!
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  16. 04-13-2007, 11:50 AM #15
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    That's very nice. A good addiction to have.

    Having made six of them, do you keep making changes to the design as you go? How do you decide what to change?
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