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  1. 05-13-2007, 9:30 PM #1
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    Updated pics of unique rocking chair

    These are updated pictures of my Rocker Cradle design. Based on a 1700's Windsor style "Nanny Rocker", it was updated with a modern style and influenced by the master himself, Sam Maloof.

    Hope you all enjoy!



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  3. 05-13-2007, 9:35 PM #2
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    I'm impressed. Outstanding.
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    Cool

    That's amazing. I'm speechless.
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    That is both unique and beautiful. I don't know who it is for but some new mother is going to be very happy.
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    That is a beautiful piece. I have never seen anything like it.
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    Now that would make one unique, Mother's day gift. I could not even imagine guest's reactions if they walked into my house and saw that rocking chair. Very cool and excellent work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Bullock View Post
    ...I'm speechless
    Ditto!

    Scott, I just don't know what to say.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you - for your gift.

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    One word comes to mind...GORGEOUS!!! Nice execution too! Jim.
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    Thats amazing. Mom and baby will never want to get out of that chair.
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  12. 05-13-2007, 10:31 PM #11
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    That is beautiful! Wonderful design. Sam would be proud!

    Do have a question though. The seat is a long length. How did you support the cross grain configuration of the seat boards? Just the usual dowels as Sam does it? Concerned about it at all?

    I am fortunate enough to know Sam Maloof personally. Would you mind if I showed him your pictures of this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carol Reed View Post
    That is beautiful! Wonderful design. Sam would be proud!

    Do have a question though. The seat is a long length. How did you support the cross grain configuration of the seat boards? Just the usual dowels as Sam does it? Concerned about it at all?

    I am fortunate enough to know Sam Maloof personally. Would you mind if I showed him your pictures of this?
    I know Sam personally as well, and he has already seen this piece. He was at the Western Design Conference, where the piece was exhibited.

    The seat uses dowels for strength, like Sam's pieces. I've tested it to over 800 lbs. without breaking, so no, I'm not concerned.

    Thank you for the kind words everyone.
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  14. 05-13-2007, 11:34 PM #13
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    That is outstanding!!! All I can really say is WOW.
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  15. 05-13-2007, 11:48 PM #14
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    No wonder you are so inspired! Nice work.
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    I am more than impressed. That piece shows outstanding skill.
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