Rocking chair #2

[Wongo]

Yes I have been busy again. Having built my first rocking chair the second one seems a lot easier.

This time I am making a few changes. I am going for a slim look. The arm-rests are smaller. The back is higher. It back bows forward to give more shoulder and head support. The rockers are rounder.

[Scally]

Show-off.

Looking forward to see the rest of your "improvements".

Isn't the Powermatic a great toy!

[Rocker]

Wongo,

That looks very elegant. But keep going - I ran out of steam after building five rockers, but none were as good-looking as yours.

Rocker

[jmk89]

Looking good, Wongo.
Did you make the joints for the front leg the same way as #1, or have you found a new method?

[ddeen]

Wongo, your #1 rocker so inspired me that I have started my first one. Mine is going very very slow. I went to sleep many times thinking about the 'wongo rear leg joint'. You are the man!

[TassieKiwi]

A-hah! Looking good, definately a finer look. I think that eliminating the back slats was a bit extreme though! This must be the new season 'see through' look! :p

[BobR]

Watch out Maloof! Looking great Scott.

[TEEJAY]

Here he goes again :D

[underused]

I watched your WIP on the first. Very impressive, and inspiring.
Looking forward to seeing this one progress:2tsup:
You'll be known as woodworking Australia's Maloof!:D

[ptc]

looking good
thank you for the wip's
after this one you might have two on the go at the same time ?

[MajorPanic]

Almost there Scott...... only 6 more to go!! :o :o :o

Our hero :wink: :U :U :U

Looking pretty good by the way!

[Harry72]

Another one Wongy... what'cha planning on getting old soon or something?

[DPerry]

Wongo, great work!

Dennis

[Wongo]

A few more.

[jmk89]

Making good progress, Scott

[TassieKiwi]

you da man #2! I like the more slender lines, and the highlight in the rockers. Sweet.

BTW how do you make the time for all this ww? 2 chairs in 3 months - awesome. With her working 2-3 days, kids life saving twice a week, swimming lessons, visitors, work, etc etc, i've hardly touched a tool in 3 months.

[Wongo]

The wife is busy with the children all day. When they go to bed it is her time to be alone. So I go to the garage.

[jmk89]

The wife is busy with the children all day. When they go to bed it is her time to be alone. So I go to the garage.

In my case, she is busy with the kids all day and when they go to bed she wants to talk...mention that I'd like to do some shed work and I'll be shot....

[Wongo]

Getting there.

[TassieKiwi]

Sweeeeeeet!

[GregLee]

Love the variation. A much more elegant and feminine version of the Malouf style.

So Wongo, what timber are the slats made from? The rest looks like Blue Gum as in the first rocker.

[ddeen]

Wongo, I am curios to know what type of glue you are using.

[TommyC]

Looks beautiful Wongo. Really nice work!

[Wongo]

So Wongo, what timber are the slats made from? The rest looks like Blue Gum as in the first rocker.

Spotted Gum


Wongo, I am curios to know what type of glue you are using.

I use titebond II to laminate the rockers and 2 parts epoxy for the joints.

[Rocker]

Scott,

I am surprised that you used PVA for laminating the rockers, in view of its tendency to creep. I hope this will not turn out to be a problem for you. I have always used urea formaldehyde or epoxy for bent laminations.

Rocker

[Wongo]

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[Waldo]

G'day Wongo,

Like the first, the second looks awesome. :2tsup:

With the speed you've done this one, you'll have done a third by the time I do this post.

[mugwoody]

Hey Wongo beautiful work :2tsup: drool drool.

Great lines and it doesnt look heavy, well done.

As a mug Ive got a loong way to go.:rolleyes:

Peter

[Wongo]

I spent the last 8 days sanding the chair. (80 grit, 120, 220, 400 then 800) Today I put a coat of thinned polyU as sealer. When it is dry I will sand the whole chair to silky smooth then apply the oil finish.

[Cliff Rogers]

Mr. Wong, I can't get your attachments to open. :?

Working now, don't know what the problem was.

[Clinton1]

same here.

[Wongo]

Roger and Clinton, you can try again now.

[Cliff Rogers]

Yeap, fixed. :2tsup:
Top job, are you happy with it?

[ptc]

Another master piece.
What is No 3 going to be.?

[Wongo]

What is No 3 going to be.?



Top secret.:cool:

[ptc]

It will be worth waiting for.

[Wongo]

I rubbed the chair with 4 coats of oil then EEE and wax. :2tsup:

[Wongo]

last 2

[Rocker]

Wow! I know how much work you must have put in to achieve those stunning results. You did well, Scott.:2tsup:


Rocker

[Waldo]

G'day Wongo,

It mght be a contravention of The Code, but that chair is beautiful. :2tsup:

[SPIRIT]

looks great wongo:U rocker making and ping pong were do you find the time :rolleyes:

[BobR]

Really nice work Scott. Well done.

[zenwood]

Amazing stuff. Lovely flowing lines, top notch craftsmanship, and lovely finish

just one minor point is the L joint between the front legs and the rockers. Seems a bit stubby somehow...maybe it would look better if the rockers continued out in front a bit.


Conratulations on a beautiful chair.

[DJ’s Timber]

Beautiful work Scott

Greenie launched

[Tex B]

Another top job. Love the delicate curves. The rockers flowing out the back look a bit like cat's tails.

Is it time for dinner?

Tex

[ss_11000]

scott,
i must have missed this thread before:) awesome work mate. greenie launched
cheers

[underused]

Stunning work there wongo:oo: worthy of a place in Maloof's workshop:wink:
Wish I had the patients and skill to create one:-
Cheers:)

[Wongo]

Thanks for the comments everyone.:2tsup:




just one minor point is the L joint between the front legs and the rockers. Seems a bit stubby somehow...maybe it would look better if the rockers continued out in front a bit.


Zenwood,
Thanks for your feedback. The font leg-to-rocker joint is the only bit I don’t like about Maloof’s rocking chairs. The way he shapes them is very clever but I don’t like it. This is my first attempt to alter it. I still don’t the answer for it but I will try to do better next time.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=45085&stc=1&d=1177915062

[AlexS]

Lovely result Wongo, that has to be worth some brownie points.

[Jill]

Brilliant work, Wongo - as always from you!

Cheers,

Jill