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17th October 2016, 06:56 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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WIP - Maloof inspired rocker
I have always wanted to build a Maloof inspired rocker. I think I first saw Sam Maloof's rocker about 6 years ago when I first got into woodworking and I was totally blown away by the curves and the fine details that was involved.
After finding out that my wife and I were expecting our first child in January I knew I had to build one. It will be the perfect chair to sit on with my new born. After lots of research I decided to use a "traditional rocker" wood - American Walnut. I got it from Matthew's timber and I waited for their shipment to arrive to get first choice. I ended up with 4 lengths of between 190 and 270mm wide by 50mm thick and 3 metres long.
The plans that I am using are from Charles Brock. He's a US based woodworker who sells plans and templates on how to make a maloof inspired rocker.
I took this picture today after already cutting the pieces for the seat. It's very nice wood and I am really happy with my choice.
I have attached a photo of one of Sam Maloof and Charles Brock rockers.
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17th October 2016, 07:07 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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First up is the seat. I spent quite a while figuring out the best grain pattern but I decided on this.
Pic 1 - the seat boards that I decided with.
Pic 2 - I used my bandsaw to "pre sculpt" the seat. I will used my angle grinder with sanding discs to create the curve of the seat later but by doing this now it makes it much easier.
Pic 3 - I used my jointer to create 3 degree bevels in some of the boards to help create the curve of the seat.
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Good luck with the build, I hope you post progress updates.
Sure looks like a lot of wood for a chair!
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Will be watching with keen interest dad Be sure to finish with the appropriate pic of you and junior in it.
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17th October 2016, 07:29 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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So today I used the rear leg template to mark out the legs. I cut as close as I could to my line.
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I haven't got a pic of it but I then used my template attached to the leg and went to the router table with a straight pattern bit to create a perfect match to my template.
And like I did with the seat I "pre sculpted" the rear legs on the bandsaw. These legs will be getting lots of attention with my sanding discs in the grinder and also rasps (which I still got to buy!).
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17th October 2016, 07:40 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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WIP - Maloof inspired rocker
And this is where I'm up to now.
The seat has the joinery cut at the rear but I still need to cut a dado at the front. I used dominos for the seat to help align.
I'm about to order a specialty set of router bits to create the "maloof joint" which is pretty much an open mortise and tenon.
I can't do much more without these router bits I might start on the back spindles (back support pieces) until they arrive.
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17th October 2016, 07:49 PM #7
cool - watching with interest
regards
Nick
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17th October 2016, 08:08 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Sitting back and watching with interest.
Ross
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17th October 2016, 08:10 PM #10SENIOR MEMBER
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Now I can watch the build in 2 places. Looking good mate.
And a huge CONGRATS on the upcoming arrival..
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Watching with a keen eye. Have you seen the dish wheels that timbecon Zell for sculpting?
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17th October 2016, 10:27 PM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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A very challenging piece of furniture! That timber looks great. Watching with interest.
cheers,
ajw
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17th October 2016, 11:02 PM #14
Congratulation Andy. Also watching with interest.
I always wanted to build a rocker.
Nice looking bench you have the pieces resting onThose were the droids I was looking for.
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18th October 2016, 08:12 AM #15
Congratulations Andy, you and your wife are about to enter the greatest part of your life.
Your care with grain selection is well & truly justified for this heirloom piece. Looking forward to your progress.
A couple of pattern makers' rasps (Liogier or similar) will be a big help when you start shaping the legs.
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