Thread: Maloof’s chair, Rocker’s plan, my way (WIP)

Well done Scott. I think that we need to have more Sydney CBD forum lunches so we can all start our dream projects - ISTR that it was after the first one where we all said, don't pi55 around thinking anymore about Sam's angled joint, just go ahead and have a go, that you started this and now you have got that wonderful chair to show for it!

Well done and thanks for sharing the journey with us.

Jeremy

Originally Posted by Rocker

What is the inclination of the seat to the horizontal? It looks like about 10°, but it is hard to tell exactly from the photo.

David

If I measured it correctly it is 10°.

The final height for the front of the seat is 38cm. It is 4 cm lower then the Windsor chair but its the same as the leather couch (very comfortable) in my house. I constantly used these 2 chairs as my references.

I sat on chair this morning, my feet were in contact with the floor the whole time which means I had full control with the chair. It is sooo relaxing. As Maloof said in the DVD, the rocker should never throw you out or put you back.

I lifted the rocker slightly and it rocked back and forth for 60 seconds.

Whats next?
Sanding
Sanding
Sanding
Sanding
Finish
Finished

Jeremy, I need to thank you too. You told me to just go for it and I would work it out. (remember our first date? ). I went home and I thought “Hmm that bastard is right” and then of course it was the forum lunch. So thanks.

Scott great effort and well done.

You started this on the 13th Dec. and the costruction phase all complete alot of work in such a short time.
Now the mind numbing phase to start, but when you have it finished it will be just great. By the way what will you finish it with?

Regards Peter

Great looking chair - looking forward to giving it a try out.

But you don't get a greenie 'til it's finished!

Looks great wongo. Top job.
I just stumbled on your rocking horse as well, but I can't find the pics of your model ships. Any chance of having a look at them?
500 hrs of your handiwork would probably be very impressive.

Originally Posted by Wongo

David

If I measured it correctly it is 10°.

The final height for the front of the seat is 38cm. It is 4 cm lower then the Windsor chair but its the same as the leather couch (very comfortable) in my house. I constantly used these 2 chairs as my references.

I sat on chair this morning, my feet were in contact with the floor the whole time which means I had full control with the chair. It is sooo relaxing. As Maloof said in the DVD, the rocker should never throw you out or put you back.

I lifted the rocker slightly and it rocked back and forth for 60 seconds.

Scott,

That is why I have been worrying about your rocker; the front legs on mine are a bit longer, and the top of the seat is about 46 cm from the floor, and the angle of inclination of the seat is about 14°.
So mine leans back a bit more; I find it very comfortable. But if you are happy with being a bit more upright, all is well.

Now that you have built the prototype, you can get down to the real rocker in a vintage hardwood

Rocker

John

her is the link for the model ship http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ead.php?t=6318



David,

I have gone back to the DVD and my book many many times to make sure everything matches. I believe that Sam Maloof must have got it right after 50+ years of experience.

Likewise, if you are happy with yours then all is well.

Originally Posted by coedcae

By the way what will you finish it with?

tung oil, linseed oil, polyU, 1/3, 1/3, 1/3.

You have had a far more fruitful break than I. You've also done a magnificent job on the rocker - your interpretation, lines and dimensions are spot-on - I think that your attitude from the start helped here. Brilliant work, great innovation.

A word of caution - I was less than patient during the final stages of the KS bed project, as all I wanted to do was have it finished and out of the shop. This resulted in some unneccessary imperfections. Probably not noticeable to others but they still annoy me.
Take your time with the finishing - this is more than a prototype, methinks.

Very impressive Scott.

All this because SM uses a funny joint on his chair legs.

We get inspiration/challenges from all different places. That is why this forum is so good.

Then someone like you comes along and helps work out the 'how to'. Even better.

Plus, you end up with a great chair.

Enjoy seeing your chair glowing as you polish on each coat of oil.

Coming up nice Wongo.

With your sanding - just one bit of extra advice to the putting tape on your fingers.

I strongly recommend you get the tape from a chemist - it is a paper type tape.

On your fingers the chemist tape has all the stretch you need to bend your fingers without discomfort or excessive pressure to get good flex.

How many more are you making then? You will need at least two by the fireside, or more if you are a sociable feller...just think 100 visitors all rocking away in your chairs and sounding like a room full of clocks.

I wonder what weight it will carry?

Originally Posted by Waldo

G'day Wongo,

Thanks for that. Must buy some stuff from Studley next time he has more stuff come up for grabs.

Now grab a few more beers and get back into that garage and just lovingly stare at that work of art.

There will be more reject timber for sure. The great thing about that is that it is cheap! Along the was I picked up some more contacts and can get you some really really good stuff which is at realistic prices but when I say realistic it is good timber so you have to pay a good price to get it.

Will be back in touch with the Mill middle of the month to say hi and see what they have got. I am pretty sure they have some reject flooring well make that certain but the structural sizes aren't available at the moment and might not be for a while yet.

Studley

Tashammer,
At this point I will definitely make at least another 2 but I don’t know when. The in-laws have already expressed their interest. I still want to play with a couple of different designs and there are a lot of things I think I can do better.

More on the subject of studley’s timber. I think there is a huge advantage in it. A project like this wastes at least 50% of wood. In my case, I was able to place the patterns on the good bits and cut away the bad bits. So it worked out very well.


PS I am now sanding with 120 grit.