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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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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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