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5th September 2022, 12:19 AM
Thread: Maloof rocker
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Yeah, I know you're slinging fecal material. I...
Yeah, I know you're slinging fecal material. I like someone who has a good sense of humor laced with sarcasm. Makes me smile. Thanks.
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2nd September 2022, 10:34 PM
Thread: Maloof rocker
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Yes, I used the Charles Brock videos and book. ...
Yes, I used the Charles Brock videos and book. It wasn't cheap ($80?) but very instructive.
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1st September 2022, 02:41 PM
Thread: Maloof rocker
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Maloof rocker
This is my second attempt at a rocking chair. The first for a Sam Maloof style rocker. The wood is black walnut with hard maple as the accent pieces. It was not an easy build for me. I'm not an...
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24th December 2021, 12:20 AM
Thread: Rocker for Christmas
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Sapele
Thanks for the thumbs up. My question is about sapele. I've made a couple other pieces with it (the cabinet in the rocking chair picture for one) and I really like the wood. I think the wild grain...
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23rd December 2021, 12:07 PM
Thread: Rocker for Christmas
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Rocker for Christmas
My first stab at a rocking chair. I made it as a Christmas present for my bride of 30 years. It's a Paul Sellers design. I made it out of sapele, mostly with hand tools. The finish is a base coat...
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20th November 2021, 04:15 AM
Thread: Hello to all
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Hello to all
I've lurked on this forum for a while and finally decided this is the one I'd like to join. I've done some woodworking for decades but not seriously because work got in the way. I retired about 4...