In Progress Rocking Chair

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  • Popeye
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2003
    • 1848
    • Woodbine, Ga
    • Grizzly 1023SL

    #1

    In Progress Rocking Chair

    Someone recently asked about doing projects with in progress pictures etc. Seemed like alot of folks including me thought it was a good idea. I have no real clue as to where to put it so for the time being we'll put it here, if the mods think it should be someplace else feel free to move it and let me know.

    At any rate, the most recent "Wood Magazine" has a white oak rocking chair that I have no use for and no place to put...... but I like it and am gonna attempt to build it.
    First step is to mill the lumber. I bought a 12' piece of 8/4 X 8" to do the seat slates and legs. Went to my white oak stash for the rest.
    I rough cut my pieces to link with my RAS to make them more managable to joint. After I joint two sides I cut the pieces to rough width before I surface plane them to thickness. No sense running more wood through the planner than you have to. Here are the first pics. And a link to the rest for now http://bt3gallery.cpu-etc.com/main.php?g2_itemId=15782 Pat

    Woodworking is therapy.....some of us need more therapy than others. <ZERO>
  • JR
    The Full Monte
    • Feb 2004
    • 5636
    • Eugene, OR
    • BT3000

    #2
    Originally posted by Popeye
    a white oak rocking chair that I have no use for and no place to put...... but I like it and am gonna attempt to build it.
    That's what I'm talking about!

    Thanks for posting the pics. I'm determined to do a rocker this year, so I'll be interested in learning the issues that confront you.

    JR
    JR

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    • Anna
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2006
      • 728
      • CA, USA.
      • BT3100

      #3
      I'm interested in this project, too, so please keep us posted. And if you have no use for it when it's done, I'd be happy to take it off your hands.

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      • MilDoc

        #4
        I have to ditto Anna. i looked at this and thought, wow, but beyond my capabilities so far - filed for future access. Please keep us posted on your success. And failures, and mistakes -- if there are any!

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        • Popeye
          Veteran Member
          • Mar 2003
          • 1848
          • Woodbine, Ga
          • Grizzly 1023SL

          #5
          Originally posted by MilDoc
          I have to ditto Anna. i looked at this and thought, wow, but beyond my capabilities so far - filed for future access. Please keep us posted on your success. And failures, and mistakes -- if there are any!
          Trust me Paul, there will be all three Pat
          Woodworking is therapy.....some of us need more therapy than others. <ZERO>

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          • ejs1097
            Established Member
            • Mar 2005
            • 486
            • Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

            #6
            I saw that plan on the news stand the other day and thought "Easy To Build" and "Rocker" with a curved seat was a misnomer.

            I also like project progression pictures. I'll grab another cup of coffee and enjoy watching through D.O.D.'s Shop windows.

            I also like your style by taking on this project because you're up to the challenge but have no use for the rocker. I have a feeling the lucky recipient will be requesting a second, unless you become attached to it.
            Eric
            Be Kind Online

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            • lrogers
              Veteran Member
              • Dec 2002
              • 3853
              • Mobile, AL. USA.
              • BT3000

              #7
              Look'n good so far Pat!
              Larry R. Rogers
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              • bfrikken
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2005
                • 727
                • Michigan, USA.
                • BT-3100

                #8
                I saw this and wondered about the "ease" of the project when it was published. The plans look straight forward when you read it.

                One thing I was wondering was if you could basically laminate the seat "rails" together and make a solid seat?

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