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Harlan Barnhart
06-04-2010, 10:15 PM
Deleted because the picture links weren't working. See post below.
Jim Koepke
06-04-2010, 10:19 PM
I can not see any of the images.

jim
Harlan Barnhart
06-04-2010, 10:21 PM
Thanks Jim, I guess I'll have to reload them. The links worked before I hit the submit button.
Harlan Barnhart
06-04-2010, 10:29 PM
Ingredients:
(1) Half a Saturday and two evenings
(2) Constructions scraps rescued from the garbage

Roughing the curved rockers in the driveway
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Fairing the rockers
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A little draw knife work on the inside of the inside curves
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Eve helping me chop out a dado to attach the handles
If I look a bit apprehensive, it's because I am. She missed only once. Generally she is pretty careful. I even let her use sharp chisels sometimes.
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Eve and Eden screwing the handle to the seat board.
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This project has a few rough edges but the customers are pleased.
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I had to change the design as I went along. Initially I had the seat board sitting directly on the rockers but that was so low it restricted the rocking action, so I added the spacer blocks.

Peace,
Harlan
harry strasil
06-05-2010, 1:04 AM
Working with your offspring together on a project for them!

PRICELESS!
Jim Koepke
06-05-2010, 3:08 AM
That is priceless.

The most enjoyment you will ever get from making something is to make it for your kids or grandkids.

jim
Ron Jones near Indy
06-05-2010, 10:31 AM
The last picture is awesome. Great memories and a great project with the best helpers in the world!
gary Zimmel
06-05-2010, 11:16 AM
Priceless project Harlan....
Phil Thien
06-05-2010, 11:35 AM
One of the best projects I've seen in a long time.
George Sanders
06-05-2010, 3:02 PM
Outstanding! Letting the tykes help is all the better. Last pic is just wonderful.
Bob Warfield
06-05-2010, 3:44 PM
Harlan a project like that in a youngster's life not only makes them feel closer to you, it also helps shape their future!
GOOD ON YOU!
Bob Warfield
Josh Bowman
06-05-2010, 8:13 PM
Keep it up! I have girls also and those pictures brings tears to my eyes. They will remember that forever.
Wayne Hendrix
06-05-2010, 10:14 PM
One of the best projects I've seen in a long time.

I would have to agree.
Steve Branam
06-06-2010, 7:48 AM
I love it, the mallet's as big as she is!