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    Maloof Style Sculpted Rocking Chair

    Just finished this challenging but satisfying chair project based on Sam Maloof's design.
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    Beautiful piece. I think you improved the design, it's almost liquid!

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    Wonderfully done. Great figure choice on the top rail.
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    Gorgeous wood, great finish and a very graceful design. Well done Sir!
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....

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    Mark, having made two of these for pregnant daughters, and embarking upon a third for another expectant daughter, I think I have sufficient experience to judge yours as one of the very best I have seen. Sadly, it is even better done than mine . . . . . . ouch, that hurts me.

    My sincere compliments Mark. Patrick

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    It does look very good the color of the walnut is very nice.

    I think Mel was stretching the truth when he said the design was improved. It’s not possible
    Thats like someone singing heart of gold better then Neil young.
    Aj

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    Outstanding!!!!!!!
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    Wow absolutely beautiful!! Excellent work
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    Wow, that is the work of a master craftsman.

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    You nailed it. Beautiful work. How much rasp work did you use for this project? Mind sharing tips, tricks, techniques, what rasps you used to make the transitions around the joints so graceful?

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    Beautiful chair! Like Jacob, I am interested in your tools used in this marvelous piece.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob Mac View Post
    You nailed it. Beautiful work. How much rasp work did you use for this project? Mind sharing tips, tricks, techniques, what rasps you used to make the transitions around the joints so graceful?
    I did as much shaping of components as possible before they were glued which simplified workpiece holding. By dry-fitting, it was possible to mark out where surfaces would meet and then shape close to these lines.

    Initial rapid material removal was done where possible with the large Microplane (the one with the home-made handle). The various radii were initiated with the large round Microplane. The bulk of the non-radius shaping was done with the 12" and 10" cabinet maker's rasps. The 7" and 6" modelle'rs were used to smooth and refine. Scrapers were invaluable in removing rasp tracks and precision shaping prior to sanding. The photo shows all of the sanding blocks and cylinders I used. The sponge blocks were especially useful. I sanded with 100 through 400 grit without skipping any grits. The spoke shaves were used for the spindles, rocker sleds, and headrest. Rough shaping of the seat bowl was done with the pull shave. The BearKat scraper (top left in photo) was outstanding, especially for refining and smoothing the concave surfaces of the seat and it's the toughest scraper I've ever used - edges last way longer than other scrapers (a carbide burnisher is required).
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    That piece belongs in a museum!
    Beautiful craftsmanship.
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    Exceptional!

    How is it from a functional perspective? Comfortable?
    Sharp solves all manner of problems.

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    That is Fantastic Work! ... building one is on my bucket list. So. Many. Projects.

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