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  1. 08-21-2021, 11:08 AM #1
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    Hal taylor, maloof inspired, rocker

    I've been gone for a hot minute, between the new baby and work being super crazy, its been a tough slog. But I'm back, with my favorite project to date. A friend built a rocker not too long ago, which has been on my bucket list since i started this hobby a couple years ago. I figured it was out of my skill set for a while, but he ensured me that would not be the case. Now i wont say it was easy, but Hal Taylor has the best resources I've ever used, truly phenomenal. So I started in June and finished this week, I'd say conservatively 100 hrs into this guy. Its straight walnut, sanded to 1000 grit and finished in a single coat of 50:50 wipe on poly and mineral spirits. Its a christmas gift for my mom, so glad to get it out of my shop so early!
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  3. 08-21-2021, 11:35 AM #2
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    Beautiful job, well done!
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    Very nice Justin, your mom is going to have a memorable Christmas gift.
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  5. 08-21-2021, 4:20 PM #4
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    Phenomenal
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  6. 08-21-2021, 5:25 PM #5
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    Bravo Justin. That's just beautiful. 100 hours is phenomenal.

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  7. 08-21-2021, 9:59 PM #6
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    Very Well done. A similar build is on my bucket list as well. You have created a beautiful chair. I suspect your mother will feel blessed and think of you often with pride and thanks giving. This would make a fine addition to any home.
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  8. 08-22-2021, 9:47 PM #7
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    Wow, really nice job on a difficult piece.

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  9. 08-23-2021, 9:20 AM #8
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    100 hours is pretty quick, i bet it took me longer than that a few years ago to finish my rocker. I think i started around May and finished in October.

    Really like the book match sapwood seat.
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  10. 08-23-2021, 1:59 PM #9
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    The seat actually isn’t a bookmatch. I found a length of 8/4 walnut that when rotationally matched ended up being nearly symmetrical. I got really lucky.
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  11. 08-24-2021, 8:05 PM #10
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    Awesome work, and your Mom is going to being thrilled!
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  12. 08-26-2021, 11:35 AM #11
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    Beautiful chair and spectacular use of grain. Well done.
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  13. 08-27-2021, 2:35 AM #12
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    Super impressive, especially with a new baby in the house! Thanks for sharing.

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