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Hickory Rocker

comments (3) December 23rd, 2011 in Reader's Gallery

CowboyKenny CowboyKenny, member
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Here she is ready for varnish
Tail end of rocker
Walnut glued to underside of rails
Clamping the steamed parts the seat slats
This is original. Fell apart shortly after.
Here she is ready for varnish - CLICK TO ENLARGE

Here she is ready for varnish
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This rocker is a copy of one that my Grandfather used to use when I was a little fella. His rocker had been left out in the elements for many years and was rotted beyond repair.

I built mine out of hickory that I had laying around and used his rocker as a template while making some subtle changes and a couple of structural improvments. For some visual interest some walnut was added under the seat and backrest rails. The backrest rails were steam bent as well as the seat slats. The rockers were a bent lamination where I snuck in a strip of walnut for the fun of it.

The finish is varnish to help it stand up to the sun and rain. This one will be put in the shed for the winter months to help it last.

Thanks for looking

Ken


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posted in: Reader's Gallery, chair, tenons, steam bending, varnish, bent lamination, hickory
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Comments (3)

gamblermichael gamblermichael writes: I'd fall asleep in that chair in a quick minute. Nice work.
Posted: 7:08 am on January 7th

NateC NateC writes: I LOVE the laminated rockers. Really sets the design apart from the ordinary.
Posted: 12:35 pm on December 24th

woodbridge woodbridge writes: That is a very nice rocker. great work.
Posted: 8:15 am on December 23rd

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