edrizzardi

I knew Sam for over 30 Years. Living only 5 miles from his home/shop, I had the opportunity to attend several of his classes, both at his work shop and at Andersons Ranch. On one occasion Sam sat with me and a friend Marty Ratterman and talk for 3 hour about his long and prospersious career, he gave us a tour of his shop, lumber storage area and his new house.

I look back on my 35 years of furniture making and I ask myself one question? If it were not for Sam Maloof what type of furniture would I be making today. Sam's designs have been a real influence on my woodworking career.

Weather is is good or bad, many of my designs have a very distinct Maloof inflence. People that see my work always ask, "Do you know Sam Maloof?"

He will be missed by many and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think or see Sam Maloof in my life. I hope he is now designing and building furnniture for you know who.

If you would like to discuss additional experiences I had with Sam, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Ed Rizzardi
(909) 899-8005

Tim:
Your shetches are a basic begining for someone to make a Maloof inspired rocking chair. I knew Sam for 30 years and have made over 25 Maloof inspired rocking chairs. Over the years I have refined the design and geometry many times. I don't know if you plan to enhance the sketches with working drawings showing dimensions and methods to cut the front and back leg joints, spindal design, the radius for the rockers or the method to do the rocker bent laminations. There is more to making a comfortable and yet visually beautiful rocking chair than one can imagine.

I have a complete set of working drawings on Auto-Cad to construct a Maloof inspired rocking chair. A set of drawing is $30.00 if you are interested. I hope I can help with your project.

Sincerely,

Ed Rizzardi