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That looks GREAT! Pete!
Did you use leather for the seat?
I really like that chair. :icon_thum
Did you use leather for the seat?
I really like that chair. :icon_thum
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Very nice Pete. It has a very carved feel to it.
Very nice!
I've been starting a rocker for a year now. Emphasis on starting!
I've been starting a rocker for a year now. Emphasis on starting!
Awesome! You've been busy man!
That's a nice chair. I hope someday I have the kind of talent required to pull something like that off.
Thanks for the comments.
I guess you could call this one a "final beta test"
I'm happy with the design but there are still some construction issues.
I found out yesterday that it tends to "walk" backwards after rocking for a while. So I'll have to mess with the rocker angle and radius.
I'd also like to add a little outward angle to the back legs. Not as much as the Maloof style. Just a degree or two.
Mike - The seat is some velour that Carol had laying around.
Joe - "Just do it"! It's fun!
Matt - It doesn't take much talent. Just a lot of trial and error (with the emphasis on error) !!!
pete
I guess you could call this one a "final beta test"
I'm happy with the design but there are still some construction issues.
I found out yesterday that it tends to "walk" backwards after rocking for a while. So I'll have to mess with the rocker angle and radius.
I'd also like to add a little outward angle to the back legs. Not as much as the Maloof style. Just a degree or two.
Mike - The seat is some velour that Carol had laying around.
Joe - "Just do it"! It's fun!
Matt - It doesn't take much talent. Just a lot of trial and error (with the emphasis on error) !!!
pete
BEAUTIFUL work Pete!!! 
You and Mike make me want to move to Charlotte so maybe some of you guys' talent might rub off on me. :gar-La;
You and Mike make me want to move to Charlotte so maybe some of you guys' talent might rub off on me. :gar-La;
Ha :rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm:
I'm sure it takes a lot of talent to get one to look as nice as that~! Or a lot of trial & error :nah:
You ROCK and are very humble~! Just curious, how much does one cost to make in just the wood prices? As I know if I tried to make one, it would take 3 to 4 times a long to make it.
I used about 45bf of 8/4 stock.
If you want to try one I'd suggest making a prototype out of something very cheap. I made one out of SYP 2x10's. If you pick through the pile you can find some pretty clean straight ones. This one cost me about $20 for the wood.
pete
If I were to show those two pictures to my wife I can just about guarantee she would prefer the SYP. Do you still have it in use? How is it holding up?
Beautiful, you are very talented Pete.
It's in my den and holding up fine.
If you do try this be sure to bring the boards into the shop, stack and sticker them, and let them sit for a while. The boards from the BORG can be pretty wet. The down side is that it will gum up your tools pretty quick but a little soak in whatever blade cleaner you prefer will take care of that.
About SYP: From http://tinytimbers.com/specie_ypine.htm
History
The preferred construction wood of the 19th century, used for everything from clipper ship masts to warehouse timbers to residential flooring. Yellow Pine was the flooring of choice in part due to its hardness and durability. Yellow Pine is the state tree of Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina,
Southern yellow pine is one of the hardest pines and is recommended for flooring and higher traffic areas.
Main Uses
Southern Yellow Pine represents the least expensive, yet one of the most traditional flooring choices available. Yellow Pine is used for structural timber, structural grade plywood, building construction, boxes, baskets, crates, cooperage, pallets, millwork, woodenware, novelties, boat building, and applications requiring hardness and good wearing qualities.
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