The 10 Year Rocker - Pictures

[Mtnman]

I have been holding back in showing pictures of my last project. I really take bad pictures and I have seen some excellent photos taken by others.
But nothing ventured, nothing gained!
These are photos of a continuous arm Windsor Rocker that I just completed. I actually started it 10 years ago, but just recently had the time to complete it. I work very slow, but not that slow. Actually I calculate that I have about 400 hours in it. Lets see now, at $10.00 an hour that makes this a $4,000 rocker. At least that's what I told my wife when I gave it to her for Christmas.
I can't tell if the photos are actually in this post, so maybe this was all for nothing. If they are not - help someone!

 

[cskipper]

That is so sharp!

 

[greggso]

Beautiful! and great pictures as well.

 

[McRabbet]

Beautiful, aged workpiece! It is a very nice chair and worth all of your efforts.

Rob

 

[Monty]

You did a great job on that rocker! It looks like it was definitely worth the wait! I only hope my rocker comes out looking that nice! (or at least doesn't take as long to finish!!! :lol: )

 

[Travis Porter]

You did a great job on the rocker.

You did very well with your pictures IMO as well.

 

[Canuck]

Pure Art!!!

I bet that that rocker will Rock n' Roll! I really like the finish. Will anyone get to sit in it? I would be afraid of it getting scratched and bumped. (Of course I am like that with my 10 y/o Chevy truck!:roll: :roll: )

Great work!

Wayne

 

[Dutchman]

Very nice! Clearly a lot of work in that chair. I like your "tear drop" back design. How did you machine your saddle seat? Also, did you do all the boring on a typical drill press?

 

[DaveO]

Great pictures! Well posted. Beautiful rocker, it looks very comfortable. Did you size it for your wife? Things may have changed in the last 10 yrs:lol: :lol: If it no longer fits you can send it my way:lol:
What kind of wood, details on construction methods, and when are you teaching your next class?

Dave

 

[walnutjerry]

Mtnman-----you out did yourself on that one. Your wife has one beautiful rocker!!!! You are truly a craftsman. Is that mahogany in the seat? or cherry? or what?
Jerry

 

[cpowell]

Clearly that rocker demonstrates that good things are worth waiting for. Very impressive piece.

 

[clowman]

I love the design! It looks very comfortable. Nice finish on that as well? What was your finish method?

 

[D L Ames]

Talley, great job on your rocker.:icon_thum I bet your wife really loves it. Nothing wrong with your photo abilities either. Both pix are clear as can be, just like the finish on the rocker. One question though.........how did you make the arms continuous like that?

D L

 

[Splinter]

Wow!! That is the best looking rocker I think I have ever seen.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Great photos also. You have ever right to be proud of it.

 

[erasmussen]

Great pictures of a great rocker.
You can sure be proud of it.:eusa_clap

 

[woodguy1975]

Nice Windsor Rocker. Really finished out nicely. Did you go to one of the NC schools for it?

John

 

[ChrisMathes]

Yah, that's great! A unique piece that did finish well. :eusa_danc Congratulations, you must feel great that you finished it :lol:

Chris

 

[chris99z71]

OK, enough with the suspense, answer the questions! :lol:
Great job! That's a fine looking chair. :icon_thum

 

[hannah01]

Very nice! Certainly a family heirloom for years to come.

 

[DavidF]

That is a lovely looking piece, nice pics too - Walnutjerry - do you know Mtnmans wife personally:lol::lol::lol: and as for DaveO:roll::roll: