WoodGuy Rocker Class Day 5 (They are Rockin)

[woodguy1975]

Well, they guys has busted a move and hey are all rocking. All the chair jointery is complete for them. The last day will be a bonus shaping day for the guys. We are a full day ahead of schedule. Click on the pictures for a bigger pic.

Here they are sitting.







It was actually a light day. They guys were heading out by at least 4:00.

Give the guys a hand. They worked hard, stretched their skills, and have succeeded. All the chairs rocker beautifully and will look terrific after hours of rasping and shaping.

Thanks,

John

 

[DaveO]

It has been really cool seeing these chairs come together, and all the different interpretations of the basic style. It looks like there still is quite a bit of shaping to be done..man, John, you give a lot of homework:lol: :lol:

Dave

 

[Canuck]

John,

I too have really enjoyed all of the progress pics!:eusa_clap The guys have really done well and should be very proud of their new possessions! They will be rockin' for a lifetime, I am sure!!

Wayne

 

[cskipper]

Congrats to all! Thanks for sharing your progress with us. All the chairs look great!

 

[skeeter]

Great looking chairs. The woodworkers and instructor should be proud! Makes me want to take a class.

 

[walnutjerry]

Give the guys a hand. They worked hard, stretched their skills, and have succeeded. All the chairs rocker beautifully and will look terrific after hours of rasping and shaping.

Thanks,

John

Congradulations to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap No doubt a job well done. All the students deserve credit for their efforts----and so does the teacher:!:

Jerry

 

[D L Ames]

Great looking chairs guys.:icon_thum I look forward to seeing the final shaping as it progresses.

D L

 

[NCPete]

really nice looking chairs. Wish I could work Johns class into my schedule. Wish I could afford Johns class, too..:cry::eusa_booh

 

[McRabbet]

An excellent job done by everyone, instructor included -- I'm looking forward to participation in my second class with John -- cabinet making starts next Saturday, and I am psyched up for it! But kudos to Steve, Monty, Brandon and, of course John for great craftsmanship!

Rob

 

[Ozzie-x]

Ditto all of the above praises. Those are going to be some great looking chairs, not to mention all of the new skills and learning the guys picked up. Nice job guys and a bit "atta boy" to John!:icon_thum

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Today was probably the best day of the class. To actually be able to sit in the rockers and rock in them makes it all worthwile, although we still have a lot of work ahead of us. I know one thing though. There is now way we could have made all of this happen without John and his skill.

 

[woodguy1975]

I'm just the guide. It was you guys (Brandon, Monty, and Steve) that took the walk. To me the best part of learning to make these, beyond the the obvious fact you have a beautiful rocker, is the confidence and skills you walk away with. When I went to learn to make these I looked at Marc's chair and thought, "How will I ever be able to do that?" In just a matter of a few days I went from bewildered to confindent and inspired. I could see that in these guys too.:icon_thum

A side affect of this class is, these guys will analyze every rocker they encounter from here on out. :lol:

Thanks,

John

 

[michaelgarner]

great job guys,,awesome for you to share the dream woodguy,,once agian top notch

 

[Monty]

It was definitely good to see the chairs all come together as planned. The rocking motion was smooth, and all the chairs seem comfortably balanced.

I know I learned a lot in the process - not just about making a Maloof-style chair. If anyone has an opportunity to do this project, I can say it's definitely worth the cost and the effort. John gives selflessly of his woodworking knowlege and resources. And, as a bonus, I had a perfectly good excuse to buy some nice new tools! :mrgreen:

 

[clowman]

Good job all around guys! I look forward to seeing the finished product all shined up.

 

[Steve D]

I gave to agree with Insom, this class has been awesome and I highly recommend it. Although you look at the end product and really question if you can do it, John breaks everything down in to manageable steps. Pretty soon you begin to see meaningful results. When it all comes together and you sit in the rocker for the first time, you can't help but smile. :icon_thum

 

[michaelgarner]

John, I look forward to coming to your rocker class when I get back bro,,keep a bench open.

 

[sapwood]

Rock On Guys :-D

Now you can look forward to retirement armed with knowledge and confident of comfort. :mrgreen:

Thanks for sharing the progress and :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap to John for sharing his skills!

Sapwood

 

[b4man]

First, credit where it's due, John. If not for him several of us in this forum would never know the joy of learning and accomplishment. He is generous beyond words. Second, Steve Cole for inviting us to a world where we have opportunities to meet and get to know and learn from John and so many others. Last, by no means least are you guys that made the commitment to build those rockers, persevered and became artist and craftsmen.
I feel quite lucky to have found this group. Thank you.

 

[jeff...]

All I can say is WOW - Awesome. What a great thing to do, teach someone else a skill! Bet the instructor learned more than the students?