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[Sycamore67]

I am taking a break from the scroll saw for something different.

I traveled to Utah to learn to make a rocking chair.  I am learning from Bill Kappel who makes heirloom quality rocking chairs.  Mine is made of Claro Walnut.  

He is an older gentleman who is a master at this and a great teacher who is helping me to struggle through the complicated joints.

I now know what dry heat is like.  +90 degrees and 10% humidity.

[Falcon]

Let us know how it goes and PICTURES we like pictures. lol

[Scrappile]

Yes, pictures if possible.  He does beautiful work.

[amazingkevin]

Lot's of pictures !

[meflick]

Look forward to seeing some pictures and hearing more. I think it’s always great to learn and do new things. Heirloom rocking chairs would be awesome to make,

[Sycamore67]

I have been working on my rocking chair and roughed out legs, seat, spindles, etc.

The seat is made from Claro Walnut and almost 2" thick to start.  The picture shows the seat carved out but needs a lot of sanding and a bit more shaping.  On the corners you can see the joints for the legs.  Lots of work to do and many hours of shaping, sanding and finishing.  I have one more day with Bill Kappel and then will ship the parts back for me to complete the chair.  

If you are interested, you can find Bill Kappel's website here.

 

[Woodmaster1]

Looks like a good start. Another hour or so you should have a completed chair. Lol

[meflick]

Wow, that is going to have a lot of time and love in it - the sanding and shaping alone - well I hope you are a patient person.  Thanks for sharing.  Look forward to seeing more as you progress.

[Scrappile]

Yes,  I have see his chairs on the internet.  They are not just chairs, they are art pieces!

[Rockytime]

What an ambitious undertaking. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

[Brianr24]

Seat is looking good! Lots of work involved! Here’s the one I’ve been working on for a good while now. 

Edited August 6, 2018 by Brianr24

[bradnjackie]

Beautiful, even in the rough.