Mesquite Rocking Chair

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Hi Craftisians, 

I call this my Franken-Rocker. That's because it is a combination of several different plans merged together. I originally wanted to build a version of the Gamble House Living Room rocker.  But once  I started investigating, I knew it was too complicated for my first attempt at a chair project of any sort.  So, I simplified, and built what I was comfortable with. The result has a strong Southwestern flavor with a dash of Craftsman and G&G.  The wife and I like the look of the rocker it works well in our Master Bedroom with the other 8 pieces of Mesquite furniture that we've completed...  

Details -  Mesquite with Black Walnut pegs and splines. Mortise and loose tenon joinery. Bent lamination rockers. The seat rails have a gentle 3 degree angle from front to back. The wifey picked out the fabric and we did the upholstery work ourselves. The finish is nice and simple - 2 brush coats of Danish Oil (natural) and 2 sprayed coats of Shellac (blonde/clear). The  seat width in the front is 20 inches and the top of the back legs measures 40 inches. 
 
Happy to answer any question. Comments are always welcome.  Thanks...

17 Comments

That looks awesome! You did a great job combining details to make a beautiful design.
What a great looking first try! That really came out beautiful, I know I'd be happy with it.

.................. John D....................

Looks great!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Very good looking!   Like the mesquite and the fabric together.   Nice upholstery work.    

Ron

looks fabulous tim. love the design and upholstery.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

It came out great. The styles meld together beautifully. You started a new style of southwest G&G and Arts & Craft style. 

James McIntyre

Amen Tom!

Great combo with the mesquite, design, and fabric. The back splat details are quite the icing, very nice looking rocker.
Pretty darn nice for a first attempt. 

Jeff

Tim,
Great rocker, first attempt or otherwise. Very nice work, excellent craftsmanship. 
Nice! The design looks great. 
Excellent rocker! I like that mesquite. We have a mesquite bush out front. I think it'll have to live a long time to get any lumber from it.

The Other Steven

Beautiful piece of work. Keep on rocking!
For first time chair build, that is a winner, heck it even looks like a rocker. JK, it does look like it sits well though.
I want to acknowledge and thank the following Craftisians for taking the time to view and respond to my Rocking Chair project: 
 
Steve Rasmussen 
awsum55 
RyanGi 
987Ron 
Pottz 
James McIntyre 
SplinterGroup 
Jeffski1 
Oldtool 
BB1 
Gary G 
Dark_Lightning 
PeakPlane 
GeorgeWest 
 
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you all. I'm glad I finally found this website. Everyone has been very receptive and positive towards me. Thanks again... 
 
Tim in Tucson

Beautiful work on that rocker!!!!!!!!!!! I like the southwest fabric on it too!!!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day