So many memories.
Grandma’s comfortable rocking chair
Grandma's house - warm and inviting
Sometimes a cozy chair made a special impression - what a memory to keep
Time and water - not a friend to memories
Looking worse for the wear, the question was asked - "Should it be pitched?"
Answer: "No" Let's put this right. Come along this beautiful Elm Rocker had some wear and tear to wring out
Seen here, Organizing the bones is step 1
Two key spindles are recreated. One for the left. One for the right
Attention to the little details
Tattered, but taking a position of hope
Strategical laid out widths and cut angles allow recreating the back recurve and gentle seat shaping
Laying out the edge of the seat
Left edge clipped to size
Assessing accuracy
Accuracy check and leg spindle mortises set up all in one step
Hard Maple will make a durable foundation for the original bones
Hope. It was never far away.
Right-side top end Alignment
Left-side fitted as well. Note the laminated Two needed Back slats are included during fit up as well.
An old familiar form taking shape
The seat needs some tuning
Excess material from underneath gets planed away
Seat and new pieces are stain to near color and assembly is glued up and squared
Opposite side view
Only the new wood is stained to match the natural warm brown tones of the Old-Growth Elm
1st coat - Clear Gloss Marine Spar Varnish
Complete. And in a State unimaginable, just two months prior. We had confidence all along.
Home at Last
I think grandma would be pleased.