Sam Maloof Rocking Chair Plans

Featuring the maloof joint bent laminated back supports and guaranteed comfort.

Sam maloof rocking chair plans.

A claw hammer wood chisel set a hand saw a miter box with a saw for cutting angles a coping saw finish punches flat and straight tip screwdrivers a rubber mallet for tapping pieces together while not damaging the wood woodworking clamps a wood vise a bench plane a rasp a tape measure a 12 steel rule a 6 steel square and dont forget the wood glue and a brush to spread the wood glue. The beautiful rocking chair shown opposite was made of figured claro walnut and has many elements of the work of sam maloof. If you have seen one of these rockers or a sam maloof original i ll bet your must build list jumped a notch. Mar 23 2013 template for creating a sam maloof dining chair.

The maloof chair joint is cut in five steps. Build yours and remember i am here to help if you need it. This rocking chair design is the cornerstone of my sam maloof signature furniture line. Sam maloof woodworker inc.

Rocking chair plans sam maloof contemporary bar stools bar stools with backs natural furniture wood joinery antique chairs arts and. The craftsmanship and spirit that make a piece of maloof furniture legendary exists in every piece produced today. Then use a rabbeting bit to cut 1 4 recesses at the top and bottom of the joint. While a true maloof rocker will never be built again there are woodworkers building maloof style rockers they are doing a great job of it.

This elegant rocking chair will become a cherished heirloom for generations to come. This video is part of our maloof inspired library which is a special collection of videos dedicated to building furniture ispired by the legendary sam maloof. First cut a 2 wide 1 4 deep dado in the side of the chair seat. All rights reserved sam maloof woodworker inc.

Full scale paper templates step by step build instructions. Always love to know how things are made. The sensuous design lines invite you to have a seat and relax awhile. Always love to know how things are made.

In 2009 woodworking lost a legend in sam maloof. Sam maloof s inspired rocker on tropical meranti wood.