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Ladder Back Rocker restoration

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Ladder Back Rocker restoration

Mark McC

>I recently received an antique ladder back rocking chair,likely belonging to my Great Grand parents or earlier. It's primitive, made of different species,repaired with little nails here and there,and obviously hand-made judging by the "whittled" rungs and slightly different turned posts. It is missing the woven seat and both rockers. Rather then guessing at the rocker size and wasting a couple of maple boards,I wondered if there was any rule of thumb or tips for determining the right size of rocker so the chair operatates properly given its size? Any tips appreciated.

thnx

Mark

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Re: Ladder Back Rocker restoration

Don Henthorn

>There are no hard and fast rules about rocker sizes. You will see all sizes on all sizes of rockers. Some will have larger arc, some will have smaller arcs. Find a rocker you like the feel of and copy the rocker for your won chair.

Sounds like the seat had been rushed. Rushing is not a difficult job but is a little tricky to get a good looking job if you are new at it. If you are going to do it yourself and need a little handholding, e-mail me at DHENTHORN@austin.rr.com. You can also contact me by clicking on the e-mail link a http:donhenthorn.com

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Re: Ladder Back Rocker restoration

Mark McC

>Thanks,will see how it goes!

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