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This year, I finally decided to take on a Maloof-Inspired Sculpted Rocker and we’re building it right now in the Guild: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/sculpted-rocker/
One of the most elegant parts of the chair is the contoured back, consisting of seven sculpted spindles. In this video, I show you exactly how I shape those spindles using two rasps.
a Combination Rasp (#5/#9) http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/auriou10albicombinationrasp5and9.aspx?A=1210
Small Modeler’s Rasp (7″, #13) http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/auriou7x13modelersrasp.aspx?A=1210
If you’re looking for a nice “starter set” try this Auriou Rasp Set: http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/auriouchairmakersraspset.aspx?A=1210
Keep in mind, Auriou rasps are pricey and there are other brands out there like Nicholson that could save you a few bucks: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P2X9FU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006P2X9FU&linkCode=as2&tag=thewoodwhispe-20&linkId=EUCOJXGQ3PCSUSGT
The final detail I put on the spindle is a sculptural one: a round tenon. The end of the spindle is worked to a rough square first, then a rough cylinder. I then use Veritas Tenon-Cutters (1/2″ and 3/8″) to create a perfect round tenon: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=52401&cat=1,180,42288,52401
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