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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2016, 11:25:55 am »
Oh,, I forgot to ask earlier but have you considered the 12 step method ?? I hear it works great for Rockaholics !!   ; :D
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2016, 12:09:32 pm »
I should have added that one ought not use a 'nice' vac-cleaner for this operation (glue down the hose & etc.) , even though you already know that .

One more suggestion would be to use Tung oil v/s the mineral oil ( it does have a scent that eventually goes away) .
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2016, 12:29:25 pm »
I constantly have to talk myself out of buying rockers. I did manage to sell one, my fiancee brought one that is special with him, and at the moment we've got four of them. The Green Man rocker is definitely my favorite.
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2016, 12:01:48 pm »
Hey gang, just wanted to let you know that we glued and set the cracked splat this weekend. The Green Man rocker is now nice and sturdy thanks to your advice!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2016, 12:11:36 pm »
Glad it coming together for you !!  Don`t forget to post a pic when all is done !!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2016, 12:54:35 pm »
Yes, definitely post a pic!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2016, 01:00:16 pm »
I will, although there's not much difference to see!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2016, 02:09:22 pm »
When it's ALL done, that is!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2016, 03:05:50 pm »
So excited for you!!!!  I have so many projects that DON'T seem to be getting done.  Yard/garden work calls this time of year. 
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2016, 04:51:01 pm »
I opted to stabilize the cracks and that was it. No major transformation.
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2016, 05:33:32 pm »
Thats all you should have done !!  I just thought we might get another of those "House & Garden magazine pics !!   :)  You have the neatest stuff !!  (to use my grandaughter`s lingo)
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2016, 12:41:41 am »
Well gang, does he look happier now that his splat has been stabilized?  There are no other changes, I love the worn finish just the way it is. Ol' Green Man still groans, but not quite as loudly now. In addition to the reglue to the splat, the whole seat cracked through at some point, but it was reglued and the repair is solid. It is really too bad that this rocker had such a hard life, it's a beautiful old thing. I will give him an easy retirement, rocking me through my coffee in the morning.
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2016, 05:14:06 am »
Very nice. I've never seen one quite like it. I'd say you got your money's worth!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2016, 08:39:12 am »
He looks contented now that he has a place of honor !!
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Re: My $30 North Wind (or Green Man?) Rocking Chair
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2016, 09:03:30 am »
no idea on this tales just popped in to say hi.  nice to see you.
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