Ruth n Jersey
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- Location
- Northern New Jersey
This turned into a bit more work than anticipated but It is finally finished. For those who didn't see the original condition I reposted the photo. I found the rocker on the side of the road and just couldn't leave it there. Some said I shouldn't take it apart but it sort of just fell apart. Easier to paint in pieces. Getting it back together was another story. I wish I could say I accomplished it all by myself but my Son had to get it back. A bit of paint had gotten in the holes and that needed to be scraped out. I then coated everything with Titebond wood glue that he uses in his cabinetry business. He then had to use a mallet and more strength than I could ever have and pounded the pieces together. I really doubt it will ever come apart. The only thing missing are two smaller panels on each side on the back. I couldn't find a piece of wood thin enough to fit. I only wanted the rocker for display anyway.The flowers are in my Dad's old lunch box from the 50's. He used it every single day of his working life. I knew that some day I would have a use for it. I spray painted it and thought it went well with the old rocker. We have an overhang on our front porch and I will put it in our garage over the winter. Hopefully it will last awhile. I think in the future I will think twice about dragging things home that I see,
but I can't promise.
but I can't promise.
