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07-01-2008, 08:28 PM
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Name: Reggie Medlin City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 | "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Here's a new swing we just finished today. It's a 4 footer. Used a pic from the internet, no plans, and just winged" it. This is the 3rd one we've made, modifying as we went, so I thought it was time to give it a "name." So--- I decided on "Richfield" because that's the area my partner's shop is located in. Cypress from Ivey, oak turnings from Walnut Jerry. Plan to finish it using some General 450. Tried a bit on a sample today and, as promised, it does NOT change the patina of the original wood. Hope it looks as good a year from now. Apologize for the bad picture and the shop setting. I'll try to post another after Mary and I finish it. Thanks for looking. Comments welcome. (Oh yeah, this swing sells for over $800 on the internet and in a store near here!!! Any takers for $500 a copy?) .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)") 
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07-01-2008, 09:29 PM
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Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Age: 48 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Wow Reggie!!! That is awesome... and some turnings too! Great job bro  .
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07-01-2008, 10:12 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 47 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Reggie, that is one more awesome swing, and to think that you would part with it for a mere $500.00? Great job dude!
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07-01-2008, 10:22 PM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Nice looking swing Reggie! Hope you sell it quick, because if you hang it at your own place, you'll do nothing but rock back and forth enjoying life, instead of making more 
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07-01-2008, 10:28 PM
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Name: jeff... City: State: NC County: Granville Join Date: Mar 2006 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Great looking swing Regg - nice looking lumber too Ivey  I could do without the turning but that's just me...
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07-01-2008, 10:39 PM
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Name: Lorraine City: Littleton State: NC County: Warren Join Date: Dec 2005 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Awsome job. That will last for years. | |
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07-02-2008, 06:08 AM
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Name: Reggie Medlin City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
I sorta agree with you about the turnings, however, some folks seem to like them. We'll see how it goes.
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07-02-2008, 06:22 AM
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Name: Robert City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Another furniture masterpiece , and with no plans !?!?!? 
excellent work bro Is it as comfy as my rocker ?
" patina " huh ? You been sneakin' into the dictionary again ?
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07-02-2008, 06:33 AM
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Name: cliff City: Lumberton State: NC County: Robeson Join Date: May 2008 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
very nice design jackleg! wouldnt mind trying that one myself. a great job! | |
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07-02-2008, 06:37 AM
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Name: Mark Fogleman City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 53 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Nice!
Got my attention as Mary Ann is a decendant of the family who founded Richfield. | |
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07-02-2008, 07:26 AM
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Name: Will Goodwin City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Very nice work. I could live without the turnings as well, but I have Monk issues... if they were all turned or all not I'd be happy. It is a beautiful swing. I hope to see it finished. Good luck with the sale!
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07-02-2008, 05:40 PM
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Name: Reggie Medlin City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Will, we may get Ivey to cut us some 3" square cypress blanks. My partner is anxious to go over to the DS! If we're gonna use turnings in the patterns, I feel they should match the wood. This one isn't for sale, it's Mary's! 
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07-05-2008, 07:42 PM
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Name: Dave O'Nan City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Originally Posted by JackLeg  I really like it.  I would prefer to see either the turnings being as tall or taller than the lowest part of the back. Or swoop the back cut off down to the turning. It's nice to have a place to hook an arm while your sittin' and sippin'.
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
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07-05-2008, 09:20 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 | Re: "Richfield Pattern" Swing
Great job Reggie
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