Rocking Chair Plans

[mmccue29]

I have a Scout working on a eagle project. He wants to make rocking chairs for doctors office.
Does anyone have plans for a chair they would be willing to share or sell?

[myxpykalix]

I think you could find plenty of adairondak chair plans all over the net and adapt them with a rocker pretty easy. I'll see what i have.

[mmccue29]

that would be great. Thank you

[myxpykalix]

sent you email

[henrik_o]

Are not Adirondacks intended for the beach/patio rather than a doctor's office?


Here's a quick and dirty design I made for my mother when she asked for a couple of rocking chairs to put on her balcony (space being quite limited);


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Of course, when I finally got around to actually do the chairs and called her to ask what (ply)wood she'd like, she told me "oh, thanks but I have already gotten some from IKEA"


Anyway, should be easy enough to CAM; it is intended to be cut from half a sheet of plywood or so. Through-dowel construction. Only trick is the curvature on the slats, if you've never bent plywood.

I have some other rocking things laying around on the computers but I think they're a bit too complicated for a scout project.

[henrik_o]

Right, a doctor's office. Maybe something like:


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[mmccue29]

thats cool. Thank you.

what program are you designing that on?

[henrik_o]

Cinema 4D. It's not a suitable program for CAD but it's the one I learned in school and it has been with me since then -- if I want to just hash out some quick designs I can do that very rapidly with it, so...

[harryball]

As always Henrik, impressive. If I ever get across the pond I'll do my best to come see you and your shop.

I've built simple rocking chairs (years ago) by hand. Some things I learned included:
Cutting and shaping both rockers at the same time (not as important with CNC)
Drilling the leg holes into the rockers before I cut them. I could adjust depth later but it kept me drilling on square stock rather than relying on a jig to fit the rockers.
Use weather proof glue always, somebody will put it outside before it's over with.

I'm probably not much help but I try to share what I do know. Post pictures in show and tell when you get them done.

/RB

[zeykr]

Would something like this work?



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[dana_swift]

I think I need a new prescription for my glasses, that or my neck is mounted sideways again.

That happens sometimes after Saturday nights..

D

[zeykr]

Wall Rockers!

[mmccue29]

Ken those look pretty neat.

I think they would work fine.

[myxpykalix]

how did you get them to stick to the wall?

[3d_danny]

I think it needs a seat belt.....

[jhicks]

Last spring we traveled through several Amish communities in Ohio and Indiana. The classic bentwood rocker is certainly everywhere BUT a few creative types have adapted the design to be made in polyethylene. The basic color core type materials. The nice part is the poly comes in sheet stock and the back and seat slats bend enough to conform to the frame so it appears ideal for cnc to cut, drill, and assemble.
I stopped at a shop and he was making them all with conventonal saws, drill and hand router.
The chairs were made in a combination of 1", 3/4" arms, rockers, and legs and 1/2" stock for slats. These were not only weather proof with no finishing, came in several colors, and were very comfortable in a classic design. The 1/2" seat slats are just flexible enough to make a nice cusioned seat flex.
Here is a site for reference. Check the bent poly rocker and other patio furniture for ideas.
amishpeddler.com/outdoorpolywoodfurniture.htm

[zeykr]

"how did you get them to stick to the wall?"

Industrial Velcro!

[mmccue29]

I like the idea of making them out of polyethylene.

Guy thanks for the ideas and files. Shopboters are the best.

these will really help this scout out. I will post pictures as he gets them done.

[tmerrill]

Mike,

The polyethylene furniture shown in the link that Jerry provided are carried locally in Arden and Hendersonville. If you are interested in seeing them, I can PM you the details.

Tim