Building an Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair - Part 1: Prototype

I wanted to build a new rocking chair, and figure out the best fit and dimensions by creating a full-size, working prototype. Built mostly of plywood and pocket screws, this allowed me to quickly construct this chair, test, disassemble and fine-tune the fit.
Watch part 2, the real chair! --- • Rocking Chair Build
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[@telosfd]

No one can do it without his helper. I really like the project.

[@EmileJrManigat]

Nice video.
I have been wanting to do a rocking chair for my wife since the birth of our twin babies.
Two children later, I still need to do that rocking chair to thank her for her hard work.
Thank you for showing me a path. I am watching you from Haiti.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Well hello to Haiti! Thanks for the nice comment, I hope you do get one built, it took me a number of years to finally make mine as well. Good luck!

[@JohnHeisz]

Nice job! Like a good prototype build :)

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks John, agreed, I should do them more often.

[@NikosDIY]

Great video! Really enjoyed watching it. The "real" chair looks amazing!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks! Pretty happy with it.

[@poultonprojects]

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[@tsuchang1]

That is just what I need in my geezerhood.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Woohoo! Heres to geezerhood!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Wow!! That is really incredible. What a fantastic idea to do a prototype!
Can’t wait to see more!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks James, editing the 2nd video is proving.... very long. I'm sure you can relate. ;)

[@ShogunJimi]

so - this must be the new shop - can't wait for the real chair -

[@daver425]

Nice work, sir. I like your presentation style, too.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks Dave!

[@TheWoodYogi]

Enjoyed watching this :) It will be great to see the chair that comes from this experiment :) ॐ

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks

[@user-fw8kt9dq9m]

love your vids, keep up the great work

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks!

[@hnnermisss9728]

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[@soarebv]

👍

[@ladykenja2700]

- I LUV Rocking chairs. Thanx 4 sharing the making of one. Particularly like the oversized rockers. How do you increase he level of 'rock' ??? Many rockers these days don't actually 'rock' unless you push with your feet. Do you have actual plans for this one ???

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks! And sorry, I never got around to creating plans for this one, definitely should. Level of rock could be increased with a tighter radius I'd think, maybe a 38" radius for more than this one.

[@rubenreynaga1572]

do you have plan for this rocker?

[@mardakworkshop4450]

nice job
i really need a bandsaw hhhhhh

[@MsAbusada]

Os braços poderiam ser mais largos. Mas um ótimo projeto e vídeo👍👏👏👏👏Ficaria linda na minha varanda 😍

[@matthewbarts1030]

What were the dimensions of the plywood you used on the rockers? 4'x8"?

[@vetalturlin1594]

Mine works too. I used woodprix plans and build it without any problems.