Rocking Chair Plans

[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