Rocking chair made of plastic pipes with hands. Do-it-yourself rocking chair: is the game worth the candle? Stage # 1 - preparing tools

The rocking chair is a symbol of comfort, harmony and peace of mind. Unfortunately, buying this product is not a cheap idea. Prices start from 5000 rubles and above. However, it is quite possible to make it yourself. In this case, you can think over your design project and design.

How to design correctly?

There is a large selection of ready-made drawings on the Web. However, when using them, keep in mind that they may be designed for certain people and are not intended for a wide range of people. To make the chair comfortable and meet individual needs, study the kinematics. Briefly described, the stability and convenience of the rocking chair depends on the location of the center of gravity of a person relative to the center of the generating circle. Remember e If these two points coincide, then the so-called dead equilibrium is observed at which the chair does not swing. Such a coincidence is rare, but it happens. If the center of gravity is higher than the center of the circle, then the structure will be unstable. To avoid such a scenario, the rocking chair is designed for the tallest and heaviest person in the family.

Remember that too sharp rocking can always be softened with a pillow under the back and on the seat.

Making skis

It is on the runners that the comfort and smoothness of the swing depend. Consider two ways to make them:

The first option is simple and does not require much time.. We make skis from plywood 1.5 cm thick, no less. Using the pattern and the drawing, we cut out two blanks. We grind them . We cut grooves in the legs of the chair for the skids with a depth of 7-10 cm. We install the skis. When installing, it is necessary to achieve complete symmetry. Having achieved harmony, we make through holes in the place of their contact with the legs of the chair. We process them with glue and insert a wooden spike. The skids are ready.
Second option. We make the runners from a square meter bar with a side of 4.5 cm. We cut out the grooves for the legs of the chair. We prepare the legs of the chair for their landing in the grooves on the skis. Soak the bars in hot water. When the tree becomes pliable, we bend the runners into the desired shape and leave to dry. We process the joints with glue and install dry skids on the legs. Skis are ready.

If there is no ready-made drawing at hand, then you can make it yourself. The construction of the profile of skids of variable curvature is done in several steps:

Select the center point of the circle.
We choose a fixed angle, usually it is equal to 10 degrees.
We draw a line that exceeds the radius of the center of the circle by 2-3% and mark a point.
Further, we increase the radius at each turn according to the law of a geometric progression. The indicator is taken equal to 1.02 or 1.03. We also raise the center of the circle after each rotation according to the same law.
We connect the obtained points with the help of a pattern with a smooth line.
The runner profile is ready. The scale is better to take 1 to 5 or more.

A rocking chair is unlikely to be perfect the first time, so the resulting product must be balanced. A poorly swaying seat requires weighting the rear overhang. This problem can be solved with a U-shaped beam connecting the ends of the skids. Loads must be placed in the beam. It also happens that the rocking chair falls back. In this case, you need to weight it in front. A footboard or weight attached to the underside of the foot will help in achieving balance. In some cases, it may be necessary to change the shape of the skids.

Most popular options

Before you take on a chair project and make it yourself, you need to study the existing types. There are several product concepts depending on the needs of consumers:

With radius skids. The first version of the rocking chair that arose in everyday life. Received its popularity due to the simplicity of design and technology. In most cases, it has a low landing, associated with unstable balance when swinging. Overturning is possible at large amplitudes. To avoid it, the runners are made with a closing horizontal arc.
With skids of variable curvature. Their main advantage is the impossibility of capsizing. Suitable for creating rocking cradles, as they guarantee safety and comfort.
Armchair nirvana. There are two types: spring and elliptical. Rolling is smooth in both cases. However, there is a big difference in manufacture and use. Spring models require special materials: high-quality wood or spring steel. In addition, they are unsafe and inconvenient to use. The gap between the skid and the spring is clogged with dirt and you can pinch your fingers in it. The ellipse versions do not guarantee tipping, but have a very light and pleasant rocking. You can solve the problem by installing fenders. Ellipse rocking chairs with an awning never capsize.
Rocking chair 3 in 1. The name speaks for itself. The chair includes both a rocking chair, and an armchair, and a lounger. The main advantage is versatility. The disadvantage is the large dimensions, which are not always possible in an apartment. In addition, the transition from one mode to another can be accompanied by unpleasant shocks.
Pendulum on bearings. An upgraded version of the classic armchair. The difference lies in the fixed base and completely silent operation. As well as rocking chairs with runners of variable curvature, they are suitable for rocking small children.

Materials for the manufacture of rocking chairs are varied and sometimes surprising:

Metal. An excellent solution for the street due to its high wear resistance, strength and resistance to adverse external conditions. However, forged rocking chairs require special equipment and skills, besides, finished products are heavy. You can consider the option of manufacturing from a profile pipe, it is better if there is an ellipse in its cross section. To reduce the weight of the structure, and therefore reduce the moment of inertia, the seat is made of a different material.
From plywood. Suitable for carpenters with some experience. The main advantages of plywood are that it allows you to make precise joints, is lightweight and, due to its flexibility, is suitable for implementing non-standard ideas and solutions. The plywood product must be impregnated with any protective composition, be it acrylic varnish or polymer emulsion. In this case, the product will last longer.
from wood. Traditional material for the manufacture of any furniture. Affordable, natural, eco-friendly and simple. Wood has high strength characteristics, has a significant service life, and also has a pleasant appearance. However, in conditions of high humidity, the tree begins to rot. Solve this problem with the help of various paints and varnishes. Luckily, there are plenty of them for sale.
From a professional pipe. Immunity to moisture, pleasant color and ease of assembly contributed to its spread. Plastic pipes do not require glue, they are easily painted in any color, but there are also disadvantages. The main disadvantage is low strength. During operation, parts of the furniture are deformed, lose their aesthetic appearance, and sometimes break.
From polypropylene pipes. Affordable, lightweight and durable. The flight of design ideas will easily support a wide range of pipes presented in stores. The set of tools required for making furniture is minimal and includes a hacksaw, a marker and a tape measure. Suitable for lovers of unusual interiors.
From plastic bottles. The environmental movement is gaining momentum. In this vein, it is increasingly being proposed to reuse waste. Plastic bottles are no exception. The main thing is that there are a lot of them and they look aesthetically pleasing.

Sketches of simple options

The easiest, fastest and cheapest way to make a rocking chair is to make it from an old ordinary chair, attaching skis to it. We will need:

armchair with legs (if they are not there, you will have to do it);
skids;
screwdriver;
screws;
drill;
sandpaper;
paint and brush.

Manufacturing takes place in several steps:

Ski preparation. You can cut them yourself or order from a carpenter. The distance between the legs of the chair should be 20-30 cm less than the length of the runners. We drill holes in the place of attachment with legs. Try on - the skis should “sit down” on the legs. If everything went well, then you can start painting. We grind the surface of the runners with sandpaper and cover with paint. To achieve a deeper color, it is better to paint in several layers.
Installation of skids. We put the runners on the legs. To fix them, we drill holes for the screws in the legs of the chair, insert them and twist them. We turn over. The rocking chair is ready!

How to weave?

The highlight of the interior can be wicker furniture. It will add to the atmosphere of comfort and harmony. Advantages of wicker furniture in comparison with the usual:

environmental friendliness;
ease;
ease of operation;
the ability to withstand heavy weight;
the beauty.

Among the disadvantages are the following: the cost and complexity of manufacturing.

For weaving, rattan and willow are most often used. Rattan is a plant from the palm family. Furniture from it tolerates moisture well, so they prefer to install it outdoors. It is eco-friendly and looks great. However, the repair of such furniture will cost a pretty penny due to the cost of the material. Willow is a cheap option. It is less flexible and unstable to moisture, like rattan, but more accessible and therefore common. Perfect for home furnishings.

A wicker chair made of willow, wicker or rattan is not so easy to make. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare the material. The collection of vines is carried out in the cold seasons. Raw materials collected at this time are easier to process. The harvested vine is kept outdoors in a vertical position for 70-120 hours. Raw materials are sorted according to their purpose. Thick branches with a diameter of 5 cm are selected for the frame. Rods 1 cm thick will fit for the braid.

Raw materials before weaving must be processed as follows:

We soak the sorted rods in hot water for 10-12 hours.
We remove the bark.
We make taverns - we align the thin rods in length and cut them into 3-4 parts.
We stretch each shank through the press. The result should be tapes of the same length.
Thick branches are bent along the cylinders of the templates, fixed and allowed to dry. Templates are made according to the drawing as follows. We apply the frame drawing to the tree, attach wooden cylinders to it.
We are waiting for complete drying. Most often it is 3 days.

Let's start assembling the frame:

We attach to the frame of the support. For reliability, we fasten them with cross strips.
We install armrests and other details.
We fix everything with self-tapping screws and remove the temporary mount.

The braiding of the structure occurs only on the assembled frame in the following order:

We knead the shank before weaving, stretching them through any cylindrical object.
Lubricate the places of the braid with glue.
Weave. For structural strength, the frame should be wrapped in three rods.
Inside weaving can be of different options - openwork, single.

Having finished with weaving, we install skids, supports and linings:

We turn the product upside down.
We heat the installed pad with a hairdryer.
We install it on the ski and wrap it with tape.
Remove the tape from the cooled overlays and glue them to the skid, fix with nails.
After the glue has completely dried, replace the nails with self-tapping screws.

Before use, the chair must be treated with liquids that protect against fungus and wood pests, and the product must also be varnished. If it is necessary to give the chair some shade, then before varnishing it, it is worth impregnating it with drying oil or paint.

from wood

A rocking chair made of wood is perhaps the easiest and easiest option after using an old chair. Roly-poly garden benches have gained particular popularity. Their peculiarity is that they collapse 90 degrees if you lean back. The seated person will be in a supine position with their feet up to the sky. If they are pulled forward, the bench will fall into its usual position. However, the manufacture of runners for such a bench is somewhat more complicated. They will not tolerate amateurism.

For smooth and comfortable rocking, it is better to use a proven drawing and accurately transfer it to the material.

Consider the manufacture of a roly-poly bench. We will need a jigsaw or a wood saw, sandpaper or a grinder, a tape measure, a building angle, a level, a screwdriver with a set of drills, a hammer, putty, a pencil and brushes with paints. The choice of materials is important for the characteristics of the finished product. We will make the side parts from plywood, and the slats from any elastic tree.

Let's get to work:

We cut out the side elements of plywood with a jigsaw or hacksaw. We get a semicircular base with grooves for flannels.
Racks are ready. They can also be made from plywood, if it is more than 30 mm thick and has sufficient flexibility.
Using three bars 30x50x600 mm, we connect the side parts to each other.
We attach the rails to the frame.
It remains to give the product an external gloss. Lubricate the places where the rails are attached to the sidewalls with putty to hide the recesses for the screws. We are waiting for the complete drying of the putty.
We cover the bench with varnish on wood and let it dry.
The roly-poly bench for the garden is ready.

If desired, you can make the seat soft, for this you can use foam rubber. Another solution would be a removable soft case. It will last longer, as it can be removed in bad weather.

metal

Metal rocking chairs are harder to make. This will require special equipment and knowledge. However, they are perfect for the garden due to their high strength and wear-resistant characteristics. Needless to say, your grandchildren will also be blissful in a metal rocking chair. There are different manufacturing options, but consider the simplest. For him, we need the following set of items:

steel bars and corners;
galvanization;
Bulgarian;
welding machine;
drill and drill bits for metal.

Let's get to work:

We study the drawing.
We cut out steel strips of 1 meter from a metal profile.
It is necessary to weld the frame and weld the rods to it, the distance between which is 1 cm.
We make a galvanized seat and attach it with bolts. The holes are made with a drill.
We grind potentially dangerous places.
We paint.

The main disadvantage of metal furniture is its weight. Therefore, it is worth thinking about how it can be reduced. If the metal rocking chair will be used at home, it is worth sticking a strip of rubber on the skids to protect the floor from scratches.

For a child

Memories of a homemade rocking chair will warm the soul of grown children for a long time. Making a rocking chair for a child does not have radical differences from making a regular chair. The only thing to consider is the size and proportions, as well as the presence of handles. A rocking chair for children is often made in the shape of a horse, but this is no longer furniture, but a toy. Let's consider the simplest option. Necessary equipment: circular and miter saws, grinder, milling cutter, jigsaw and a set of hexagons. Materials needed: 18 mm plywood, cardboard, 2 threaded studs 50-60 cm long, 4 stud nuts and paint. We start manufacturing with the sides. We cut them according to the drawing from plywood. We cut grooves. The thickness of the plywood determines the thickness of the groove. Drill holes.

Cut out the seat. The width is determined individually. In order for the edges of the seat to fit into the grooves, we tightly narrow them towards the edges. When cutting out the back, keep in mind that its width should be equal to the width of the back of the seat. We collect all the details and measure the resulting spacer size. When cutting, consider the size of the grooves. We process the edges with sandpaper and install the studs under the seat. We saw off the protruding studs with a grinder. We tighten the sidewalls by tightening the nuts on the studs. Let's start painting. It’s great if the child takes part in creating the design of a new piece of furniture.

Restoration

Favorite things are sometimes easier to update than to tear from the heart and just throw them away. Often they remind of long-standing family ties or pleasant events. It also happens that old furniture has not lost its wonderful properties, but its appearance leaves much to be desired. In this and other cases, restoration will help. Let's say you have a well-worn wooden-framed upholstered rocking chair. Worn wood and worn upholstery are striking. We will restore it at home. We will need: a grinder or sandpaper (the first is faster, the second is more interesting):

screwdriver;
acrylic paints;
new upholstery fabric;
furniture foam.

The order of work is as follows:

First you need to disassemble the chair with a screwdriver. We clean up the screws, we still need them.
We remove the old layer of paint with sandpaper or a typewriter. The sandpaper should be fine-grained. In case of silt pollution, remove a larger layer.
We cover the wooden parts with acrylic paints, drying oil or varnish. Here you can use different methods of painting. The effect of attrition is very popular now.

Seat replacement

We proceed to the constriction of the soft part of the chair:

We remove the old upholstery and soft layer.
We are preparing a new soft layer from a sheet of furniture foam rubber. We cut a new upholstery with allowances of 5-6 cm. From fabrics, you can choose chenille, tapestry, velveteen.

A rocking chair is the most comfortable piece of furniture that is designed for home relaxation. Such a product is expensive, and not everyone can afford to buy it. In order not to spend money on the purchase of a product, you can design and make a rocking chair with your own hands. A beautiful and original self-assembly product will become a central decoration in your home interior.

How to design correctly

There are several types of rocking chairs that suit different needs and habits of users. The first models that appeared in everyday life were equipped with simple arcs and skis. Do-it-yourself rocking chairs can be made according to the finished drawing. But you need to know that these drawings were created for an individual person and may not suit others. First of all, the product should be comfortable and meet your own needs.

If the family consists of 3-4 people, then the design of the chair is designed for the heaviest and tallest member of the family.

What you need to know when designing a product:

In the manufacture of the chair, it is required to take into account that the center of gravity of the swinging chair must be correctly located in relation to the center of the rocking circle. Then the product will be comfortable and stable.
A rocking chair made of wood will not move if these two points converge at one.
The product will be unstable if the center of gravity moves higher in relation to the center of the circle.

How to choose material and design

The material for the chair is chosen depending on the interior of the room in which it will stand, and financial capabilities. Design and choice of material:

Wicker products have a beautiful appearance and are the most popular models. They are expensive, because they are woven by hand from rattan and cane. Models made from Indonesian rattan are very durable and of good quality. These are elegant, comfortable and environmentally friendly products. Thanks to good depreciation, they are able to withstand any weight. They are often installed on balconies and loggias of a country house.
The frame for rocking chairs is made of a profile pipe, metal or wood. Plywood is often used. The metal frame is combined with natural materials such as rattan. These products are highly durable and can withstand a lot of weight. To make them comfortable to sit on, the back and seat are made of plastic pipes.
The most budgetary are products made from wood. They are less durable, but have a beautiful appearance. A classic armchair made of wood with your own hands will look incomparable in a living room with a fireplace.

The comfort and smoothness of the rocking of the chair depends on the runners (skis). They can be made in two ways:

According to the drawing, 2 blanks are cut out of plywood and polished. The thickness of the plywood must be at least 15 mm. Skis must be installed in the grooves symmetrically with respect to each other. To do this, grooves are made in the legs of the product. Their depth should be from 7 to 10 cm. In the place where the legs of the chair and skis adjoin each other, through holes are cut through. A wooden spike is inserted into them, having previously lubricated the holes with glue.
For the manufacture of skis, 2 square bars 1 m long and 45 mm thick are used. It cuts the grooves into which the legs of the chair will be inserted. To give the runners the necessary shape, the bars are soaked in hot water. When they soften, the material will become elastic and slightly arched. When the skis are dry, they are installed on the legs. The parts are fixed with glue, so all joints are pre-lubricated with a substance.

What do you do with old furniture?

Secondly, a simple and at the same time effective health simulator. Thirdly, it is surprisingly comfortable to relax in it, read a book or indulge in sweet, addictive and enveloping laziness.

Since the statement that all diseases stem from the nerves is largely true, the rocking chair can become a unique pill, a miracle cure for many diseases.

Rhythmic, even and calm swaying puts the human nervous system into some kind of trance - the body calms down, relaxes, but the parasympathetic nervous system, on the contrary, is activated.

A person relaxes, distracted from the daily routine and obsessive thoughts. A relaxed mind is “lazy” to control the body, the muscles relax, starting to fully rest and recover, accumulating a reserve of strength.

A rocking chair will help overcome sleep problems, because dimensional rocking is the same manipulation that a mother carries out, rocking a child in cradle. Just half an hour in a rocking chair - and a deep healthy sleep will take you into its arms.

A rocking chair will help patients with tachycardia - swaying, as it were, sets a certain uniform pace, to which the heart adjusts. It trains the vestibular apparatus - after it it is easier to endure long trips in a car, train or plane.

Today, rocking chairs are made from different materials, but our most popular products are made from rattan and vines.

What to make a rocking chair from: we select materials

To make a reliable, strong and durable rocking chair, you need to use high-quality wood - coniferous varieties, oak or larch. Often, to simplify the work, plywood is used - its sheets are not only easy to saw to get the part of the required shape, but it is also plastic enough and lends itself well to further processing (sanding, painting).

The choice of material is almost completely determined by the place where to place the rocking chair. An outdoor rocking chair should have additional protection and be treated with antiseptic agents that minimize the impact of adverse aggressive natural factors (frost, rain, snow) and allow it to maintain its aesthetic appeal for as long as possible.

For a summer residence, the combination of metal and wood looks like the best option - the base (frame) is made of forged metal, and the seats are already made of wood. And stores are increasingly offering plastic rocking chairs, which have two undoubted advantages: low price and high immunity to all natural influences.

How to make a rocking chair with your own hands: the most affordable options

The main part of the design of the rocking chair is two runners (skis), which have an arched shape, due to which, in fact, the chair can rock. These skids can be short or long. In chairs with long skids, the depth and amplitude of rolling are quite large, a person moves from a sitting position to a semi-lying position. Rocking chairs with short skids provide a calm and sedate swing, which is why they are especially popular with older people.

To make a simple rocking chair, you do not even need a detailed drawing of a rocking chair. It is enough to take a ready-made, for example old, chair (1) with wooden legs. Let's make two supports (2), for this we make two elements from the bars, which will have the same curved base. We also cut out the cheeks (3), which we will use later as the bottom for the legs of the chair.

For each leg of the original chair, we cut out two restrictive bars (4) - a total of eight. We nail the appropriate limiters at the required distance for each support for all legs. At both supports, we screw in three (6) furniture bolts from the outside - this will give the chair stability and ensure safe rocking. Let's prepare the end plate (7) for each restrictive beam. Having inserted the legs of the chair into the prepared grooves with limiters, we cover the limiters with closing plates and fix them with a perforator. For convenience, a footrest (8) can be added to the front.

Similarly, you can upgrade a chair with metal legs by making special metal mounting loops.

Plywood rocking chair

For plastic modeling, plywood is the most favorable material. Using a jigsaw, you can get a design that will greatly simplify the process, because structurally it combines the two most important (and most difficult to manufacture) elements of a rocking chair - skids and sidewalls. In addition, the absence of joints significantly increases the strength of the structure.

For the manufacture we need:

jigsaw
screwdriver
plywood - a sheet with a thickness of at least 15 mm
oak (pine) slats with a section of 10x50 mm - about 20-35 pieces, the length depends on the manufacturing option - a single or double chair. For a single chair, the rail length is 1200 mm.
timber (pine, oak is better) - 30x50 mm, 3 pcs, equal in length to the rails
self-tapping screws

We draw a pattern on graph paper, transfer the pattern to plywood and cut out the sidewall with an electric jigsaw.

After that, we sand all the details and remove small chamfers. If the rocking chair is intended for summer cottages, the ends will require special attention - they require maximum protection against dampness. Therefore, the ends of all parts are impregnated with hot drying oil, after which the wood fibers are slightly flattened with a hammer - so moisture will be absorbed much less. Before starting the general assembly, the processing-varnishing procedure for the ends must be carried out twice.

We mark the holes for the connecting bars (tsargs) at the foot, middle part and at the head. To achieve maximum accuracy, after preliminary marking, the sidewalls are aligned and a hole is drilled. The drawers are fixed with euro screws and additionally fixed with wood glue. After that, we evenly fix the rails on the already assembled frame with self-tapping screws. After the assembly is completed, it is necessary to putty the holes above the screws, once again sand all the details with fine sandpaper, treat with an antiseptic, cover with stain (if you like dark wood tones) and cover the resulting chair with waterproof varnish.

If it is possible to use a grinder and a welding machine, you can assemble a metal frame. To do this, you need a steel corner (20x20x3 mm) and a steel strip (4 mm thick, 40 mm wide). After assembly, the frame is painted, after which holes for self-tapping screws are drilled along the entire length of the seat and backrest, with which wooden facing strips will be attached.

Advice! Before assembly, be sure to treat the metal parts with an anti-corrosion compound.

The armchair has always been a kind of “comfort equivalent”, since it is sitting in it that a person can relax and unwind after a busy day. The rocking chair enhances the state of relaxation, as it creates the effect of weightlessness, when there is no hard emphasis on the legs, and hence the load on the spine. Such pieces of furniture have long been very popular in many families. And although this is to a certain extent a relic of antiquity, many today are not averse to acquiring it.

However, high-quality finished products of this type are very expensive. Therefore, a do-it-yourself rocking chair is a way out for those who, for one reason or another, cannot purchase a similar piece of furniture for a house or apartment, and their head and hands work well.

The last reservation was not made by chance, since the manufacture of such an armchair is not an easy task. The complexity of creating a rocking chair lies in the correct balancing of the curved elements, because if it is not achieved, the chair will begin to tip over or simply will not be able to perform its main function - to swing without the risk of rolling over. Moreover, choosing a ready-made project or creating your own, it is necessary to take into account the different weights of family members.

Types of rocking chairs

The main types of rocking chairs by design features

Before deciding to manufacture such a product, it is worth delving a little into the information about different types of rocking chairs - this will help determine the choice of the required model. There are several varieties of such chairs, focused on specific requests and even user habits.

The table below will help you visually evaluate the different types of rocking chairs, as well as their main characteristics.

Illustration	Brief description of the features of rocking chairs
	A chair with radius skids can be called traditional, since it was with such models that the development of other designs of rocking chairs began. E Its name is explained by the fact that the runners along their entire length have a bend of one radius. Therefore, making this type of chair is easier than other options. Models with this design are still popular today, as they are distinguished not only by their simplicity of design, but also by the “conscientious” performance of their immediate functions. A chair equipped with radius skids usually has a low seat - this factor is associated with its not too high rocking stability. So, with an increase in the amplitude of oscillations, it may well tip over. This situation can be avoided by installing closing horizontal arcs on the skids.
	A rocking chair with skids having variable curvature has a different radius of their bending in different areas along the entire length. This version of the product has greater stability, and it does not threaten to tip over. Therefore, it is this safe design that is used for rocking cribs.
	The chair, which has runners made in the form of an ellipse, has a soft “move”, it is pleasant to rest and relax in it. As a rule, the rocking chair has a low landing. Rollover of such models is rare, but in order to completely eliminate the risk of their occurrence, it is recommended to install a high-quality bump stop on the structure, which will reduce the swing radius.
	Spring rocking chairs. For their manufacture, expensive elite wood species or spring steel are used. Therefore, their price is quite high, and making such a model at home is quite difficult. Yes, there is no special need for this, since it has a number of significant shortcomings. Firstly, such rocking chairs cannot be called completely safe, since fingers can be pinched by the springs. AT secondly, dust and dirt get clogged between the skids and springs, which can be extremely difficult to clean.
	Rocking chair "three in one" - includes three functions and can be used as a regular chair or lounger, as well as as a rocking chair. The chair is equipped with skids having smooth kinks. It is stable in any position and cannot accidentally tip over. However, such a piece of furniture is still more suitable for apartments with spacious rooms or for use on the site of a private house - the design has impressive dimensions. Another unpleasant moment is the transfer from one position to another, since for this it is necessary to make certain efforts in the form of sensitive shocks.
	The roly-poly chair or "roly-poly" has recently become especially popular for relaxing in the garden. However, its compact version may well be installed in a residential area. The design feature of such a rocking chair is that, if desired, while in the chair, you can take a lying position. Then, when the load is relieved, it takes its original position, and sitting in it, you can just sway slightly.
	The pendulum design of the chair performs the function of swing due to the swivel joints and the presence of bearings. Such models can be called an improved version of the usual classic chair, but supplemented with a rocking function. Models have a fixed base, while rocking they work almost silently. This chair is perfect for a young mother to rock her baby. However, making this type of chair yourself is very difficult. Therefore, if you are interested in just such an option, then it would be more rational to purchase it ready-made.

Material for the manufacture of rocking chairs

Having decided on the principle of product design, it is necessary to choose the material from which it is possible to manufacture it. In addition, each of the materials has its own characteristics, so it is selected depending on the conditions under which the rocking chair will be used. The table shows the most used materials for the manufacture of rocking chairs, but, of course, there are other options:

Illustration	Characteristic features of materials
	Armchair made of metal rods and strips, welded or forged. This material variant is an excellent solution for an armchair designed to be installed in the yard or garden, as well as on a spacious terrace. Such chairs are highly durable and wear-resistant, they are resistant to various external natural influences. The disadvantage of the products is their large weight and the fact that their manufacture will require special equipment. (However, it is unlikely that a high-quality wooden chair can be created without special power tools). The frame of the structure is most often made of metal, on top of which a comfortable mattress is laid for the period of operation, and soft armrests are fixed.
	A plywood rocking chair is the most popular product option designed for use in an apartment or house. Any craftsman who has the skills to work with carpentry tools can make a model from this material. The advantages of plywood include the ability to produce precise joints, relatively low weight. Due to the large linear dimensions of the sheets and various thicknesses, the material allows the implementation of even the most complex product designs. In order for the plywood chair to last as long as possible, its parts are treated with one of the protective compounds - a polymer emulsion or acrylic varnish.
	Wooden rocking chairs are the traditional option. Wood is an environmentally friendly, easy to process and affordable material with high strength characteristics. Products made from it have a long service life, as well as a pleasant and warm appearance that can bring a feeling of comfort and coziness to any interior. Wooden products with proper processing can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you have a ready-made or your own, correctly calculated project, the manufacture and assembly of a wooden chair may well be done at home.
	A profile tube chair, if properly designed and manufactured, will last for many years. This product is intended for outdoor use, on a terrace or in a large area. Rocking chairs from this material are made by welding. In addition to the welding machine, you will need a pipe bender to work. For a chair, it is best to choose pipes that have an elliptical shape in cross section. After completion of welding work, the product must be coated with anti-corrosion varnish or paint. Boards or plywood covered with fabric or natural or artificial leather can be used as a seat and armrests.
	An armchair made of polypropylene pipes can be called a creative option that is unlikely to be used in the premises of the house. It is more suitable for the conditions of the yard or garden, especially since the material is resistant to external natural influences, except, however, for severe frosts and direct sunlight. To give the structure higher rigidity, it is worth using a large number of connecting elements, so that it consists of small pipe sections. However, it should be borne in mind that this option is not suitable for people with a lot of weight, since even short pipe sections can bend under the influence of a large load. For the manufacture of products from polypropylene pipes, you will need a special soldering iron.
	Rocking chair from a rod. To make a product from this material, you must have certain knowledge of its processing and the basic technological methods of weaving. It should be noted that this work is very laborious and time-consuming, so you will have to be patient to complete it. But the armchair made of wicker will turn out to be light and comfortable, you can take it outside if you wish, and then bring it into the house.

Recommendations for the choice of material and the manufacture of the product

Before proceeding to the consideration of options for the manufacture of different rocking chairs, I would like to give a few recommendations that will help in the selection of material and in the process of work.

For the manufacture of chairs, dense wood species are used - larch, oak, teak, ash, walnut, etc.
If plywood is chosen, it is better to give preference to "Euro-plywood", which has a thickness of up to 30 mm and has excellent quality, strength and reliability. Material before its acquisition should be checked for damage, knots or cracks. High-quality plywood is easier to mark, cut and process.
The more time is spent processing and impregnating wood blanks with protective compounds, the higher will be the durability of products made from them.
If the chair is planned to be made for outdoor use, then stationary soft upholstery should not be fixed on it, even from moisture-resistant material. Moisture will still seep under the outer skin into foam rubber or synthetic winterizer, in which mold will appear over time. The best option would be removable pillows or mattresses, as well as armrests, in which a synthetic winterizer is used as stuffing. Such products can not only be brought into the house for the autumn and winter period or during rainy weather, but also washed if necessary.
If the finished rocking chair falls back strongly or, on the contrary, moves forward, then it should be balanced. How to do this will be discussed in a separate section.

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Options for the manufacture of rocking chairs

In order to independently calculate the ideally correct bending of the chair runners for a specific weight of a certain person, it is necessary to apply physical and mathematical calculations. Some precise data must be involved in them. In general, this process is quite complicated, and not everyone is able to understand its nuances. Therefore, it is recommended to use ready-made proven projects that are transferred to the main material of manufacture using a marking grid or provided dimensions.

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garden rocking chair

This chair has a simple design and can be made even by a novice craftsman who has the necessary tools and skills to work with them.

Appearance of a garden rocking chair of the "Roly-Vstanka" type

For manufacturing, you will need some electrical and hand tools - this is an electric jigsaw, a manual milling machine for processing the edges of the material, a screwdriver, a metal ruler, a tape measure and a pencil, a rubber spatula.

From the materials should be prepared:

- plywood sheets with a thickness of 30 mm and a size of 1400 × 1200 mm;

- boards with a size of 800 × 150 × 20mm - 3 pcs.;

- boards for seat upholstery 32 pcs. size 1200×30×15 mm;

- self-tapping screws;

- water-based protective varnish;

- wood putty.

The first thing to do before starting work is to carefully study the drawing of the parts from which the rocking chair will be assembled.

General scheme. The patterned detail that will be cut out of plywood for transferring to plywood sheets is shown in a dimensional grid with cells of 100 × 100 mm

The table below shows step by step the process of manufacturing parts and assembling such a rocking chair.

Illustration
	The first step is to make side molding parts, which will become the basis of the structure - both skids and a kind of frame for attaching seat parts. To make it easier to transfer curved lines to plywood from the drawing presented above, sheets of 1400 × 1200 mm in size must be drawn into squares of 100 × 100 mm. Then, by measuring the location of the lines in each of the squares on the project, the values are transferred to a grid drawn on plywood. Therefore, to make it easier for yourself, a small drawing is best done on a scale of 1:10, that is, each cell will have a size of 10 × 10 mm. After the drawing is transferred to plywood, the parts are cut out in turn using an electric jigsaw. After cutting the parts, they are put together, compressed in clamps, and ideally adjusted to each other using a jigsaw and a router.
	The next step is the processing of the side parts with a milling cutter - chamfers are removed from their end sides. Well, then the parts are ground manually or using a grinding machine. At the next stage of work, three jumpers (tsargs) are made from the prepared boards, which will fasten the sidewalls of the structure. The size of these jumpers-siders should be 800 × 150 × 20 mm.
We assemble a comfortable chair made of wood with our own hands	Further, focusing on the drawing, on the inner surfaces of the side parts, the installation sites of the fastening jumpers (tsarg) are marked. The markings should be as accurate as possible, otherwise the chair may turn out to be skewed. In order for the jumpers to be more firmly fastened to the side parts, it is necessary to make a sample of wood from the lined rectangles to a depth of 5 mm. Then, before installing the jumpers, these cut out grooves are filled with PVA or wood glue.
	After the side parts are connected to each other by the drawers, the structure is turned on its side and twisted with furniture screws or confirmations. Each of the connecting nodes will require two fasteners. In order to prevent the jumpers from cracking, holes are drilled under them before screwing the confirmations - it is best to use a special cutter for this.
	At the next stage, the assembled frame is sheathed with narrow boards. In order for them to be installed evenly, not to stick out to the left or right, it is recommended to mark and draw lines along which the fixing screws will be screwed. For marking, the slats are evenly laid out on the table, 200 mm are laid off from each edge - this is where the desired line will pass.
	Then, starting from the lower edge of the chair, they begin to carry out the sheathing of the frame. Reiki are mounted at a distance of 10 mm from each other. To keep the exact step, it will be easiest to make two 10 mm thick calibrator templates, which will set the width of the gap on both sides. After attaching the board, these calibrators are removed and rearranged to attach the next jumper - and so on. As can be seen in the illustration, the edges of the skin protrude beyond the side load-bearing parts by 200 mm on each side. The heads of the self-tapping screws must be recessed into the wood below the surface level by 2 ÷ 3 mm.
	The next step is to tightly fill the holes formed above the heads of the screws with wood putty. It is best to make the composition yourself or add small sawdust to the finished putty left when sawing plywood and boards. Putty is recommended to be applied with a rubber spatula, which will immediately level its surface. Further, the putty must be allowed to dry well, after which the places of its application are polished.
We assemble a comfortable chair made of wood with our own hands	Before carrying out the "grand opening", the rocking chair must be covered with a protective varnish, which is designed for outdoor use. You can choose water-based formulations or alkyd options. Well proven as a durable finish for outdoor wood all year round, "Yacht Lacquer", widely used to coat the hulls of yachts and boats, as well as other structures in contact with water.

Rocking chair with skids of variable curvature

This type of chair is on sale in a large assortment - the models may differ in the configuration of the side parts, as well as in the arrangement and upholstery of the seats. To use rocking chairs at home, the seats are most often made soft, for the street - from well-treated wood.

One of the options for chairs equipped with skids with variable curvature

This section will consider a slightly different option from the one shown above in the photo, but made according to the same principle. The chair has a compact size, so it can be installed in a living room.

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rocking chair with footrest

The demonstrated version of the chair is equipped with armrests, as well as overlays on the runners, which will prevent the structure from tipping over.

For the manufacture of this model, you will need the same tools that were listed in the previous case. From the materials it will be necessary to prepare:

The step between grid lines is 100×100 mm

Plywood sheets with a thickness of 16÷18 mm, having dimensions of 1100×700, 1200×600 and 1200×200 mm - 2 pieces each:

The first is for cutting out side parts;

The second - parts for the back and seat;

The third - a larger part is designed for overlays on the runners, a smaller one - for the armrests.

Bars-beams (tsargi) for fastening together the parts of the seat - 6 pcs. section 30 × 20 mm, length 600 mm.
Bar-beam to stiffen the structure, fastened by the lower part of the side parts, section 50 × 20 mm, length 600 mm.
Metal corners 14 pcs. size 30×30 mm.
Fiberboard sheets 2 pcs. for the base under the soft seat, size 600 × 700 mm.
Foam rubber 100 mm thick, the same size as chipboard.
Fabric or leather for seat and back upholstery - two cuts 700 × 800 mm in size.
Furniture self-tapping screws for assembly of the structure.

Illustration	Brief description of the operations performed
	This illustration shows the assembled structure, but on which all the details are visible through and through. Thanks to this image, it is easier to navigate how it will be possible to connect individual parts into a single structure.
	The first step from the design drawing is to transfer the dimensions and shapes of the side parts to plywood sheets. It is recommended to draw them in a cell measuring 100 × 100 mm. The installation locations of the fasteners are immediately determined, and at the intended points, after the parts are cut out, through holes are drilled.
	In the same way, the parts that form the back and seat are transferred and cut out. It is very important when cutting out both one and the other paired parts, to fit exactly to each other - they must be absolutely identical. Finished curved parts (their edges) must be processed with a router, making sharp corners slightly rounded.
	The next step is preparing the drawers - six crossbars for the seat and back, and one jumper for connecting the side parts. They are made from a board or bars suitable for the section. The wood should be well sanded, free of roughness and burrs.
	Next, there is a stage of connecting two parts - the seat-back. It is very important to correctly mark the attachment points, otherwise the design will turn out to be skewed. In this project, the connection is provided with the help of dowels, but it is additionally recommended to strengthen them with metal corners fixed on the back of the structure. In order for the markup to be perfect, it is necessary not only to take measurements, but also, having laid the details side by side, check visually.
	Now you can do the connection of the side parts with the seat and back. For this, the marking of the installation points of the fasteners is also done on the latter. According to the marking, through holes are drilled for screws with nuts and washers installed on both sides of the fastened parts.
	The next step is to install the lower jumper, which strengthens the structure. Before its installation, the places of its attachment are also marked. The part is screwed with furniture screws, they will need two on each side.
	Further, linings are mounted on the skids - their installation location must also be marked. To do this, the chair is turned upside down. These parts are fixed using a special technology, which includes several stages: - the blank of the overlay is well warmed up with a building hair dryer; - then it is laid on the marked place on the runner and tightly tied with cotton braid or twine. You need to work carefully so as not to get burned, as the plywood will still be hot; - in the same way, the second overlay is also attached; - after the plywood parts have cooled down and taken the exact shape of the runner, the fixing rope is removed; - the slats are coated with PVA or carpentry glue, then they are well pressed against the runners; - the edges of the slats are nailed to their entire length until they fully adhere to the runners. Before hammering nails, washers or pieces of plywood are put on them to make it easier to remove them after the glue dries; - in this state, the product is left for two or three days; - then the nails are removed, the surface is cleaned with a grinder; - blind holes are drilled at the ends of the overlays, into which self-tapping screws are screwed, their heads must be recessed into the wood; - holes above the heads of self-tapping screws are rubbed with putty with the addition of sawdust. It is important to remember that the fastening of the overlays with self-tapping screws is carried out only at their ends, otherwise, during the abrasion of the wood, the fasteners will scratch the floor covering.
	After fixing the overlays on the skids to the glue, the armrests are fixed in the same way. After the glue dries, unlike the pads on the skids, the armrests are fixed with self-tapping screws along the entire length, they are installed in increments of 80 ÷ 100 mm. Fastener heads are also recessed into the wood and sealed with putty, after which the linings are sanded.
	Further, a not so difficult stage of work is underway - fixing on the lintels of the seat and back of the fiberboard fragments cut to size. They are nailed with furniture nails with wide hats. You can also use short self-tapping screws to fix them.
	Now you can do soft upholstery. For this, foam rubber and upholstery fabric are cut to size. Then the edges of the fabric are carefully wrapped on the back of the foam rubber and fixed with glue. To fix the upholstery on a sheet of fiberboard, it is recommended to use a special glue for foam rubber. Such a fastening of the upholstered part of the chair is shown in this diagram, but it is still better to do it differently. First, foam rubber should be glued onto separate cut-out sheets of fiberboard, then covered with a cloth, fixing it on the back of the hard layer with staples. Then - fix the pillows on a rigid base on the lintels of the chair, using through fasteners, for example, screws with round caps decorated with fabric or leather. Another option is to make removable pillows. To do this, you need to sew covers, fill them with padding polyester, then flash the finished product in five to six places. As fasteners, a braid is sewn on the bottom and top of the pillows, which is tied on the back of the back and seat.

Rocking chair from an ordinary old armchair or chair

To facilitate the task of making a rocking chair, you can use a ready-made chair or a chair that is no longer used in household use. If the upper part of the structure is in a decent, durable condition, then it remains only to make skids under it and fix them on the legs, having previously adjusted and cut them along the formed radius.

In order not to bother with complex calculations, you can go empirically by making a runner template by selecting the required radius. To do this, you should take the advice of an experienced master.

This table will consider one of the ways to make skids, since it depends on them how well the chair will swing, and because they are the most difficult structural details to manufacture:

Illustration	Brief description of the operations performed
	So, to create the necessary bend, you first need a strip of fiberboard 1200 long and 30 ÷ 35 mm wide and a rail with a cut to fix the strip on it, which will become the prototype of future skids.
	Cutouts are made at the ends of the strip, with the help of which it can linger on the ledge of the rail, so that you can check how well and with what amplitude the swing will be performed.
	Having determined the radius of the bend, on a table or on a sheet of plywood according to the pattern learned from the plank and rail, an arc is drawn on which the middle is determined - the top of the bend of the future skids.
	When choosing the desired bending radius, it must be taken into account that the selection system allows you to achieve weak, medium or strong rocking of the chair: - for example, if it is necessary that the chair barely sways, then you should choose a larger radius for the location of the bar on the rail, that is, push it wider; - if there is a desire to create a "reactive" version of rocking, then the radius is made smaller, that is, the edges of the strip on the rail are moved closer to the center; - in the case shown in the illustration, the middle option is selected, which will not allow the chair to tip over. The distance in the middle from the lath to the bent strip is approximately 150 mm.
	According to the intended radius, you can simply cut out the skids from plywood with a thickness of 18 to 30 mm. Or make them in bent glued technology. The second option is longer in execution, but when using it, more durable skids are obtained, and their width can be increased up to 50 mm. However, to carry out this process, a special device is required - stocks, which are wooden corners on which a strip of fiberboard is fixed. The device has a certain flexibility and can be set according to the template drawn on the table - this is well shown in the illustration. The exposed stocks are firmly attached to the base (workbench). Thus, a spatial curvilinear template is set, according to which it is fashionable to produce bent glued parts of the same radius.
	In this case, only the technique of fastening plywood strips 5 mm thick to the template stocks is shown as an example, therefore only two strips of this material were used. However, for the manufacture of skids, of course, the thickness of two strips of plywood (or MDF) lamellas 5 mm thick will not be enough.
	You will need at least six strips, which, before being installed on the stocks and clamped in clamps, are coated with PVA or other wood glue. The installation of the workpiece smeared with glue on the stocks is carried out from the center, that is, first the middle is attracted with a clamp, then the edges of the lamella are hooked, but not finally attracted. After that, starting from the middle with a step of 100 mm, the clamps are installed and tightened through the wooden lining, creating the desired radius of the future runner. The last clamps are tightened. In this position, the workpiece is left to dry for two to three days.
	The finished bent-glued skids are shown in this illustration. In the future, the ends of the skids made in this example will be decorated with decorative details. For their manufacture, pieces of bars are fixed on the blanks.
	For connection, grooves are cut out in the bars, equal to the thickness of the skids, with a depth of 20 mm. The edges of the blanks should fit snugly into the cut gaps. The grooves are smeared with glue, and then the edges of the runners are inserted into them. In order to be able to pull together the glued structure, the skids are temporarily fastened together by horizontal bars. After the parts are completely ready, they are milled and polished.
	The craftsman decided to reinforce the bent-glued blanks with wooden plates, which are fastened together with dowels. The overlays are marked and sawn out according to a template created already on the inside of the bent glued blanks.

Now it remains to fix the skids on the legs of the old chair or armchair. To do this, measure the distance between the legs of the product. Then the middle of the runners is determined again, after which ½ of the distance between the legs is laid off on each side from the found point.

Prices for the rocking chair "Impex"

rocking chair "Impex"

For example, this or a similar chair model is perfect for converting it into a rocking chair.

This marking will help determine the location of the legs on the runners. Further, each skid is applied to that side of the chair, to the legs of which it will be attached. On the legs, cut lines are defined, which will repeat the direction of the skid, so that during installation they fit perfectly against the surface of the skids.

The next step is to cut holes or grooves in wooden overlays for bent glued blanks. Then grooves are also cut out on the legs, or the ends of the legs are processed so that they take the form of spikes. The spikes on the legs of the chairs are glued into the grooves cut in the runners. For reliability, it is fashionable to strengthen this connection with a dowel.

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So, it is clear that making a rocking chair or even just skids for an old chair is not an easy task. Therefore, if there is no experience in carpentry or suitable high-quality tools for performing work, then you should consider whether it is worth taking on the independent implementation of your plan. However, if the material is available, time will allow, the desire to try your hand spurs you on - why not try? And experience is a thing! And even if not everything goes smoothly the first time, then the next time, with an analysis of the mistakes made, it will definitely start to work out.

Well, for good masters and lovers of tasks it is more difficult - an example of creating a metal rocking chair of a pendulum type.

Video: pendulum-type metal rocking chair

The armchair is a comfortable and popular piece of furniture used both at home and at work, and for relaxation, such as a rocking chair. We will consider its features and the ability to make such furniture with our own hands today in the article.

Types of chairs

The main varieties of this comfortable furniture:

homemade- designed for relaxation (reading, afternoon rest), in addition, they serve as a stylish addition to the interior;
country garden- serve as furniture for communication and relaxation after a hard week, work in the garden or garden;
office chairs- help to have a rest in small breaks between work to the personnel and supervising workers.

According to the type of design, rocking chairs can be divided as follows:

with radius skids- the very first species created by mankind has a large swing amplitude and can roll over;
with skids of variable curvature- stable, do not tip over;
elliptical skids- often equipped with a footboard, springs, chippers, have a soft "move";
tumbler- the simplest option, often used in suburban areas, the skids are also a seat;
glider- modern design, which swings with the help of a pendulum mechanism.

In principle, the purpose of the rocking chair is the same - rest and relaxation under measured rocking. Armchairs with arched runners or gliders are very much appreciated by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Measured swaying calms the nerves, relieves tension and fatigue, the baby behaves calmly during feeding, falls asleep better.

In general, such furniture is very conducive to sleep: if you are tormented by insomnia, then a few minutes of rocking with a cup of warm milk or herbal tea will correct the situation. Swinging in one rhythm has a positive effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, and the shape of the curved backrests relaxes the spine, relieving tension from it, such an effect is also beneficial for the autonomic system of the body.

Why does the chair rock?

The center of gravity of such furniture is shifted from the seat to the angle between the seat and the back. The legs are two strips in the form of an arc, which allow you to swing without much effort on the part of a seated person. The amplitude of the swing depends on the length of the legs-runners: the longer, the stronger the angle of inclination of the chair, up to the “reclining” position. Short runners give a small swing for measured, power swinging.

Did you know? The first chairs made by man were throne furniture for the supreme rulers. This furniture was made of expensive material, could be inlaid with precious stones, gold, ivory. According to archaeologists, the back of the throne of Tutankhamun was almost completely buried in gold trim.

Materials that are suitable for building a rocking chair

List of materials - basic and for individual furniture parts:

wood- high-quality wood has a corresponding price, but the furniture always turns out to be stylish, durable and comfortable. The processing of such raw materials requires minimal knowledge of carpentry, in addition, you need to select the right materials for the final processing, which will protect the tree from external influences;
plywood- for an amateur, this is the most convenient material, it is easy to process, the main thing is to think over a reliable fixation of parts. The disadvantage of the material is that it is not suitable for the street;
vine or rattan- a great option for furniture, but weaving needs to be learned, and the material is difficult to get, you also need to know the processing rules;
metal- working with it requires both skills and special tools, but with proper processing it is a strong and durable material that is not afraid of weather conditions;
profile pipes more suitable for the manufacture of parts than the whole structure, they are strong and durable, but require skill;
plastic pipes- also a good option in the absence of special skills. Cheap, light, easy-to-work material, not afraid of weather tests.

Did you know? There is still a lot of controversy about the origin and authorship of the invention of the rocking chair. Indisputable is the fact of the introduction into the English dictionary in 1787 of a new phrase "rocking chair", literally - "rocking chair".

Definition with chair type

Wicker furniture looks stylish, beautiful, it is comfortable and light, but not all models fit into the urban interior. This option is ideal for giving. The armchair can be placed on a veranda or terrace, it is easy to move it into the house (for example, for the winter), ensembles with tables and small footstools look especially good.

Another great country option is metal products, where the frame is metal, and the seat and back are made of wood.

Important!In residential conditions, metal skids can cause significant damage to the floor finish.

A good option is a folding rocking chair made of wood, which can be easily removed from the street into the house. Sofa-type models with a wide transverse part deserve special attention. Just a godsend for giving - an option with a canopy: the product can be placed in the garden and relax in its shade.

A light model made of plywood of the "roly-poly" type can be located not only on the terrace, but also in the garden.

Plastic products do not have to look cheap - they can be stylish items with an interesting design. Plus products in price, strength (not afraid of pests or weather conditions), light weight. Also, the products are quite suitable for modern apartment interiors.

Models for an apartment or house, first of all, should fit into the overall appearance of the interior, be easy to move, if possible, do not take up much space if the room is small. Ideal in all respects will be a model made of bent plywood: the product is not expensive, compact, it can be decorated with covers and pillows from any material, plywood can be painted in any desired color.

Light wooden models will also go well with any type of furniture; a PVC strip is usually attached to the runners of such products to protect the parquet or other coating from dents or scratches. There are many models with additional equipment: a pouffe or a footstool.

A great option for a house or apartment is a glider: having no skis, but only a pendulum mechanism, the model will not cause damage to floor coverings.

A low chair with short legs and soft pillows is suitable for a nursery and will become a favorite resting place for a child. By the way, there are electronic products for the little ones on sale - a good help for mom when going to bed.

Luxurious openwork weaving from a wicker or rattan, depending on the type of model, can advantageously emphasize the design in different styles - Provence, ethnic, classic, Victorian. These are durable and lightweight products, besides natural, which is important during operation.

An example of building a simple rocking chair

The simplest model is on two sidewalls with crossbars. The sidewalls will be made in the form of a boomerang, 14 crossbars are attached to them with a distance of 4 centimeters between them, supports made of timber will support the crossbars.

The main material is plywood 1.5 cm thick, in addition to it you will need:

self-tapping screws;
jigsaw;
drill or screwdriver;
simple pencil;
roulette;
cardboard for patterns;
sandpaper;
wood glue.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Paint the finished model with any composition of your choice (stain, paint). The back side of the frame can be upholstered with leatherette, and a mattress made of the same material can be sewn on the seat and backrest. Upholstery options and models may be different, depending on your preferences and the purpose of the furniture.

Example of making a real rocking chair

Without knowledge of woodworking, however, it is possible to make a simple product with parts that do not have curved lines, with the exception of skis.

For work you will need:

wooden board 3000/200/40 mm for skis, for the main structure board with dimensions 3000/100/20 mm;
graph paper;
pencil;
roulette;
electric jigsaw with saws for wood;
screwdriver;
confirmants;
grinder.

Further work consists of the following stages:

Converting an ordinary chair into a rocking chair

Surely in every household there is an old chair that has nowhere to put it. You can give him a new life by converting it into a rocking chair. At the same time, if the chair is upholstered, you can change it to a fabric with a more modern pattern.

Important! The chair needs to be prepared, namely, to file the hind legs a little, thereby shifting the center of gravity. You need to file with ready-made skids to avoid mistakes.

For work you will need:

chair;
electric jigsaw with a saw for wood;
board for skids 4 cm thick;
sandpaper or grinder;
cardboard for patterns;
pencil;
ruler;
screwdriver;
bolts.

Further sequence of actions:

It is, in principle, not difficult to make a product on your own with a minimum of knowledge. Difficulty may arise when working on arcs for skids, so at the end of the article we bring to your attention a video instruction for making wood skids.