Rocking Chair Build

[@eaglevilletvppa1161]

You are like a Bob Ross of woodworking. Very relaxing to watch and you keep me interested. Keep it up. You got a talent.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

That's kind of you, I'll keep making 'Happy little builds' then.

[@Mr.singh2024]

Something kept me sticked to this video.. well I need to accept, it was his humble nature and his art.. good work friend...

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit]

The end was too darn wholesome. That and the chair earned my sub. Great video, sir.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks. I wish he was still that small, but the chair is still comfortable. ;)

[@michaelloder5150]

hey that was Awsome.... the BEST part is the LAST....from 1 dad to Another....Love the last part.....

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks Michael, you know all too well then that we love those small moments, and they are gone too soon. He still loves this chair though. ;)

[@sergmont]

it took me 5 tries to see this to completion without falling asleep, so soothing

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, sorry for my sleepy delivery, but congrats and thanks on making it all the way through.

[@ladykenja2700]

- True CRAFTSMANSHIP. Unfortunately, we don't see this as much any more. Beautiful work. Nice to see that "pro's" have instances of questioning their decisions but trudge thru to complete a masterpiece. GOOD job. Particularly liked the design of the back slats. That added so much to an already nice piece. Had to watch the video 3 times to completion. Fell asleep twice before the end (tee hee). Thanx 4 sharing.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks kindly. I love all the more that you enjoyed some sleep between viewings. 😂

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Wow, that is a fantastic piece of woodworking! Probably one of the hardest things to build, and not many people realize it. Love it !!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

You are too kind, sir. But thanks!

[@TherealHRF]

Turned out absolutely gorgeous! Much respect!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you

[@bubbajimemmons8388]

The take aways for me were the router trammel for the forms and the spindle sander to mate the rockers and legs. I've built a couple of phototype four legged chairs from 2x3s, just trying to size it for myself. I'll really be nervous whenever I get around to locating the leg cuts for the rockers. Thanks, man!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

I hear ya, I'm still nervous when cutting many joints, but good luck with yours!

[@TheWoodYogi]

Beautiful job :) The end of the video demonstrated how much it will be enjoyed for years or generations to come :) Thank you for sharing ॐ

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks much!

[@JoseAlvarez-le4xb]

Wow amazing work!

[@운눔]

멋진 흔들의자네요~잘보고 갑니다 작업장도 멋져요

[@naarbin]

Man, I always have only one regret when I'm watching your vids: the frequency of them beeing posted. You are one of my favorite pros on yt, keep up this level of skill. And thanks 😊

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks much, that's very kind of you to say. I definitely wish my posting frequency was higher as well, but will keep trying.

[@robtansey8143]

Hey, love the show, just wanted to mention that when lamenting with two forms it's important to subtract the thickness of the lamenations from one or the other. This ensures even clamping pressure over the whole glue up.. I've had good results with this technique. Keep up the great work.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ah, thanks, great suggestion.

[@sarahgrignonmoquin8101]

sick chaire bro, conglaturations

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Loved your video...I'm in the process of building my first rocker (I have done woodworking for years, but never a rocker)....I'm trying to figure out the dimensions and you helped me see a couple of things...thanks so much!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks for sharing, good luck with your rocker!

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Thanks man!

[@schlippery1]

Lovely video...as relaxing as rocking in that chair no doubt :)...I make Adirondack chairs and have been toying with the idea of putting rockers on them... Now I will!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks Jon, hope the rockers on your chairs work well, sounds comfy.

[@Matthew-e3u7r]

If you build it, they will rock you. :)

[@luisgerena6649]

You should look into taking an upholstery class at your local tech school, you’ll learn tons from it. I took one and it’s payed off substantially in my projects and at work.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Oh totally agreed! FWW just put up a video workshop on upholstery, so I'm going to at least start there. Thanks!

[@petercollin5670]

I enjoyed watching this build. May I suggest, when pounding in wedges for pegs or tenons, they should go perpendicular to the grain? The way you have yours, they act as a splitting wedge, wanting to force the grain apart.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

I didn't think about that, good suggestion, thanks!

[@deathy17]

That was awesome,nice work

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks

[@jpmion]

Great work man! Well done!

[@mariaeugenia.9128]

Beautiful job🛠!

[@bigkiv47]

Great vid mate. THink you put the wedge tenons in the dowel the wrong way. Should always go across the grain, not with the grain. With the grain always a chance of splitting the timber ")

[@littleBearcanoes]

Looks great.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks

[@AndrewR74]

Nice job. I have a potential customer that wants me to build them some rockers, it's certainly a daunting prospect.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Good luck with yours, ya, daunting, but certainly rewarding.

[@michaelborel9768]

Do you have a set of cut plans for this rocker

[@Jaankhansb]

Sach a excellent work have done👍

[@nilobalodo997]

I love it so much..you inspired me to do so..

[@GeeksWoodShop]

thanks much!

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work be blessed

[@rakeyohn222]

This was amazing. Great job. How many hours was this? Looked like a ton of work.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

It was a lot for sure. This was one of those projects that actually took a few months with the starts and stops due to life. Thanks!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Thanks for sharing. One of the best videos I've seen for awhile. very methodical and precise. I appreciate the voice over and how you speak to things you should have done or will do different next time as well as explaining how you figured out the various angles etc... How long did the build take?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you. I don't know how long it took, as happens with some projects, this one had to be set aside for a few months after starting, so hard to estimate, but if I worked on it consistently, (which for me is restricted to weekends), it probably took a few weekends. I'm not particularly fast.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Well, with results like this you don't need to be fast.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks, agreed. The journey itself is enjoyable all it's own, ya?

[@oni7486]

How many board feet did this take roughly?

[@kevinraver3256]

Perhaps I missed it in the video, but what did you do to get the 'crook' in the rear legs at the back rest? Cut the angle and join?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Ah, I may not have shown it, but it was simply cut out as 1 whole piece. For the legs, I didn't have oak thick enough, so I glued together 2 boards, and then cut out that angled leg.

[@rnbsteenstar]

I thought the flannel looked perfect as is for the whole country cabin feel. To each one's own, I guess.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, for sure, flannel would be great for a cabin up in the woods.

[@barstad-9591]

Fantastic job. Thanks.

[@shamsuddintotal-environmen3756]

@geekswoodshop is it bending the curved leg is compulsory????? Why cant rocking chair can built without bending the leg using gum??? Why cant we cut wood in curve angle??? Without bending????

[@GeeksWoodShop]

There are 2 main reasons to bend the wood, rather than cut it. You could cut it from a single board, but that requires a really large board to start with, which is harder to come by, and also, the grain of the wood will have a weak point as it curves, rather than bending, which will have no weakness from the woodgrain. Those are the reasons I understand for laminating the rocker. I also laminate the backs, but that's less important, I've seen a number of folks who do cut the back slats from a board. Thanks

[@maximilianocasalanguida711]

Que bueno

[@estelamabelgomez9148]

Esta buenísimo pero lo pueden pasar en español el video mil gracias

[@daver425]

Excellent work, sir. I like your videos, too. You sound so relaxed. BTW, did you see the rocker in the current issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Oh I totally did, and I love seeing how Mike approached his rocker. Did you do the illustrations for it? It's a great article. Thanks Dave!

[@daver425]

I did the digital and printed plans they sell in the Taunton Store but not the illustrations in the article.

[@larryjarrell3362]

Good job,great job!!!!

[@AtlantaRenovator]

Great build! Are any plans available for purchase?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thank you. I've not made any plans, but perhaps I should?

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

Nice build! You actually did the seat correctly, a full plywood seat would not have been comfortable.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks much

[@koratron097]

How much wood did it take to build this?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Sorry, don't know, I used a lot of boards I had on hand.

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍

[@evgenpatotskiy177]

Excellent to see that woodprix has new plans what helped me save some money and energy to build it.

[@Cetrifuga1945]

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