Fine Woodworking's Shaker Rocking Chair Plan (Fine Woodworking Project Plans)

This Shaker rocker is an ideal project for the woodworker interested in learning or perfecting spindle turning, steam bending, and other hand-tool techniques. All the parts, except for the arms, rockers, and curved back slat, are turned on the lathe. The back posts, back slat, and back rails are steam-bent using a shopmade steambox and forms. Shopmade jigs help align the parts for accurate mortise-and-tenon joinery. The seat and back are woven with Shaker tape.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced

FINISHED SIZE:
28 in. deep by 22 1/8 in. wide by 43 in. tall

*PLAN INCLUDES:

• steam-bending and lathe techniques
• detailed cutlist
• full-size and scale drawings
• component templates