This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to build rockers and rocking chairs from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
One for the kids, a neat rocking table that doubles as play table.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rocking chair. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Circa 1900 rocking chair. Beautiful lines, but not a beginner is project. DXF Format.
Very detailed drawing of a rocking chair. DXF Format
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Shaker rocker with steam-bent back posts and stretchers. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
First off you are probably going to say that the name of this project should be a Windsor Rocking Chair? Well before you get too excited and let this project scare you away, we are only making the rockers for an existing chair.
Build a child size rocking chair using the free plans available at the link. This one was built using pressure treated lumber for outdoor use, and only used one 10 ft board.
While not recommended for beginners, this junior rocking chair in early American styling makes an attractive project, and is a worthy test of the craftsmans skill. It is advisable to make full size drawings to check the various angles involved.
This is a model of a rocking chair. It is a woodworking model so each entity is a seperate component that can be measured and manipulated individually. I timed myself on this model, from start to finish counting the time I used experimenting and then fixing my mistakes it took 3 1/2 hours.
Building this child size rocking chair is a relatively easy project if you have basic woodworking skills.
Build this beautiful rocking horse which features an intentional shallow curve with a recurve on the ends for safety. This one was built from oak but any hardwood would do. Free downloadable plans at the link.
Using 3D software, a laser cutter and power sanding tools, these rocking elephant builders make some beautiful child size and adult size furniture pieces.
Use these free step-by-step woodworking plans to build a rocking chair. Everything is spelled out for you here.
Build this rocking airplane using these free downloadable woodworking plans.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rocking horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online.
Build an outdoor rocking horse with a little wood and an old automobile leaf spring.
How to build a traditional spring-suspended rocking horse, including framing, horseflesh, diagrams, cutting pattern, trimmings. ...
This rocking horse is built using hardwood and features a shallow arc for the rockers to limit range of movement.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden rocking horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden rocking horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Patterns, instructions and diagrams for building a wooden rocking horse and dump truck. ...
Download the drawings to generate full-size paper or posterboard templates of the project components. When scaling up the drawings, try not to be overly concerned about making the templates exactly like the drawings.
Build this rocking chair using these free instructions and one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood.
With its simpe and attractive lines, the Shaker rocker is economical to build, surprisingly comfortable, and functions as a great introduction to a variety of woodworking techniques.
The rocking horse is fairly simple to build. I used oak, cherry, chestnut and maple boards, and the body is pine. Use your imagination (and your scrap pile) to determine what wood you use.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childrens rocking horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Lots of instructions and photos as well as a download link to help you build this rocking horse.
Plans to build your own wooden rocking horse. The book includes step by step instructions with many pictures at each stage of construction. A +50 page PDF downloadable file.
Build this fun rocking horse with these free detailed woodworking instructions.
Build your own Scandinavian-inspired rocking horse using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Perfect for little tykes.