Windsor-Style Rocking Chair

This Windsor rocker was inspired in part by the chairs of Sam Maloof, which is why the sculptural quality of the seat extends to the arms, crest, and spindles. Traditional chair-making techniques are updated to make the project more accessible to new chairmakers.

The project requires a lathe with at least 18 in. between centers. The parts are steam-bent.

*Actual dimensions will vary when dealing with the steambent parts, curved surfaces, and angled joints in this rocker plan. Use these plans as a guideline and take final dimensions from the individual parts as the assembly progresses. Don't try to follow them to the nearest fraction of an inch.

SKILL LEVEL: Expert

PLAN INCLUDES:

  • Scale drawing
  • Detailed cutlist
  • SketchUp drawing

REQUIREMENTS

  • Google SketchUp (free download available here).

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