Rocking Chair
Build a classic Mission-style rocking chair with curved parts, angled joinery, and traditional techniques. Quarter-sawn oak adds beauty and durability.
Crafted in the Mission style with timeless quarter-sawn white oak, this rocking chair combines traditional joinery with graceful curves for a project that’s both challenging and rewarding. Unlike standard chairs, the curved components of this rocker—such as the arms, runners, and back slats—require careful shaping and precision duplication. But with the right process and jigs, you'll be able to produce smooth, symmetrical parts that give the chair its classic silhouette.
The angled mortise and tenon joints that connect many of the pieces offer a chance to refine your joinery skills, and special tips are included for cutting them accurately using a router table jig. The result is a sturdy, heirloom-quality piece that looks like a genuine antique. Finished with a rich walnut stain and protective polyurethane, this rocker is as beautiful as it is functional—and sure to become a treasured part of any home for generations.
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What You Get:
- 10 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- Over 60 full-color photos, illustrations and exploded views
- Cutting diagrams and materials list
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