Outdoor Rocking Chairs

[Mike Goetzke]

Knew this was going to happen...built a porch out front and now my wife wants me to make a couple rocking chairs  [eek].

I'm always up to the challenge but worried it will take a long time to build these. Searching for designs I came across several that are Adirondack chairs with curved rockers attached to the legs. I made an Adirondack chair and love-seat many years ago but don't know how they would function as rockers.

Any advice on building outdoor rockers or if Adirondack rockers are any good appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Rob-GB]

You can't go wrong with the Adirondack plans from Veritas, they are very comfortable and tried and tested for many years. I made a couple 20 years ago and the rocker alteration was included in the plans.
I have made a traditional turned rocker for a client (also many years ago) but you can fit rockers onto most chair designs.
Hope your project goes well.
Rob.