Rocking Chair project

[birchwoodwerks]

I've got all the tools I'm going to need for this project but I guess my question to those of you that have built a rocking chair or just have more knowledge then me.. Is the domino sufficient for the joinery on a rocking chair...I know the domino is strong and I've used it for a ton of projects but never for one that is a constantly moving item(maybe not constantly but it will be holding people and moving). Any help or advice would be great...Oh its the DF500

 

[birchwoodwerks]

dang nothing..I was hoping for some response..Guess ill try it anyways

 

[DrD]

Good Morning,

Like you, I'm not sure about the max tendon strength using the DF500.  However, I'm plowing ahead making a Maloof-based rocker using my DF500.  Good luck and please keep us informed.

 

[caseman]

I've got all the tools I'm going to need for this project but I guess my question to those of you that have built a rocking chair or just have more knowledge then me.. Is the domino sufficient for the joinery on a rocking chair...I know the domino is strong and I've used it for a ton of projects but never for one that is a constantly moving item(maybe not constantly but it will be holding people and moving). Any help or advice would be great...Oh its the DF500

As a builder of Maloof style rockers the only practical applicable uses for domino joinery is the seat blank and headrest component pieces.  I use the domino joinery on the seat only.  The headrest is not a weight bearing component and you would need to be very precise as to domino placement, which is doable.

It does not matter if you are using the DF500 or DF700 it is the size domino you use.  Any size domino will be sufficient to add strength to a glued face joint.  Sam used dowels or pegs as he called them,

 

[Rob-GB]

You have not mentioned the style of the rocker you want to make, this could have a bearing on what is possible.
Some arts and craft styles (Morris chairs spring to mind as an example) lend themselves to mortice and tenon joints which are easily replicated using Domino type joints with no detriment to strength.
I did make a rocker, using a lathe, but there is no reason a design could not be adapted to have more square or rectangular sections to suit your method of construction.
The rocker I mentioned in Olive wood,

Rob.

 

[birchwoodwerks]

Sorry I was talking about the Maloof style rocker. But I can see where the only real spots to use the domino would be the seat and headrest. thanks for all the responses

 

[zaschaffer]

Yo! I have some input on the subject. Now a traditional maloof rocker has the maloof joint and whatnot but I have seen videos of Jory brighams chairs and he uses dominos to attach his seats. I've made several maloof rockers and chairs and always stuck with a maloof joint but I'm sure you could find a way to use dominos. Maybe put two in each leg or something. Good luck and let us know how it turns out! Ps use some long screws to attach the rockers not dowels (less headache)

 

[birchwoodwerks]

Thanks for the help everyone...Ive built tons of furniture but never a chair..maybe ill start with a low back. Might be easier for me to learn some of the joints

 

[Amalix]

You should check out Peter Parfitt's chair project. He's using a domino for the joints. It's worth watching even if you don't want to build his design.