Annalien and Peter build a kiddies rocking chair that can be changed into a swing as the child grows older. See how they build it in a few easy steps and be inspired to build your own.
You will need:
Tools | Materials |
Jigsaw | 20 mm Meranti |
Router | Sides 800 x 300mm – 2 pieces (grain in direction of long side) |
PEX 300 sander (New one) | Seat 630 x 350mm – 1 piece |
PSR 18 cordless drill driver | Seat back 300 x 450mm – 1 piece |
PSR 1080 Cordless drill driver (New one) | Bottom slats 70 x 700 mm – 2 pieces (grain in long direction) |
PFS 3000 Spray gun (new gun) | 4 x eye bolts |
10mtrs rope – 2 pieces (nylon/ski rope is fine but get it a little thicker) | |
paint | |
Clear varnish | |
4 x 40mm screws | |
meranti wood filler | |
wood glue |
Steps
Kiddies rocking chair Steps
- Cut shape into sides
- Cut “handles” on seat
- Transfer handle markings onto sides
- Cut out space for handles in the sides
- Mark out and cut out for bottom slats in sides
- Cut wedges
- Rout all edges
- Paint seat, back, bottom slats and wedges.
- Varnish sides
- Assemble
- Attach eye bolts and rope