Rocking chair with pendulum mechanism. How to make a wooden pendulum chair with your own hands

16.06.2019

This chair was made for himself by Vladislav Emelyanov. In my opinion, this is a great example of work when you really want to do something, but there are no drawings, as well as skills in making them. Many are worth learning.

Money was spent on everything about everything:

1500 - bars
1400 - cloth
500 - foam rubber
1000 - sewing covers
600 - fittings, self-tapping screws, bolts

Total: about 5000 rubles.

In the design part, Vladislav was helped by a girl who already had this chair - she threw off photos with dimensions (they were filmed with a sewing meter). Then everything was customized to fit your needs. Here are those pictures for people wanting to replicate.

The process began with gluing bars 20 * 20, because there were no suitable blanks available, which once again speaks of the author's determination

For this, such homemade clamps were used.

Further, from the end of each bar, cotter pins were hammered into glue for greater strength.

Well, they already sawed the bars themselves. The roundings were drawn with a compass and sawed out with a jigsaw. Then he skinned the whole thing - the most tedious process.

Thus, all the necessary parts were made
We start with the manufacture of supports. We fasten vertical racks to the horizontal parts (self-tapping screws + glue)

We drill niches for connectors in them with a Forstner cutter and grind cylindrical connecting parts for them.

We drive them onto glue into each other, assembling the support frame.

The same design, but from a different angle.

We proceed to the manufacture of the hinged part. This required bolts, washers and ball bearings. With the help of a Forstner cutter of a suitable diameter, the bearings are recessed into the workpiece.

It was necessary to make a secret connection. So that there are no through holes. To do this, I drilled a hole, hammered an M12 nut and screwed a washer on top so that the nut would not fall out

We are preparing the bases for the sidewalls of the hinged module. To do this, we drill blind holes in the rails at an equal distance.

Then they are assembled into solid blocks with glue.

Now we bolt them to the previously assembled base.

Another angle.

We assemble and mount the seat on the base. (Rectangular frame with transverse slats). The bolts are recessed into blind holes into which the cylindrical armrests will then go.
To it we attach the back assembled in a similar way.

The armrests are assembled according to the principle similar to the sidewalls of the hinged part.

We put armrests.

They are fixed with furniture bolts to the back, giving additional rigidity.

Cut foam cushions to fit the seat and back. After that, covers were ordered under these pillows.

The chair was then dismantled and repainted. For this, Aquatex, walnut color was used. In two layers.

Once again I will give the rolling unit after painting.

And finally, the finale of the whole work, which took several months after work.

Rocking chairs are very popular products that provide comfortable leisure time. They are presented in a huge number of types, which include the glider chair, which has certain differences from the standard rocking chair, while being highly comfortable and attractive. The design of the glider involves the use of a special pendulum mechanism, which ensures a quiet, pleasant swing. It is very convenient to use the product, and it is also multifunctional. It has armrests with pockets for the remote control or other small items. Some models are equipped with a bar for legs.

The product appeared on the market relatively recently. It has a pendulum mechanism, which makes it possible to enjoy a measured, pleasant swing. In addition, there is a separate bench, which also has a built-in pendulum, so after a hard day it is very pleasant to put your feet on it, enjoy a pleasant swing.

Often glider rocking chairs are purchased by nursing mothers, as the products help to quickly and comfortably rock babies.

The main parameters of such a product include:

the angle of the backrest is easily changed, which allows you to adjust the product for a specific user, after which the selected position is securely fixed;
some models are called recliner, and they are equipped with a special retractable footboard;
managed different types armchairs different ways, since mechanical or electrical mechanisms are used for this, as well as a sensor;
the recliner operates by pressing the back, raising a special lever or using the buttons located on the control panel;
some innovative models can even be fixed in a huge number of positions, and certain chairs remember the most frequently chosen position;
the footboard is usually presented in the form of a pouffe, and it can come out from under the bottom of the structure or act as a continuation of the chair;
some products are equipped with additional functions of massage or aromatherapy, seat heating or other elements that increase the comfort of relaxation.

Each glider model has its own characteristics, so it is important to focus on own desires and preferences. The more functions and additional features available in the chair, the higher its price.

Advantages and disadvantages

Glider chairs have pros and cons, which are recommended to study well before purchasing them directly.

Advantages	disadvantages
The convenience of use	High price
Safety for people or pets	The chair takes up a lot of space, so it is important to allocate an optimal area for it in a certain room.
Due to the use of a high-quality pendulum system, possible damage to the flooring is minimized	Elements with a mechanical transformation mechanism are not very convenient to use
The mechanism works silently	If a product made of fabric is purchased, it is difficult to clean it from contamination.
The glider and recliner fit perfectly into different interiors and styles	-
Modern models are equipped with numerous additional functions, elements for their more comfortable use.	-
Light and pleasant swaying provides complete relaxation of the body	-
No need for periodic maintenance	-
Great for feeding babies

There are a huge number of positive parameters, so a recliner or glider is the right choice for any person. If desired, they can even be installed in the office, providing a comfortable and efficient working environment.

Manufacturing materials

These products are made up of various materials. The frame is usually steel or aluminum, so it is highly durable and reliable. Often used for this and wood. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of upholstery products. Upholstery is most often represented by the following materials:

Genuine leather is the most durable upholstery option. The only negative is the high cost of such products;
chenille is a material very similar to velor. Very wear-resistant, however, is afraid of moisture and hooks;
velor is a soft, durable fabric that can be wiped off over time;
tapestry - natural material with anti-allergic properties. prone to abrasion;
jacquard - an inexpensive, durable fabric that is resistant to rubbing;
matting is an ideal material for eco-style furniture;
flock - wear-resistant type of fabric;
artificial leather is a durable, non-deforming fabric, which is also durable, hypoallergenic and not afraid of exposure to direct rays;
eco-leather is a practical material, characterized by a variety of colors and textures.

Leather

Velours

chenille

Tapestry

Jacquard

Rogozhka

Flock

Mechanisms of transformation

The mechanism can be mechanical, sensory or electrical. There are also several of the most popular models of chairs, which differ not only in the materials used, but also in the parameters. These include:

a standard glider model with a footboard, in which the banquette leaves in different ways;
folding bed, in which the footrest is a direct continuation of the seat;
recliner equipped with a built-in support;
massage chairs.

Each model has its own characteristics, and is also presented in numerous colors and sizes.

with footrest

Massage

folding

Product selection rules

It is not difficult to choose a quality glider, since most models are of high quality. It is only important to know in advance what exactly the design is being purchased for, as well as who will act as a regular user. Factors right choice are:

the cost of the product, which depends on the existing mechanism, upholstery material and other parameters;
the material of manufacture is an important parameter, since it is important that all components are made exclusively from safe, hypoallergenic components;
fame and reliability of the manufacturer is an indispensable condition;
it is important that the chair is wide enough so that you can comfortably sit in it;
it is advisable to choose a high back so that you can completely lean on it, as a result of which it will repeat the curves of the back;
An excellent choice are models in which the backrest is adjustable;
swing, transformation should be carried out silently and smoothly;
before buying, quality certificates and other documents from the manufacturer are certainly studied.

Thus, glider chairs are modern varieties standard rocking chairs, which are distinguished by high comfort, attractiveness, and the presence of numerous pleasant functions. It is important to correctly choose a product suitable for the user, as well as created from high-quality, durable materials.

Video

An overview of one of the variants of the glider chair.

Photo chairs glider

A selection of photographs with views of the glider chair.

As soon as a rocking chair appears in the house, it immediately becomes a favorite piece of furniture for all family members. For the opportunity to soothingly rock on it, forgetting about worries, fuss, the chair is ready to forgive a slight creaking and even slight damage to the flooring. The pendulum mechanism is able to eliminate all the shortcomings without changing the effect of uniform swinging. Such a mechanism is called a "glider". It is a great alternative to the classic rocking chair.

Young mothers especially liked the glider chair - you can comfortably feed and lull the baby on it. Not a single extra sound will interfere with the sound, serene sleep of the baby. Please your family, make a gift to women - make a chair with a pendulum mechanism with your own hands.

Armchair with pendulum mechanism

The pendulum mechanism is used not only in armchairs, but also in the production of cribs. The cradle, the seat are suspended on rigid wooden or metal hinges to a fixed, stable base. Movement, as in traditional rocking chairs, is only possible back and forth. In order for the swing to be easy, smooth, bearings are often used when connecting the base and seat.

Experienced craftsmen advise installing hinged mounts in such a way that, when stationary, the shape of their location resembles a trapezoid with the larger side at the top. This feature of the installation of the mount allows you not to exceed the amplitude of movement when swinging and, accordingly, makes the product more stable, and therefore safer. Use our tips and your experience to make pendulum chair for your home.

Materials and tools

Inexpensive wood, such as pine, can be used as the main material. good choice thick (at least 20 mm) plywood will also become.

Boards with a section of 2x6 ″ (51x152 mm) and 2x4 ″ (51x102 mm).
4 metal hinges.
Screws, pocket hole screws.
Primer.
Glue.
emery skin, the use of a grinder will speed up the processing process.
Drill.
Drill.
A circular saw.
Band-saw.
Device for preparing pocket holes.
Electronic digital protractor.
Household milling device.
Clamps.
French ruler.
Roulette.
Pencil.

Description of work

The details of the supporting part of the chair (base - B) are made from boards with a section of 2x6 ″ (51x152 mm), all the rest - from planks 2x4 ″ (51x102 mm). The dimensions of the base parts are shown in the photo below:

Cut out circular saw strips of the desired length.
To make all internal and external roundings on the parts the same, use a French ruler as a stencil, marking the points of contact with the workpiece with tape. You can use other improvised means, for example, a round jar of varnish or primer.
Cut off excess with band saw.
The upper parts of the base consist of three parts, which are attached to each other and to the lower part with spikes. To cut the spikes (1 ″ - 2.5 cm long), make cuts about 5 mm deep, then fix the part vertically with a clamp and cut off all unnecessary with a saw.
Similarly, prepare the spikes on 3 pieces 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) long. With the help of these blanks, we will fasten the right and left parts of the base.
Use a router with a 0.75″ drill bit to make blind slots for the tenon joints in the base pieces. Holes should be 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide and 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.
Apply glue to the surfaces to be joined, as well as to the grooves, tightly fasten the parts of the upper part of the base. Fix the connections with clamps until the glue is completely dry.

If excess glue appears on the seams of the joints, remove them immediately with a damp cloth or sponge. Then, when finishing, you will not have problems with uneven coating of the product with varnish or stain.

Use a drill to drill 0.25" (0.6 cm) holes on both sides of the tops of the base.

When working with a drill, make sure that the drill enters at an angle of 90 degrees. The correct operation of the hinges will depend on the accuracy of the work performed.

Attach the top pieces of the base to the bottom pieces. With a pencil, mark the places for preparing the grooves for connecting the upper and lower parts.
Cut the grooves in the same way as you did earlier in the top parts of the base.
Glue the details. To tightly compress the uneven edge of the structure with clamps, temporarily attach the cut pieces of wood.
Round off the corners on the resulting parts, carefully sand the surface. Smooth corners in hard-to-reach places you can use a simple device - wind a small piece sandpaper on the dowel.
Start assembling the two parts that form the base. Apply glue to the surfaces to be joined, make connections. Fix the structure with several clamps.

The base is ready, now it's time to start creating the seat and backrest. For the manufacture we will use boards 2x6 ″.

We use the lines of the French ruler to get a comfortable shape for the seat. If this form is not comfortable for you, make the necessary changes. We use the resulting part as a template for another of the same type (2 side seat supports). You can take the measurements of the details shown in the photo below.
On each part of the seat, you need to step back 1.25 ″ (3.2 cm) from the thinner edge and make a groove at an angle of 106 degrees. An electronic digital goniometer will help with this.
Via miter saw cut 3/4″ (7mm) deep grooves in the backrest base pieces.
Use a drill to prepare 4 holes at the bottom of the seat parts for mounting the chair. They should be in the shape of a quadrilateral at an angle of 113 degrees. Ream holes.
Prepare holes for screw fasteners in the center of the back parts when aligning the parts into grooves.
Proceed to prepare the 23″ (58.4 cm) slats for the backrest (15 pieces) and seat (14 pieces). It is desirable to make parts of different widths, to arrange them from thinner 1 inch (2.5 cm) to thick 2 inch (5 cm).
You can not process one side of each part - it will be the back of the seat and back. On the front side of each plank, round off all corners, ends, sand the surface.
At both ends of the planks, measure and mark the locations of the screw holes for attaching to the bases. Drill holes, countersink them at the top.
Assemble the sides of the seat together using eight (4 per joint) 1.4″ (36mm) deck screws.
Check the planks to make sure they are the same length after processing. Start installing the slats by screwing the widest slats onto the bottom of the backrest.

To make the distance between the strips the same, use a strip with a thickness of about 3 mm as a stencil.

Now cut out 4 pieces of chair legs as shown in the picture. Each piece should be 23.5 inches (59.7 cm) long and bevel its parallel ends at a 10 degree angle.25. Sand the edges of the pieces.
Attach the legs to the seat of the chair so that they are centered. The legs should fit snugly, so make marks with a pencil on the slats that need to be trimmed.
Attach the legs to the seat with 4 screws and glue. In this case, the front leg should be placed so that the distance from the bottom edge to the base of the seat is 9.8 inches (24.9 cm).
To install the rear legs, remove the 3 screws whose placement matches the mounting location. Then install again with screws and glue.
Cut out the armrest blanks from the 1x6 ″ (2.5x15.2 cm) board. The shape of these parts can be arbitrary, but at the end, the place of contact with the back, you need to make a cutout. Do not forget to make the edges of the armrests rounded, sand the surface.
To attach the armrests with the pocket hole tool, punch 2 holes at the top of the legs.
Install armrests.
From the remaining pieces of wood or plywood, use a special cutter to prepare corks to close the recesses at the joints with screws. If you are going to use the chair outdoors, this will protect the metal fasteners from moisture and damage.
On the glue, place the plugs in the holes. Remove the parts that protrude above the surface.

Finishing should be done when the chair mechanism is not yet assembled. This will keep the working condition of the metal parts.

If necessary, additionally sand the surface of all parts of the chair.
Coat the wood with a primer. To increase the weather resistance of the material, apply 2 coats alternately.
After drying, varnish the chair.
Attach the brackets with large screws and nuts with one end to the top of the base, the other to the bottom of the legs. Do this with an offset so that the line drawn through the 4 attachment points forms a trapezoid with a large base at the top, as shown in the photo.

It is difficult to find a person who would not like to swing in a warm summer evening comfortable chair with a cup of tea in hand. But such furniture, unfortunately, is not available in all homes, most likely because it is not cheap in stores. In this material, we will tell you how to create a rocking chair with a pendulum mechanism with your own hands from accessible and understandable materials. We bring to your attention two of the most simple designs, the final choice is yours.

Varieties of rocking chairs

Many, at the mention of this phrase, recall furniture from countryside or everyone's favorite movie about a skilled detective who liked to think about the next case, wrapping himself in a warm blanket and smoking a pipe. But we decided to dispel this stereotype, to present the rocking chair as ultra-modern and fashionable furniture. It is suitable for any interior due to the abundance of models on the market. Before you get started and make a pendular rocking chair with your own hands, check out the most popular varieties of such products.

Types of chairs:

Model on skids. This design can be safely called traditional, since the seat in it is attached by means of curved guides, that is, skids. The main advantage of this design is its low cost and easy assembly. The only negative is that when swinging, the runners are very scratched.
pendulum models. The designs are more complex, they have a fixed base and seat, which are connected independently of each other. Such furniture is safe and stable, while it does not harm the flooring at all.

How to assemble a wooden chair on runners on your own?

Have you decided to make a pendulum rocking chair on skids? Drawings can be found on the Internet, then just use the proposed scheme or adjust the proposed sizes at your discretion, taking into account your own physique and personal preferences.

Build according to the suggested instructions:

The choice of radius for the skids. Make diagonal cuts on the rail so that you can then insert the ends of the plywood strip there. Place the cuts far enough apart to allow the plywood to bend to the required radius. The cut depth must be at least 3 cm.

Important! Try to make cuts strictly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the main rail, since its curvature will cause the runners to simply warp.

Landmark setting. Insert a 1.2 m long plywood strip into the prepared cuts. Please note that the distance from the lamella to the rail should be 15 cm at the largest bend point. Attach the structure to the workbench, circle the radius, marking the center on the curved strip. On the workbench, according to the circled radius, lay out the stocks, use self-tapping screws to screw them to the table. Screw the plywood onto the stocks.
Installation of limiters. Lay the bars of the same size on the surface of the table to avoid slipping of the lamellas, fix them with self-tapping screws on the table.
Gluing skids. Take 8 slats, grease them with glue, attach them to the strip, which is fixed on the stocks, align them according to the marks set in the center. Install the first clamp directly in the center, placing a block under it and tighten it securely. Fix the edges of the lamella with clamps, but do not tighten too much. Align the clamps in the direction from the center to the edges and tighten. As soon as the lamella package is fully fixed, tighten the outermost clamps.

Important! Leave the workpiece in this form in a stationary state for several days so that the glue is completely dry.

Combination of skids. Clearly, according to the marks on the centers, set the home-made skids opposite each other, fix them through the clamps with the transverse crossbars. Check how well your design swings. Cut the ends of the runners at a right angle, glue them through the grooves of the knobs.
Preparation of reinforcing elements. If you install the seat directly on the wooden skids, they are guaranteed to crack. Therefore, cut out amplifiers from the board, in other words, the same runners, only less long. Using a router, make grooves for connecting the skids with the amplifier with cotter pins.
Connection of skids with amplifiers. Lubricate the surfaces of the elements to be glued with glue, insert the cotter pins into the technological holes. Connect the skids to the reinforcements so that they stick together along the entire length. Pull the parts together with clamps until the glue dries completely.
Creation of side racks. From plywood, cut template drawings according to the shape of the side rack. According to the diagram, draw, cut out six racks. Wooden blanks with the attached template, grind with a router. Make a groove at the end of each rack for the spikes pre-mounted in the amplifiers.
Attaching the side rails. Lubricate the groove in the side posts with glue, apply it also to the spike and near it. Put the rack on the spike, press it tightly to the body of the amplifier. Do the same for both skids.
Base connection. Connect the sidewalls with transverse stretch marks. Do this with self-tapping screws, screwing them in from the outside.
Seat assembly. Cut out two sides from a solid board. From the inside, cut a continuous longitudinal groove in them. Connect the sidewalls together by inserting the slats and fixing them with glue. Install the rails as tightly as possible so that there is no gap.
Assembly of all elements. Dock the seat with the side supports with glue and spikes. Cut and install the armrests. Paint the chair.

Here is such a wonderful, durable, stable and comfortable do-it-yourself pendulum rocking chair.

How to make your own metal pendulum chair?

To create such a piece of furniture, you will need:

metal profile 15 by 30 mm;
steel strip 30 mm wide and 3 mm thick;
pipe with a diameter of 32 mm;
bar 12 mm.

Naturally, one cannot do without a grinder with a disk for working on metal, a welding machine, a measuring tool and a clamp. To work with pipes, you still have to find a special tool for bending the profile.

You will need to perform the following actions in strict sequence:

Making a drawing in full size. We create the first thing before making a pendulum rocking chair blueprint. On a flat floor, draw the side of the chair. To make your job a little easier, lay some kind of home chair on its side and circle the seat along with the back.

Important! Keep in mind that the less curved elements in your product, the easier it will be for you to assemble it.

Creation of a housing for bearings. Measure the width of the bearing and cut 8 rings from the pipe, that is, their number should correspond to the number of bearings used. Weld a plug on one side of the part, use a washer for this. It is important that the center hole in the washers is slightly smaller in diameter than the existing bar.
Assembly of the side parts of the seat and back. Bend the profile according to the existing drawing, weld two identical sidewalls. Attach them to the drawing and check the correct assembly.
Preparation of the sides of the base. Via special device bend the profile according to the drawing, make four such parts.
Seat assembly. Cut 5 jumpers from the profile to the required length of the chair. Weld jumpers to the sidewalls, weld the details of the chair on metal frame. From the remnants of the profile, bend the handrails, weld them on the sides of the already assembled product.
Seat upholstery. Cut pieces from the steel strip to match the length of the jumpers and weld them to the seat frame.
Installation of the bottom support. Weld together the finished curved profile sections of 2 pieces. Weld the same piece of profile to the end surfaces of the curved parts, as a result, you will get a design that resembles a bow. Using jumpers, weld the two sidewalls at the top and bottom. Install the finished chair on the welded base, weld transverse jumpers on it from below.
Attachment of movable hangers. Weld bearing assemblies with rods inserted into them at the bottom of the chair and the top of the curved sides. Connect the knots on the sidewalls and the chair with pieces of the rod of the same length.