Build a Rocking Chair DIY

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2019
  • Join me in building a rocking outdoor that is perfect for your porch! A DIY project that is complete with a template found below. Be sure to check out other DIY projects like the Adirondack Chairs and Porch Swings to complete your outdoor furniture!
    Rocking Chair Templates here: wilkerdos.com/product/rocking...
    Click here to find out more on Simple Strap:
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    Things Used in This Project:
    ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection: amzn.to/2pEjNtv
    Armor Tool Mobile Workbench: bit.ly/2JL03ix
    Armor Tool Clamps: bit.ly/2Xew2e0
    Mobile Planer Stand: bit.ly/2gkfHV7
    Triton Thickness Planer: amzn.to/2r5YmT3
    Titebond III: amzn.to/2zZIRQw
    Glue Brush: bit.ly/2pJGNrU
    Countersink Bit: amzn.to/2j6GfXk
    Miter Saw Stand: bit.ly/2XKAo0J
    Bessey Quick Clamps: amzn.to/2YZ0Dxk
    Triton Router Table: amzn.to/2hM912C
    Infinity Round Over Bit: bit.ly/2qT3yv2
    Titebond Quick and Thick: amzn.to/2KflUe0
    Triton Palm ROS: amzn.to/2Jgeven
    Triton 4" Belt Sander: amzn.to/2HCQgu7
    Triton Router: amzn.to/2zRSdvF
    Infinity Mega Flush Trim Bit: bit.ly/31ZyWVF
    Triton Palm Belt Sander: amzn.to/2py8tQO
    Bessey F Style Clamps: amzn.to/2RQ3VTS
    Triton Multi Stand: amzn.to/2r9Igr9
    More Templates for Projects:
    Growth Chart Ruler Template: bit.ly/2LbDaov
    Lounge Chair Templates: bit.ly/2NiHy4w
    Porch Swing Templates: bit.ly/347iB2u
    Want to support me? Support the companies that support me:
    Triton Tools: bit.ly/2jaC0dD
    ISOtunes: bit.ly/2rVobCD
    Rockler: bit.ly/2oWrisB
    Armor Tool: bit.ly/2PjJuKJ
    Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=257047
    Instagram: / wilker_dos
    Website: www.wilkerdos.com
    Facebook: / wilkerdos
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  • @davemcbeardface8976
    @davemcbeardface8976 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this, my wife has asked me to maker her a rocking chair after I built our decking. I have no training at all in carpentry so CZcams videos like yours are a god send!

  • @lorenknowles1521
    @lorenknowles1521 Před 4 lety +1

    These are the kind of projects I enjoyed in the beginning. As much as I appreciate your growth, I'm never going to build a massive shop or band saw. I will build garage shop projects and I enjoy learning from your videos.

  • @xanthopteryx_rsfw
    @xanthopteryx_rsfw Před 4 lety +12

    Beyond your creativity and competence you are such a enjoyable person. Congrats!

  • @jrkorman
    @jrkorman Před 4 lety +6

    Loved seeing you sitting there in your new chair, petting your chicken! Makes me feel better knowing we're not the only ones!
    Greetings from Haskell Co, TX!

  • @michaelwheatley4563
    @michaelwheatley4563 Před 4 lety +6

    Hey April, you should do an updated shop tour. Would love to see how far you’ve gotten with the new shop.

  • @JaCk-bj6hs
    @JaCk-bj6hs Před 4 lety +4

    April, disregard my first comment. I finally got around to looking at my email and there it was. I've downloaded and printed your simple to follow instructions and tomorrow will head to the lumber store. I'm 78 and this will be my first major woodworking project. Thanks again

  • @patrickretsel7048
    @patrickretsel7048 Před 4 lety

    You know April, although you are a very talented maker, your joy at what you do is why I like you so much 😎

  • @mulekickhandmadeguitars8465

    What a great project! I've built a few rocking chairs in the past, and they do present their own set of challenges. Great job. Great design. Your shop is amazing, and I loved seeing that you have that SawStop table saw for safety. Hope you NEVER need to change out that brake mechanism. Again, I sure love this project.

  • @rennaker331
    @rennaker331 Před 4 lety +1

    I've bee watching since day 1 and your workflow, video editing, cadence, and well. really everything is so on point. IMHO Thank you again for another great project, I don't know how you find the time to do what you do. You are a force and an inspiration to be admired.

  • @Jeppe.P.Bjerget
    @Jeppe.P.Bjerget Před 4 lety

    A beautiful Grandma in a very nice Rocking chair. Just great to sit out in the sunset, dreaming of new projects

    • @NiHaoMike64
      @NiHaoMike64 Před 4 lety +1

      She's not that old! :)

    • @Jeppe.P.Bjerget
      @Jeppe.P.Bjerget Před 4 lety

      @@NiHaoMike64 Il agree. Just make a joke, on a late Sunday evening were the snow has arrived for Christmas. She is beautiful, and young

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking Před 4 lety +4

    This is an amazing build video April! I like how you used the "easy" half lap joints. Awesome Chair!!!

  • @ricklott5923
    @ricklott5923 Před 4 lety

    April you never cease to amaze me. Thank you

  • @customremodeling1767
    @customremodeling1767 Před 4 lety

    It looks awesome! It probably will be a project for Spring. I’m finishing my basement this winter so Spring will be! Thanks for all your videos. I enjoy them.

  • @randyhull6485
    @randyhull6485 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the rocking chair plans. I totally enjoy making one. Please keep doing what you do.

  • @talladegadude4852
    @talladegadude4852 Před 4 lety +8

    Love this video! Beautiful chair and loved the out-takes at the end too.

  • @rmsawyer54
    @rmsawyer54 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the Demo Ranch shirt. You and Matt are my favorite channels on youtube keep up the great videos

  • @luckettg
    @luckettg Před 4 lety

    Excellent and educational video. April has made some great videos and is really good at her trade. I have several of her projects on my radar to do now. Thank you, April Wilkerson. You are an amazing lady.

  • @blakegrant
    @blakegrant Před 4 lety +1

    Love your enthusiasm, April! Keep making sawdust!!

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job April, really a great design for the rocking chair. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @jamesanderson4040
    @jamesanderson4040 Před 4 lety +2

    just like the rest of your projects, excellent job. Loved the work you do, from Alberta Canada.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword Před 4 lety

    Christmas toys are good wood projects and if you read this your saying wow, I sure like that idea or I wish I would of thought of that or maybe your already doing it... over one million subscribers. That takes my breath away. I love cedar and how it cleans the air

  • @xavier8351
    @xavier8351 Před 4 lety

    I love the idea of the simple strap. As a bike packer, it would come in handy when strapping down the gear to the bike and not scratch my frame. Nice chair!

  • @sanviv2095
    @sanviv2095 Před 4 lety

    Salutari din Romania! Apreciez munca dumneavoastra. Va doresc sa faceti in continuare ceea ce va place. Sanatate si spor la treaba va doresc!

  • @patmanhoward5681
    @patmanhoward5681 Před 4 lety

    The ISOtunes bluetooth are the most comfortable and noise effective plugs I've ever worn. Thanks for the recommendation April! AND the Videos!

  • @mlubecke
    @mlubecke Před 4 lety +8

    The “pro tip’ was so cute..... I love everything you do... thank you for always sharing. I have always been impressed by your narrative skill, I think this is why you are so amazing when it comes to all your videos.

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins1979 Před 3 lety

    I also just love the taller rocker.You are an inspiration for my 3 young daughters

  • @halfbreed4life62
    @halfbreed4life62 Před 4 lety +1

    April that is one sweet workshop. I love working wood too!!! Great project.

  • @rickysafer2895
    @rickysafer2895 Před 4 lety

    Really nice chair April, it will last for many years to come. Western red cedar is my favorite wood for any project.

  • @bobbyfowler7319
    @bobbyfowler7319 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job. Loved the tentative test sitting! Well, looks like the chickens are doing good. Thanks for sharing

  • @paperyakuk
    @paperyakuk Před 4 lety

    That sawdust and glue trick has just blown my mind! Beautiful chair April!

    • @charleseleeiii
      @charleseleeiii Před 4 lety

      Yeah that's pretty boss. Will try on my next project because I always forget to pick up wood putty

  • @scotscheideman9800
    @scotscheideman9800 Před 4 lety +42

    Luv seeing the Demolition Ranch shirt!

    • @BabyTiger1988
      @BabyTiger1988 Před 4 lety +4

      would love if they could collab or something

    • @doubledarefan
      @doubledarefan Před 4 lety +4

      I wanna see her collab. Maybe build furniture for Matt's mansion.

    • @em21701
      @em21701 Před 4 lety

      Bunker branding handles her merch. Matt mentioned it in an off the ranch video.

  • @shopart1488
    @shopart1488 Před 3 lety +1

    After watching this video how could anyone in their right mind give it a thumbs down, why don’t these people just quit CZcams. Great video absolutely perfect, keep it up. We own a large cabinet shop so I think I know when things look good.

  • @JaCk-bj6hs
    @JaCk-bj6hs Před 4 lety

    April, got the templates. Thanks it came very quick. Didn't have any instructions in the package but I'll take my laptop to the shop and follow along. thanks again

  • @MOUNTAINEAGLES
    @MOUNTAINEAGLES Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent project!!!

  • @k2rider30
    @k2rider30 Před 4 lety

    Just finished this today for a Christmas gift. Turned out great! Thanks for making the easy plans!

    • @jerrywilson6171
      @jerrywilson6171 Před 2 lety

      Hi, curious how you figured out the correct height to attach the legs to the seat?

  • @tonymares
    @tonymares Před 4 lety +1

    Great Job April!! You are such a great inspiration! Cant wait to start building!!

  • @josefgeltl8600
    @josefgeltl8600 Před 4 lety

    I think that´s a good Thing for an old man as me - now i will work it again - thanks for good idea and greetings from Germany-Bavaria

  • @dushan9392
    @dushan9392 Před 3 lety

    It has a beautiful finish. A pleasure to watch.

  • @eddiedoors1
    @eddiedoors1 Před rokem

    What a lady!!!!! You are incredible, I just love your work and the way you communicate! Cheers from Brazil!!!!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching. Cheers from Texas!

  • @charleyl264
    @charleyl264 Před 4 lety +9

    A simple tip - When removing glue from an inside corner, I found that a disposable soda straw pressed into the corner to form it into a triangle and then pushed forward collects the wet or partly set glue very well. A pair of snips removes the glue filled section, so you can continue using the same straw, but lacking the snips, just throw the straw out and use another. You will be surprised how well this works.
    I never miss one of your videos.

  • @michaelgovers8036
    @michaelgovers8036 Před rokem

    April, it was a joy to watch you and I look forward to seeing more videos and trying out this build :)

  • @welderman1221
    @welderman1221 Před 4 lety

    Another fine creation, as talented as you are, its hard to believe you did nt know squat about it when you started!!!
    Keep up the wonderful work. I always enjoy it.

  • @nordyfamily
    @nordyfamily Před 3 lety

    Great work! Thanks for taking the time to make, film, edit and share

  • @eneasreginaldo6036
    @eneasreginaldo6036 Před 4 lety

    Hello ... I am also a cabinetmaker here in Brazil and you work very well. Beautiful profession! Congratulations!

  • @weller68rj
    @weller68rj Před 4 lety

    That rocker is awesome April 👌👍👍

  • @darrenblattner2508
    @darrenblattner2508 Před 4 lety +1

    You do very nice work, Keep smiling

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome job on the rocking chair and video April! 😃🤘🏻👍🏻👊🏻

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely Amazing design and Craftsmanship!
    Well done, April!

  • @throwback336
    @throwback336 Před 3 lety

    There is also Eastern White Cedar. That's what I have in Maine plus I can mill it myself. Love the build! Great job!!

  • @christopherbrown5338
    @christopherbrown5338 Před 4 lety +1

    I like that chair! If I had a shop like your's I'd be in heaven!

  • @jrlopez7348
    @jrlopez7348 Před 11 měsíci

    Very nice job love the way it came out I love working with cedar plus you can use the sawdust In garden to keep pest away

  • @radioactivelarry
    @radioactivelarry Před 4 lety +1

    I like your chair build, so much I think I will make a couple. Thanks April.

  • @jimbettridge3123
    @jimbettridge3123 Před 4 lety

    Been a long time since I caught a video of yours April as my concentration went to metal smithing, but glad you are still at it making real cool stuff! Wish the best for you....Jimmy!

  • @mattmorrissr3571
    @mattmorrissr3571 Před 4 lety

    I love all your videos.
    You are so beautiful and a true craftsman. Your skill in the shop is better than most of the you-tubers who try to be experts. You are a winner.

    • @fredericrike5974
      @fredericrike5974 Před 4 lety +1

      I suspect we are getting much closer to dropping the gender identification in a lot of such terms- maybe "crafter" or "maker" would fit better all around.FR

  • @davidiand7
    @davidiand7 Před 4 lety +1

    Love the rocking chair always wanted one, that’s on the top of my project list! You have a great workshop, mine would fit in the corner.

  • @chekymonkey4452
    @chekymonkey4452 Před 4 lety

    love the chair April keep up the good work looking good

  • @ron827
    @ron827 Před 4 lety +31

    Another quality project documented with a quality video. I know editing takes a lot of time but your videos are perfect. They are perfect in part because you speak fluently, coherently, not too fast, use easily understood English and are VERY well organized with what you say and do. Your videos are the zenith of what other MeTubers should strive for with their's. Outtakes are always a hoot.

    • @BrilliantDesignOnline
      @BrilliantDesignOnline Před 4 lety +1

      What Ron said. And great editing. You cracked me up when you cracked you up when test sitting the chair :-)

    • @BeasoreBilly
      @BeasoreBilly Před 3 lety

      Agreed. And you always seem as though you are having fun.

  • @rustywp
    @rustywp Před 3 lety

    Just got the templates- looking forward to building this in memory of my Dad!

  • @buddywilson104
    @buddywilson104 Před 4 lety

    Nice!...I have built several of the Adirondack chairs but never the rocker style. I will have to try it. Thanks for the video.

  • @larrybe2900
    @larrybe2900 Před 4 lety +1

    April, really cool rocker. What is not to like about it? Rock on.
    One suggestion to prolong it, being softer wood, would be to attach a layer of plastic on the bottom of the runners since it might encounter rough surfaces. Or not.

  • @fidenciojrramones5254
    @fidenciojrramones5254 Před 4 lety +1

    April I love your work and channel keep up the great vlogs😍🤙🏼

  • @BearMeat4Dinner
    @BearMeat4Dinner Před 4 lety

    Dude it totally looks comfortable! Great video!

  • @ThePapo52
    @ThePapo52 Před 4 lety

    Your amazing, love your working skills. The chair was an awesome project. Hope to see more your projects,

  • @roncouch
    @roncouch Před 2 lety

    Brill….love the workshop……jealously!😊

  • @wendoureemensshed9535
    @wendoureemensshed9535 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic job April keep it up

  • @pedroponce4436
    @pedroponce4436 Před 4 lety

    Great project for me to work on this winter!!!

  • @aliweshahy6363
    @aliweshahy6363 Před 3 lety

    Very beautiful, excellent work. You are a genius. I really liked carpentry, and I started working

  • @josonrenato5451
    @josonrenato5451 Před 3 lety

    You make a big smile on your project.nice job

  • @joeh5059
    @joeh5059 Před 4 lety

    Just beautiful rocker Thank you for sharing

  • @Zerostar369
    @Zerostar369 Před 4 lety +1

    Those are so great April! I just ordered my templates from you!

  • @christinejesson-valore6439

    Awesome! Great info. Cannot wait to try my hand at building once I get moved!

  • @richardclark8063
    @richardclark8063 Před 3 lety

    Looks great April. Another great project for me to Conker.

  • @johncriscione2891
    @johncriscione2891 Před 2 lety

    Great rocker! Love it and will it.

  • @jamesdickman8315
    @jamesdickman8315 Před 4 lety

    Saving this video for a summer project.

  • @robertmccreary8814
    @robertmccreary8814 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the rocking chair April great work that you do I'm going to try to make a rocking chair thanks for sharing pretty cool rooster 🐓

  • @lsoutdoors15
    @lsoutdoors15 Před 4 lety +1

    Rockin that demo ranch shirt! Love it!

  • @joepierce5357
    @joepierce5357 Před 4 lety

    Another amazing project by an amazing crafts woman 😊

  • @bobbanker4457
    @bobbanker4457 Před 3 lety +1

    I just received the templates for the rocking chair... Thank you!
    One suggestion on the templates if I may... identify the template parts. Although watching you build the chair over and over is certainly enjoyable, it makes for a long day😆.
    Thank you😀
    Bob Banker

  • @clarafigueiredo2225
    @clarafigueiredo2225 Před 2 lety

    You are a very good carpenter, one of the top 👍🔨🪚📐

  • @alialmansouri9677
    @alialmansouri9677 Před 4 lety

    You are really skilled and professionally perfect your work

  • @MrFabrizioCancino
    @MrFabrizioCancino Před 4 lety

    April excellent project, beatifull, thanks for sharing

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 Před 4 lety +3

    Lookin gorgeous April!!! You👈🏼 and your rocking chair! Ohh pls leave your western red cedar as it is plus clear matte poly!!! Pls don’t stain!!!!!!!!!

  • @ronaldatkinson2051
    @ronaldatkinson2051 Před 2 lety

    I wish I had even half your talent, even 25% of your shop space and maybe 50% of my own age. Maybe your work will stay in my mind long enough to allow me to re-engineer parts to save my favorite old rocker that is falling apart. Thanks. -Ron

  • @paulpiferi7929
    @paulpiferi7929 Před 3 lety

    Great work! Just bought templates to make one for myself. Thanks!

  • @rodcormier7428
    @rodcormier7428 Před 4 lety

    Hey April I've done that to with clamps when making a new style of chairs lol glad it held for you :) .... thx for great video

  • @Davidjaques6538
    @Davidjaques6538 Před 4 lety

    Great job April as usual

  • @Doorkicker505
    @Doorkicker505 Před 4 lety

    I listened to this with my iso tunes. I love em !!

  • @joshuawaddell6640
    @joshuawaddell6640 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful chair April... I love it!

  • @kennethtomlinson2332
    @kennethtomlinson2332 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome job mam, True Artist for sure...Go Texas !!!

  • @brianpeterson3081
    @brianpeterson3081 Před 4 lety

    As always April, I love your videos. Nice chair.

  • @ifscottcanyoucan
    @ifscottcanyoucan Před 4 lety +2

    When we build our house I am going to build a bunch of "April" chairs for the porch and deck. Great build vid April!

  • @garymacknight4013
    @garymacknight4013 Před 3 lety

    I love this video. And you rock! So informative and well explained!

  • @johntotten4872
    @johntotten4872 Před 4 lety +3

    New T shirt design, who needs glue when you have clamps? Another awesome build April. I always look forward to see what you will build next.
    She will, she will, ROCK You!!!

  • @davidespinozareyes2150

    Keep the videos coming!! You inspire me too keep doing woodworking.... you make it look so easy I’m jealous 😂😂😂

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorse Před 4 lety +8

    Rocker design is less than trivial. I like how you laminated the boards for strength.

  • @mustafalord1645
    @mustafalord1645 Před 4 lety

    👏👏👏Very beautiful, thanks for the beautiful model

  • @RomanErokhin
    @RomanErokhin Před 3 lety

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @fernandodeleon5634
    @fernandodeleon5634 Před 2 lety +1

    Super great project to make

  • @anthonygasparini1734
    @anthonygasparini1734 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice workmanship as usual!

  • @markb7067
    @markb7067 Před 6 měsíci

    Super nice work! Well done.