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GLIDER ROCKER BASE PLANS

Reproduced here are one-fourth scale drawings of the six parts making up the Glider Rocker
Base. All points on these drawings are indicated with two measurements. Simply draw all lines
and radii as indicated, directly onto your stock, and cut out the pieces.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• (2) pair of rocker arms (02382869) or (02223862)
• Solid lumber (2) rocking supports (D)
Order (1) item number 02383855 (12" x 55") to make pair.
• 3⁄4" plywood for A, B and C.
• 36" x 1" diameter dowel rod (02252630)
• Wood screws
• Seat (not shown) approximately 23" x 23"
(Item number 02383739 - 25" x 49" works well)

B
D
A

C
D

3
⁄8"
A
ASSEMBLY: 7
⁄8"
• Cut boards to overall size.
Note that the measurements are reference from the edges of the overall sized pieces.
• Locate the centers of all of the circles and draw the arches.
• Locate the centers of all of the holes and drill.
• Cut to shape.
• Route edges
• Cut 2 pieces of 1" diameter dowel to approximately 121⁄4" long.
• Set the horizontal base support (B), centered over the top of the vertical base support (C) and attach with screws.
• Attach the dowels, with screws, to the rocker arms.
• Pull base supports (A) long foot to the back, into and under the horizontal (B) and vertical (C) base supports. Attach
with screws.
• Add the left and right rocking supports (D), by placing the holes over the bearings of the long end of the glider
rocker arms.
• Set the seat on top, centered, and attach, in any manner.

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83⁄4"

1"R
1"R

91⁄2"

105⁄8"

93⁄4" 17⁄8" 115⁄16"

6"
13⁄8" A

11⁄4"R 11⁄4"R

11⁄4" 11⁄2"R 11⁄2"R

11⁄4"
51⁄2"
67⁄8"
103⁄8"
10" 12"
191⁄8"
253⁄8"

83⁄8"
31⁄2"

⁄8"R
5 21⁄4"R 21⁄4"R

103⁄4" B
81⁄2"

163⁄4"

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3
⁄4"

21⁄16"R
215⁄16"R
8 ⁄4"
1

91⁄8" Right Half Same as Left

C
73⁄8"

3" 3"R 27⁄16"R

3"R

11⁄4"

21⁄8"
23⁄4"
71⁄4"
141⁄2"

24"

215⁄16"
175⁄8"

145⁄16"
57⁄16"
21⁄2"

25⁄16"R
25⁄16"R 11"
103⁄4"
2 ⁄16"R
3
23⁄16"R

12"
23⁄16"R Drill flat bottom holes the same
depth and OD of bearings
71⁄2"

8"

55⁄8" D
2" 13⁄16"

23⁄4"
213⁄16"

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