Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker Plans

The last step to these free plans for an Adirondack Loveseat Glider rocker is to cut and attach the arm rests and supports.

Cut two sections of 1x6 to 26" in length. Then, layout the arm rests according to the diagram on page 6 of the Free Plans you downloaded in step 1. Cut the curved sections on the band saw. You may wish to cut the angled section on the band saw, or with your circular saw.

Sand the arm rests completely using your random orbital sander before installing them onto the tops of the chair side posts. The flat edge of the arm rest faces the seating section of the chair, and the back edge is flush with the top of the curved back support rail. Attach with pre-drilled, countersunk 2-1/2" deck screws.
[br Next, using your band saw, cut a pair of supports for the front portion of the arm rest. These supports can be of any shape you deem appropriate, so use your creativity as you desire. I chose to make mine 3" wide by 5-1/2" tall, with a similar angle from the bottom toward the top as the angle on the arm rests. Center the supports perpendicular to the front posts and the long axis of the arm rest on the outside of each front post, and attach using pre-drilled, countersunk 2-1/2" deck screws from the top (through the arm rest) and inside of the chair (through the front post).

Except for the finish, your Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker is now complete. The choice of finish is completely up to you. Although it isn't shown in the images here, I chose to paint my glider rocker. This entailed filling all screw holes with wood putty, disassembling the rocker arm assemblies, sanding every surface, giving each and every exposed joint a good caulking, followed by primer and top coats of paint. Should you choose a stained finish, be sure to give it plenty of protective top coating (such as polyurethane for protection).