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Nothing beats a glider for relaxation

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Nothing beats the gentle, to-and-fro motion of a glider rocker for relaxing. Unlike an ordinary rocking chair, a glider has its seat suspended in its own frame, allowing the unit to “glide” back and forth instead of rocking. This means the chair moves more smoothly than a traditional rocker, and it also takes up less space.

This handsome, do-it-yourself version uses tee-nuts, bolts and washers to replace the usual ball bearings, making the project easier to build while eliminating expensive, hard-to-find parts. In order to simplify construction even more, all of the chair’s curved cuts are traced from full-size patterns.

The glider rocker is built entirely from veneer plywood (oak as pictured), plus dowels and spindles, tee-nuts, bolts and washers, screws, nails, wood buttons, stain and finish. Add an extra-comfortable touch with a set of chair cushions, available at many furniture and department stores.

The completed chair measures 41 inches tall by 24 inches wide by 25 inches deep.

The Glider Rocker plan, No. 853, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step instructions with photos, full-size traceable patterns, construction diagrams, a shopping list and cutting schedule and a toll-free help line for project questions.

A package of rocking chair plans, No. C162, is $22.95 and includes this project plus a porch rocker and an outdoor rocker. Add $4 per order for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o Observer-Reporter, 821B S. Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054. To order by credit card, or to request a free catalog, call 1-800-828-2453.

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