9.1K views · 260 reactions | In this video, Tommy takes you inside the thoughtful process of building his handmade rocking chair. The focus is on how he lays out the raw boards—reading the grain, choosing orientation, and carefully marking each piece to maximize strength and beauty. For woodworkers, this is a deep dive into the small decisions that make a big difference in fine furniture construction. 漢✏️蝹 | Tommy Mac | Facebook

4.3M views · 28K reactions | A cozy handmade rocking chair made of willow branches! | 5-Minute Crafts | Facebook

While Benjamin Franklin's name is often linked to the rocking chair, its development relied more on the practical ingenuity of early American farmers and craftsmen. The first mass-produced design, the Boston Rocker, originated in New England in the 1840s. Its enduring popularity was cemented when President John F. Kennedy, advised by his physician Dr. Janet Travell, used a specially-made Appalachian 'Kennedy Rocker' to manage his severe back issues, keeping several in the White House. The Shaker