How to Make a Tire Rocker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find yourself an old tire

   Be very careful in cutting the tire in half although there are couple of ways in accomplishing this.
   
   You can use a power grinder, a knife and block but the simplest way is using a hacksaw. , it is imperative that you paint it white as a primer in order for you to add your desired color to it.
   
   Paint it according your liking. ,, Get some wood screw.
   
   Screw the blocks inside the screw. , This will be seat of your rocker. , Grab a fine grit sandpaper and smooth the surface ,,,,
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   Step 2: clean it very well and measure and find it's center.

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   Step 3: Mark the center with a line using a chalk or pentel pen.

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   Step 4: Get a very sharp knife or a hacksaw and cut the tire in half using the markings you made as a guide.

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   Step 5: Clean the tire once more and then primer it with white paint since all tires are black.

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   Step 6: Cut to blocks measuring the same width as the interior walls your tire

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   Step 7: this will serve as support at the same time this is where you will mount the platform of your rocker.

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   Step 8: Put the blocks on each side of the tire.

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   Step 9: Measure the length of tire and cut a wooden plank.

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    Step 10: Attach your platform to the blocks that you attached inside your tire.

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    Step 11: Drill 2 holes for the rope or handles of this rocker.

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    Step 12: Paint the seat.

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    Step 13: Insert a rope into the holes you made the tie a knot on each end to secure it.

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    Step 14: Add a some finishing touches or decorate it and let your kid enjoy her new rocker!

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