Mission Style Rocking Chair Question

I use stopped mortise and tenons. Since end grain is harder than long grain, the rockers will have a tendency to wear, but not so much the tenons. When this happens, the tenon will try to be pushed out every time it hits the floor.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Depends on the look you are going for.

I can answer to the Sam Maloof style that I build, the leg/rocker joints and sanded to match perfectly and then I use epoxy resin and 4” screws. The screws are there to hold the rocker tight to the leg while the epoxy sets up. They also provide lateral support.

I saw a couple different styles of mission rocker, some where the legs flat ended to the rockers which is why I mentioned my method.

-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com