Now I have a set - the beginner's chronicles

Nice design. The armrest and the back is very attractive.
Well done!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Very nice furniture set. Looks good outside.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

Man, I’m envious.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

You said they’re not elegant, but I’m not sure what that means, cause they’re really attractive and from the sounds of it, pretty darn comfortable. Very nice work.

As for the sawdust, you might try filling your pockets with it and walking around the neighborhood dropping a little at a time while you stroll. ;-)

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

I like it well done cool design and great look

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

very nice design, and great execution!

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I was just thinking about doing the same thing with the cup holders, but you may have some problems with rot if you don’t put some holes in the bottom to drain the water from the weather. Otherwise, you have made some top quality furniture for relaxing. The design is pleasing and I’m sure you’ll have lots of evenings drinking “Dr. Pepper” with your feet up.

-- - In the end, everything will be okay. If it isn't okay, it isn't the end yet.

Hey Guys, Thanks so much for the positive comments, it is this encouragement a beginner needs. What tickles me is that all of the pieces were made from treated 2×4’s, one treated 2×6 and one treated 1×6, all the slats are ripped from 2×4’s.
Jeff – There are drain holes in the cup holders, I did remember to do that.
Yes, surprisingly they are very comfortable, I did a lot of experimenting to get the seat and back profiles just right and the back rake angle adjustment is great.
I have posted some experimental chairs which were the design/test pieces. Please take a look at them and let me have your comments.
Regards, Roger

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

very nice set of lawn chairs…...they look very relaxing…..i was glad to see you put the drianage holes oin the cup holders…..unless of coarse you want floating cups…...now…get yourself some of your favorite hardwood…maybe even some exotic wood….and make the leap….the fun part is doing something you havent done before..like your first dovetail or such…....grizzman

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

if you are a beginner ,
im getting out of the way ,
to make room for you ,
or get run over !
very nice work .
i don’t quite understand the adjustable back and legs ,
they seem to be double bolted ?
how can they move ?

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Grizzman, Patron and all
Many thanks for responding. Thanks for the comments on the chairs. If you read the start of this post you will understand that I decided to “build a better mousetrap” as I could not go on trying to repair successive purchase of patio furniture. I did make several try-outs but that’s what learning is all about? All pieces were made from treated 2×4 and 2×6, I ripped the slats from 2×4’s. The rear legs can be adjusted enough to allow for any reasonable surface uneveness, the back bolt holes have a 1/16” tolerance which you can adjust by loosening the rear leg bolts and also the large rear screw in the arms. Back rake angle is similar, release the screw holding the arm to the frame, loosen the 2 tolerance bolts and adjust to suit. Booth of these settings work well.
As far as construction goes I have not dared to try joints yet, so bolts and screws have been the way I have made chairs and planters to date – I do not use any nails. They tell me a good screw beats nailing anytime!
I don’t have any exotic wood and that is something I need to learn about and find some that will fit my budget. I feel that I have learned a lot from my own trial and error system but it is time to go the next step and ask.
Have a nice labor weekend.
Regards

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

hell, I’d put them in my living room, I really do like the rose carvings.

-- Smitty!!!

By the way, these are knock out gorgeous!

-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!

Good looking, functional I bet, and durable. Hard to beat. You are no longer a beginner…..........

-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska

What part of novice did you omit? You are a craftsman pure and simple.
Thanks for inspiration.

-- honing my craft one mistake at a time.