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I made these 2 folding cedar lounge deck chairs last winter. I had visited the Titanic exhibit at Branson, Missouri and looked at the deck chair that was brought up from the wreck. The design of these chairs has gone virtually unchanged since that time. Indeed, current cruise ships have similar teak wood chairs. Also, if you watch the show 2-1/2 men, the deck chairs that they use on the show are very similar. I snapped a few photos of the chair at the exhibit with my phone intending to design something similar at a later date. But I came upon a set of plans that was very similar so I purchased the plans. The "hardware kit" that was offerred was much too expensive to buy so I fabricated my own steel stop brackets and pivot weldments. I used cedar instead of teak because of the expensive nature of teak. The chairs turned out well and we had them parked beside the pool last year. I wish I could find some quick drying cushings for them though because it is a real pain to hang up the padded cushions to dry after they've been in a rain. I put a cedar stain/oil finish on the chairs. I think if I ever build another set, I'll redesign the back curves so it isn't just concave, but instead has a double convex/concave design. I think it would be more comfortable. But then I've had no complaints on the comfort. :)

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Mighty fine looking chairs. Great job. I wouldn't mind making a few of those for our patio. Where'd ya get the plans?
 

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I don't even remember where I bought the plans. Sorry. I'm sure I just did an internet search and found them somewhere.
 

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No they were full scale paper plans. But, for the life of me, I can't locate them. I'm sure they are in a safe place somewhere? Sorry.
 

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Norm built a chair like this and sells the plans. Very good job, it took a good eye to make the hardware. Nice work.
 

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These are great and look so comfortable. I must add them to my outdoor projects list. I have a couple of outdoor cushions that I got at Target of all places and they are great. Quick drying, mold resistant. You might look at a pool supply store too they have stuff like this.
 

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MLS,

I'm working on this exact project myself! I'm just at the point of making the crest rail, which leads me to a question:

I've mortised out the bottom of the crest rail, and am now ready to cut it on the band saw. As I understand the process, I cut the curve of it (lengthwise), and then cut the top curves next, is that right?

But if I cut the top curves last, how do I keep the crest rail flat on the band saw to cut the top curves? I will have already cut the horizontal (lengthwise) front and back curves?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!
 

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You are doing it right. And the rail will cut fine on the band saw even though it is curved. With the inside of the curve up, just keep the area where the blade is in contact with the band saw base as you cut and let the rest rise in the air as you cut. It isn't a heavy part so you won't have any trouble with a hand on each side of the cut.
 
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