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My first project using actual plans. I think one of the things I really love about woodworking is coming up with your own design, figuring out the scale, dimensions, overall look, etc. Well, not this time! I couldn’t really figure out how this thing was going to hold together, so I grabbed some plans off the internet. I’m glad I used cedar. It would have been cheaper using pressure treated lumber, but I really like the look of the cedar with some water sealer added. They have held up for a year and a half and still look and feel great. One more coat of sealer this summer and I should be good for another 2 years.
Lesson learned from this project? Even with plans you sometimes have to improvise. The number of back slats didn’t quite fit from the plans. I ended up cutting one slat in half and using one for each side. The angle in the back isn’t quite what it should be so you sit a little straighter than you are supposed too. Don’t get me wrong, they are still very comfortable, plus it’s good for my posture.
Thanks!
-- There is a lesson in every project. Play safe!
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davidroberts
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#1 posted 805 days ago
I’m a hugh fan of adirondack chairs. Yours look great. I know what you mean about using plans. I have built quilte a few items without plans, but given the opportunity, I’ll always use bought plans, or free plans. There are a lot of talented designer out there with a lot of time to perfect plans. I take advantage of that whenever possible.
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Vasko
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#2 posted 805 days ago
The cedar is very nice looking, and I like the foot rests you made, as opposed to the arched ones I usually see. These can double as end tables if needed, a good idea…
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RPKnikker
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#3 posted 805 days ago
Nice to bult some things!!! And thease are good. If you are raddy you can rest on your project. Ha Ha nice work!
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BobAtl
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#4 posted 805 days ago
I’ve made several Adirondack chairs from a pattern I like a lot – I made the first ones in the late 1980’s. However, I’ve never seen foot rests or tables that I liked enough to build. Those foot rests are OUTSTANDING! I’ll adapt your design to make a couple of end tables and maybe a center table to double as a foot rest for my chairs. I’ve been waiting for this for over 20 years!
Thanks for sharing.
-- Bob, Atlanta
workerinwood
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#5 posted 805 days ago
Nice job!! I will be building a few of these this year.
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Ken90712
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#6 posted 804 days ago
Well done, I feel your pain on using plans and things not working. I have made a cpl things with them and had to change things up as well. Like your chairs and the fact that you cared enough to fill the holes as well. I have some plans for Lee Valley for folding Adirondack Chairs that I need to build soon.
Great job, thx for posting.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Pete Wadey
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#7 posted 804 days ago
Your chairs turned out well. After making a few chairs and getting the fit I wanted I went ahead and made a set of templates. It really speeds up the process when ever I make a few more.
Thanks for sharing .
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