Bar Height Adirondack Chair Project | Complete Build Video

[@peteconlogue6890]

08 APR 2023 7:00 AM This is the best instructional build video for this type of chair. I have built 36 of these chairs over the last three years. I made templets for the upper & lower back supports as well as the seat rail and arm templets , it makes quick work of the whole process. After I built 8 or 10 chairs everything was inculcated to memory and now they're quick and very easy to build. The only problem I have experienced is that I have to stop doing all these "FREE" chairs for friends and family. If you like spending your time in the work shop, these chairs are a blast to build ! My thanks to Chris Marshall for making this very clear, concise, easy to follow video. With Kind Regards, Pete Conlogue Chesapeake, Virginia

[@pointerg6181]

My father just turned 80. He and I enjoy working together on different projects like small engine repair and woodworking. His back gives him problems and thus he has trouble standing for as long as we tend to be in the shop. We do have some chairs, but as you mentioned, they can be challenging to get out of as one ages. This chair seem to be just what we need for him to be able to sit down and also be able to get back on his feet easily. I am a Woodworkers Journal subscriber and after seeing this video, I remember seeing this chair in a past edition. I will have to go look for it now. Thanks for the great video.

[@iteachtime]

I gotta say, the presenter of this video is impressive. What a great teacher.

[@MoondyneJoe]

A great project esp when using the chairs for people with bad backs very easy to escape from ! Thankyou for such clear and concise instruction I often Laugh to myself at those Craftsmen, who Guard their secrets it isn't like the 7 billion other people on this planet are all going to make them ! There is enough room around for all of us to learn, make and pass on our knowledge to as many people as possible that way we all can make this place better ! Thankyou once again for a wonderful video Tony From Western Australia

[@stevejulian7075]

That was an excellent video! The instructions were precise, clear, and well done. Great job!

[@raymondgouin8133]

One of the better instruction videos I have had the privilege of watching. First rate. As we say in the Canadian Navy -- Bravo Zulu.

[@tykellerman6384]

You sir are a fine teacher

[@fishing_with_chaz]

So very well detailed video wood working perfection great video

[@1988sfk]

So so so beautifully explained and such neat job! Totally loved every bit of this project. Learned a lot! Super detailed! Beautifully articulated! 🙂 Best part.. no unnecessary music in the background 😁

[@zahirrussell234]

instablaster...

[@mohamedbanana405]

Mercie Mr on aprend tous les jours

[@juniorlewis9173]

Well done my bro.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Excellent video 👍😍

[@lothararrigoni8134]

Hello, great video, super high chair . Best regards from Germany. Lothar

[@vincepresto759]

Thx’s You were very easy to follow and understand, Great Job and will be a Spring Project for sure ! Thx’s

[@constitutionalbacker1stame787]

I have built one set of these chairs and they came out great. One thing I want to point out there are few spots where the written instructions are not complete when compared to the video. One is on the critcal cross braces the written plans do not indicate you measure from the top edge. The other is when you cutting the back supports. The written directions does not include that you draw your parallel line to the edge 2" on the lower and 2 1/4" on the upper back support. If you follow the video step for step you will not make any mistakes. The spacing of the seat slats and back slats is not covered in the plans either. As other have said it would be helpful to have the plans include a material list not just the cut list. All that said, thanks Chris for all the help I really enjoyed this project.

[@joeverga2747]

I would like the measurements

[@lynnkinsey9718]

A friend of mine has lupus . When we go to a restaurant she asks for a couple of thick "phone books " to sit on . Try finding those now . Some places have reams of print paper that help . She saw a chair very similar to this at one of the Amish places that sell outdoor furniture . Did a " KZbin " search , and Voila' .

[@chriswhalen4498]

Excellent project with excellent instruction! Thank you, I will be constructing a few of these for use on our dock in the adirondacks!

[@bassmanwop5222]

Great Job!

[@keviliciousatyourservice9510]

This video was well done. I appreciate that it was done in thorough fashion, and with properly spoken English. Thank you. One question that I have if you do not mind, actually two, would be how much time does it take an experienced woodworker who has done this project several times, such as yourself, and how much time for someone who is more say, halfway between the beginner and intermediate stages, such as myself? I am deciding upon which high adirondack chair plan to build for sale to others, and am just wondering how much time goes into building one. Thanks:)

[@chuckgreenwood6259]

First, I'll add my congratulations for an excellent instructional video. Very well done. However, I would like to see a follow-up video created that address one of the main concerns that has come up repeatedly and that being the straightness of the seat back. I am getting ready to make a set of these and let's face it, Mahogany isn't inexpensive. In theory increasing the angle of the inside cut on the upper and lower back supports should "help" but I'm not convinced that it will fully resolve it. Anyone else have the same concerns? I almost feel that you would have to extend the arms and locate the upper support further back to achieve an increased angle for the seat back. I'd be interested in other thoughts and comments.

[@magrinney]

I completely agree The back needs to recline about 11 degrees or more, much like the low Adirondack chairs.

[@charliebygolly9748]

I angled the seat, dropping the back one inch from the front, that made the chair more comfortable to sit in. I also changed the back angle to 10 degrees. That made for a very comfortable chair.

[@magrinney]

Charlie Bygolly exactly, I did pretty much the same. I raised the front of the seat a half inch and lowered the back of the seat a half inch. Also, I gave the back a better angle. What a difference‼️

[@AndreaArzensek]

Very good instructions! Thanks for sharing

[@jamesmaitino9581]

I like the higher chair.

[@davidjanuszewski5020]

Very well presented, thanks

[@mikeyeary6257]

Very nice looking chairs. I also would like to have the back of the chair to have backward cant also have trouble sitting straight up. I'm sure it can be done. It will just take some figuring out.

[@003illuminati]

How can I modify the chair back to lean back more? They seem to sit a little too vertical for me. Beautiful chair, great video!

[@mrcajunron1]

Instead of the 7° bevel he used, I used a 9° bevel. You may want to experiment until you find what you are comfortable with

[@mmchap2000]

I made these from rough sawn cedar earlier this year. It was a challenging build for me but I got through it. For me, there was tons of re-sawing and milling, so that might have made my build more tedious than using pre-milled lumber and the glue-ups. I love the result! My wife has her coffee and breakfast out on the front deck everyday with the chairs. I slapped together a tall table to put between them rather than the connecting table in the plans. My only criticism of the design is that the seat backs are too upright IMHO. I would increase the angle a couple degrees if I were making again or recommending to someone else, other than that, they are great!

[@littledsurf]

how would you increase the angle to get a more reclined position for the backs. I'm looking to make these very soon

[@littledsurf]

10 degrees?

[@michaelchapman6925]

@@littledsurf 10 degrees would probably be good. As it is they are maybe 2 or 3 degrees, not much at all. “Regular” Adirondacks have way too much of an incline for these and frankly I don’t like being that laid back. I would find a chair that’s comfortable for you and try to determine the angle and use that… trust me, you will be happier. This was a good build, just the angle too steep!

[@PedroLapaMarcenariaRustica]

Muito bom trabalho, ficou show a cadeira obrigado por compartilhar

[@littledsurf]

if I want the back support to be slightly more angles to feel a bit more reclined how would you suggest to accomplish this? 10 degrees?

[@Keithtimes]

Could you make the arm rests a little wider like the traditional adirondacks? Thinking of a place to hold a drink.

[@curabbaagency1062]

Great video. I'm looking for a similar chair, but in a folding version. Can anyone direct me to a tall folding adirondack-style chair like this for easy storage?

[@keithjohnston5936]

I can’t believe a couple of folks found things to gripe about. Excellent video, enough detail to keep out of trouble. Thanks very much, liked, subscribed and soon to be downloading.

[@magrinney]

Not griping, just giving constructive criticism. We are all on a journey for improvement.

[@constitutionalbacker1stame787]

Does anyone have the materials list for this project. I purchased the subscription but apparently Woodworkers journal is still using technology form the 1990's they say the subscription will not go into effect until 48 hours.Nice. I have today and tomorrow to build these chairs!

[@BlackForestDesigns]

Did anyone ever try to build this with 5/4 x 6 x 8 decking lumber?

[@designcreationswoodworking963]

About how many board feet to build two chairs?

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Are these comfortable like the lower adirondack chairs? Great video! More stylish than most adirondack chairs. Mahogany, wow!

[@mmchap2000]

They are comfortable but the back is just a little too upright, I would increase that angle by 2 degrees if I were to make again.

[@tstuff]

I'm trying to figure out a way to turn it into a highchair with a table attached to it.

[@joseruiz-cc1mt]

Me regalas unas plantillas gracias amigo

[@j.m.castilla7150]

OK, gracias por sus videos, thanks for your videos J.M.Castilla@2018

[@vantrung8819]

Can you send me the dimension of chair you designed. Thanks

[@klausbrechmann2241]

I shouldn't have to buy a subscription to the magazine just for this one chair plan.

[@JeffFirnstahl]

Is there a tint to your deck stain, or is it clear?

[@jonathanwhiteside5679]

I know there’s a cut list, does anyone have a material list?

[@famoses1971]

Gah now I need to find room in my yard to make these. Thanks!

[@bbrown1269]

How many 1x4 was used?

[@michmvp]

On the legs. Why not a 2x4?

[@magrinney]

Definitely, but I probably wouldn't use construction 2 x 4's. I used a variety of woods because I've painted mine as I think paint holds up better outdoors. I have built 4 sets of these for myself and each of my three kids.

[@miamishooter27]

I want to build this but looks like its to difficult for me

[@douglasmurray1829]

Free PDF download of plans, NOT HAPPENING

[@Slemi]

I saw you have doble bearing template router bit. You could have raised it, so that you could turn your piece upside down and you didn't have to rout against the grain.

[@marceloandrade8286]

Q Deus o abençoe

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

what kind of wood I use for the chair

[@magrinney]

He tells you at the start of the video

[@limbutucristian2425]

Hello! Can some one send me an email with the plans? I can't download them.

[@LuizAntonio-mg4xp]

Hello, great work you could send this PDF plan to my email thank yo

[@hotdogs5265]

Now make an attachable tray and you have an adult highchair.

[@SirBenJamin_]

It looks like a childs high chair. Good video though!

[@cinderella407]

I LOVE IT ... 🌷💰👏🎄🌸🎊😊🎈😽🌻🌺😘🌈😇🎋🌹☕🚧😁🍰🐾

[@tn8141]

Definitely a major design flaw the back of a chair is sitting straight up and down now who in the hell sets that way anyway straight up and down

[@keithjohnston5936]

T N Me and my bad back sit very straight.

[@magrinney]

I thought that it was an excellent project. Good plans and great video. I'm making a set for myself and another three sets for each one of the kids. Yes, I would have liked to have seen a slightly more reclined angle to the chair back and/or a deeper seat position.

[@tn8141]

Michael Grinney so you somewhat agree with me then