Big Boy Adirondack Chair

[@pizzawarlord9232]

just went and picked up all the materials to make this. Thank you so much for posting. when you get around to making plans reply to this msg and I will buy the plans as well. Have to support good content!

[@dlk4318]

Super designed. Great job!

[@jeffstanley4593]

I made four of these type chairs with plans from Rockler. I have never made anything as complicated out of wood before. I made one and it took forever. I was so intimidated that it took months before I got the nerve to do the other three. Then one day I got the nerve and made the second. Wow. It went a lot faster than the first. Suddenly numbers three and four were done. Experience is the best teacher. Better, more thorough plans would have helped a lot but in the end; it was experience. Oh yeah, there are a lot of faults in the construction but only cosmetic and I would probably have to show you.

[@paulhill1632]

Making two from Rockler, also. Love that the templates come with it. Ordered screws for them also from Rockler. Cutting out all pieces was easier, as I upgraded my bandsaw.

[@jeffstanley4593]

@@paulhill1632 I doubt that I would make more but just in case, I took the crappy cardboard templates and used them to make some real good 1/4 inch baltic birch templates. When you make the chair legs on the front you will see the need to make several small straight cuts for the chair slats. Make them precisely so that you can start out correctly. I used 5/4 deck board for my wood and it worked out fine. On the legs where the seat goes to meet the back there is a one inch cut. I made that but since I was using 5/4 boards that cut is too big. It really does not matter except for looks. I would probably have to show you or you would not even notice. The hardest part for me was joining the arm rests to the legs. There aren't clear instructions on that. Good luck.

[@keithrobertson2972]

Thanks for sharing I know you will enjoy relaxing.

[@ranger2316]

I love it. As a big guy I can appreciate your position. Actually, what you seem to have built is an 'Adirondack Morris Chair'. That is some chair. Well done and thanks!

[@Wraithinkc]

Looks heavy which will be perfect for our stilt home on the bay , the winds can get pretty stiff here in the gulf , Thanks !

[@Brian-dr2yi]

It's outdoor furniture lets not get too exited. Good point

[@1AXMRDR]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreaarchaeology]

Beautiful work!

[@tommycollier9172]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing

[@sergioespinosa588]

Fenomenales sillones y muy prácticos, con esto nos demuestra que teniendo la herramienta necesaria podríamos también fabricar los sillones pues nos da los conocimientos básicos para hacerlos gracias

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Gracias 🙏🏾

[@toxman69]

Fine work sir! This is exactly what this old big boy is looking for. I have homemade traditional Adirondack chairs that I need a crane and crowbar to get out of.

[@marcomendoza236]

Congratulations,, beautiful job,,greetings from Perú,,,

[@captainbaldbeard7968]

Great video, and extra points for the terps hoodie.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

#FearTheTurtle

[@paulbetka2966]

Nice 👍🏻❤️ cup holder 😁👍🏻

[@carmelojeronimo8497]

Nice job

[@357magdad]

Nice job!

[@dpech66]

I came here from Smokey Glow and recommended my husband watch you because he's really into woodworking. We're rehabbing a house and he's designed and created much of the cabinets, countertops and furniture from scratch (ideas he's had in his brain, no pattern, a lot of trial and error LOL). I hope he makes this Adirondack chair! He's of the fluffy type too.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Sounds like this should be no problem for him.

[@stevenlengyel9701]

I’m a big boy, I like this chair.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Super cool well done. I should make one for myself.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Make 2, it’s nice to sit with a friend.

[@ivjarnold7860]

Will NEW #9 x 3 in. Star Drive Construction screws cut it you think? Also, do you have any plans?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

They should work fine. I am still working on plans. The main number to remember is 23.5 inches for almost any cut.

[@sandersjones1577]

Pretty good

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Great video!! Do you have plans?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Not yet!

[@robertodossantosmendonca6427]

Muito obrigado pelas medidas a minha esta pronta amei vou infernizar abraco meu amigo

[@Anthony-cv6pt]

Great work, Nice and easy to do ! Thanks for the instructions Keep up the good work.

[@cheryllindsey9223]

damn 5th and the other

[@jairoantonio-jades]

excelente

[@victorserrano3905]

Nice and simple design 👌... thanks for the idea! Can you provide the overall dimensions? Thanks again more power!

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Most of the cuts are 23.5 inches. The legs, the seat slats and even the arms can all be 23.5 inches. The 2 x 6 that is cut at 10 degrees is only 22 inches long. The back pieces start out at 23.5 inches, but are then trimmed depending how you want the back to look.

[@ManfredTiebs]

Nice open toed work boots you're wearing.

[@gsbrown3510]

Awesome

[@Dan_Akins]

Nice!

[@TravisInCanada1]

By the time you pay for 4 Adirondack Chairs you could have bought all the tools and lumber, learned how to build them on KZbin and have chairs and tools left over afterwards for future projects. Well done sir.

[@KJVReViewsTextusReceptus]

How do these look now after almost a year? I know pressure treated lumber really shrinks when it dries out.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

They look good, Shrinkage is not a huge problem. I wish KZbin allowed photo's to be posted with comments.

[@phuocle864]

should i use white pine to make this chair? If I choose white pine, what will I lose compared to yellow pine?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I usually use pressure treated for at least the legs. It is going to sit outside in the weather so painting or treating is important, but it will still only last so long. Usually more than 10 years.

[@Colleen527]

Can you tell me one if you need that board at 10 degree and or how do you do 10 degree without a bench saw also I couldnt figure out what part that piece wentThank you Colleen beginner and pretend woodworker, I am trying to do wood work just not many tools. My kids say I can be very trying (joke) I think

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

The 10 degree cut is so that the seat slants from front to back. You need this to make the seat comfortable. You can cut it with any saw. Hope this helps.

[@Colleen527]

@@TheThriftyWoodworker thank you

[@RoadsterLoverMedia]

Do you think the armrests could be extended 8" forward without making the chair tippy if you leaned your weight on them to get up or sit down assuming the board was braced to take the load? A matching beverage and snack and remote holder table would make an excellent companion project.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

8 inches might make a bit tippy, but a few extra inches would be a problem. I only made it 24 inches because I was using 8 ft boards. It has a lot of weight so 8 inches might be fine. Let me know how it works out.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

It should read would not be a problem.

[@RoadsterLoverMedia]

@@TheThriftyWoodworker Got it. Yes, I thought 8 inches might be too much. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks for the reply. Subscribed!

[@davidboston4574]

What you recommend finishing treated pine? I think I would have to wait about month before painting?? That correct?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I usually wait a season or more, but that might just be because I hate painting.

[@davidboston4574]

Great video!! Anyway to get written plans?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I am working on them, but it is my first attempt at Sketchup and it is going very slow.

[@Shagwell2121]

How much of those three decking boards are left over when all said and done? Curious if you could widen the seat to a solid 24”. Thoughts?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

You could go a full 24 on the boards. I have found that you then have to increase the gap on the seat backs to account for the increased width. I found it aesthetically less pleasing, but if it gives you the room need to sit, go for it.

[@Shagwell2121]

@@TheThriftyWoodworker perfect. I have two deck chairs that are 22” right now and they are comfy but some ladies in the house like to sit Indian style on them while reading and figured another inch or two would give them some more room here. Thanks for the reply and great job with these!

[@thelurewasher]

Is there a cut list somewhere or plans to buy?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

All of the parts are cut to 23.5 inches. The back and the arms vary in shape depending on taste, but they all start out at 23.5.

[@donrogers4667]

Wondering what type of dado blade you used on the radial arm saw? We purchased a stacking dado but it’s too wide for the arbor space. Any help is appreciated - love the chair design

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I have one of those adjustable wobble dado blades. Works OK for me.

[@SuperPapaDopolis]

I like the idea of the removable back, much easier to move around then lugging a heavy wood monstrosity

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

You can also make multiple backs for different situations. I need to make a Game of Thrones inspired one for my son in law.

[@glenntaylor4844]

Any plans yet? Thanks

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Working on them. I struggle with the software.

[@andriydanylkiv7173]

гарний узор на дошці

[@carlosmartinez-og4wl]

Hola amigo mío, me gustó mucho tu proyecto de Adirondack, sin embargo no se para nada el inglés y me complica para interpretarlo, serías tan gentil de darme algún plano con las medidas, muchas gracias, un abrazo

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Estoy trabajando en los planos. la mayoría de las tablas son de 23 1/2 pulgadas.

[@carlosmartinez-og4wl]

Gracias por la pronta respuesta, cuéntame, y cuando crees que tendrás los planos para poder fabricar me la mia?

[@aaronreed5754]

Do you have a page of where I could get the info of the cuts?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Almost all the cuts are 23 1/2 inches. The two side pieces are almost 23 1/2 but cut at 10 degrees. I need to work on plans, I will let you know when they are done.

[@aaronreed5754]

Oh OK, well I'll try my best to go off the video because we plan on making them Saturday... lol getting the wood tomorrow

[@mkracf]

Fatirondack. come on.... Please let me be the first to have coined that phrase.

[@danny8101c]

I must have miss something 😂 never got the back rest measurements

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

The back is cut to fit. You want to make it 1/4 in smaller than the width between the arms. The back is not fixed to anything so you have to make sure it is not too narrow and falls between the side pieces.

[@phuocle864]

German pine is inferior to American pine? the difference?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I am no wood expert. I would ask at your lumber yard what are the best woods for outdoor furniture near you.

[@Tommy.461]

I thought the seat would have been wider. Maybe 28 inches. I make my regular chairs 23

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

The seat is 23.5 because I am cheep and try to make the whole thing out of 8 ft stock. You can easily make it wider if you need. Good idea.

[@Tommy.461]

@@TheThriftyWoodworker I only said that because it was a " big boy" thanks for the reply.

[@robertodossantosmendonca6427]

Vc poderia me manda as medidas agradeco desde ja fucou linda abravo amigo

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

a maioria das placas é cortada em 600 mm. a peça transversal em ângulo é 560 mm.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Fat! Fat? No no, I'm just big boned! ....Ok, I'm also fat. ;-p I think the structural load of 4x4 could hold the weight of my car. I'm not yet, that fat. :)

[@DavidZehner10]

Admitting our own shortcomings is the first step my brother.

[@iminkredabill]

Do you have the plans for sale?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I don’t have any plans. Almost all the cuts are at 23 1/2 inches until you get to the arms and the back.

[@danielgeng2306]

I think those chairs will be around a lot longer than a couple years ! Lol please don’t throw them in the fire, those pt chemicals can’t be good for ya !

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Thanks for pointing out the burning issue. I completely forgot when I made the video. Very important to not burn PT wood.

[@sthomas7263]

backs are to short

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I have to agree with you. I was trying to stick to all the cuts being at 23 1/2. Adding an extra inch or two to the backs and using the scallop look instead of the arch is a look I like a lot better.

[@sthomas7263]

well you did a good job

[@cagdasdod]

Ulan üzerine fil mi çıkacak ? 15 e 15 ile millet ev yapıyor

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

fil yok, sadece ben ve köpeğim Baxter

[@sandrafrizzell7682]

What I don't understand about these videos, is there always show how to make something with tools and equipment that are expensive to have. And if you have that equipment more than likely you already know what you're doing. The people watching this video to make their own need to know the tricks of the old ways so they can make their own.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I understand your frustration. I assure you that while I use power tools all the cuts can be made with a hand saw and a chisel.

[@ubaldolopez8300]

No me ha gustado ni un poco su trabajo...!!!

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Sorry to hear that.

[@jorgealbertopena6337]

Los felisito por mostrar como lo hace pero ninguno regla las medidas para poder imitarlos me gusta Ber los vídeos de carpintería no regalan las medidas estoy en el salvador santa Ana mi nombre Jorge grasias

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Jorge, Casi todas las tablas se cortan a 23 1/2 pulgadas. Espero que eso ayude.

[@cindychan8459]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.