Build An Adirondack Rocking Chair | DIY Templates!

[@johnsullivan4741]

Your videos are to-the-point...not full of nonsense like some men try to include in their videos. Yours are enjoyable to watch and learn!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@jasonparkinson7621]

She's very talented with her craft. Such a rare woman. Well done. 👏

[@jonasgrumby9065]

Everyone needs an April in their shop

[@martystalvey7674]

Learning that you are dyslexic was an encouragement to me, as I am very dyslexic as well and working to build my own wood shop right now. I just got a table saw and will be adding other tools as I can. Thanks again for sharing and oh yeah. Ariat is also my favorite brand.

[@joeforster5503]

I am also a wood working fubctional dyslexic.

[@jessicathompson1049]

Your videos make me truly believe that I can do things like this around the house. Thank you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I'm so glad you are enjoying my channel and find it useful. Thank you for watching.

[@trucker85d47]

April I have been watching you from the beginning of your videos and it’s amazing how far you have come your ability to build is amazing love your videos and the instructions and. Information you put into your work and it doesn’t hurt that your beautiful lady 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹🌹🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🤩🤩🤩

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!!

[@patrickschardt7724]

New to the channel. Great work. To hide the original holes for the back panel backboard, use sawdust from the same wood as the boards and wood glue

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes, that's certainly a good idea also. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Dyslexic? I never would have guessed if you had not shared that with us. Thanks for being open with that. This could be quite helpful with my students who have similar "other" abilities. You have a great KZbin presence and a guest spot on an awesome television show. Having you as a successful person to show that something like dyslexia can't hold you back if you don't let it is a boon to our struggling youth/students. Bless you for being open and showing some of your work-arounds dealing with your other-ability.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Not only dyslexic but I had a speech impediment also. I worked hard in 6 years of Speech Therapy so anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Instead of letting it intimidate you, let it make you resolve to work even harder to overcome. Thank you for watching.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@AprilWilkerson well, the hard work definitely paid off. Love the channel and the work you do. Loved the tv show with "Tim and Al" too. Can you say if there will be another season? And if so, will you be joining them?

[@xmassan20906]

April rocks! 🤘 😊

[@adleyfirmin5565]

Just a tip, you could put a bevel where your back slats attach to give an even finish.

[@ANDYYANKEE]

Looks very Comfortable and Sturdy, very nice job!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@notyourwhinyloonydipshitde9832]

It's so fun watching you make something. You have such a passion and enjoyment for your "work"! Love the videos, thanks!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@c.a.g.1977]

These chairs definitely will go on my "to build"- list! Any tips on getting the top of the back slats flush with eachother?

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

You could probably assemble first and then draw a curve and cut after it's put together with a jigsaw

[@c.a.g.1977]

@@ChiefMoonChunks true,good tip! but I reckon there will be some movement and twsiting in those slats after cutting it with a jigsaw, so I was looking for a soltution to that.

[@billdiehl156]

Just ordered and received the templates for this chair - your Mom is FAST getting the orders shipped!! I was wondering if you had thought about making plans for a smaller version of the chair for kids?

[@thecreativetake]

Your two layer build method is so smart!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@DarrenGerbrandt]

"Get off my lawn" as you rocked in the chair was hilarious.

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

Looks very comfortable , beautiful and great video as always

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@theonlyalan731]

Dude, that chair rocks

[@ducksfan3525]

Your templates got delivered to me today! What type of wood did you use in the video?

[@davidgarrison1988]

Are you templates messed up cuz mine were . Was missing the under arm support and 15 1/2" piece under are and 2 of the pieces that supposed to be 3 1/2 cut from the 1x4's are only 3 1/4 " templates so all the extra work plus no assembly measurements . I contacted them and got nowhere .

[@james5426]

Have you ever thought of a pair of Adirondack seats in a swing? Or an Adirondack style bench swing? Cool rocking chairs!

[@carmelocrisafulli1493]

Ciao April è sempre un piacere vedere come lavori e vedere come realizzi i tuoi progetti 😗😗

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us April, great job with the rocking chair and modeling Ariat’s Clothing Line too. Keep up the good work. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!!

[@roneychandomi1368]

Excelente muy bonito y práctica, saludos hasta Texas,

[@andersonschuyler9482]

Awesome idea! Quick question, is it safe to sit on treated wood? I am going to build these for my in-laws and want to make sure it is safe.

[@thisistheendpt2]

Seal the timber or paint it.

[@hhanger1]

It's fine.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice looking chair. Great design. Thanks 😊🙏

[@trgagg2002]

Just ordered these templates hope it goes well! I really enjoy watching your videos thanks! I would rather place an order from someone like you then from a big name store.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trgagg2002]

Got my templates and almost deleted my plans from my email. 😬

[@andrewpinson1268]

I took the time to learn what problems dyslexia causes for people other than my previous vague idea. An eye opener for me.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad it brought an awareness to you. People have no idea and think it is merely transposing letters and numbers. Thanks for watching.

[@josephdinardo9073]

I love your videos. The way you talk through everything makes it all seem so attainable! Do you think it would be possible to make your folding design into a rocker? Or your rocker design foldable? Give it some thought. I really like both features and don’t want to have to choose. Keep it up! 👍

[@MarioG2912]

Holy crap!! I just finished shopping for the lumber to make two of these rockers from Menard's. I feel like I ran a 5K. 1x6 and 1x4 on completely opposite parts of their property, plus a flight of steps to boot. It cost me about $80/chair. Alright, enough complaining. Let's build these rockers!! I'm really going to need one by the time I finish. Ha!

[@Vet6970]

nice looking chair April, looks easy to build. might need to add an upper back support. did you have to wait for the treated wood to dry out?

[@adambrink4475]

Beautiful as always

[@alf9662]

Looks Perfect ! THANKS ! Best wishes and greets from Germany !

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Best Wishes and Greetings from Texas!

[@allanandkilde8383]

Wish I had a shop to build these. Excellent workmanship. lol.

[@charlieroetz8825]

Hi, April! I stumbled on this project when my chair broke. I purchased the digital files for templates and am in the process of assembling now. Im having a hard time knowing where to mount the back slats brace. Are there actual dimensioned prints or another video on how to locate and assemble! I am following your build video but there are some things missing! Thank you!

[@carlos.nataren]

always is a pleasure to see your projects.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@marca8881]

So do the templates take into account that you changed the plans for the arm attachment? or is it a non-issue?

[@aperson7624]

Wait what? I was in the wood shed Friday and saw that exact chair in front of that exact pallet of plywood. LOL! I wonder by how long I missed seeing this get filmed. :p

[@BrianHw1]

Love the design, April! Can you tell me what width and thickness of wood and how much you use for this? I'm trying to figure out cost on building one. I'm thinking I should be able to use deck boards for most of it. Although cedar would be better.

[@kobe1980]

She mentioned 1x or 1” x in her video, the width would be up to you. Personally I’d use 1x10 and perhaps get many boards out of one.

[@LukeRoblox]

Beautiful chairs, April! I always love to see what you end up building next!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@angpayne9796]

Great design and build. Love watching your channel, can’t wait to see what you make next… thanks April

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@ron827]

Loved the outtake.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! :)

[@thisistheendpt2]

Attach a bevelled strip of timber behind the head rest to prevent it from buckling.

[@克也鰐部]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this project!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@leongatha6]

Thx, April-- great project, great chair. I'll make 3 more now.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for watching.

[@Lamefoureyes]

Great design, hoping y'all are staying safe out there!

[@fourthscarab470noquemacuhv8]

Incredible build ❤

[@waynerountree9284]

Just amazing top job enjoyed watching this thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jsbrooks72]

I received my templates for this build today. Written instructions could be freshened up as the video gives a rapid overview. What size double sided tape did you use? I'm looking forward to this build. P.S the guys at the woodshed were very helpful. Long time sub here.

[@cedarriverwoodworking]

Do you have plans for a non folding non rocking chair too? Adirondack bundle?

[@AprilWilkerson]

No bundles are offered but the Folding Ad Chair doesn't have to be folded up. It can be left in down position and you'd be set. Thanks for watching.

[@cedarriverwoodworking]

@@AprilWilkerson Thank you for the response. I was hoping for Solid ones to sell and just for ease of assembly, but I can see where the folding ones may sell better. I would buy templates for all 3 if they were available.

[@joeforster5503]

Very cool. kinda hoped it was folding too, but that is neither here nor here. Bought plas and will build two soon!

[@rickylowe6825]

How are you cutting and laying out the half laps and the cuts where the seat frame goes into the feet? I didn't see any measurements

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video Ms April 👍🏼😉

[@mauriceryton]

Having made many Adirondack chairs there is one weakness in your design. Attaching the arms at the back as you do is fine. Over time as people sit on those arms, it will eventually break. Add a vertical support from the bottom leg to the arm to resolve that problem.

[@squirlmy]

The solution for that is to scream "get the f$%* off my chairs you brats" loudly and liberally. Seriously, anyone sitting on the arms is really foolish and deserves whatever splinters they get. Of I suppose you can sit quietly in chair #1 with a shotgun and keep one eye out for children and idiots for chair #2, 3, 4, etc.😂🤣

[@Rod7355]

What’s the size of the outside front leg dimensions. They weren’t excluded with other pieces in the kit I bought from you

[@jfoley1968jf]

Great build and was fun to listen to you say Adirondack rocking chair.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, it was funny and so hard to say. Justin nailed it though. :)

[@jimmyg.comicguy3621]

Very Nice! Have a good one!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great job on the adirondack rocking chair April! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

@@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful Sunday😎

[@razor3151]

Great chair. What brand of double sided tape do you use?

[@Customsouthernarms]

*why are you on the table?* Because it was on the table. -A completely appropriate response.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's what I thought too!

[@loyaxethegreat68]

I really Love rocking chair 😊

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome chair April!

[@hellohuman2701]

My daughter is taking carpentry in school and I sent her the link to this asking her to make it for me for my Christmas/birthday/anniversary gift next year… the thing is, she doesn’t have all the tools you have, and she is only 16…. Can we buy it precut and rounded, so she can just assemble it for me? Although that takes the fun out of wood making…. How else would one get their wood cut like this without tools? Is there a list of what is needed? Renting these tools would cost much more than just buying a already complied rocker,,, :/ any advice??

[@revlry51]

I like this design and I receive the templates however none of them are labeled as to what part of the chair they refer to. Can you provide further support?

[@christianburgosperez317]

Genial.....siempre he querido tener una mecedora así,se ve algo difícil pero le pondremos mucho empeño. Gracias por el video y la enseñanza.👍👍👍🇨🇱💪🧔

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for watching. Enjoy the build.

[@peterxnxhdjjsdbdbkaneshind4406]

Like that rocking chair 👌

[@stevefulkerson5688]

Do you know when your going to have mdf rocking chair templates available?

[@AprilWilkerson]

They are available on my website, I've left a Link under description of the video. Click on Link and it takes you directly to site and you can choose the MDF templates or Plastic. Thanks for watching.

[@justplanebob105]

Hi April. I only have a benchtop band saw. Not knowing whether or not it will cut out larger chair parts has been holding me back from tackling Adirondack chairs. Would it work or would I be better off just going with a jig saw? Thanks ahead of time. :)

[@rotorhawg8052]

What type of 2 sided tape do you use and where do you get it? Thanks

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Fantastic build. 😊

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@davidneel8327]

Suggestion for the next project. A hammock and hammock stand. Just don't used it after having a few beers. LOL

[@moderntouchfurniture]

April I love this chair and I want to purchase the plans, can you give me the link directly to this chair please?

[@AprilWilkerson]

Under the video description, click "Show More" and scroll down. I leave a link to this project's templates. Thanks for watching.

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

I just built several of your outdoor sofa from the plans. How do you go about getting a set of the cushions for it?

[@AprilWilkerson]

Many stores have outdoor furniture cushions. Big box stores, plus many other shopping stores have sections for those type of items. Thanks for watching.

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

@@AprilWilkerson I challenge you to come up with a rope bed as one of your postings.

[@pqrstsma2011]

6:58 "OY! Why are you on the table?!?!" nice to have a crew guy who looks out for your safety, even if that involves him yelling at you....

[@johnhughes9331]

Hi April can I buy the templates for the Adirondack chair from you

[@AprilWilkerson]

Absolutely! I've left a Link below the video description. Thanks for watching.

[@smokeygraincustoms537]

Made one today using your plans

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Hope you enjoyed the build. Thanks for watching.

[@joannegoodman8504]

Placed an order 3 weeks ago, when will it ship? I've heard nothing since I placed the order

[@AprilWilkerson]

Sorry to hear that! Please send us an email at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help!

[@dddube12]

Another very cool project!!!!

[@michaelstark703]

On your site I can find templates but no plans for sale?

[@dennisdegroot7769]

Wonderful rocking chair. ❤️🙏🏼

[@billparrish4385]

Actually, "Adi-rock-dack" wouldn't be a bad name for it! Great design, April! I like 'constructing' those half-laps, too, especially given the strength of glue. Goes back to when I didn't have the right equipment to cut one from solid wood, but there's also the advantage of getting different grain in there strengthening each other against warping/twisting (even running in the same direction still has this advantage).

[@danhunik7949]

When I built several adirondack chairs i made an assembly jig and clamped the pieces in it and then glued drilled and screwed them all together.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@hungryarch7319]

Totally making this

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Enjoy the build.

[@macbirt56]

At 5:47 it looks like you used self locking Nyloc nuts. But didn't you just finish saying that you used the equivalent of Loctite blue thread locker?, which is a removable thread lock? As the wood shrinks from dryer air conditions and age, you might find that your bolts will become slightly loose. To reduce this in the future, you may want to go with just split lockwashers and the same nuts that you used. I don't think that rocking chair will ever see enough vibration to warrant a thread locker AND self locking nuts.

[@scottsimpey2965]

Great looking chair April. Now to make a folding version of that chair 🤔. That would be awesome lol. I will definitely be picking up a set of your plans for both this rocking Adirondack chair and your folding Adirondack chair. I have to say that I love your channel and always look forward to see what you have to share next.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@keninthekitchen1562]

Great video! Cant wait to try this out :) Im also dyslexic AND left handed so Im always backwards :D

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@IndigoChild2000]

Like the design, but my OCD was triggered with the top of the chair. The boards don't align :) Or is it suppose to be like that to better shape a humans back?

[@jacoboalamea717]

Beautiful

[@stevekisling8592]

Do you get templates for the small parts that make up the half laps on the inside rocker? I am talking about the small pieces at the front and back. The plans show them as a template but I did not receive these.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Hi Steve. You are not missing templates for those parts. The light blue rocker assemblies on age 12 are mirrors of the green rocker templates (they just have cut outs for the attached supports). Feel free to email us if you have any questions. Thanks.

[@rolandoduran5018]

Why not PayPal to buy your templates?

[@Ray_Sellner]

Can those be picked up at The Wood Shed?

[@AprilWilkerson]

They are currently being cut and packaged but yes, you will be able to stop by and pick up a set rather than having them mailed. Thanks for watching.

[@MisterTee2010]

" Get Off My Lawn " LOL Thank you for sharing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffoldham3466]

are your printable templates to scale,,full size

[@crestonsimpson1370]

the back is leaning to the left by a few inches. Pause the video @7:30 and you can see it.

[@Superwoodwork02]

Very nice work 👌

[@jscook54]

Love it. Ordering!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@btrswt35]

Only thing I would like to see different was the where the arm rest attached to the support. People pulling on that could be a weak point. Maybe a through tennon with a wedge would be better (?).

[@atozet]

Where can I get the templates?

[@mikebessiere5860]

April! How do I get in touch with you to buy some plans?

[@AprilWilkerson]

You can just click on the Link left for you below the video description. Click on "Show More" and scroll down. Thanks for watching.

[@DDG51]

Does the $19.99 plastic templates come with the assembly instructions?

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes they do! The Plans are digital but the Templates come by mail. Thanks for watching.

[@kons.2745]

Hey April, I really enjoyed the video and love this chair! I went to your website to buy the plan and I couldn’t add it to my cart. Is it still available? Thanks.