Did I Build a Better Adirondack Chair?

Did I build a better DIY adirondack chair? Don’t settle for the age old outdoor furniture styles, try something new!
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[@hoagietime1]

I grew up in the Adirondacks, I have missing context to the Adirondack chair. They were designed to sit facing a mountain pond or lake on a slope. Set one of these babys up looking down a hill and you'll get it

[@Mark.AW1962]

Now it makes sense! Thanks 😊

[@davidward1259]

Glad someone else sees it like I do. I'm getting older and those "on the ground" Adirondack Chairs are a pain to get out of. Anyone with arthritis or other medical conditions would likely agree. I think your revision is the way to go. Oddly enough I had modified a set of traditional plans and printed out the layout sheets but not yet build something very similar to yours. Thanks for posting this video. Guess I need to get back into the shop and make a pair of the updated version!

[@MrDmorgan52]

Yes, with arthritis and 2 fake knees, it's almost impossible for me to get out of a regular Adirondack. I would like to see the back rounded but not sure how that could be done

[@dadjokesanddovetails]

The cut off angles for clamping is BRILLIANT!

[@lawnmowerdude]

The best part of a Adirondack chair is falling into it. The lounging part. What you made (be it a very nice) is a chair. A nice regular chair.

[@yaowsers77]

I think for me, I'd like a compromise with the angle. Not as steep as a typical chair but a little more than what you made. Very nice work!

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Yes, the chair looks great but it's not an adirondack anymore.

[@yaowsers77]

@@sbffsbrarbrr oh I get it. That's fine. Haha I just like the design but with just a bit more of an angle is all.

[@mrow7598]

I was thinking the same thing the Adirondack is more of an outdoor recliner than a chair. But he's right for people who are big its tough to get in and out of one so low to the ground.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, I think that'd be a good idea

[@steveferguson1232]

That is exactly how my wife wants me to build some. She hates getting out of the traditional one. One thing she wants to keep is the curved back. This was a great video

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[@MANSHED]

I just ordered the router bit set! Perfect set of 4 bits. Now I can be cool 😎 like you Brad. 😂 Order #1701

[@metodemersic]

Wow, router set. Very nice. But is it just me or are too many people ordering it? Cause the site is down... So I guess, 100 won't be enough. Heck, 1000 probably won't do either.

[@bigwillysgarage2301]

Are they Astro coated ??

[@philrafferty8221]

I built a couple Adirondack chairs but made them rockers. To get out, simply rock forward. They were a big hit.

[@rashkavar]

As someone who lives in BC's coastal rainforest and whose father spends much of his time building trails, I can promise you that cedar is not rotting out on you any time soon. My dad's been using cedar for trail construction for years and even unfinished raw-split wood that gets put in the dirt is just fine years later. And this is wood that is sourced by finding random fallen cedar trees out in the wild that didn't get hauled off by loggers, chainsawing a chunk out of them and splitting them in a process not unlike cutting firewood. Some of that wood has made its way to his workshop, and the only reason the stuff he's planed out can't be sold as tonewood for guitars (his original plan) is that there's some environmental certification needed to do that, and "random BC man carved it out of a dead tree in the wilderness" does not qualify for that certification.

[@johnwells3926]

Great video! I was just wondering when will the plans be available? Thanks so much for your time

[@johniacolino1632]

Very interesting and inspirational video. Your modern rendition of a Adirondack chair is gorgeous. Your videos in general are very informative and your approach makes extremely fun and inspiring to watch, please keep them coming.

[@rickbrenneman3913]

Hey Brad, Excellent build! One thing I did when I made my Adirondack chairs was to make the back rounded so it more follows the contour of your back. Just a thought...😅

[@TheDalejr881]

Looking forward to getting some plans for this build!! I want to make one for myself!!

[@louislandi938]

I’ve thought about a modification like this for years. Thanks for actually doing it!

[@mwoody4560]

Great project enjoyed the video. It’s also great to see your personal side. I think this is the first video I’ve seen with your whole family. Wonderful looking family, gives me hope.

[@GirlsHaveCooties]

Absolutely love the design of the Bradirondack Chair. Another awesome project!!! 👍🏼 😉

[@yorkshirefazer]

great tip on keeping angles offcuts with sandpaper attached! i'm "borrowing" that one for sure! one reason i love watching videos like this, especially when mistakes are made. best way to learn. thanks for the great vids :)

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific build Brad! I totally agree with you about those low to the ground Adirondack chairs! They are really & literally a big pain in the butt! 😉😉👍👍

[@jeffstanley4593]

No, you didn't build a better Adirondack chair because you didn't build an Adirondack chair. You just built a chair.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great build I totally agree never liked Adirondack chairs could never get out of them so this is a great idea thanks for sharing Brad

[@MonkeySeeProductionsLLC]

Really looking forward to these plans. Great Looking Chair.

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

Fix This, Build Thatirondack Chair. Nice as always.

[@markbly8703]

I have been looking for plans for this chair. Thank you! A curved back would be great.

[@link-bt4zz]

Do you find the design of this chair？

[@ridehard4lfe]

Literally working on designing one that can sit upright and this is way better of a design. Awesome stuff as always

[@petergray8420]

Great job thanks for sharing, looking forward to buying the plans.

[@davidbishop4015]

Nice design and build of the chair. Stay safe.

[@alsprettycreations8005]

I thought I was the only one who thought Adirondack Chairs sat too low to the ground. I remodeled and built my own version too. In fact, your version is very similar to mine the only difference is I made my back support adjustable. I had the same leg construction as yours. Great job on your upscaled version, it looks great.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

I like the tip of saving the offcuts of different degrees for glue ups. Smart!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great looking chair, Brad~! I may have to build a few of those for our deck. Yeah, not getting any younger here and the higher seat height looks like a great feature. Thanks~!

[@JamesDeese]

Genius adaption!

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Looks like a perfect chair! Well done

[@MANSHED]

12:50 “I don’t EAT coffee” ☕️ 😂

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

i mean honestly I don't, lol

[@zaneseligman1313]

Just finished my first one yesterday - only one I’ve attempted - this is not my favorite piece of furniture- but it’s surprisingly comfortable- I kinda like that it sets close to the ground because enough time in it and imma be drinkin- won’t be as far to fall

[@gregsettle9725]

Rounded back is the way to go. Nice build!

[@RoadsterLoverMedia]

Perfect summation of the traditional chair. Brilliant redo. Make 8 chairs: 4 for inside and 4 for outside. Finish the indoor set with a matching dining table and you have arrived.

[@briangibbs9926]

Awsome content as usual!

[@romeoC9968]

Love it, great adaptation. More practical too

[@kabbiekabuki4917]

Great build. You should start a "My Take" series where you rethink ordinary builds and give it your interpretation and design

[@mindyhall4638]

Cool chair and loving the new shirt; ordering one this week. Beautiful fam as well!

[@ryangrimm9305]

STRONGER MOD: Use half-lap joints for the stretchers to the tops of the legs. Likewise some dadoes for the side spreaders to the sides of the seat...stronger. Ease the lower edges of the seat slats, so they can be closer together and less chance of pinching, or a button catching in them. This will also allow for better drainage and drying of the slats when they get wet. You can depend on leaves/pine needles/dirt getting in there and clogging... Of course, ease all edges with round-overs...gotta be nice to the touch, prevent possible splinters. Suggest you cut the corbels at a 45 degree angle, as they way they sit per your build they are liable to split along that vertical grain. Screw them in at that 45 degree angle for strength. Why? BECAUSE SOMEONE (ahem) will sit on those arm rests. Excellent plans.

[@broncoramfan]

I thought I was the only one who hated how these chairs sink you into the center of the earth. Great job👏I'm adding it to the list of projects

[@howler5000]

I love the idea about the off cuts!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

works great!

[@stevewhite7602]

Happy to see you using the blade guard😊

[@davidclauson5256]

Great chair!!! Never liked laying down in them. Lol. Gonna have to get the plans and build a few!!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great build, likes nice and comfortable

[@electricalron]

Nice video Brad!

[@TotalBoat]

Beautiful build!! 😍😍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you!! 😊

[@RealTechSkills]

Great project!

[@KiwiKoNZ]

“It was stinky.” - Nacho 🤣👍✨

[@guybowers9094]

Great twist on the typical Adirondack chair. Like you, i and i bet many other people do not like the step incline of them so this will be a great option

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

YES! I have the same opinion about the adirondack chair as you do! I like your design MUCH better.

[@MattR759]

Chuck is back!!! WhooHoo!!!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Brad! Really beautiful chair!!! 😃 I need to build some as well!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, MC!

[@jefftrout2743]

I completely agree with you about Adirondack chairs. Never been a fan. However, I did purchase a "bistro set that had a bar height table and stools in Adirondack style that I love.

[@JasonGrissom]

Great new take on a classic Brad. Hope Chuck likes his new chair.

[@suzieriederer9235]

I totally share your not love of an Adirondack. LOVE your new version! 😊

[@WayneSmith-yf3fg]

I agree with y ou about the seat height and angle. But the pattern I use had a curved back that I think is much more comfortable.

[@seanc.8217]

FINALLY, SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS BAD KNEES!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@bbasselgia1963]

Love this channel, following your Shed build. Any idea when the plans will be available for this chair. I really like the design and would love to try to build some, and don't see them on your website yet.

[@gavinwoodruffmusic]

Awesome video Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@davidbrock7602]

Looking forward to the plans. Feel the same way, too hard to get out of.

[@daviddube2181]

I feel the same way! I hate sitting on (in) them. But people love them. I think they get that idealistic picture in their heads of sitting on a mountainside with a beautiful view, holding hands with their love.... Romantic, right? Well, at 61 years old, I'll build and offer your version any day. I bet they will sell 1 for 1 with the traditional Adirondacks. Imo Great job!

[@jlawhead36]

You read my mind!! I’ve always wanted a chair like this but I hated the idea of not every guest being able to use it. I do basic woodworking and I might actually have to attempt this!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It's fairly straightforward, you can do it!

[@robertnorris1808]

I loved your idea and watching you complete it was awesome. I never like the way Adirondack chairs were designed and me being overweight made it almost impossible to get in or out of them. Now watching a person who is a normal weight having the same problems makes me happy to know it wasn't just me and my weight. Beautiful work with a great outcome. I'd buy those chairs anytime and enjoy them.

[@munkytaint666]

i use Sticky Stuff 3 on all my glue-ups, even on interior projects, b/c it has the longest open time of all the Sticky Stuff variants, and that takes a lot of stress out of glue-ups for me. Sticky Stuff 3 for the win!

[@cheryljameson3088]

Love the video and am very sorry I missed out on the bit offer.I tried to find these chair plans on your site and it said no results found. Can you help me out where to get the plans? Thanks!

[@hoofhearted79]

Bradirondak perhaps? Great work.

[@thenext9537]

I agree, I hate that low sitting crap. Makes it hard to get out, no matter who you are.

[@Gantorin]

I agree that those chairs sit way too low. I love the upgrade you made to the design. Might think of making myself some. Thanks for sharing.

[@shopteach56]

Thanks for doing a project with table saw splitter and blade guide

[@SWHS-JG]

Very cool and fun build. Did you ever get plans or a cut list?

[@davidbrock7602]

Please let us know when you post or make available plans for you Adirondack chairs. Thank you. Plus the chairs look great and much more practiable

[@captpepin]

Great idea I would add a drink holder though.

[@mcheddadi]

That gulp and ahhhh at the end was so satisfying . :D

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Love your chair!! I can' get out of the regular Adirondack chairs.

[@loretospiteri3626]

Beautifull chair. Any plans available?

[@Darci3333]

I like yours so much better❤

[@jclennon]

Couldn’t agree more about not “liking” the experience of sitting/getting out of Adirondack chairs, but I do think they’re cool to look at. We have two that are just yard sculpture-no one will or wants to sit in them!! 😜

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, they do "look" cool 😂

[@subn0rma1]

@@Fixthisbuildthat It's a great place to sit your drunk friends if you don't want to have to worry about them until they sober up. It's like a drunk-person-immobilizer

[@datadev1]

Particularly if you are an octogenarian.

[@lionlessart]

Yes, I love it! As difficult as an Adirondack chair is to get up from even when you're in good health, this version seems so much more disability friendly.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, those adirondacks are a pain!

[@zaferaksoy5359]

Thanks for the nice sharing. 👍Where can I buy the plan?

[@KSFWG]

Great chair Brad !!! 👍👍👍👍👍 Five Outta Five !!!!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, brother!

[@seanguilday7675]

Love the design! The way you've demonstrated the build, on the video, I think even a novice like me could have a go at builing these chairs. I did, however, have a.hard tme finding the plans on your site. Could you provide a little direction? Thanks for the great content!

[@richardboardman1352]

Can't find link to Whiteside or the great plans. Great video.

[@jimr3510]

I’m with you on this Brad.

[@curtissunday9316]

Nice Work! I would like to get the plans but I am having a hard time finding them on your site? Can you let me know how to proceed? Thanks.

[@janejdough2230]

Awesome!

[@WackyKayaky]

Maybe it’s just me but I’m always happy for woodworkers when they are able to buy a festool product. Yes they’re expensive but they are extremely accurate and efficient.

[@Schuuuuulz]

Brilliant entertainment 👌🏻

[@guyh.4553]

Thank you so much for the re-design! I can't stand traditional Adirondack chair because I can't get out of them. I'm saving this one!

[@darrinlindsey]

Any idea yet on when the cut plans will be available?

[@Ceira]

Raised seat, good idea. Should've gone for the curved back though.

[@sambrock2701]

Any news on when these plans will hit the website??? Looking to build for the summer :)

[@IAmKyleBrown]

I think the defining feature of an Adirondack chair is that it's a lounge chair, specifically designed with a notable higher front than back. It's meant to be be relaxing, you plop in and should have no desire to get up. Your changes are nice and make sense for those who have a hard time getting out, but I'd argue this is no longer an Adirondack as it no longer delivers the function of "lounging".

[@nunyabidness3075]

Exactly my thoughts. He’s created an Adirondack style chair which is an excellent variant which would match for an outside table.

[@kutzcd]

His is a Brad-irondack 😜

[@satxsatxsatx]

I agree Brad's seat on this chair is horizontal Perhaps a slight backward slant would bring it more adirondackly but still make it easy to get out of

[@tsstahl]

The secret is in the name. The Adirondack (as in mountains) chair is meant to be used on a slope. It never was supposed to be used on level ground. Put the chair on slope with your feet downhill and it is actually quite comfortable to use and sit. :)

[@AKStovall]

@@kutzcd not sure if I should grant you 1 internets, or face palm you into oblivion...

[@hadensnodgrass3472]

If you ever revisit or need more chairs, you might consider a slight curve into the backrest for cheek comfort(might get a bit numb you sit down for long enough). Maybe also add slat for lumbar support. But regardless, I think it turned out great. PS: As a 6' 5" individual, I never really had difficulty with those chairs 😅, is this a common issue?

[@dinacusic7829]

You must be young still 😂 it's an issue when you get old

[@hadensnodgrass3472]

@dinacusic7829 You might be right, I am 28. I hear around 35 is when you start waking up with random pain in your back. Can't say I am looking forward to it. 😅

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

@@hadensnodgrass3472 Let's put it this way: I have back pain older than you. Once you hit 50, it will really catch up with you.

[@joychristian6251]

What software do you use to plan out for tiles and floor and walls ?

[@ShawnBayley]

Yo Brad! Where did you get that sweet collapsable stand you use when you're breaking down 4x8 sheets?

[@toothlesschunk1005]

Love that post sip "ahh"!

[@KSmith401]

@Fixthisbuildthat Did you ever put together any plans for these chairs? I can't find them on your website.

[@lmfarms4611]

Thank you, I have a friend with bad knees. This will be perfect for both of use!

[@DavZell]

Your next project should be a collaboration with a more geeky channel. Make an Adirondack chair that uses some stepper motors and ball screws to lift the seat and help get you out. Then you have the loungeiness with ease of use!

[@bmacaulay18]

Do that with Colin Furze. Then add wheels and a rocket! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣