DIY Adirondack Swiveling Barstools | How To Build Tall Wooden Chairs

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In this video I'm showing you how to build tall wooden bar stools that swivel for my Outdoor Kitchen! They are in a classic adirondack style chair and look great in any setting. To help the building process, I also have build plans and templates linked below.
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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson KZbin Channel! I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I am an obsessed DIYer and Woodworker. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction, design and more!
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[@AprilWilkerson]

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[@youtukang]

*APRIL WILKERSON* WONDERWOMEN ☺☺

[@SpacewolfDan]

i hate this company. its just another company feeding off a charities reputation.. we have it here in the uk

[@robsory3406]

I got the templates for the tall bar stools but no plans

[@gerryyoung202]

@@robsory3406 If you haven't gotten the plans by now, they are a download sent to you when the templates were shipped to you. Or at least they should have been. Mine were sent as a download.

[@1islam1]

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[@jimmanley4300]

It sure has been fun to watch you develop your skills over the last seven years. From "How To Use a Drill" to "How to Build a Deck / Roof / What's Next?!" You've come a long way.

[@AprilWilkerson]

It's been quite the journey to be sure! Thanks for watching.

[@trishblakely3476]

Great, practical project. I also love the “back to basics” feel of this video, just a woman alone in her shop, working and enjoying the process. Quite a change from the past year of huge builds! Keep up all your good work, April. 💪

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, my Builds are of all sizes, depending on what I want and need. Thanks for watching.

[@kr5289]

I agree I kind of drifted away for awhile because of this. I liked the old videos when she first started.

[@trishblakely3476]

@@kr5289 oh I like all her builds! But on Instagram last week she was talking about how nice it was to be back in her shop, working on a one person project. And it was good to see her happy in that way. 🙂

[@kr5289]

@@trishblakely3476 I don't do Instagram but I understand what you meant I like all her videos. just like the smaller ones better.

[@leejohnson7293]

She is amazing!

[@louselig6683]

April thank you, for what you do I love your video's it is so easy to follow along .I look at other sites and nobody has the teaching method that you do.I thank who ever was your mentor ,You do not rush through your project and you are very thero on explaining how to do it right .Please keep the projects coming ,I am just starting out and having a blast with you as the teacher.It is not what you say it is how you say it .Awesome

[@jrain2140]

I use to love Aprils videos, (still watch all of them) simple projects for the average dyi person, now to big with to fancy of equipment, no longer for the small DYI'er. that's why they work so hard to become successful, and she has mastered it, she's one of the best!!!!!!!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you. Yes, it has been quite the journey but I still do projects of varying degrees of difficulty. My Viewers have a wide range of skillset and if too many simple ones some complain I'm slacking. Too difficult and some complain I've lost touch with my weekend DIY'rs. Hard to please everyone. Projects can be done with simpler tools it would just take longer. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

[@randyvandeusen5600]

WOW!!! April you look pretty good sitting in that swivel bar stool. Now only if the bartender would bring you a drink. 🙂

[@webster8004]

In on vacation and the resort we're at has stools like this, my sister in law asked if I could make some of these! And here's April with perfect timing!

[@kent1498]

I got the plans and the templates. Boy o boy y’all pack those templates really well! I am making 4 of these for a friend out of cedar. They are deceptively complicated. I have about 150 pieces cut and another 88 to go. It’s been a fun build so far, it has given me lots of practice on making half lap joints that are angled. Thanks for the overview with this video.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying the build. Yes, my Mom is my Shipping Dept and ensures things are well packed. Thanks for sharing and for watching. :)

[@lauraferriss1600]

You are such an inspiration to my confidence in the shop thank you for another great video from the 🇬🇧

[@AprilWilkerson]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

I love that chair. Thank you for sharing your work. It's been incredible to watch you from the beginning. What an inspiration.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@mekanik164]

April - not only are you a talented woodcrafter - you are also a very good narrator. Your videos are very well edited and provide an excellent overview of your projects - making the process seem as if anyone could tackle it. Very enjoyable - keep up the great work!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. Project turned out very well there April. Really like this design. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work April. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Design on. Keep Building. Keep making. God bless.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@ANDYYANKEE]

One of the best bar stools I have ever seen! Great Job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@112wade]

Sweet build!! I especially liked your tip on how to mark the compound angle on the legs. So simple once it's shown, thanks again.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keithfucious7067]

YOU..... are..... AWESOME! You cut and build things out of wood like Edward scissor hands trims bushes then you play on it like a little kid. Awesome skills awesome personality. I built a tiki umbrella and was looking for chair ideas and this is almost exactly what I had in mind. I think I am going to modify this just a bit and mount mine on a post with an old coil spring to give it a little bounce and a bit of a lounge feature for sitting out under the tiki umbrella with a Pina Colada. Excellent video showing your excellent skills. Thank you for sharing this.

[@hellohuman2701]

Daggonnit BlueBonnett!! I really need these chairs! I fell in love with this style seating about a year ago, and you have perfected it by making it swivel! The only thing better would be if this were a rocking chair! Haha but I really think this is pretty top notch! Golly I really need some tools! April you have me wanting to reach into my inner maker to see where it could take me! Outdoor showers, floating walkways, outdoor kitchens and killer pub chairs! Oh and easier than I ever knew was possible stair builder! Nothing this woman can’t do! Thanks for further inspiration April! Can’t wait to see what you build next!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@danielfilion225]

Very nice. You're one smart cookie young lady. My hat is off to you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@amazingkvdaily7005]

I'm really excited to see this project. Because he can create chairs around him.This chair is a great chair.

[@katsprojects]

Absolutely love this build! And I agree with another viewer, so cool to see you back in the shop doing a somewhat basic project. Just something about that makes me want to get back out there and build again too 😊

[@kentneil7100]

They are stunning.... Great job April and loving the outdoor space..... Much love from the UK

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!

[@sperreault]

Thoughts on having pocket holes coming up from the arms to pull in the armrests? Stops water from pooling in the screw holes and it's a nice clean armrest.

[@wakelywanderer12]

I mostly turn but this looks like a great project to do with a grandson. I’m sure they would sell too. Just bought the templates. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I think it will be a great memory for both of you. Have fun!

[@lynjermey6423]

That pocket hole jig looks really good. Love the stools as well.

[@youtukang]

*TOP*

[@1bigplayerB]

thank you for this simple but very detailed DIY project. love your work

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@frankschutter5731]

Thanks April !!! got the templates for this chair I think I am going to make mine out of red oak..I know its gonna be heavy but it will look great !!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Sounds great and yes, it will look fantastic! Enjoy the build.

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Those are great stools! Nice work

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks Fred!

[@Jones572]

Beautiful ❤️..and the swivel bar stool chair is very cool🤙🏾💯. Thanks for sharing!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching!

[@nica.rivera]

Those bar stools look very comfortable!

[@jansz811]

Not sure if anyone has said it but I would put the footrest on the back of the chair since your bar already has a footrest on it. Awesome chairs!

[@reesewoodworks]

Couldn’t you just point the footrest toward the back and then turn the chair around? No need to change the plans.

[@Grumpy_Guy]

Thank you for the discount code on the dust mask. Ordered a mask and replacement filters. Also, great stools! Love your videos.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Use squares cut from a old car tire as feet. Keeps them from wearing out on hard surfaces and on grass it. Keeps the legs from sinking in and rotting out.

[@DiyGuy50]

Purchased your plans and templates and just wanted to take the time to thank you. They were great!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Thats an awesome bar stool! Love that design!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Thank you for watching.

[@johannsen4171]

Nice, looks super comfortable!

[@richardslingwine3197]

Just picked up your templates and plans for this project and feel the need to complement you on the plans. These are by far the best DIY plans I've found, nice job!

[@guybowers9094]

Great chairs, those would look great in my new outdoor bbq kitchen

[@davidfrishcosy6158]

Just love the video, the chair design is awesome 😎😎😎.

[@WilliamRBishop]

Nice of you to leave in the small mistake. It is reassuring to people like me to see that even someone at your level makes mistakes. It helps to make scaled drawing with dimensions; but it is still possible to make mistakes

[@AprilWilkerson]

Believe me, I make mistakes. I like to refer to them as Wilker-Don'ts. :) Thanks for watching.

[@isaiasfransiscodoamaralama9824]

Parabéns ceus projetos são top show de bola 😃👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! And thanks for watching.

[@lenniereagan2362]

That is a great build, April! Looks comfortable. Thanks for posting!

[@pkt1213]

Love your whole outdoor project. We just moved to a new house that has a nice, large porch and patio. I am hoping materials will be down next year so I can build out a nice entertaining area.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Sounds great! You will enjoy the process I'm sure. Thanks for watching.

[@andykenny5674]

Just came across your channel, and love it! I (semi) made and assembled an electric guitar out of bits recently - it was to replace one I had back in the late 80s that I had to sell to get through university. The manufacturer didn’t make the exact one anymore, so I set about recreating it with some improvements. I’d love to see you have a go at making a guitar. It’ll be a labour of love!

[@AprilWilkerson]

I made a guitar awhile ago. Check out my channel for the video. Thanks for watching.

[@StevenKelley]

I like how she stands on everything she makes!

[@MrWharfrat05]

I love these. Im going to be modifying this idea for some interior bar "stool" chairs. Thanks

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@oculto81]

wow it's beautiful thank you for sharing your skills you are amazing

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@nafitron]

Oooo, I like these! My turn. Thanks for the idea and great build.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job April, that swivel chair is so cool. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@vanessakitty8867]

Just what we have been looking for at our patio bar height section. TY.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@Slatewear1006]

Great video April. I recommend a "Trendler" Swivel. They're made in the US, have a lifetime guarantee, and also can have center return, so the chair returns to forward facing.

[@showsomerespect1433]

Brian-who sells that "Trendler" swivel?

[@thebigdog1962]

how much ball park wise did the lumber coast? love this chair i want to make 2 of them they are great you did a fantastic job on them

[@gregoryball9504]

Very nice job.

[@antr7493]

Hilarious. I been watching craft brewery doc and this was in my suggestions. Well done YT

[@jamesstreeter2565]

I would like to give more thumbs up but I’m limited to only one. 😀 i wonder about using dowels or dominos to save weight in the base. I’ll order some plans. Great build.

[@juanmendoza7487]

Awesome build April...👍🏼

[@jim8781]

enjoy everything you do

[@terrybollenbaugh7622]

Great design. Nice build. Think I'll make some for my tiki bar.

[@stevedockery3534]

Great looking swivel bar stools, as usual coming from you. I've recently built a Bistro Set w/chairs. Had to redo chairs because they were not ergonomically correct for your body. I've ended up selling 5-sets, which wasn't the plan. Always impressed by your work April and love the videos. Thanks

[@billyshumate853]

Looks great. Did you swivel around enough to get dizzy know I would 😂😂. Take care and have a blessed week and I'll see you on your next vidja.

[@redtop03]

Love the design but I'd prefer the back rest have a little more recline to it for my use, great work as always though.

[@gerryyoung202]

I just completed building 2 of the chairs. The 7 degree rake for the chair backs seem to about right. Of course, with a build like this, you can make that rake any degree you feel is right for you. You just have to make that rake on the two seat back supports......that was a challenge.

[@isaiasfransiscodoamaralama9824]

Um abraço do Brazil

[@davidwynne-roberts1909]

Very cool stool

[@by14996]

Great chairs system April ! Would be nice to see the specifics on how to set up and cut that compound miter on the table saw. Looks tricky to set up on a sled, without a bunch of trial and error. :)

[@gerryyoung202]

I know hoe you feel Byron, I used a 7 1/4" Kobalt mitre saw to make all my compound cuts. I bought a 'Tilt Box II' for this job. It works wonders for tilting the mitre saw and table saw blades for accurate joints.

[@johnnymills9546]

Very nice only thing I would Change is I would add foot rest all the around so when you turn to socialize you still have a place for your feet

[@markmcgee6514]

Can the height be shortened to use as a standard height chair, keeping everything else the same on the chair? I like the design but want a standard height one.

[@Isuzu654]

Отличный получился стул👍💪

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Ha Ha,,,at first glance on thumbnail i saw "Sniveling Bar Stools" yeah not likely, ive been watching April many years, always great.

[@troysundeen4592]

Did you think of adding another support to the top of the backrest ?

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great stools nice the way they swivel. Thanks 😊🙏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching :)

[@jtcmlt1]

@April Wilkerson I would like to ask you, why didn't you stick to Laguna for your new cnc router? Why ShopSabre?

[@spielbergolf]

Buen trabajo April...muy practico

[@harecarroll6148]

I’m having trouble getting a heavy duty lazy susan. I tried Lowes and Home Depot and all they have is the round one but it says it will hold 1000 lbs( but I doubt it ) I would like to to have the one you used on the chair.

[@jamesstreeter2565]

It would be cool if you had plans for a table to match the bar stools

[@Demantius]

Very nice! Any reasons for the static base top to be that big? I would have made it smaller to prevent hands or fingers getting crushed in the gap during swiveling...

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

Why in the world would you have your fingers in that gap?

[@christopherbadalik3868]

What is the approximate seat height, with this design? I ordered the plans, but need to have a 30 inch seat height. Do I need to adjust the leg lengths?

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Great video but I am still waiting for that outside BBQ invitation since I watched all episodes ;-)

[@robertbaxley118]

Love this build. How can I buy a set of plans?

[@joseantonioschneider8388]

Linda profissional adoro seus vídeos

[@popawalker]

Does the back have any slant or is it straight up.

[@sandersjones1577]

Video is nice and that swivel bar seat is the bomb. Do or can I get plans in cnc?

[@AprilWilkerson]

The CNC File is not for sale but the Templates are sold on my website. They are available in both MDF and Plastic Styrene. Thank you for watching.

[@romeovidalrodriguez7754]

hola muy bueno video me encanto mucho que una mujer carpintera 👏🧡😍👍💪💗

[@dalekriens1397]

First awesome chair, love the chair swivel idea. The base does look quite tipsy sturdy but needs some uniqueness to it. maybe even just a round bar around the bottom for when you swivel. maybe round around the top also. love watching your progress.

[@ThomasG1971]

April ... It sounds like your mic has a High-Frequency squeal as you are talking ... but I love the chair

[@thomasmckenzie3750]

I bought your plans and have a question. In the video you don't cut the 7 degree bevel on the top pieces of the side frames. Is that bevel necessary? Perhaps the depth of the lazy susan hardware can clear the difference?

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice bar stools

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@FoScoJo]

These look great. Just the style and functionality I want. But I have 2 questions. 1. The description on Amazon for the swivel only mentions indoor use. It does not mention how well they will do for exterior use, though there may have been something on the packaging or manual. How have they faired over the last 2 years? 2. In the video, it looks like your templates are made of MDF which would be great for use with a router. But on your website it says that they are made from lightweight flexible plastic. Which is it and if plastic how do they work as a router template? I have been a subscriber to your channel for years. I always pick up great tips and inspiration. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I've had no issues with the Swivel Bar Stools. The thin, flexible plastic templates, you would place on your board, trace it then cut it out. It's an extra step true, but people like the lighter template with the ease of storing. Thanks for watching.

[@neilspurr7149]

Hi April love your work you are a great inspiration, unfortunately I live in South Australia and find getting some of the things you use in your videos like T Track / Cyclone dust / star knobs and a few others but I am learning to adapt by making things I used aluminum strip which I mounted to the edge of wood that I routed a channel in to make my own T track and ground down coach bolts for the fittings and made star knobs. > Neil from South Australia

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great thinking! Glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@dennykarsjen1920]

I ordered this but it didnt come with frame instuctions. Is the frame instuctions different. Please let me know.

[@hectorpadilla860]

Beautiful!!

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

Looks like a great setup to sit back and relax!

[@TKnight305]

Badass! Does it feel good to be a gangster April?

[@TKnight305]

😔🤔

[@TKnight305]

😏

[@FlightSimDude]

Nice job, We are moving to Texas soon 👍

[@DuncanEllis]

"swivelling bar stools" is a great exclamation too.

[@HiVizCamo]

"Swiveling H. Tapdancing Barstools!!"

[@fp2165]

Forget the stools, you’re gorgeous!

[@thehillbillyhermit7681]

what do you suppose the weight rating might be on these swiveling bar stools? I'm 6'7" 375lbs

[@HARMARSCH2]

April, Love the chairs/bar stools.

[@danmanley649]

I don't see the link to the templates, could you send me a link? Love these chairs.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Under the description of the video, click "Show More" and it shows the link to the templates. Thanks for watching.

[@jammin60psd]

Great design! Think I would make them with a foot rest all the way around.

[@craigregan4862]

Is it safe to make furniture out of pressure treated lumber? Wouldn’t want to sit on that chair (or put my hands on the arm?)

[@jimmanley4300]

The lumber industry moved away from CCA treatments in 2003 to avoid the problem of arsenic leaching. The pressure treatment used now is safe (safer?).

[@mariaseppanen3609]

Love it!!