Easy Modern Adirondack Chair { FREE PLANS }

[@rogueengineer]

Full Plans: rogueengineer.com/easy-diy-modern-adirondack-chair-plans/

[@rogueengineer]

That’s it!

[@BigDen06]

The plans are also embedded in my website for free but in return for supporting the website with a $5 fee you can now download the printable PDF.@@rogueengineer

[@lopaka76]

The only thing I see that it needs, would be a drink holder. Hole saw, a spare square piece held in by a few screws and a support angle piece under that. Chair looks good.

[@markstrunk6644]

Don't say it's free when it's NOT

[@halsands2469]

@@markstrunk6644 The plans are free on the website. Click that link and they are right there. If you want a PDF that would cost you $5

[@eduardo_k]

Thanks to your vid I built one of these a year or two ago with some scrap pressure treated lumber I had lying around. It’s a good design that was super easy to follow and took an hour using my mitre and jig saws. Whenever we have people over they always ask my wife where she bought the chair. When she tells them I built it, they think I’m some sort of master craftsman. I giggle inside every time. Nice work!

[@Lou-xt4mb]

Just built this chair!! Mines a little crooked, but my beer doesn’t move so I call it a win. Thanks!

[@sidskid2855]

The fact that you made the dimensions available on the screen without charging us for them just made me subscribe. Let me know if you have a Patreon or anywhere we can support you so you can keep making great content like this!

[@nickbattistone1742]

The full plans for every project and the cut lists are available on RogueEngineer.com. You can just print them for free or support the channel and buy the printable pdf versions for $5. Thanks Sid!! Tons of content coming your way.

[@georgedavall9449]

Aren’t you the hero

[@paulleavitt9550]

I just subscribed right after reading this 👍

[@Canosa612]

@ 3:18 One of the best quotes I've heard in a very long time "Let's not rely completely on math because there is some human error here". I Love it. Bought the wood last week and I'm building this chair in the next few days.

[@antoniowade3318]

Bro, I really appreciate how you work, easy to understand, and apply.. Thank you so much. You are truly a chaftsman.. Wade Out..

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

I just built one, now that wood is almost back at previous prices. I gotta say I had fun with the project and there were only minor adjustments I had to make with the sander to make it all a perfect fit. Wet PT wood make mine about 130 pounds. That’s perfectly fine and it’ll dry out over the winter. To be honest, it’s not as comfortable as I’d hoped with the seat being flat. This only means that a lucky family member will get an Adirondack chair for his birthday soon. Thank you so much for the excellent plan and video. Again, I had fun building it.

[@peterpsaras2623]

I joined two chairs together and consolidated the middle long leg. Made for a great cedar Adirondack bench.

[@johnmetcalf6104]

I'm just starting out doing wood work but after completing the bench project with my son, I built this chair. Because of these easy to do projects, I'm loving wood working.

[@jamescantrell6869]

I built four of these today, super easy to follow instructions, now I need a good square outdoor table design.

[@orionsbelt3332]

I built two of your outdoor benches last year for my boat dock and they turned out great! Im so glad you have these chair plans that will match the benches perfectly! Cant wait to get started on them! Thanks again for making your videos!

[@cdee2456]

curved back is what really takes diy chairs to the next level.

[@dominic6860]

Nice, like how you give measurements rather than angles, makes it easier for newbies like me.

[@Clark24au]

I bought the plans and built this chair. Same with the bench seat also. They turned out great tho I used some different sized timbers as I had some off cuts lying around. I think thin decking boards on the seat is an upgrade on this chair because it adds more flexi and thinner decking boards will dry faster after a rainy day. I used the stronger 32mm (about 1 inch) decking boards but will swap them out for 19mm (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch). I live in New Zealand and these are perfect for the conditions! The sun doesn't fade them beyond a coat of stain, the wind doesn't blow them away and rain doesn't affect them. They are more durable than anything you can buy in a store and neighborhood cats don't piss on them! 1 improvement you could consider for your videos and plans is to add the metric measurements for the other 94% of the worlds population. Even with the outdated measurements, your probably my favorite KZbinr. Keep it up and ill keep buying you plans.

[@bigoldron]

Built 2 for myself and sold 4, and have an order for 6 more! Great plans and the chairs are very sturdy and comfortable! One recommendation - I found that if you put a screw in from the inside of the upright into the back of the arm rest, it makes it a LOT sturdier.

[@nochevys]

Built this today. New to building things. Plans on your website are easy to follow. Overall good build took me about 4 hours...

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Gotta love easy DIY stuff for noobs like me. I built the bench last week. Today, this chair. I had some issues with the angles using a speed square but in the end it came out great. A key for me was squaring the feet with a straight board. Using the measurements on the pics where to line up the small leg didn’t work out so I just used the 2 5/8 one and squared them. Worked fine. Other errors too but they’re all on me. There were a lot of cuts and if you’re off by 1/16 over 4 cuts let’s say, that 1/4” can make a heckuva difference.

[@jeffstanley4593]

I learned something today that was so simple I could not believe that I had not thought of it. Laying the foam insulation on your table to use when cutting wood on it with your circ saw. I do that all the time on the driveway with sheet plywood but it never occurred to me to put it on my table for the same purpose. I just always used dogs to hold it and held the part to be cut off the edge. Your way is better. Also, I doubt I will ever build one of these chairs but thanks for the free plans anyway.

[@FlashSprues]

Great build! Built one for myself with only one or two problems. My neighbors seen the chair when it was almost completed and both of them want two chairs each along with a table. So, if this keeps up will have to make some templates. The only thing different from your chair is I put a 3 inch round-over on the outer vertical panels for the back.

[@CMRWoodworks]

Nice. The last Adirondack chair I made was in the classic style and was just complicated enough to put me off of making anymore. These look great and would go perfectly around our fire pit. I just bought the plans. Thanks for the video!

[@janusr3074]

Great and easy projects you make the garden bench not even needed a plan.

[@maceireann]

I made this chair this weekend. Took me a little longer but it turned out great. Thanks!

[@scottstevens749]

We built two of these chairs and really love the solid design. The legs provide good support in the lawn and prevent sinking. Made a couple of minor tweaks to the plans. Used a 45 at the top of the outside back boards to soften the corners. Also used pocket screws to secure the arm rest to the support so there were no screws in the top. The design is perfect with a Leopold style bench. I’ll try your bench design next! (For all - Buy the plans as it much easier than working from the web site. I then add the plans to my notebook so that I can record my tweaks and notes.)

[@tracerx7153]

I just built mine and it looks awesome. This was more complex than the simple bench and between the 2 i would rather build the bench again. Thank you for the designs and videos.

[@stevestransky6217]

Great video and chair. Im new to the woodworking world. I just purchased the download and will make this a Summer project with my daughter. Thanks for the build🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nobious]

I just finished this chair today. Definitely is NOT an hour job if you're a beginner. There's a lot of angled cuts needed, and those can be a challenge to cut straight with a circular saw through 2" of treated wood. I also felt like some of the cuts on the 2x8s should have been put on the cut list diagram so they'd be easier to cut when it was all one big piece. I accidentally cut the angle on the long legs backwards so it leans back a little further, which my wife actually likes. I also used a plant pot to draw a curve on the armrests and cut it with a jigsaw so it looks better, and I used pocket screws to attach the back of the armrests. Finished product looks great though, and I plan on building a second chair.

[@alangoodwin1966]

Nice. I built the 4’ bench on your other video. 3 of them in fact....customers loved them. I think I will build a set of these as well. Great vid.

[@josegarces8668]

I just built this chair and I love it, I took a lot longer than an hour but I bought material for two chairs. My only thing was that I thought the chair would be to heavy for the arm rest to be screwed into the side, the piece that was cut off from the support pieces I used for support: measuring 4 inches down from longest side and cut it at the same angle. Looks good and is very comfortable! Everyone who has seen or sat in it loves it. Thanks!!

[@rickpay7775]

Loved the Chair not only looks good and comfortable but would also make a super basis for conversion into a Rocking Chair - Well done. Keep up the good work.

[@steveohare7979]

Love this project . Planning on making two chairs, two benches do you make a table using the same style please

[@Woodengully]

So cool. Just bought the printable version. Thank you

[@BreannaCracker]

Great video, I'm going to make a couple for my deer camp. Thanks, BR549, Deer Park Texas....

[@clydedecker765]

Another great piece of outdoor furniture. I do like this piece too.

[@rogueengineer]

Thanks Clyde!

[@k9kayaks]

Great build and very easy to follow. I'm redoing my small pool deck and want to add in some built in chairs and this plan is the best so far of adapting 👍🏻

[@LittleDaveGuitar]

Why is everyone saying you have to pay? It's free unless you want a pdf version.. Are the people complaining giving away free stuff? Made the 8x2 bench and now want to try this. 👍

[@kennymysak2079]

Great design going to be building some this summer for my back yard

[@ashkanghaderi3318]

I wish if you rounded the back supports, and made it a little wider. I like how you cut hands_free and the foam is great as an anti slip object.

[@ryanmacleod2995]

I love your builds! I have done a couple of them myself and your plans make them super easy to follow along and do yourself!

[@rogueengineer]

Ryan MacLeod thanks!!

[@samuelmsims80]

Great video. Just getting into basic wood working projects... I built two last week for my backyard. You have a new subscriber!

[@AtomWin82]

This my next build. Just finished your Leopold bench. Love it! Quick and easy, well not as quick ad you.

[@rogueengineer]

Glad you like it!

[@jdamjr8447]

Awesome build, these will be a great addition for around the fire pit. Thanks

[@rogueengineer]

Thanks and I agree!

[@sandystrachan1172]

I like your projects/videos. Clear and easily understood. I also like your use of the rigid insulation. Great work!!

[@davidwrestling9983]

I just did two chairs yesterday, turned out pretty good, but it took me all day.

[@WrightWayServices]

Both plans are awesome, measurement's that most common people can understand and do. Thank you. Great job. :) LVW

[@SURFMTB]

absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing. Thanks to you my garden is full of chairs. Would love to see your take on a sunlounger....

[@todd4654]

Just came across your site. Fantastic job! I am now a dedicated subscriber and looking forward to trying some of your projects. Keep up the great content and style.

[@khalidkhansrunix]

great build. with the scissor leg design. You can probably make it folding.

[@ericdaniels8679]

Great video! I will definitely be making several of these!

[@johnbarabasch5884]

Great design and very sturdy. That being said def took me a lot longer than an hour!!!

[@CarlMadsen]

I've done 6 of them and each one is around 3 hours.

[@clinenorthwest]

Thanks for the plans for this great looking chair. How about plans for a matching footstool?

[@steelcross839]

He puts in the curvlinear back at 3:54. That's what interested me. Nice.

[@waiting4thegroom517]

Change the picture in the front of your ad to show the chair or edit and show the chair at the beginning of your video so people can visualize what you’re making first ♥️

[@CajunPride777]

I've been looking for a easy one to make. This looks pretty simple.. Thanks for sharing it👍

[@kevinodonnell9423]

Kinda looks like a cross between a Leopold bench and Adirondack chair. Looks nice!

[@rogueengineer]

That is exactly what it is!

[@BrianHw1]

I've built and sold a few of the benches you have on your page and I was going to try to find a way to donate a bit as a thank you. But then I saw you charge for your plans for this chair, so I decided to just buy your plans instead. I've added an arm to the bench you made, but I think I'm going to try something like the arm on this chair instead. I already build 2 different adirondack chairs, one that's just amazing (from Jackman Works), but it takes about 7 hours to make. The other is very simple from Ana White, but not nearly as comfortable. I've sold some of each. I think I'll add this as kind of a slight upgrade from the simple one I make. I'm hoping lumber prices come soon down so I can make them a little cheaper. Thanks again for such great content!

[@CarlMadsen]

I put this arm on the leopold bench as well! Funny.

[@wadejohnson3871]

Do you have a video on a picnic table build? Love your easy explanations how to build things. Easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@Juchrisad]

You make it look so simple and totally doable! - Thanks for the tutorial!

[@DavidGee-mn1og]

Thanks, Subscribed and bought three plan sets.

[@derekpeterson8005]

Great build thanks for sharing. No free plans

[@daviddaniels2658]

I know these are low rider chairs. I built two so for and came out awesome. If I want to add a few more inches off the ground, can I just add to the length of the long and short legs. Thank you !

[@darrenboozer5076]

Awesome build

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Very cool looking chair and great video! It looks like you've also blended some design concepts from the Leopold bench and meshed with the Adirondack design, which is very cool! Thanks again!

[@BushiM37]

One thing you might consider, is adding some sacrificial blocks to the end of the legs. They help prevent the chair from sinking into the ground, stop water from wicking into the legs and can be easily replaced when rotted.

[@PaganWizard]

I really like this, and the bench you made in another video as well. I think, however, that where the legs intersect, and maybe other areas where structural support is required, I will be using 1/4 inch galvanized lag screws. I stand at about 6'2", and check in around 275 pounds, so I want to make sure this is going to support me, and anyone else, for a long time to come. I might also add in a support on the rear of the arm, like what you used under the front of the arm. Overall I am very impressed with these projects, and can't wait to start building my own.

[@rob2cln]

Just watch the video cool chair.look forward to make one.

[@robertmclean2803]

On the chair backs should should you pull make a one inch mark on both ends along with the one and one half in the middle or just one one inch mark and the mark and one and half inches

[@bentkicker]

I love the chair and have built two of them so far...I do have one question what type of jigsaw blade do you use for cutting the curve for the back supports.. my jigsaw has a heck of a time getting threw the thick pressure treated wood...I think you make great videos keep up the good work ...

[@gleasonsimpson3310]

aww man, you made me subscribe to your channel by telling me KZbin thought id like this video from the last video I watched of yours! lol Good job friend. like 2 videos so far and subscribed.

[@fabianvergara8115]

Nice chair...great job Thanks

[@Canosa612]

Wish you could have showed the carriage bolt build.

[@dustincercado]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelsingleton5961]

Trying to come up with a design for a table to match this

[@cfinneran9404]

New to woodworking, what is the material you use to cut under your circular saw?

[@CarlMadsen]

rigid insulation - used for walls, also called "Foam Board Insulation". Can be rather expensive but it works wonderfully in this application.

[@nfarnz]

Great build!!

[@NomenNescio99]

As an self appointed representative for he pocket-hole brigade I'm going to leave a friendly reminder that some of the joints could have been done using a different method. But the project is awesome and I have already purchased the downloadable plans. Keep the inspiration coming, this is my favorite kind of woodworking!

[@rogueengineer]

Niklas Paulsson 😂 I love it! Thanks man!!

[@nathanielgarcia6668]

Great video looking forward to building it this weekend! Total beginner here but feel like this should be easy enough. I have 2 young kids and a 3rd on the way any tips on how I could scale this down to make a kids size version.

[@jimmywalker2429]

You should really consider adding a 14 to 16 in bandsaw. It would make SOOOO much better curve cuts than a jijsaw. Always look forward to seeing your videos

[@bcask61]

I would through-bolt the legs pieces together. 2 1/2” wood screws won’t hold over time.

[@rogueengineer]

That is a great addition that I cover in the plans.

[@bmcgill930]

Great chair and detailed plans. I made this today and it turned out nice. I hate using a jigsaw!!! Can anyone please tell me what the two 23" ripped in 1/2 approx 3 5/8" pieces are used for in this build. Thanks again for a great product!!!

[@klofire]

For the long legs you have the bottom at 32 1/2 with cuts at 10 and 40 degrees for the ends. Question, what is the measurement of the top part of the long leg? I don't want to figure out a 40 degree angle, I would like measure than draw a line. Thank You.

[@Estereos]

1. Get Festool jigsaw for 90 degree cuts. 2. Common, start using metric system. 3 Great armchair for outside.

[@Cimone90]

Great video, and for once a wood worker that doesn't have a $20k shop full of expensive specialized tools. Much more relatable for the weekend warrior types.

[@daviddaniels2658]

On the Adirondack chair is it possible To add onto the length of the legs to make The chair a little higher off the ground

[@rkerby6375]

Amazing chair!

[@saperryrn]

Quick and easy lol! I built the bench (which I love), but it was not 30 min like your plans state 😂

[@pizzawarlord9232]

I would like to make a pair for an older couple but would need to have chair higher so they can get in and out easy. What would you recommend?

[@larryh0621]

Okay, weird question. Where do you make your building plans at? Do you have a software or website or anything?

[@mrmuskey5202]

Nice job. Thanks!

[@acorder2006]

I don't have access to a miter saw so can the cuts you did using the miter saw still be done with the circular saw?

[@rogueengineer]

Yes, take a look at the plans, I have directions on how to use a rafter square to find the angles and cut with a circular saw

[@acorder2006]

@@rogueengineer Great thanks. Just bought the bench plans and hoping to build that soon then move on to the chair. What other beginner projects would you recommend from your site keeping in mind that currently I only have access to a circular saw. I saw and love the modern planters but I dont have a table saw to create the dados.

[@davidsherah]

I made the bench and the chair today they came out very good I would say, for some reason I wasn’t able to find the right wood (appearance pressure treated)

[@CarlMadsen]

Yes, pressure treated/green treat/brown treat all work great. You can use standard pine but 5/4 decking is usually treated. I had the lumber yard drop off enough for 12 chairs, half way done!

[@dustinworthy2750]

Is it possible to make this with the back support straight, or do they need to be curved for this plan to work?

[@dalton7425]

Am I able to use 1x6x8?

[@jimsztuk534]

Brilliant!

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Would you suggest using glue before screwing? Also would 1x8's work?

[@CarlMadsen]

The great feature of this design is the strength. The other great feature is the simplicity. Yes, you can make variations, but I would recommend building one the way he shows, and the second one make your variation, like different size wood.

[@jimhamlin8671]

Just may be a silly question. But if I want to make one say 4 or 5 inches taller, do I just increase the leg measurements and arm setting measurements by same amount?

[@nstatz]

Came out great! Thanks for the plans

[@hankr1980]

This is my second project from Rogue engineer and so far so good. However, the video and plans don't show how or where to use the Carriage bolts.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

And then the big lumber companies decided to take advantage of the pandemic by getting crazy rich. I will wait until lumber prices come down before building your sturdy and comfy looking chairs. But I will make some. Thank you so much for your time and efforts.

[@ryanhendricks7304]

Awesome!

[@HavokBWR]

this is really cool. Would be awesome to have a version made out of pallet wood.