Woodworking: Making Adirondack Gliders

[@JackmanWorks]

Shame on your for stealing Brad's idea that Brad stole from me ;) As you said on the podcast, I'm glad to see you riding the Adirondack chair gravy train haha

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks Paul! I'm already grateful that you invented KZbin and allow me to participate. Hey, thanks for listening to the show! That's so neat to hear. :)

[@JackmanWorks]

@@FishersShop you sir should be thankful that Al Gore invented the internet so that I could invent KZbin!

[@shopcatt643]

I am grateful that Elon Musk gave birth to Al Gore.

[@hdwoodshop]

This thread only gets better as we go on. lol

[@joseruiz-cc1mt]

Agradezco a Dios que invento a todos si no no hubiera KZbin

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

Nice tweak to the Rockler plans! I’ve made 17 of the original chairs over the years and have a few hints to share with your subscribers. 1) Use weather proof lumber, perhaps Western Red Cedar (which I’ve seen last the longest so far) 2) Look for places where pocket screws can be used to hide the hardware, especially on the arms, 3) Paint parts before assembly because the spaces can be too tight even for a sprayer, 4)Use coated deck screws or stainless steel screws to prevent rust.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

And definitely don’t use galvanized hardware because it will stain the cedar black.

[@Notrelad69]

Ótimas dicas, obrigado.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ELCADAROSA]

Came here for the outtakes. Stayed for the chair tutorial. 👍🏻 "Put the left foot in. Take the left foot out. Do the Hokey-Pokey and shake it all about!" ... Nice chair and alterations, Drew! Will definitely keep this in mind if/when I need to replace what I already have.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@bradgreenstreet8090]

Stayed till the end and was not disappointed. Glad to see the flat head made its way into the build!

[@FishersShop]

I almost forgot it

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

This is by far, my favorite woodworking channel.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you're liking it! :)

[@Martintubeification]

Nice chair. I love this honest and complete joy on your face when you see how well it turned out! And I love the end of that video! 🤣

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnjakobsen6441]

Thanks for making easy to follow mods to the Rockler plans. These go perfectly on our formerly empty front porch, and my wife is delighted!

[@FishersShop]

Right on! Glad you like them

[@liameverything4444]

Impressive design drew

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@liameverything4444]

@@FishersShop yeah!

[@matthewclina4162]

“Adirondack chairs are hard to get out of” - “I know, let’s make them move!” 😂 These are awesome! Thanks for another great video. I made a pair of Norm Abram’s Adirondack chairs many years ago. They are a very fun project and always a popular place to sit.

[@averagejoesworkshop]

I recently finished a pair of chairs myself, and made about 100 gallons of cedar chips because I DIDN'T bandsaw some of them down to thickness. :) Nice build!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch

[@BobAmarant]

Wow Drew, you knocked it out of the park with this gorgeous project. We’ll done sir!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

"Folks like you"say thank you for the modified design, and always enjoy your videos!

[@FishersShop]

You bet! Glad you like them!

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

I WANT! 😍 The look on your face when you finally had it done reminded me of The A-Team: “I love it when a plan comes together!” Those are GORGEOUS and look super comfortable. Awesome job, Drew! 👍🏼

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much! :)

[@puppydoc7949]

Funny how you and Brad and seemingly many others like me love the look of the Adirondack chairs but not the difficulty of getting out of them, etc. While I can argue I really don’t like them now that I am old and fat but honestly, I’ve never liked them for the same reasons. I really like the glider option you brought to the table! I’ll be ordering another set of your plans! Thanks for another great project and video!

[@FishersShop]

You bet! Thanks for watching and have fun with the build

[@mathewspangler6482]

I love how the whole thing is held together by one flathead screw.

[@bennyhill314]

Oh my gosh, I was so confused until the very end. No walnut? No flat head screw? I was really concerned about you Drew - thank you for throwing in that last bit to let us all know you're OK. I really like the way you enhanced the basic Adirondack chair! I too don't like how far back they tilt nor how low they typically are to the ground. Your modifications look perfect. Thanks!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoyed the vid

[@barryroberts6470]

Excellent builds i love them and you have to put a Flat Head screw somewhere, it's as traditional as your Out Takes at the end of your video or even pinching your Neighbours Wood 🤣Joking aside you and your wife looked sooooo comfy sitting there just rocking along on your new chairs and discussing how many of them you could dish out in a week to sell 🤔 Take Care and Stay Safe, Barry (UK) 👍

[@FishersShop]

Hah, thanks Barry! It wasn't a bad build... I actually told the wife if I had a huge order, I could see myself taking it on.

[@melancholicspirit]

I came across your channel during the 2020 corona times and you reignited my passion for woodworking, which I haven't done since graduating high school in 2005, and now at 35 years old i just signed up to do a carpenter apprenticeship and finally give myself the opportunity to do a job I've always loved. I'll have to keep these chairs in mind when I'm able to build stuff on my own

[@FishersShop]

That's awesome! Best of luck with the new profession!

[@kennethbrooks9818]

I greatly appreciate the clarity and humor with which you present your videos. I also greatly appreciate your attention to detail.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Glad you like them!

[@PatrickLemay]

Cool modifications to the project. Something to build for next father's day next year

[@FishersShop]

Right on!

[@charliebrown8278]

This video scared me into thinking my life is too short to build one of these. Or… I need to buy more tools so I can speed up the process. Option B it is!! Rockler tools, I’m thinking. Love the glider option. Very nicely done, sir.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks very much!

[@ericmuckensturm5664]

Your neighbor always has too much extra stuff laying around. He needs to rethink his life! 😂

[@Damon_Barber]

No need! He has Drew to help!

[@anonymoose6873]

I think the neighbor leaves stuff out for him like a person putting out bird seed.

[@jdgindustries2734]

No no no. If he rethinks his life, where will Drew get all his wood from???

[@matthewgarey6240]

His neighbor’s stuff isn’t extra, it was his actual oil cap!!

[@suzisaintjames]

All y'all missed it, Fisher said at the beginning of the video that the neighbor was building a fence (to keep Fisher out of his yard)! Merry Christmas! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@guybowers9094]

Awesome job Drew, that is one on the best redesigns of an Adirondack chair I've seen and the look on your face was great when you knew it was right

[@FishersShop]

I was so pleased! :)

[@jeffforbes3772]

You're just pretty dang awesome Mr. Fisher! Great presentation as always. I was glad to see you finally started talking to the Mrs while you were sitting on the porch. I thought for a while you were getting a lecture. I just happen to know what they look like.

[@FishersShop]

😉

[@woodnotestudio]

Phew, we almost missed out on the flat head screw. Glad you got it in there I love it

[@davidmeyer9204]

Great build and great video. So I get to the end of the build part and I am not seeing what I am looking for. I am thinking I have to watch it again to see where you snuck it in. I decide to watch the bloopers before I re-watch the video and low and behold I found the flat head screw! Thank you !

[@FishersShop]

I almost forgot it. :)

[@triplex86]

They look really cool. I've seen dozens of adirondack chair build videos over the years but I've never seen a glider version before. The design is very clever and you are absolutely right - the normal adirondack chair design is a bit too low down, especially if you have elderly parents or guests visiting. Thanks for posting.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Waking up to a new fishers shop video about the much anticipated Sliding Adirondack is a joy to my Saturday morning! Gonna make some breakfast before I press play ☕️ #WBAT

[@Leron...]

Aww, how sweet that you made one for you AND one for the shop foreman!

[@FishersShop]

Had to. :)

[@Mark_Wood]

Beautiful fresh take on a venerable design! Bravo Drew

[@FishersShop]

Thank you kindly!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Had to wait for the outtakes to see the flathead screw be added. I was getting worried you didn't add one! The chairs came out lovely.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!!

[@johnnyhath]

Ahhh. It was good to hear one of the songs of my people once again at 2:09!

[@sdbratman]

Awesome Drew! Even MORE awesome: 400K subscribers!!! Congrats! Overdue! Keep making great content!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a ton!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Now you've done it. Gave me another project. You trying to put me to work? lol. I could probably figure out how to make these without the plans and templates...if I watched the video a few dozen more times. I think ordering the Rockler plans and templates would be a lot simpler. And I do like simple.

[@FishersShop]

Go for it! Have fun

[@BruceAUlrich]

I can't believe how smooth these glide! Great job. They look fantastic on your porch too.

[@FishersShop]

Thank you!

[@milkymakes1]

I always watch for the flathead screw. Good work brother. We just got rid of a hot tub that made a perfect spot for these.

[@FishersShop]

Nice! Have fun with the build!

[@chrissward9676]

Happy for the flat head screw at the end! Thanks!!

[@FishersShop]

You're welcome!

[@clockman45]

I love your comedy in your videos . the chair is something I want to build.

[@FishersShop]

Go for it!

[@mikemccabe2758]

I bought your plan for this chair. Thank you for the great plans

[@FishersShop]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@clydedecker765]

THIS time, I really would like some kind of cost comparison/breakdown. It appears that you spent a ton of money to make those chairs. I LOVE them and that is my favorite kind of chair. I don't enjoy regular rocking chairs or swings. And I agree with you AND Jackman that Adirondacks are uncomfortable to use.

[@FishersShop]

About $100 per chair to make. I could easily sell them for $550 a piece.

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

Great job on the chairs. The modifications worked out well.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks 👍

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Drew, great chair. I love the changes you made. More videos we enjoy your your content. Thanks Scott

[@FishersShop]

I appreciate it!

[@ScottDidIt]

I love your videos. Especially your sense of humor! And yes, you would've caught a lot of grief if you had not used a flat head. Love how you snuck it in to the credits! Keep up the good work.

[@FishersShop]

Whew! That was a close one! :)

[@andrewbrown8148]

Drew, you nailed it~! I feel the same way about how low the typical Adirondack's sit. I love the way you modified it AND turning it into a glider was a brilliant idea. I'll be ordering your plans this weekend. Thanks bro~!

[@FishersShop]

Awesome! Have fun with the build

[@robertcasto9806]

Very happy for the flat head to be put in there.

[@FishersShop]

😉

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

They turned out really nice Drew,

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@paulellis84]

Your videos never disappoint! And I always look forward to the outtakes. 😂

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@MightyWizardTim]

One more modification could be made, cup holders. Need somewhere to put that cold drink. Great looking chairs. Well done!

[@FishersShop]

It's illegal to drink and glide

[@johnnyho900]

Neighbor jokes are always great! Great project and modifications to the existing.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@johnnyho900]

@@FishersShop So we’re you going to offer plans for this project? I know it was this plus that, but very successful! Live the glider addition but I’d love less hardware (screws) showing in stuff I build. I know it’s part of this type of design but I still like to hide hardware or other joinery when possible.

[@FishersShop]

@@johnnyho900 plans are on my site

[@johnnyho900]

@@FishersShop ok, now I’m THAT GUY. Thanks again for your content!

[@johnseymour8214]

Another great project. Well done!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks again!

[@Hvn1957]

I’m so glad to see this. It completes the trio of recent KZbin Adirondack designs, and I think it’s the best of them. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@FishersShop]

Wow, thank you!

[@Kosh42EFG]

Got love the stacking video with the sound effects.

[@FishersShop]

:)

[@alberttreado3713]

Overall a very unique and beautiful project. If there is a drawback, you didn’t use any unnecessary walnut! But the ebony stain makes up for it.

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, none this time. I should have just made one of the slats walnut. haha

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice chair, Drew. I'm surprised your neighbor didn't have those glider brackets laying around so Rockler didn't have to supply them. I wish Rockler sold them in stainless instead of plated. Bill

[@FishersShop]

I've never seen a stainless set. I bet they'd look sharp

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Hey Drew, I know you sold the RV but a small portable roubo bench or a toolbox idea for our caravans could be a cool video idea that you could sell plans for. I know the caravan & camping market here in Australia is massive so a little benchtop roubo or a toolbox with an integrated vice on end with dog holes on top or something else like that could sell very well. I know the last thing you wanna do on holiday is more work, but if it had some kind of storage space you could hide your peanut m&m’s in there😅

[@c.a.g.1977]

Awesome Drew! The black stain makes them look very classy!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! I doused myself in black stain to look classy too but it doesn't have the same affect.

[@c.a.g.1977]

😂😂@@FishersShop

[@shopcatt643]

Awesome job Drew! Those turned out amazing.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Gavin! :)

[@matthysloedolff]

Great video, Drew! So glad you managed to squeeze in that flat-head screw there. The project might have been a complete disaster if you hadn't. I have a friend who gets motion sick from a wheeled office chair. I might make them one of these gliders...

[@FishersShop]

I almost forgot to add one!

[@jimfromri]

I really like rocking chairs and gliders and this project was a very clever enhancement to the traditional Adirondack chair. Great design and enjoyable video. I’m sure you love the chairs as built. In looking at the photo of you sitting in the chair the arms look a bit high. Has anyone who has actually sat in the chair wished for the arms to be a smidge lower?

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much! The height of the arms is comfortable to me.

[@ryanmccarty1622]

I did the same exact thing with ebony stain a couple weeks ago! “The image on the can looks like what I’m going for… Oh, it’s just black.” 😂

[@FishersShop]

😆

[@EarlyRiserWorkshop]

Smart making two to enjoy togetherness. Tweaking design and adding features feeds the creative genius in all of us. Thanks for setting the example!

[@anthonyhall1700]

Glad I watched the outtakes. I was about to ask for the flat head.

[@FishersShop]

Almost forgot it

[@jodyporter4511]

Great looking chairs!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@medina3420]

dang, If I had a shop like this. Man I would be the happiest man ever, I would live in there. My wife would maybe feel different, but she would like the things i make. she already does. I just find a spot lay a plywood down and use what I have to make stuff.

[@FishersShop]

Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do! :) Thanks for watching

[@jaybaker7773]

Drew I like the way that you improved the chair and the patterns are great. I made a love seat glider but it was fun trying to get the patterns from the paper onto the wood. I going to order from Rockler from now on. 9:43

[@FishersShop]

Hey thanks! Yeah, for paper templates, I typically use spray adhesive and just glue them to the wood. But it means I have to print and assemble a new template for every piece, which can be annoying.

[@SouthernRootsWoodshop]

Great job Drew! Those turned out fantastic. I know you have them sitting facing the neighbors house. I read your wife’s lips and could see her saying, “Gees. Why is he so mad, and throwing his hands in the air!?”

[@FishersShop]

Hehe Thanks! :)

[@locsipocsi1]

They look awesome!!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@lancekoller5284]

Fantastic. And I just knew there would be a leg installed backward in the outtakes.

[@FishersShop]

I always skip leg day

[@intentionaltom9447]

Been planning to design a glider for our porch. I appreciate you doing it for me! Look forward to getting your plans and building a set for our home!

[@FishersShop]

Glad to help! Have fun!

[@thebellian]

Amazing as always!! It was a really neat idea to make them a glider!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! 😊

[@JerryPonds]

Nice! The flat head screw!

[@jkonutube]

Thanks!

[@FishersShop]

You bet! Thank you!

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video never liked those chairs just for that reason to low can’t get out of them would love to try your version Drew looks like you fix all them issues great job

[@FishersShop]

Thanks 👍

[@matthewbragg9463]

Awesome video. Always have to stick around at the end for the "Crap"s.

[@FishersShop]

😆 There's always a few

[@howler5000]

I like the modifications you made. Might have to try this one out!

[@FishersShop]

You should!

[@helenablignaut662]

You make it look so easy. Great work as usual, sir. Oh, and thanks for the flat head 😊

[@FishersShop]

I couldn't forget that! :)

[@PawPawsClan]

super dupper & nice use of the flat head screw for balance

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Great looking chairs

[@FishersShop]

Thank you!

[@roncrismon6245]

Drew, This is the perfect chair for down by the pond. I need to get your print. I have a bunch of white oak that cant wait to get used in this way. Very cool.

[@FishersShop]

Sounds great! When you're done, I'll come and inspect your work. :) Thanks for watching, Ron

[@skigglystars9525]

Just what we need. Fabulous build

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@benwhitley515]

Fantastic work! Looks like I've got a new project to start on. Been looking into making some Adirondack chairs and now I've found the ones!

[@FishersShop]

Go for it!

[@frankiearmstrong2777]

MOST EXCELLENT!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@tonybowers9490]

Many years ago I built a couple of adirondack chairs from a template. I built one as per the template and modified one. The aspect I changed was to have the front of the seat a few inches wider than the back, so I was not cramped. Unfortunately I don't that could be done with a glider.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice looking Adirondack chairs Drew! Thanks for sharing the video with us 💖👍😎JP

[@FishersShop]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

@@FishersShop :) your very welcome Drew! Have a wonderful weekend!😎

[@plainnpretty]

They came out really nice & look very comfortable

[@FishersShop]

Yes they did! Thanks

[@SwearingenTurnings]

I strongly suggest using a compression bit for template routing. You'll get no tear out and way less risk of catching.

[@FishersShop]

I agree. They didn't have anything like that available so I just went with what they had

[@SteveSeay]

Yes, I am very happy about the one flathead screw. 🙂

[@robertkrueger3902]

Two things about this build. One I need neighbors like yours. They always have amazing piles of wood laying around. Two I was thinking how amazingly strong and durable these chairs are going to be with the addition of that final straight blade screw installed. My question is where is the magical spot that this powerful screw holds these chairs together.. I love your builds they are always fun to watch thank you for providing everyone with these videos they are such a welcome piece of entertainment where we can learn from . I need to buy a selection of straight blade screws .....

[@FishersShop]

Hey thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

[@StephenGoggin]

I was a little worried about this video but it turned out awl-right… Great video Drew!

[@FishersShop]

😉

[@TheKallipugos]

Great so see a real video again.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mcmathwoodworks]

So let me get this straight... you took a chair that is hard to get out of, and made it (arguably) more comfortable, thus making it more difficult to get motivated to get out of it? Seems reasonable. 😆 Lol it’s a really cool project Drew! The chairs turned out awesome, I might have to make a set myself!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! You'll love'em if you do

[@mcmathwoodworks]

After listening to the podcast discussion about comments on this video, I think I have the solution: For every idea that you have for KZbin video, just publish a short first and ask if anyone else in the world has ever done anything remotely similar. As long as you have a completely utterly original idea, you’re good to move forward. Otherwise, you’re just stealing ideas (and how dare you!)… LOL One of my first videos happened to publish hours after Steve Ramsey posted a very similar video... I saw his and almost didn’t publish mine but decided to do it anyway. It happens.

[@FishersShop]

Yup! I don't know why people can't assume the more than one person can have the same idea.

[@MS-do5xq]

😂😂Your patented flat head screw at the end 👏👏

[@SawdustmakerLori]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Drew!!! Gliders are so relaxing. I definitely want to buy your plans and make one. I've got a $50.00 Rockler Gift Card right now that will work out wonderful to buy the Rockler items needed. You did an awesome build as usual and your sense of humor always keeps me laughing. Thanks for another GREAT project video!!!

[@FishersShop]

That's perfect! So glad you liked it. Have fun with the build!

[@jasonryker8669]

Awesome Video, nice looking chairs

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@kevinbowker2385]

Another cool project, thank you!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like it!

[@richardmarquardt6246]

Great design - well done!

[@FishersShop]

Many thanks!

[@joseruiz-cc1mt]

min.2,12.Maestro no esté jugando con la ingletadora. Jajaja 😂. Le quedó muy bonita saludos

[@leighgray8537]

Beautiful work mate, I'll defiantly be buying those plans, oh & the term is 'Delightfully Plumptious', not fat.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, I like it!

[@fireviper5063]

I'm definitely sitting in that when I come over next

[@FishersShop]

For sure, buddy! :)

[@singhivan]

Hey Drew. Amazing build. I just love the new take on this chairs. Ingenuity 👍. Thanks for the great content. I'm sure your neighbor might want a chair made, he has the material for it 😂

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! 👍 Haha