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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@philrafferty8221]

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

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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 ??

[@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？

[@TheDalejr881]

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

[@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

[@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! 😉😉👍👍

[@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.

[@ridehard4lfe]

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

[@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~!

[@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...😅

[@petergray8420]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@davidclauson5256]

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

[@MCsCreations]

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

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, MC!

[@MonkeySeeProductionsLLC]

Really looking forward to these plans. Great Looking Chair.

[@BrettsWoodshop]

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

[@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.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@davidbishop4015]

Nice design and build of the chair. Stay safe.

[@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

[@suzieriederer9235]

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

[@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.

[@romeoC9968]

Love it, great adaptation. More practical too

[@GirlsHaveCooties]

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

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great build, likes nice and comfortable

[@mindyhall4638]

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

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Looks like a perfect chair! Well done

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

Fix This, Build Thatirondack Chair. Nice as always.

[@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!

[@jeffstanley4593]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@TotalBoat]

Beautiful build!! 😍😍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you!! 😊

[@howler5000]

I love the idea about the off cuts!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

works great!

[@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!

[@gregsettle9725]

Rounded back is the way to go. Nice build!

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

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

[@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.

[@RealTechSkills]

Great project!

[@MANSHED]

12:50 “I don’t EAT coffee” ☕️ 😂

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

i mean honestly I don't, lol

[@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.

[@electricalron]

Nice video Brad!

[@JamesDeese]

Genius adaption!

[@davidbrock7602]

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

[@stevewhite7602]

Happy to see you using the blade guard😊

[@JasonGrissom]

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

[@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.

[@mcheddadi]

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

[@KSFWG]

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

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, brother!

[@KiwiKoNZ]

“It was stinky.” - Nacho 🤣👍✨

[@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

[@MattR759]

Chuck is back!!! WhooHoo!!!

[@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!

[@janejdough2230]

Awesome!

[@kabbiekabuki4917]

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

[@motrebal]

Hi Brad, this is the first time I have watched you, great format and you seem like a really nice guy with great kids and wife I hope it all works out for you. Cheers T

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@SWHS-JG]

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

[@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!

[@OriginalMomo]

Adirondack chairs are pure torture. They’re always way too low, even when you find taller ones. I’ll never use one.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

totally agree!

[@gavinwoodruffmusic]

Awesome video Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@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!

[@shopteach56]

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

[@zaneseligman1313]

The issue with this modification is: if you turn a table into a chair- you don’t have a table anymore

[@Bezgels]

turn your chair into a table

[@zaneseligman1313]

@@Bezgels just keep turning it back and forth from a table to a chair..🤔… I like it!!

[@zaneseligman1313]

@@Bezgels I believe once I’ve mastered that, I’m gonna turn my car into a house, and my house into a bank, and these water maple leaves into $100 bills- I will let you know how it goes!

[@jaush69]

I grew up in the north east and I’ve always hated how Adirondack chairs are shaped. This is a severe improvement. I’ve been wanting to make one similar to what you came up with for a while now. It might be time.

[@gregmize01]

"Why is it taped?" "DONT WORRY ABOUT IT." 😂😂😂😂

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

kids ask too many questions

[@lmfarms4611]

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

[@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!

[@loretospiteri3626]

Beautifull chair. Any plans available?

[@Schuuuuulz]

Brilliant entertainment 👌🏻

[@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!

[@toothlesschunk1005]

Love that post sip "ahh"!

[@Darci3333]

I like yours so much better❤

[@wrendellajoens3984]

Good sir, if your drill press is taller than you are, it is not little. ;-) I snickered at that one... Thank you for the ideas! I especially liked the clamping cauls at various degrees depending on what was needed. Everyone else voiced my opinion on the general aggravation that is a traditional adirondack chair, as well as the fresh air that is your version of said monstrosity. Well done!

[@captpepin]

Great idea I would add a drink holder though.

[@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! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@clifflyons3612]

Did exactly this some time ago. I can adapt my chairs to the person the chair is for.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Your OCD attention to detail like wanting the slats all drilled in the exact same spot makes my OCD very happy 🤣

[@thenext9537]

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

[@zaferaksoy5359]

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

[@Ceira]

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

[@robertsmith-dx8kr]

I Love it.

[@TheLittleSkiddle]

Love the build concept! Pretty sure we lost a friend to a Adirondack chair... never heard from him since he fell in. Quick question on joinery: Why do the legs with biscuits and screws on the other parts?

[@williamellis8993]

Nice build, Brad. Last time I tried out an Adirondack chair, I almost became permanent in it. I saw you using that Kreg Multi-Mark that I recommended a while back, too. BTW, I think we all know what Sticky Stuff 3 is (lol). Bill

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Bill :)

[@AGlimpseInside]

Ok. Brad.. I usually don’t comment things like “you should have” or “you need to” however, I consider you a friend, so I’m gonna go ahead and say it. Switch to zero man!! Diet Mountain Dew is good. But Mountain Dew zero is amazing. That is all. Nice chair by the way.!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I tried Zero and I didn't like it. Diet has that bite that I love. But I'll do Zero in a pinch. Thanks for looking out for me, Chris 😂😂