How To Build A Modern Adirondack Chair | Ana White Plans | Step-by-Step Woodworking Tutorial

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Love it, great video!

[@houseoftimbers]

Thank you so much! You were definitely a huge inspiration in why I decided to begin woodworking. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in sharing your ideas and plans!

[@TheRyanweyh]

Just got mine built tonight out of scrap wood and we love it. Could only build one for now but it’s an excellent chair. Thanks for the video

[@houseoftimbers]

That's so great! Mine are still holding up well, you're going to enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@danjacobsen7645]

I appreciate the fact that you include your mistakes and struggles. Thank you for sharing!

[@houseoftimbers]

I'm definitely not an expert, but we all start somewhere. Thanks for the support!

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

These are gorgeous!! Great job, Mama. And thank you for sharing the bloopers. That is real life. Perfect! The kiddos helping is great!

[@kerryclark1926]

love the 2 tone modern look.

[@mohomedamanulla259]

Lady this is some new experience keep moving good luck

[@loanauditscal]

Hey great spin on Ana White's design!

[@houseoftimbers]

Thank you!

[@renatocastillo4972]

You are awesome. I’m about to venture into woodworking, and super excited to see what develops.

[@sethstahr7129]

It looks sleek and has good color

[@karlithofer769]

Perfectas para mi, seguiré sus consejos, se agrádese, de Peru 🇵🇪.

[@1969CampEvans]

Good job

[@kingrichard6163]

I've seen Ana's build on this style of chair but i yet convinced. However, yours look SUPER nice and now i'm sold. Great work!

[@houseoftimbers]

That's a great compliment, thank you!

[@mosusumedikenneth5203]

I’m going for this one, amazing. Thank you

[@6ftS]

I love it. - beautiful and easy to make. My next project for sure. Thanks a mil. liked n subbed

[@houseoftimbers]

Thanks for the support! Good luck!

[@Southpaw07]

nice tip using the laser level.

[@baderhaddad5728]

Nice color contrast, good job

[@houseoftimbers]

Thank you!

[@sticobergie8755]

Luv it👊👊👊

[@j.c.8975]

Love the build, I'm new to this build...Thank you for explaining..

[@houseoftimbers]

Absolutely! Thank you for the comment!

[@samuelalcarra4080]

Buen dia quisiera saber las medidas de la madera y los cortes

[@JustOneSmallExplorer]

Have the 1x10s held up? I'm nervous they don't have a lot of support by themselves. Would hate for a guest to breakthrough.

[@houseoftimbers]

They work great! The width span is so small that there is no flex in it at all. I haven't had a problem and they are holding up great over a yr later.

[@JustOneSmallExplorer]

@@houseoftimbers Awesome,, thanks for the update. Now just have to muster up the energy to make 6 of these bad boys! :)

[@ethanyandow5945]

I am confused how you know how much to cut off for that 90 degree off of the 20 degree angle. Do they both just have to be the same amount? Or is there something else?

[@wilsonnixon4794]

would it be ok to use pocket screws to attach the front legs to the arms at the butt joint? I noticed Ana White did the same thing in her video that you did. Thanks for the video 😊

[@houseoftimbers]

Absolutely! That would work just as well. Then you would not have the holes on top. I have considered plugging the holes with a pine dowel for a little more visual effect/design.

[@towerdave4836]

Horizontal backboards means you can’t get the curve that makes for a more comfortable feel. Like the simple design though.

[@BarakKassar]

Hi I have a question about your drum sander please. It looks like it only can rise up high enough (i did some googling) to sand the wide sides of the 2x4 and not the narrow sides. You dealt with this by ripping off edges of the boards. If you wanted to sand those narrow edges what would you do? Is there a different sander? Thank you. New to this and just did one of these chairs with a palm sander (and it was a lot of work :-)

[@houseoftimbers]

Thanks for commenting! You're right about the drum sander. I personally use the hand sander for the edges, but make sure you're using the right grit of paper, are selective of the 2X4, and have a quality palm sander. The only other option I'm aware of is using a planer. It's similar to the drum sander, but it cuts rather than sands and can go higher than the 3" of the sander. It would take off very rough edges, but even then would probably require some hand sanding as well. Its also a bit pricey if you are just starting out, I don't have one yet. I've learned that sanding is just a necessary evil lol. I joke that every project I do is 90% sanding and 10% everything else. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck!

[@sarahcook8849]

I'm assuming squaring off your 2x's changed some of your measurements?

[@houseoftimbers]

It didn't change them significantly, but you definitely want to adjust measurements based on how you mill the boards. I don't believe the plans I linked use squared off material.

[@sarahcook8849]

@@houseoftimbers Thank you so much for answering so quickly!

[@MarcosLopez-hy3px]

Excelente!!!

[@joehelfrich8752]

I have been planning on making one of these and I love what you did with it. I have a couple questions if you don't mind. Were the 2x4 pressure treated or raw? What wood did you use for the seat and back? Did you seal it after you painted it?

[@houseoftimbers]

Thank you! I just bought raw 2X4 and the seats are a 1X10 pine. Because it's not pressure treated I definitely recommend using exterior grade paint and sealer. I used a waterproof wood finish on the whole project. Good Luck!

[@itum3707]

Super awesome!!!

[@houseoftimbers]

Thank you so much!

[@daclown23]

How have these held up? I’m considering building some but wondering if 2x6 would be a better option

[@houseoftimbers]

They've been great! The 2X4 are plenty sturdy and hold up well. They are heavy as is, so I'd keep that in mind.

[@rushepidemic9160]

if I where to remake and sell these how much should I sell them for givin that the price is 90$ to make

[@ronakpatel1143]

Can you pls tell the color brand

[@houseoftimbers]

I prefer sherwin williams brand. I'm using tricorn black in their resilience exterior paint

[@alfkey4155]

I know it's traditional but I always think the sloping seat is wrong, the first one I made, I couldn't get out of it without help, so I lifted the back legs by 2inches and moved the armrests to suit, now I see videos by WOOD magazine on KZbin calling them Tall Adirondack chairs,,!

[@diegudr]

So the most difficult part of the job was not explained. How did you solve the problem of clamping the angled boards ?

[@houseoftimbers]

You're right! I held the angle piece upright on top of the 2x4 and drilled a temporary screw from the top of the angle piece to secure it enough to pocket hole. This screw is covered by the seat slat and doesn't show. I took a pic but can't seem to attach it to this message. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@diegudr]

OK thanks. I think I will try that. I was thinking of all kinds of ways to hold those two boards together after watching you and your husband struggle and couldn't think of a solution. Anyway like my dad always told me "there is always more that one way to do something in woodworking." Anyway figuring out how to solve little problems like this makes woodworking fun.

[@CesarMéndez-b4m]

Tendrán las medidas por favor

[@danieleurico2163]

Top

[@marttyd]

Lost me on angles 20° off center, I would like to see finished board.

[@marttyd]

I think I got it , the left side didn’t look like it was cut. /___________/ right?

[@houseoftimbers]

Did you get it? So the angle on each side should be cut at 20 degree and yes it is parallel. /_________/

[@marttyd]

I got it! Thanks!

[@JuanMendez-mf4dr]

Muy bonito trabajo...

[@get5940]

Hi, what 2 by 4 material ?

[@houseoftimbers]

Hi George! This is made with pine. I recommend using quality exterior paint and sealer if you use pine and plan to use them outdoors. Otherwise you can spend a bit more for exterior grade wood such as cedar or redwood.

[@pparvez2302]

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[@musnguru9624]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@shawnbrennan7526]

Cool design, but black armrests?!?!

[@houseoftimbers]

I just love the modern look and contrast. I don't live somewhere overly hot either

[@vincenthannon5831]

Sauvecito

[@pparvez2302]

Parvez Aslam good thanks so much love u 🇵🇰 very good thanks thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks

[@shastakennmpx17]

I have done very similar with Woodprix designs.

[@mikeperreault8939]

You should really work on a table instead of kneeling, bending and working on a cement floor. Like, really. You have enough Tools to make a small work bench.

[@houseoftimbers]

Thanks for commenting, you are absolutely right. I do have a small workspace for lighter and smaller projects, but I'm planning on building an outfeed table this Spring.

[@romanaangersbach1176]

Woodprix has a lot of plans to choose from.

[@steveg6978]

Please put on safety glasses

[@burnedoutproductions5915]

great work but stop please everyone working go put some shoes on even the kids and safety glasses and dust masks i know everyone has some of those now a days

[@l.medina6251]

I love to see a woman using power tools but your credibility is a bit weak! It bothers me to see small children around large power tools, no safety gear, & woodworking in flip flops? Really?! For their safety I won't let my grandkids anywhere near when I'm using power tools! And I most definitely wear shoes to protect my feet! I applaud having a helpful spouse. You are very blessed! Try being safer!!