Patio Chairs

2020 has been a hell of a year. I've started and finished many DIY projects, but none that felt good enough to show off. I finally decided to come up with something challenging and interesting, something that would test my skills and add some new ones.
These chairs were, at first, an exercise in understanding grain direction: Respect the grain! I also wanted to try my hand at various joinery. Now, I know, not everyone is lucky enough to have a slot mortiser (it's just something I happened upon when searching my local craigslist). I won't say "you could easily do X, Y, and Z", but you definitely could come up with some other alternative methods to achieve the same thing. In fact, I think sandwiching some plywood and using a jigsaw to cut out the outline of this would be even more effective and beautiful. However, I wanted to keep it a classical exercise in woodworking.
An eBay purchase of a sewing machine and I was ready to try something I've never done before to finish off the seats. My stitching sucks, but when they fail here, it will just be another reason to try again. Any advice would be much appreciated!
In all honesty, I hate the arms. I wish I had just done a wooden solution. But for now, they work as they are. Something else you all to come up with for version 2.0.
And from the bottom of my heart, thanks for sticking with me. I know the content is slow lately, but I promise I'm CONSTANTLY working on stuff, I just choose to only upload things that are up to the standards you've all come to expect.
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[@jaminbarefoot]

I know you said you hate the arm rests but in my opinion it’s the best feature. I’ve always wanted a patio chair where the arm rests come off easily so I can sit back and play guitar while around a fire. Every chair is uncomfortable for this but the reclined Adirondack style chair is the worst, which sucks because it’s the most comfortable chair for when I’m not playing guitar. You solved it! The perfect chair for playing guitar comfortably around a fire. One mans trash is another mans treasure.

[@KarachoBolzen]

Man these videos are so relaxing. I appreciate that you keep them without voiceover for the people just wanting to see you work, yet put all the info into the subtitles for those interested. It's a really good system and i wanted to compliment you on it.

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

I truly appreciate that! I try my best to not make filler projects and to show them off in a way that’s interesting and informative. Check the description in a few days and I’ll have a link to plans if you want the exact details to make this (or a simpler version) yourself!

[@KarachoBolzen]

@Measured Workshop oh you provide plans as well! I myself don't have half the tools you used for this, but that is awfully nice to hear still! Maybe i will try building some (much simpler) variation of what you made here, the way you fastened the fabric to the frame does look killer!

[@dan.silnor]

I love your videos so much ❤️

[@milesmarkham2840]

here we gooooo - checked your channel just the other day to see what you were up to, great to see you're back! video hasn't even started yet, can't wait!

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

Thanks so much for the support, I genuinely appreciate it! I've been MIA for a while but now I'm back in the saddle!

[@IM_Cmac]

7:00 That may seem like a chair but that’s actually a drawing of a Giraffe I did in elementary school.

[@taylorschneider9159]

I found your channel a few months back and I love it. There’s no irritating music, no voiceover, just great work. Keep it up!

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

That’s my mission, just let the work speak for itself. Thanks for the kind words!

[@rsp6549]

Beautiful design, beautiful joinery, and most of all, beautiful cinematography.

[@TonyoPet]

Gorgeous! These remind me of campaign style furniture. Love the use of classic joinery but interesting angles. Also, it's clear you're a designer as well as a woodworker and this project really shows that off. Nice work!

[@howardaappel194]

That is a very very very nice chair. Good job.

[@francisferrell7645]

I love the aesthetics of your videos. Such an attention to detail, especially the audio experience. It’s like nothing else I’ve seen on KZbin. Keep it up. And keep that clock in the background ticking.

[@undo45]

Sooooo soothing... and such a good work!

[@donfillenworth1721]

Very nice! I like the design. I’m subscribing to see more! Thanks for sharing.

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@Environmenthrall]

Amazing work.

[@oliverdelica2289]

Welcome back! Please maintain this quality of your projects

[@elyk864]

That's nice and all but I give it about 6 months to a year in the sun here in AZ. All that fabric will deteriorate, but I do love the design. Fantastic build!

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

That’s my concern here in TX as well! I’ll try to find a spot under shade for them to live. Definitely consider it as a proof of concept, I think the design is pretty neat, but the choice of materials could use some consideration.

[@wilburthegerbil8435]

Measured Workshop don’t they make some paints that are sun resistant?

[@elyk864]

@@wilburthegerbil8435 paints yes, but lots of fabrics just deteriorate out here.

[@ples7083]

Has a Navy Sebago look to it. Figured that would hold up in the sun.

[@erkanyuceldk]

Amazing work🙂👍

[@cvoisineaddis]

Interesting counter-sink bit you got there. Nice work.

[@i.robles5785]

Thank you for the subtitles.

[@lt.danslegs9737]

Love the design. Super clean looking. Great job!

[@tonbrochs7774]

You know how to please a wife, mister. This is a job level: "Master of the Universe"

[@USAMark70]

Nicely done! Just add cup holders or a small table and they'll be perfect for chilling out with a cold beverage.

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

Yes! I wish I had incorporated a koozie or something into one of the armrests, but that can be for Verizon 2.0

[@aglisboa3353]

Uma obra de arte! Parabéns pelo capricho e pelo lindo trabalho!

[@coolguy-sixtynine6863]

really happy you're back on the air, cant wait to see the pipe organ if you're still planning on releasing that footage (:

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

It’s well on its way! Thanks for staying tuned and sticking with me!

[@pjhalchemy]

That is a full measure of "Grain and Joinery"...masterful job. Learning sewing on canvas no less, challenge met! Perhaps padded upholstery arms for Rev. 2 that lift up out of the way and lock back & down...old elbows. ;-P Thanks so much for the quality content!

[@mzylberdoc]

your art work is fantastic. Congratulations

[@ellieboa]

your captions are so funny! these came out beautiful!

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

You’re too kind, thank you!

[@leiferickson3183]

So nice!

[@shallawtaha7507]

It's really cool 👏🏻

[@Corang98]

My thoughts watching this: Oh god dude get a Dado blade stack it would make your life so much easier

[@Polygonaldog]

Aren't Dado stacks stupid dangerous though

[@rickharrell2100]

I would like to buy the plans. My wife is watching and loves the chairs. Let us know know when plans are available. Rick in Colorado.

[@joaoosenir7927]

Ficou perfeita, parabéns. Fortaleza, Brasil.

[@ypirnay]

Absolute beauties!

[@VetusDea]

I love these videos and find them both engaging and relaxing... but I'm here before there are any captions to explain what the fuck I'm watching.

[@deeprootstexas]

Nice joinery!

[@jlf1430]

Nice work. Is the a UV sealer you can put on the cord and fabric?

[@tomframputy436]

I heard IKEA is hiring right meow! 😹

[@rabornevines7399]

Nice.

[@OrangeC7]

4:08 Call me crazy but I could've sworn one of those pieces of sawdust flew out of the screen at me

[@keiji1531]

Table next?

[@29lookingood]

I think I just fell in love with you 🤭💙

[@vikasrajpersonalofficial]

Hlo sr aap kahaa se hai reply kare plz

[@laurac7752]

😮😮😮

[@GarrettCrosgrove]

Guess these are just for decoration not sitting? 😂

[@GeorgiKrystev]

Love the chairs, but the area between the backrest and the legs looks pretty weak to me, also the wood grains is crossing the cut out section. Maybe without the cut "curve" will be stronger. Still, nice work!

[@nabshnansh3167]

violin beach tessaviolet

[@rizaakkaya8774]

Or instagram adress

[@dworkeen]

You are absolutely a really amazing wood worker. You are no doubt about it. Aaaamazing!!. What you are not is a designer. That is far and away the ugliest chair I have ever seen. Ughhhhh!!!

[@rizaakkaya8774]

Please face book adress .