Catchin' up 3

[wayne_eagle]

So I finally got to do some work on my own stuff.
A friends daughter was getting married so we gave the couple a pair of 'Muskoka chairs' or perhaps you'll know them as 'Adirondack Chairs'.
I had to use the band saw attachment so that took a couple of weeks to get it set up. The previous owner didn't believe in maintenance . I managed to rescue the tires, I think, we'll see how long they last.
I've used this design a few times over the years. Here's the photo.

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I make them out of 5/4 cedar deck planks. 7 pieces 10' long will just make 1 chair. I make a few modifications every time I make one. I don't even have the original plan any more but i keep my templates for the shapes. I am working on drawing it up in Sketchup with directions so when I get it done I'll post it here if anyone wants it.

They were a joy to build with the Shopsmith.
I got to use the band saw, drill press, disc sander, a drum sander I bought to finish the shaped parts with and the Shopsmith Router/Shaper attachment that was one of the surprise items I found in the boxes that came with the machine. This Shopsmith is a blessing, so versatile and it works so smoothly in every setup. Keepin' me smilin'

[dusty]

So I finally got to do some work on my own stuff.
A friends daughter was getting married so we gave the couple a pair of 'Muskoka chairs' or perhaps you'll know them as 'Adirondack Chairs'.
I had to use the band saw attachment so that took a couple of weeks to get it set up. The previous owner didn't believe in maintenance . I managed to rescue the tires, I think, we'll see how long they last.
I've used this design a few times over the years. Here's the photo.

[ATTACH]20110[/ATTACH]

I make them out of 5/4 cedar deck planks. 7 pieces 10' long will just make 1 chair. I make a few modifications every time I make one. I don't even have the original plan any more but i keep my templates for the shapes. I am working on drawing it up in Sketchup with directions so when I get it done I'll post it here if anyone wants it.

They were a joy to build with the Shopsmith.
I got to use the band saw, drill press, disc sander, a drum sander I bought to finish the shaped parts with and the Shopsmith Router/Shaper attachment that was one of the surprise items I found in the boxes that came with the machine. This Shopsmith is a blessing, so versatile and it works so smoothly in every setup. Keepin' me smilin'

They look great. Yes, I'd be interested in you Sketchup drawings.

[nuhobby]

Very well done!

I'm like you, my "favorite" Adirondack was proportioned to fit some lumber I had on hand. Everybody thinks it's more comfortable than the "exact to plan" other one I did.

[stickthrower]

I have been looking at making some adirondak chairs. i would really like to see your draw up.

Very nice looking chairs! What finish did you put (or just bare wood with the cedar)?

Nathan

[wayne_eagle]

What finish did you put (or just bare wood with the cedar)?

I didn't finish them. they were a gift and I let them choose whatever finish they want.