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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'

wayne_eagle wrote: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'

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

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.

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

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.