Adirondack is a place in the State of New York. Apparently, early last century everyone in Adirondack went crazy building their own outside furniture which over the years developed into a distinct style. Adirondack furniture is now known worldwide.
This chair is based on the Adirondack style and is a very comfortable chair indeed.
Note: There is an updated version
of this project that uses a grid pattern to determine the shape of the pieces.
A Note from Mike C.
You might want to mention on the Adirondack Chair Plans site that Adirondack is a huge state park in upstate New York, popular with American titans of industry in the 19th century, and still very unpopulated in the winter months, and known for both its rustic furniture, as well as for beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers.
A great place to visit, because of its remote location, even in the summer it is not crowded.
Thanks, Mike!
Materials and Cutting List
This Adirondack chair is constructed from 1x6 and 1x4 rough-sawn treated pine or similar durable lumber, all except the chair arms which are 2x6 dressed or surfaced treated pine or similar durable lumber (finished, actual size of 2x6 dressed is 1 1/2" x 5 1/2").
| Part No. |
Description |
Size |
No. req'd |
| A |
Chair frame |
1 x 6x 39" |
2 |
| B |
Back spacer |
1 x 4 x 22 1/4" |
1 |
| C |
Leg |
1 x 6 x 22 1/2" |
2 |
| D |
Lower back frame |
1 x 4 x 24 1/4" |
1 |
| E |
Back slats |
1 x 6 x 40" |
4 |
| F |
Arm brace |
1 x 4 x 7" |
2 |
| G |
Seat slats |
1 x 1 3/8 x 24 1/4" |
13 |
| H |
Arm |
1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 31 1/2" |
2 |
| I |
Upper back frame |
1 x 6 x 30 1/4" |
1 |
| J |
Front spacer |
1 x 4 x 24 1/4" |
1 |
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You will also need an exterior type glue, exterior 2" long screws
and four 3/8 x 2 1/2" galvanized carriage bolts and washers |
Step 1.
Cut all the members as per materials and cutting list above.
The 13 seat slats (g) 1 x 1 3/8 x 24 1/4" will have to be ripped (cut) from 1 x 6 using a power saw or bench saw.
Step 2.
Cut the two chair frames (a) to the required shape and dimensions as shown in the illustration below.
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Note: The chair frame pieces above require some curved cuts. It should be a piece of cake for the seasoned woodworker, but if you have no knowledge
of curvilinear form (curves, circles, radius, that sort of stuff), then you can
click here
for a bit of help.
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Step 3.
Cut lower back frame (d) to the shape and dimensions as shown in the illustration below.
Step 4.
Cut upper back frame (i) to the shape and dimensions as shown in the illustration below.
Step 5.
Cut four back slats (e) out of 1 x 6 stock to the shapes and dimensions as shown in the illustration below. The top shape (rounding) can be changed to reflect your own imagination or artistic flair.
Step 6.
Cut the two arms (h) and the two arm braces (f) to the shape and dimensions as shown in the illustration below.
Step 7.
All the members should now be cut to length and shape.
Assemble the chair using the following side view, front view and top view plans for reference. Use exterior type glue and 2" exterior screws. Use 3/8 x 2 1/2 galvanized carriage bolts with washers to fix the legs (c) to the chair frames (a).
Enjoy!
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