How To Build A Folding Stick Chair - Easy DIY Patio / Lawn Chair

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NOTE: An alert viewer noticed that the diagram seen at about 07:35 might cause some confusion. An updated diagram can be downloaded here: drive.google.com/file/d/1KSVc...
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In this video you will learn how to make the same DIY folding cedar Kentucky Stick Chairs I built for the "off grid" tiny house / A-frame cabin in my backyard. Also called Tamarack Chairs or Cricket Chairs, these wooden lawn chairs look great on any deck, porch, patio, poolside, or campsite.
Chairs like this sell for hundreds of dollars online, but you can make it yourself in 3 steps for a lot less. All you need is a few 2x4s, some basic tools, and a couple of weekends.
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GET THE PROJECT PLANS
All the details measurements you need to complete the project are included in the video. Printable instructions can also be downloaded here:
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EPISODE CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Materials and Tools
04:58 - Step 1: Parts Fabrication
09:13 - Step 2: Finishing
11:43 - Step 3: Assembly
15:51 - Strength Test
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WHERE TO BUY TOOLS
You can find most of the tools you need locally at a fraction of the cost through Facebook Marketplace, or ORDER NEW TOOLS FROM AMAZON and help support this channel by using the following affiliate links:
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Power Saws
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Hand Saw
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(If you're on a really tight budget or Amish, you could cut the sticks to length with a basic hand saw instead of a miter saw.)
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Drills
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3/8" Drill Bit
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Miscellaneous
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7/16" Ratcheting Combination Wrench
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Finishing (Optional)
Sanding Sponges
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Routing (Optional)
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10 REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE
1. Learn what inspired me to build a tiny cabin in my backyard.
2. Why I did not need a building permit
3. Why it took me 3+ years to get this far
4. How much it all cost and what I did to save money
5. The power tools, hand tools, and other equipment I found to be indispensable.
6. The solar electric system I am installing.
7. The steps I too to minimize the chances of a fire.
8. How I keep rodents out, including those pesky field mice.
9. How it is designed to be disassembled and moved to a remote location in the future.
10. How I finish the interior and build custom furniture to make the most of the small space.
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Пікірлер: 24

@skavachi Ай бұрын

I am going to attempt to make this! Love your style and how you are just a normal dude making this. Thanks for the amazing video and I’ll let you know on how it turns out!

@bigguyinatinyhouse Ай бұрын

👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

@michiellombaers3198 Жыл бұрын

Nice one. We builded a couple of them with our hobbyclub a some years ago. Dead easy. Pro-tip: Drilling all the end holes goes both quicker and more precise when you use a jig to fix the wood under the drill. For the holes in the middle of those sticks it's less efficient.

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip!

@mimi.honey08 Жыл бұрын

A holes😂 I love these chairs thank you for this video

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS watch out for those A-holes.

@violetspider_ 5 ай бұрын

For hand drilling you need something to make the holes aligned. Also for the ends, whatever you use, it will bend unless it's wire or string or rope but the rope needs to be natural fibres otherwise it's too elastic and you can't tighten it properly and also it will rot in time. I tried with brass rods, when making the thread it twisted, the die was going really hard, also i didn't thread them first so was harder but i wasn't sure if i might damage the thread when putting them through the holes which is what i think made it so hard for the process cuz they were not aligned properly cuz the holes came out on the other side not straight. I guess for a not as much of a bend you need to put bits in-between on the end bits of the wood. Yeah you built and you learn. I made mine from sapele and white oak which is not cheap. They are very cheap on the internet but they are not polished at all plus most are from soft wood like you did and i wanted something from a hard wood. Looks amazing but too expensive to sell on ebay or Amazon. Need to find rich folks in london to be worth making and selling. Can't sell for 200£. 😒. I spent 20 hours sanding everything. With materials and my time maybe 800-1000 would be a good price. 🤣

@bigguyinatinyhouse Ай бұрын

Yes. It’s not a cost effective project if you’re making them to sell.

@hugh308 8 ай бұрын

Very cool

@greenghost6416 Жыл бұрын

Guess im building this. 👍

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Do it.

@carthous Жыл бұрын

Great Video. keep it up

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Marcenariahobbyearte Жыл бұрын

Show de bola parabéns ganhou mais um inscrito e deixo aquele like valeu 👍 🤝 💯 👍 🤝 💯 👍 🤝 💯

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

@dianeclemmer1344 Жыл бұрын

Nice chair ❤️

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane.

@user-ki6ch1nc8d Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who noticed "c and d" flip flopped in the different slides? Is C 35" or 32"? Can I get some clarification before I drill holes in the wrong spots please and thank you sir.

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Good eye! I double-checked and it looks like all the *numerical* measurements in all diagrams are correct. The *visual* proportions at 6:36 are also correct (C should be a little longer than D). You are correct that the diagram at 7:35 is a little confusing, because D *looks* longer than C, but the measurements as shown are in fact correct. Hope that makes sense… I’ll change the the downloadable plans to avoid that confusion.

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Here's a link where you can download a less confusing version of the diagram seen in the video at about 7:35: drive.google.com/file/d/1KSVcXJfRQSwFIW20VpvfP-qW6lWxq5EM/view?usp=sharing

@jg9619 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. Question? I just purchased and downloaded your plans. I noticed using a 3/8 drill bit left a bigger hole then the 1/4 rod is? Shouldn’t I use a 1/4 bit? Sorry I’m lost. The hole is too big now. Appreciate your response.

@bigguyinatinyhouse Жыл бұрын

Yes. The holes should be a bit bigger than the rod that runs through them. It all tightens up when the front of the seat and the top of the backrest get squeezed together.

@jg9619 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply, and yes you’re absolutely correct, it tightens right up. I was jumping the gun on that. I just test fit it. Love the chair and all your detailed steps in the downloadable plans. Everyone should buy them for you!! Much needed, and handy for future builds.