Adirondack Chair | Build It | Ask This Old House
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Күн бұрынIn this video, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.
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General contractor, Tom Silva, and host, Kevin O’Connor build an Adirondack chair. These iconic outdoor lawn chairs originated in the Adirondack region of New York in the early 1900’s, the original design has been redesigned and reimagined ever since. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan. He chose to modify the plan slightly and make his chairs out of pressure-treated lumber so it will weather nicely and keep the chair sturdy. Tom and Kevin must cut a variety of pieces that will eventually make up the chair. Due to the unique shape of an Adirondack chair, each cut will require different tools and measurements, this is why Tom chose to use a template. While the process of building an Adirondack chair can be a lot of work, the finished product is well worth it.
Time: 4-6 hours
Cost: $100 +
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools:
Bandsaw [amzn.to/3bDvFDS]
Router table [amzn.to/3oLOatp]
Table saw [amzn.to/2XIxQh6]
Miter saw [amzn.to/3bRuKQz]
180 grit sandpaper [amzn.to/3oK9Ia0]
Shopping List:
Adirondack chair template [bit.ly/3bDgCdg]
5/4-inch x 6 foot PT lumber [thd.co/3nK536o]
Coarse-thread screws [amzn.to/3srqNYj]
Where to find it?
Tom used the Classic Adirondack Chair Template and Project Plan from Rockler (www.rockler.com/) to figure out how to make all the different cuts. The plan comes with cardboard templates for the different pieces of the chair and some project plans to use as a guide.
Tom built the chair out of 5/4-inch x 6 foot pressure treated decking material [thd.co/3nK536o], which can be found at any home center or lumber yard. Any rot-resistant lumber would also work well for an Adirondack chair.
To cut and shape the boards, Tom used a combination of a 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw [amzn.to/3bDvFDS] from Delta Machinery (deltamachinery..., a router table, and an Industrial Table Saw from SawStop (www.sawstop.com/).
The other tools and materials Tom and Kevin used to build the chair, including exterior rated screws and drill drivers, can all be found at home centers.
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@miciahk 3 жыл бұрын
I have been building adirondack chairs for 20 years out of 5/4 deck boards. I have even made some for tall people! Every chair in my yard, I built with my kids and then my grandkids. Enjoyed watching Tom build one finally!
@birdmann128 Жыл бұрын
That’s cool. 5/4 deck boards. How many deck boards you need for one chair? Do you recommend new guys start this project?
@Gannon2145 Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed that Kevin sanded all of that wood without getting sawdust on him!
@Peter-976 3 жыл бұрын
I did this exact same thing 30 years ago. I used 5/4 pressure treated deck lumber and made 2 chairs, 1 tete-a-tete, and a small end table. I still use them today. Sealed them with Thompson`s every 2 or 3 years.
@robertf6344 Жыл бұрын
I just use water instead of Thompsons, much cheaper and lasts just as long.
@baderhaddad5728 3 жыл бұрын
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@bobbobbington5883 3 жыл бұрын
I've been making the Norm version out of 5/4 PT or cedar for years, so darn comfortable and solid. When I became a grandfather, I had the bright idea of making a 1/2 scale chair for my grandson using 1/2" material, they came out great, ended up making five more to cover my grandson's cousins and friends.
@jts9807 3 жыл бұрын
I've made at least a dozen Adirondack chairs from Norm's New Yankee Workshop plans. I modified those plans to use 5/4 cedar deck boards. It gives a beefier/sturdier look, is weather-resistant, and is much lighter than PT.
@juriangoei 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m planning to use the (Rockler)templates. What adjustments are needed when you use 5/4 boards instead if 1 inch and 2 inch stock?
@jts9807 2 жыл бұрын
@@juriangoei the New Yankee plans called for 3/4 in stock - so the 5/4 stock was thicker. The only changes I made to the plans were in the seat slats. But not because they were 5/4. I made the a little narrower so I could use the left over rips when ripping parts out of 5/4 x 6 boards (I used cedar deck boards).
@baddogduering2492 3 жыл бұрын
You can tell everyone is aging. Except Tommy. That mustache must’ve made him immortal.
@scottyellis3442 2 жыл бұрын
I've built many of these chairs, I actually got my pattern from Norms book. I also cut the pattern down to make small ones for children and I also make a double with a table in between with a umbrella.
@nelsonhenley654 Ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO, Just what i need at this moment.
@seanpatrick4293 3 жыл бұрын
Tommy has lost some weight. Looking good, Tommy! Glad you are healthy! Build is awesome as always 👏 🙌 😎
@djamelhamdia134 3 жыл бұрын
"Build it" is the best segment in TOH.
@thebaconbrotato 3 жыл бұрын
Adirondack chairs are so comfortable.
@carr869 3 жыл бұрын
I’m working on mine now. Thanks for the project idea. The plans and your video are making this project easy and fun.
@DIYWISCO 3 жыл бұрын
I love these chairs, looks pretty easy to build, definitely going on my to do list!!
@Bangbangbigelow 2 жыл бұрын
Tommy is an infinite fountain of DIY knowledge
@carr869 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode. Saw it on tv and couldn’t stop thinking about the chair. I don’t have a place or even a need for them but it’s just too cool of a project to pass up. I’m going to make a few and give a pair of them to family and friends. Lumber prices are a little crazy right now but I recently re made my front deck so lumber prices solved. They’ll look like they’re made of old barn boards. Thanks for the video guys.
@troyqueen9503 3 жыл бұрын
The Festool kapex saw has a recall check your saw to see if you need the repair,cheers guys.👍🇨🇦📐
@kearnsey64 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder where the ones Norm Abrams made on the Yankee Workshop are now? He made them from Cypress wood.
@punkeyes8401 Жыл бұрын
0:55 he drops the board lol
@tonyoliveira8861 3 жыл бұрын
How about the plans for that taper jig?
@pashhunter5965 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a thing of beauty
@donaldfranklin5391 3 жыл бұрын
Great job building those chairs
@titanniki412 3 жыл бұрын
Building one now. Only using hand tools. It's not as easy as I thought. But I'm going to Overcome!!!
@mikesmith4764 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the plans u did gonna try my hand at building this chair this weekend.
@nylonguitar Жыл бұрын
Looks like Tom added 1-1/2" to the width of the arm before putting them on the bandsaw, The arm template measures 6-3/8" and the 6" deck board actual is 5-1/2". Just checking before I purchase the material. Thanks! ( I added the extra width to the arms with pocket hole screws and glue underneath and filled the holes with wood fillers made for pocket holes.)
@nylonguitar Жыл бұрын
Okay now that I built this to the plans provided by Rockler. Yes Tom did make some modifications like he said. First, I liked building this out of 5/4 PT. So I did. However, when you go to predrill/countersink, perhaps you should wait till you actually get to the assembly to establish new predrill holes, because I believe the plans have some holes laid out to 2x4s instead of 5/4 PT. Then I filled the countersunk screw holes with wood plugs and sanded. So, countersink the screw in at least 1/4" with the counter sink bit. I used a box of 1-5/8" deck screws. Some 2" as well. Other than that, I love my new chair! Thanks!
@thomastodd3560 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you addressed this. I had been thinking about this as well. I thought that maybe 5/4 x 8 were available but not the case. I have a biscut joiner that I was planning to use to add width to the 5-1/5" wide main part of the arm. Might instead use the pocket hole screws as you described. I plan to do these this weekend
@soccerman0021981 3 жыл бұрын
Just bought the plans, gonna build four of these to put around the fire pit I built a few months back.
@TheCornHuskerState 3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@randyking3967 3 жыл бұрын
if you don't mind... where did you buy the plans? thanks.
@hatchjt 3 жыл бұрын
@@randyking3967 Rockler.
@marcuspullan1142 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a newbie and rock let’s plans didn’t match Tommy’s. Too bad we can’t get his
@Skammerd 3 жыл бұрын
This is more complicated and uses a lot more tools than most of these "build-it" projects but it looks great.
@Skammerd 3 жыл бұрын
@@Kevin-mp5of you could.... But I really wouldn't want to cut through that much 5/4 with a jigsaw. Same with using a circular saw to cut the slats for the seat. Doable? Yes. Practical? At least a 6 beer job.
@miciahk 3 жыл бұрын
Do like I do, build it without the curved seats and curved arm rest! Takes me 4, 8 foot 5/4 deck boards to build one chair.
@soccerman0021981 3 жыл бұрын
I started on one this weekend and I will say that cutting all the curves with a bandsaw and then routing them is the most time consuming part. It will make for a more comfortable chair versus a flat back and bottom, but definitely adds time.
@erikgarcia6537 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!
@randyking3967 3 жыл бұрын
Those are really nice, I'm inspired to try to build a couple of them.
@Cam-wi3tp 3 жыл бұрын
They look fantastic and imagine that, you didn't even use any dewalt tools, no jointing or planing! Lol
@camlobesvtec 3 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous lol Great job Tom. Unbelievable 👍👍
@Mixwell1983 3 жыл бұрын
I made one with 2x4 and fence boards from a youtuber izzy swans "$11 11 minute adirondock chair" video. It isnt pretty but it was quick and cheap to make. Ive made 3 a few years ago and have 1 to my neighbor.
@larryhill6187 3 жыл бұрын
What do you use as a coating
@robm9772 3 жыл бұрын
Can anyone who has done this tell me how many of those PT boards are needed? i know they only show two boards but I'm guessing more are needed?
3 жыл бұрын
Poor Kevin. Always stuck holding the dust collection or sanding 🤪 Great project tho. Def on my bucket list I'll get to someday
@Rhodeislander Жыл бұрын
Whats the name of the router bit used to trim the arms? Some type of flush bit?
@michaelguppy4518 3 жыл бұрын
Where I come from they are called Muskoka Chairs.
@TheMrSidekick 3 жыл бұрын
Will they ever make This Old Kitchen? I need to learn how to cook.
@krismarks8785 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe Tom Silva can teach us all how to cook!
@kai3730 Жыл бұрын
I've recently come out of a long serious injury, recovery has been really slow. I'd love to get myself a project. How can I get a set of plans for this chair ? Can anyone help Please. Thanks in advance..
@bitterclinger5876 3 жыл бұрын
I love Tommy’s creative ideas and craftsmanship, but in this case I have to wonder why they didn’t just recycle Norm’s beautiful design from 30 years ago? A lot of the features are similar (curved seat, curved back), and the back slats were structural, with no need for separate vertical braces behind the back. I’ve built more copies of both the chair and loveseat versions than I can remember over the last three decades, and they are all still in service. Also, pressure treated pine doesn’t seem like the best choice; after a summer in the sun, those pieces are going to look more like spaghetti than lumber!
@danrussell_official 3 жыл бұрын
Love everything you do TOH
@hatchjt 3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to k ow what plan changes Tommy made...
@wrenchesandcars5161 2 жыл бұрын
What angle did the cut that piece for the backside of the legs
@donaldfranklin5391 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@peterconnolly2724 3 жыл бұрын
How come he didn't use Norm's plans? I prefer Norms, which don't have that vertical piece holding the back rail up. I make the frame from 2" cedar, 3/4" cedar for the slats - still light, but pretty solid.
@seanmcguire7532 3 жыл бұрын
Could you build these using 5/4 Trex type boards instead?
@kirktitgen6395 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, you can. Except, you cannot use it in summers as it will get too hot to sit.
@maryannknoke9323 3 жыл бұрын
how can i get your plans for the adirondack chair. i love it
@bobbyjackson6593 2 жыл бұрын
Can I get a temp let for the chair ? ❤️❤️👍👍 enjoyed the video .
@jacobschlicht 2 жыл бұрын
Rockler
@babiesmakinbabies 3 жыл бұрын
no safety issues with pressure treated wood?
@mooddog280Z Жыл бұрын
Just curious how he did the arm rests it looks like he might have did a glue up to get them wide enough. I can't find 5/4 decking that is 8 inch wide and the arm rests are 6-1/2in
@nylonguitar Жыл бұрын
Your right. I had to add an extra 1-1/2" to the arms with pocket hole screws and glue before cutting the shape for strength. Tommy doesn't show how he diid it, but you can see in the video (2:42) that he laid an additional 1-1/2" on the side before using the band saw.
@RyanRoux 3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone done this with composite decking? Just wondering what wood you used and if composite desking would be strong enough. know people who have Polywood (brand name) chairs around their pool and they don't fade or degrade. But, the Polywood chairs are so expensive.
@rickvaughn94 11 ай бұрын
Do you have a Chippendale planter box?
@803mastiff9 3 жыл бұрын
Might be nice if everyone got off their Antisocial Media and built an Adirondack Chair kicked back in it with a cold PBR, friends, family neighbors etc and talked about the good old days and what they wanted to build next..... Every summer I would spend a couple weeks with my grandparents. In the afternoons I would set in the back yard with grandfather and his old guy neighbors and they would do just that, talk about the good old days. Those days are my good old days.
@jacobpendleton 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you use any glue when assembling?
@bryanwadey7769 3 жыл бұрын
What plans were used?
@josephcatalan3161 3 жыл бұрын
Muskoka chairs!!!!
@cormierkitchens 2 жыл бұрын
Hi my name is Ken can I get a material list and cutouts from you?
@alglommen8490 2 жыл бұрын
hello, do you sell or have a link to the detailed plans for this chair, thank you, and great video
@waydegardner7373 2 жыл бұрын
I think these are from the Rockler website.
@ericr2zz 3 жыл бұрын
Most pressure treated (PT) wood is treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA), which is a derivative of arsenic. Arsenic isn't very healthy to touch or breath. Best to handling it with gloves and I wouldn't cut PT wood indoors. Nor would I use it for furniture- even with a finish. There are better alternatives, IMHO.
@thelostarchivesserialvault5353 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the beer holder!!
@thomasfreeman9716 3 жыл бұрын
Where I come from that is called a Muskoka Chair
@buckwild5369 3 жыл бұрын
Would you be willing to sell a set of those templates you screwed to the PT wood? It’d be greatly helpful, I’m limited on tools and that would help me jump start this project immensely!
@jacobschlicht 2 жыл бұрын
They sell them on Rockler’s website and work well.
@AndrewMiguelez 3 жыл бұрын
You're posting videos in a way that doesn't show up in our subscription feeds again.
@bigofishbone 3 жыл бұрын
Does anybody have a plan for one that sits a couple of inches higher for folks with bad knees...Asking for a friend...
@catherinewolfson3139 3 жыл бұрын
Actually this is a valid question. I've found many versions of Adirondacks uncomfortable to get in and out.
@dwaynebantin8764 3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the plans to buy
@jacobschlicht 2 жыл бұрын
Rockler
@MyGarageWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Parts list indicates drywall screws. No way Tom Silva used drywall screws for this. Use stainless screws similar to what Rockler recommends.
@Eyesofmars2040 3 жыл бұрын
How can I glass repaired for a front door on an 1865 Victorian farm house?
@jeffwilson1399 3 жыл бұрын
You are watching the wrong video. . This is about building adirondack chairs. . . You need the one that shows how to repair glass from an 1865 Victorian Farm House. . . If I remember that episode correctly. . . You're gonna need TNT. . . LOTS OF IT.
@sophocles1198 Жыл бұрын
Why would build a nice chair with PT?
@kylelanders3428 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen 1/4 and 3/4 but never 5/4
@shantelfullerton9865 3 жыл бұрын
Thousands of lifetime projects with Woodglut plans.
@tvenpyksas 3 жыл бұрын
For plan 100£ in Scotland ...Thank nooo owerpaid this price ..........
@ShakespeareCafe 2 жыл бұрын
Pressure treated lumber? Don't be cheap and use cedar, mahogany, or redwood. I"m not sitting on any pressure treated wood
@robertf6344 Жыл бұрын
Heavy stuff too.
@sophocles1198 Жыл бұрын
Yeah strange that he would choose PT.
@dust09100 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like Tommy's losing some weight
@genesmay6589 3 жыл бұрын
Nice but these guys would complicate a 1 car parade..
@lunzie01 3 жыл бұрын
This is just about useless because the back support is the trickiest part, and you didn't describe how that was positioned and attached. (I know, because I built one from scratch without plans.)
@soccerman0021981 3 жыл бұрын
He's using plans from Rockler, instructions for the cuts & assembly are included w/the templates.
@ramdizzle9133 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but norm did it better.
@rickvaughn94 11 ай бұрын
What is 4/5 PT? New to wood working
@lcaunan 3 жыл бұрын
For some reason, this video is making me dizzy. The camera is stable but it keeps on moving.
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