There are many, many different patterns for Adirondack
chairs, to say the least, but this one is a sentimental favorite. I refurbished this last surviving chair of
six, built by my Grandfather in the 1930's, at our
Muskoka, Ontario cottage.
The traditional curved top is shown on the right. The plans also
include patterns for the other back designs, scalloped and picket fence , as shown above.
I can attest to it's comfort, as I sit in it every weekend morning, listening to the loons and sipping my coffee,
just as my parents and Grandparents did before me.
The original Adirondack chairs had flat backs and seats, but eventually the rigid lines became more relaxed and
comfortable. I have sat in many styles around cottage country, and still think this pattern is the most comfortable.
The tall, curved back cradles you, and the 19" (48.3cm) wide seat
wide seat is contoured and curves under your knees. The low profile
allows you to stretch out your legs.
The 7 1/2" (19cm) wide arms
of this chair, will hold a dinner plate or magazine, and comfortably
rest your arms with coffee in hand.
I have extended the height of the original back, so that taller people can rest their head. I have also lowered,
and added a curved back seat slat
, to match the curve of the back slats. This eliminates the "butt-bite",
of the original design, caused by the space left between the back slats and the last seat slat.Plans also include
pictures and dimensions of the taper sled I use on my table saw, to cut the back slats and back support pieces.
The chair is totally constructed of 3/4" (1.9cm) pine, but can be made with cedar fence boards. Some plans
use 1" (2.54cm) to 1 1/2" (3.8cm) stock for the legs and arms, which I find too heavy looking. Take a
look at one in cedar built by one of our Customers, as well as both child size chairs in teak and hickory, one
made of Hockey Sticks, and others from around the world on the Testimonials Page. There is also a folding plan
available. Childrens' and Youth sized plans are also available in full size mailed templates and downloadable format. A settee kit is also available, to join two adult chairs together. Two-way adjustable footstool plans
are also available for the adult chair and settee, in full size mailed templates and downloadable format. An Adirondack table is
also available.
The mailed plans
include part sizes in standard and metric dimensions, assembly instructions with matching step-by-step color photos,
parts pictures and full size paper cut-outs, which you can trace onto hardboard for permanent templates. Each is lettered in order
of assembly, and the legs are marked for bolt locations. You will
be emailed the assembly instructions with my Paypal receipt,
so you can start purchasing the materials and doing the straight cuts. The full size paper cut-outs will be mailed
within 48 hours. Shipping costs are calculated in the shopping cart by country and dollar value.
Dimensions - 32 1/2"W x 37"D x 38"H (82.6cmW x 94cmD x
96.5cmH)
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The downloadable instructions are the same as the mailed, but are on Adobe Acrobat . The templates will print clearly for transferring onto 1" x 1" graph paper you can
make with a roll of brown packing paper. Directions for building a Taper Sled, are also included.
Downloadable Adirondack Chair Plan
$5.50
You will be taken to a receipt page, then a thankyou page with the web
page address of the plan, after paying.
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