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!
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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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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.
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.)
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!
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
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
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.
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..
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Poor Kevin. Always stuck holding the dust collection or sanding 🤪 Great project tho. Def on my bucket list I'll get to someday
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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!
That’s cool. 5/4 deck boards. How many deck boards you need for one chair? Do you recommend new guys start this project?
I'm impressed that Kevin sanded all of that wood without getting sawdust on him!
I love this old house , I am glued to pbs on Saturday morning just to watch this old house, this the # one show there is on my list to watch.
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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.
I just use water instead of Thompsons, much cheaper and lasts just as long.
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.
Tommy has lost some weight. Looking good, Tommy! Glad you are healthy!
Build is awesome as always 👏 🙌 😎
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.
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.
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?
@@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).
Tommy is an infinite fountain of DIY knowledge
GREAT VIDEO, Just what i need at this moment.
I’m working on mine now. Thanks for the project idea. The plans and your video are making this project easy and fun.
Great job building those chairs
I love these chairs, looks pretty easy to build, definitely going on my to do list!!
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.
"Build it" is the best segment in TOH.
Great Video!!
It’s a thing of beauty
I'm jealous lol Great job Tom. Unbelievable 👍👍
Just bought the plans u did gonna try my hand at building this chair this weekend.
Adirondack chairs are so comfortable.
You can tell everyone is aging. Except Tommy. That mustache must’ve made him immortal.
How about the plans for that taper jig?
Those are really nice, I'm inspired to try to build a couple of them.
Awesome video
What do you use as a coating
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.)
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!
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
Love everything you do TOH
I wonder where the ones Norm Abrams made on the Yankee Workshop are now? He made them from Cypress wood.
Whats the name of the router bit used to trim the arms? Some type of flush bit?
The Festool kapex saw has a recall check your saw to see if you need the repair,cheers guys.👍🇨🇦📐
Building one now.
Only using hand tools. It's not as easy as I thought. But I'm going to Overcome!!!
Can I get a temp let for the chair ? ❤️❤️👍👍 enjoyed the video .
Rockler
What angle did the cut that piece for the backside of the legs
Will they ever make This Old Kitchen? I need to learn how to cook.
Maybe Tom Silva can teach us all how to cook!
Just bought the plans, gonna build four of these to put around the fire pit I built a few months back.
Same here
if you don't mind... where did you buy the plans? thanks.
@@randyking3967 Rockler.
I’m a newbie and rock let’s plans didn’t match Tommy’s. Too bad we can’t get his
Could you build these using 5/4 Trex type boards instead?
Sure, you can. Except, you cannot use it in summers as it will get too hot to sit.
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
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.
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?
They look fantastic and imagine that, you didn't even use any dewalt tools, no jointing or planing! Lol
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..
Poor Kevin. Always stuck holding the dust collection or sanding 🤪 Great project tho. Def on my bucket list I'll get to someday
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.
This is more complicated and uses a lot more tools than most of these "build-it" projects but it looks great.
@@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.
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.
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.
hello, do you sell or have a link to the detailed plans for this chair, thank you, and great video
I think these are from the Rockler website.
What plans were used?
I’d like to k ow what plan changes Tommy made...
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.
0:55 he drops the board lol
Hi my name is Ken can I get a material list and cutouts from you?
Where I come from they are called Muskoka Chairs.
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!
They sell them on Rockler’s website and work well.
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.
Why didn’t you use any glue when assembling?
Where can I get the plans to buy
Rockler
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!
how can i get your plans for the adirondack chair. i love it
Muskoka chairs!!!!
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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.
How can I glass repaired for a front door on an 1865 Victorian farm house?
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.
Does anybody have a plan for one that sits a couple of inches higher for folks with bad knees...Asking for a friend...
Actually this is a valid question. I've found many versions of Adirondacks uncomfortable to get in and out.
Where I come from that is called a Muskoka Chair
You forgot the beer holder!!
What is 4/5 PT? New to wood working
Parts list indicates drywall screws. No way Tom
Silva used drywall screws for this. Use stainless screws similar to what Rockler recommends.
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.
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Why would build a nice chair with PT?
Do you have a Chippendale planter box?
Nice but these guys would complicate a 1 car parade..
For plan 100£ in Scotland ...Thank nooo owerpaid this price ..........
Looks like Tommy's losing some weight
I’ve seen 1/4 and 3/4 but never 5/4
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.)
He's using plans from Rockler, instructions for the cuts & assembly are included w/the templates.
Pressure treated lumber? Don't be cheap and use cedar, mahogany, or redwood. I"m not sitting on any pressure treated wood
Heavy stuff too.
Yeah strange that he would choose PT.
Sorry but norm did it better.
For some reason, this video is making me dizzy. The camera is stable but it keeps on moving.