Learning that you are dyslexic was an encouragement to me, as I am very dyslexic as well and working to build my own wood shop right now. I just got a table saw and will be adding other tools as I can. Thanks again for sharing and oh yeah. Ariat is also my favorite brand.
April I have been watching you from the beginning of your videos and it’s amazing how far you have come your ability to build is amazing love your videos and the instructions and. Information you put into your work and it doesn’t hurt that your beautiful lady 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹🌹🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🤩🤩🤩
Wait what? I was in the wood shed Friday and saw that exact chair in front of that exact pallet of plywood. LOL! I wonder by how long I missed seeing this get filmed. :p
Just ordered these templates hope it goes well! I really enjoy watching your videos thanks! I would rather place an order from someone like you then from a big name store.
Hi, April! I stumbled on this project when my chair broke. I purchased the digital files for templates and am in the process of assembling now. Im having a hard time knowing where to mount the back slats brace. Are there actual dimensioned prints or another video on how to locate and assemble! I am following your build video but there are some things missing! Thank you!
Just ordered and received the templates for this chair - your Mom is FAST getting the orders shipped!! I was wondering if you had thought about making plans for a smaller version of the chair for kids?
Holy crap!! I just finished shopping for the lumber to make two of these rockers from Menard's. I feel like I ran a 5K. 1x6 and 1x4 on completely opposite parts of their property, plus a flight of steps to boot. It cost me about $80/chair. Alright, enough complaining. Let's build these rockers!! I'm really going to need one by the time I finish. Ha!
Dyslexic? I never would have guessed if you had not shared that with us. Thanks for being open with that. This could be quite helpful with my students who have similar "other" abilities. You have a great UA-cam presence and a guest spot on an awesome television show. Having you as a successful person to show that something like dyslexia can't hold you back if you don't let it is a boon to our struggling youth/students. Bless you for being open and showing some of your work-arounds dealing with your other-ability.
Thank you for your kind words. Not only dyslexic but I had a speech impediment also. I worked hard in 6 years of Speech Therapy so anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Instead of letting it intimidate you, let it make you resolve to work even harder to overcome. Thank you for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson well, the hard work definitely paid off. Love the channel and the work you do. Loved the tv show with "Tim and Al" too. Can you say if there will be another season? And if so, will you be joining them?
Are you templates messed up cuz mine were . Was missing the under arm support and 15 1/2" piece under are and 2 of the pieces that supposed to be 3 1/2 cut from the 1x4's are only 3 1/4 " templates so all the extra work plus no assembly measurements . I contacted them and got nowhere .
Thanks for sharing with us April, great job with the rocking chair and modeling Ariat’s Clothing Line too. Keep up the good work. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
@@ChiefMoonChunks true,good tip! but I reckon there will be some movement and twsiting in those slats after cutting it with a jigsaw, so I was looking for a soltution to that.
I love your videos. The way you talk through everything makes it all seem so attainable! Do you think it would be possible to make your folding design into a rocker? Or your rocker design foldable? Give it some thought. I really like both features and don’t want to have to choose. Keep it up! 👍
I had a question for you about the rocker design. Did you just arbitrarily make the curve of the runner, or is there a specific way to make them in determining the arc and attachment points?
@@AprilWilkerson Thank you for the response. I was hoping for Solid ones to sell and just for ease of assembly, but I can see where the folding ones may sell better. I would buy templates for all 3 if they were available.
Love the design, April! Can you tell me what width and thickness of wood and how much you use for this? I'm trying to figure out cost on building one. I'm thinking I should be able to use deck boards for most of it. Although cedar would be better.
I like this design and I receive the templates however none of them are labeled as to what part of the chair they refer to. Can you provide further support?
They are available on my website, I've left a Link under description of the video. Click on Link and it takes you directly to site and you can choose the MDF templates or Plastic. Thanks for watching.
Having made many Adirondack chairs there is one weakness in your design. Attaching the arms at the back as you do is fine. Over time as people sit on those arms, it will eventually break. Add a vertical support from the bottom leg to the arm to resolve that problem.
The solution for that is to scream "get the f$%* off my chairs you brats" loudly and liberally. Seriously, anyone sitting on the arms is really foolish and deserves whatever splinters they get. Of I suppose you can sit quietly in chair #1 with a shotgun and keep one eye out for children and idiots for chair #2, 3, 4, etc.😂🤣
Many stores have outdoor furniture cushions. Big box stores, plus many other shopping stores have sections for those type of items. Thanks for watching.
I received my templates for this build today. Written instructions could be freshened up as the video gives a rapid overview. What size double sided tape did you use? I'm looking forward to this build. P.S the guys at the woodshed were very helpful. Long time sub here.
Hi April. I only have a benchtop band saw. Not knowing whether or not it will cut out larger chair parts has been holding me back from tackling Adirondack chairs. Would it work or would I be better off just going with a jig saw? Thanks ahead of time. :)
Do you get templates for the small parts that make up the half laps on the inside rocker? I am talking about the small pieces at the front and back. The plans show them as a template but I did not receive these.
Hi Steve. You are not missing templates for those parts. The light blue rocker assemblies on age 12 are mirrors of the green rocker templates (they just have cut outs for the attached supports). Feel free to email us if you have any questions. Thanks.
Hey April, I really enjoyed the video and love this chair! I went to your website to buy the plan and I couldn’t add it to my cart. Is it still available? Thanks.
My daughter is taking carpentry in school and I sent her the link to this asking her to make it for me for my Christmas/birthday/anniversary gift next year… the thing is, she doesn’t have all the tools you have, and she is only 16…. Can we buy it precut and rounded, so she can just assemble it for me? Although that takes the fun out of wood making…. How else would one get their wood cut like this without tools? Is there a list of what is needed? Renting these tools would cost much more than just buying a already complied rocker,,, :/ any advice??
Great looking chair April. Now to make a folding version of that chair 🤔. That would be awesome lol. I will definitely be picking up a set of your plans for both this rocking Adirondack chair and your folding Adirondack chair. I have to say that I love your channel and always look forward to see what you have to share next.
When I click in the link to the adirondack rocking chair plans and templates, it takes me to a design for a different rocking chair, not an adirondack. What am I doing wrong?
I ordered the Rocking Adirondack Chair plans and got the templates and downloaded the pdf plans and in the material list it states 1x4 ... 1x6 ... for the love of me are we using 3/4 boards for every piece or are we using 5/4 board for every piece ... I have replayed the video over and over and never hear a mention of the boards thickness ... please reply. Thanks April
Hi there. On page 4 of the plans, at the top, it says that all material is 3/4 thick unless otherwise noted. All 1x material's actual thickness is always 3/4". Thanks!
@@AprilWilkerson thanks so much for the very quick reply. I saw that on page 4 but wanted to make sure so my chair would be stable ...on the video some of the boards looked liked 5/4 and I wanted to be sure before I went to Home Depot. Looking forward to building this rocker and will order the Folding Adirondack Chair just as soon as I tackle this project. Again ... great project and thanks!
"Get off my lawn" as you rocked in the chair was hilarious.
Your videos are to-the-point...not full of nonsense like some men try to include in their videos. Yours are enjoyable to watch and learn!
Glad you like them!
New to the channel. Great work.
To hide the original holes for the back panel backboard, use sawdust from the same wood as the boards and wood glue
Yes, that's certainly a good idea also. Thanks for watching.
Everyone needs an April in their shop
She's very talented with her craft. Such a rare woman. Well done. 👏
Excelente muy bonito y práctica, saludos hasta Texas,
Looks very Comfortable and Sturdy, very nice job!!!
Thanks!
Your videos make me truly believe that I can do things like this around the house. Thank you.
I'm so glad you are enjoying my channel and find it useful. Thank you for watching.
Learning that you are dyslexic was an encouragement to me, as I am very dyslexic as well and working to build my own wood shop right now. I just got a table saw and will be adding other tools as I can. Thanks again for sharing and oh yeah. Ariat is also my favorite brand.
I am also a wood working fubctional dyslexic.
April I have been watching you from the beginning of your videos and it’s amazing how far you have come your ability to build is amazing love your videos and the instructions and. Information you put into your work and it doesn’t hurt that your beautiful lady 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹🌹🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🤩🤩🤩
Thank you so much!!
April rocks! 🤘 😊
It's so fun watching you make something. You have such a passion and enjoyment for your "work"! Love the videos, thanks!!!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Looks very comfortable , beautiful and great video as always
Thank you!
Just a tip, you could put a bevel where your back slats attach to give an even finish.
Dude, that chair rocks
Your two layer build method is so smart!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful as always
Have you ever thought of a pair of Adirondack seats in a swing? Or an Adirondack style bench swing? Cool rocking chairs!
Wait what? I was in the wood shed Friday and saw that exact chair in front of that exact pallet of plywood. LOL! I wonder by how long I missed seeing this get filmed. :p
Looks Perfect ! THANKS !
Best wishes and greets from Germany !
Thanks! Best Wishes and Greetings from Texas!
Just ordered these templates hope it goes well! I really enjoy watching your videos thanks! I would rather place an order from someone like you then from a big name store.
Awesome! Thank you!
Got my templates and almost deleted my plans from my email. 😬
Wish I had a shop to build these. Excellent workmanship. lol.
Ciao April è sempre un piacere vedere come lavori e vedere come realizzi i tuoi progetti 😗😗
Hi, April! I stumbled on this project when my chair broke. I purchased the digital files for templates and am in the process of assembling now.
Im having a hard time knowing where to mount the back slats brace. Are there actual dimensioned prints or another video on how to locate and assemble! I am following your build video but there are some things missing! Thank you!
Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this project!!
Glad you like it!
Loved the outtake.
Thanks! :)
Just ordered and received the templates for this chair - your Mom is FAST getting the orders shipped!!
I was wondering if you had thought about making plans for a smaller version of the chair for kids?
Nice looking chair. Great design. Thanks 😊🙏
Holy crap!! I just finished shopping for the lumber to make two of these rockers from Menard's. I feel like I ran a 5K. 1x6 and 1x4 on completely opposite parts of their property, plus a flight of steps to boot. It cost me about $80/chair. Alright, enough complaining. Let's build these rockers!! I'm really going to need one by the time I finish. Ha!
Dyslexic? I never would have guessed if you had not shared that with us. Thanks for being open with that. This could be quite helpful with my students who have similar "other" abilities. You have a great UA-cam presence and a guest spot on an awesome television show. Having you as a successful person to show that something like dyslexia can't hold you back if you don't let it is a boon to our struggling youth/students. Bless you for being open and showing some of your work-arounds dealing with your other-ability.
Thank you for your kind words. Not only dyslexic but I had a speech impediment also. I worked hard in 6 years of Speech Therapy so anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. Instead of letting it intimidate you, let it make you resolve to work even harder to overcome. Thank you for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson well, the hard work definitely paid off. Love the channel and the work you do. Loved the tv show with "Tim and Al" too. Can you say if there will be another season? And if so, will you be joining them?
Your templates got delivered to me today! What type of wood did you use in the video?
Are you templates messed up cuz mine were . Was missing the under arm support and 15 1/2" piece under are and 2 of the pieces that supposed to be 3 1/2 cut from the 1x4's are only 3 1/4 " templates so all the extra work plus no assembly measurements . I contacted them and got nowhere .
Great design and build. Love watching your channel, can’t wait to see what you make next… thanks April
Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing with us April, great job with the rocking chair and modeling Ariat’s Clothing Line too. Keep up the good work. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
Thanks so much!!
These chairs definitely will go on my "to build"- list!
Any tips on getting the top of the back slats flush with eachother?
You could probably assemble first and then draw a curve and cut after it's put together with a jigsaw
@@ChiefMoonChunks true,good tip!
but I reckon there will be some movement and twsiting in those slats after cutting it with a jigsaw, so I was looking for a soltution to that.
I love your videos. The way you talk through everything makes it all seem so attainable! Do you think it would be possible to make your folding design into a rocker? Or your rocker design foldable? Give it some thought. I really like both features and don’t want to have to choose. Keep it up! 👍
Incredible build ❤
Hi April can I buy the templates for the Adirondack chair from you
Absolutely! I've left a Link below the video description. Thanks for watching.
I had a question for you about the rocker design. Did you just arbitrarily make the curve of the runner, or is there a specific way to make them in determining the arc and attachment points?
always is a pleasure to see your projects.
Thanks!
Just amazing top job enjoyed watching this thanks for sharing 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Do you have plans for a non folding non rocking chair too? Adirondack bundle?
No bundles are offered but the Folding Ad Chair doesn't have to be folded up. It can be left in down position and you'd be set. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson Thank you for the response. I was hoping for Solid ones to sell and just for ease of assembly, but I can see where the folding ones may sell better. I would buy templates for all 3 if they were available.
How are you cutting and laying out the half laps and the cuts where the seat frame goes into the feet? I didn't see any measurements
Beautiful chairs, April! I always love to see what you end up building next!
Thank you so much!
Awesome chair April!
Awesome idea! Quick question, is it safe to sit on treated wood? I am going to build these for my in-laws and want to make sure it is safe.
Seal the timber or paint it.
It's fine.
Very Nice! Have a good one!
So do the templates take into account that you changed the plans for the arm attachment? or is it a non-issue?
Attach a bevelled strip of timber behind the head rest to prevent it from buckling.
nice looking chair April, looks easy to build. might need to add an upper back support. did you have to wait for the treated wood to dry out?
Love the design, April! Can you tell me what width and thickness of wood and how much you use for this? I'm trying to figure out cost on building one. I'm thinking I should be able to use deck boards for most of it. Although cedar would be better.
She mentioned 1x or 1” x in her video, the width would be up to you. Personally I’d use 1x10 and perhaps get many boards out of one.
Thx, April-- great project, great chair. I'll make 3 more now.
Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for watching.
Very cool. kinda hoped it was folding too, but that is neither here nor here. Bought plas and will build two soon!
*why are you on the table?*
Because it was on the table.
-A completely appropriate response.
That's what I thought too!
Great design, hoping y'all are staying safe out there!
What type of 2 sided tape do you use and where do you get it? Thanks
What’s the size of the outside front leg dimensions. They weren’t excluded with other pieces in the kit I bought from you
I like this design and I receive the templates however none of them are labeled as to what part of the chair they refer to. Can you provide further support?
Do you know when your going to have mdf rocking chair templates available?
They are available on my website, I've left a Link under description of the video. Click on Link and it takes you directly to site and you can choose the MDF templates or Plastic. Thanks for watching.
Another great video Ms April 👍🏼😉
Great chair. What brand of double sided tape do you use?
Genial.....siempre he querido tener una mecedora así,se ve algo difícil pero le pondremos mucho empeño.
Gracias por el video y la enseñanza.👍👍👍🇨🇱💪🧔
Thank you for watching. Enjoy the build.
On your site I can find templates but no plans for sale?
I really Love rocking chair 😊
April I love this chair and I want to purchase the plans, can you give me the link directly to this chair please?
Under the video description, click "Show More" and scroll down. I leave a link to this project's templates. Thanks for watching.
Made one today using your plans
Awesome! Hope you enjoyed the build. Thanks for watching.
Very nice work 👌
I took the time to learn what problems dyslexia causes for people other than my previous vague idea. An eye opener for me.
Awesome! I'm glad it brought an awareness to you. People have no idea and think it is merely transposing letters and numbers. Thanks for watching.
Great build and was fun to listen to you say Adirondack rocking chair.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, it was funny and so hard to say. Justin nailed it though. :)
Great video! Cant wait to try this out :) Im also dyslexic AND left handed so Im always backwards :D
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Having made many Adirondack chairs there is one weakness in your design. Attaching the arms at the back as you do is fine. Over time as people sit on those arms, it will eventually break. Add a vertical support from the bottom leg to the arm to resolve that problem.
The solution for that is to scream "get the f$%* off my chairs you brats" loudly and liberally. Seriously, anyone sitting on the arms is really foolish and deserves whatever splinters they get.
Of I suppose you can sit quietly in chair #1 with a shotgun and keep one eye out for children and idiots for chair #2, 3, 4, etc.😂🤣
I just built several of your outdoor sofa from the plans. How do you go about getting a set of the cushions for it?
Many stores have outdoor furniture cushions. Big box stores, plus many other shopping stores have sections for those type of items. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson I challenge you to come up with a rope bed as one of your postings.
6:58 "OY! Why are you on the table?!?!" nice to have a crew guy who looks out for your safety, even if that involves him yelling at you....
Suggestion for the next project. A hammock and hammock stand. Just don't used it after having a few beers. LOL
April! How do I get in touch with you to buy some plans?
You can just click on the Link left for you below the video description. Click on "Show More" and scroll down. Thanks for watching.
Totally making this
Great! Enjoy the build.
I received my templates for this build today. Written instructions could be freshened up as the video gives a rapid overview. What size double sided tape did you use? I'm looking forward to this build.
P.S the guys at the woodshed were very helpful.
Long time sub here.
Like that rocking chair 👌
Another very cool project!!!!
Placed an order 3 weeks ago, when will it ship? I've heard nothing since I placed the order
Sorry to hear that! Please send us an email at DIYwilkerson@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help!
" Get Off My Lawn " LOL Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Hi April. I only have a benchtop band saw. Not knowing whether or not it will cut out larger chair parts has been holding me back from tackling Adirondack chairs. Would it work or would I be better off just going with a jig saw? Thanks ahead of time. :)
Do you get templates for the small parts that make up the half laps on the inside rocker? I am talking about the small pieces at the front and back. The plans show them as a template but I did not receive these.
Hi Steve. You are not missing templates for those parts. The light blue rocker assemblies on age 12 are mirrors of the green rocker templates (they just have cut outs for the attached supports). Feel free to email us if you have any questions. Thanks.
Beautiful
Great job on the adirondack rocking chair April! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful Sunday😎
Hey April, I really enjoyed the video and love this chair! I went to your website to buy the plan and I couldn’t add it to my cart. Is it still available? Thanks.
are your printable templates to scale,,full size
Fantastic build. 😊
Glad you like it!
My daughter is taking carpentry in school and I sent her the link to this asking her to make it for me for my Christmas/birthday/anniversary gift next year… the thing is, she doesn’t have all the tools you have, and she is only 16…. Can we buy it precut and rounded, so she can just assemble it for me? Although that takes the fun out of wood making…. How else would one get their wood cut like this without tools? Is there a list of what is needed? Renting these tools would cost much more than just buying a already complied rocker,,, :/ any advice??
Where can I get the templates?
Does the $19.99 plastic templates come with the assembly instructions?
Yes they do! The Plans are digital but the Templates come by mail. Thanks for watching.
Why not PayPal to buy your templates?
Can those be picked up at The Wood Shed?
They are currently being cut and packaged but yes, you will be able to stop by and pick up a set rather than having them mailed. Thanks for watching.
Wonderful rocking chair. ❤️🙏🏼
Great looking chair April. Now to make a folding version of that chair 🤔. That would be awesome lol. I will definitely be picking up a set of your plans for both this rocking Adirondack chair and your folding Adirondack chair. I have to say that I love your channel and always look forward to see what you have to share next.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
do you post to uk yet ?
still waiting for a reply 1 year later
I ordered the templates Jan 6, when will they ship? I've heard nothing since I placed the order. Also the download doesn't work
So sorry to hear that! Please send us an email at DIYwilkerson@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help!
When I click in the link to the adirondack rocking chair plans and templates, it takes me to a design for a different rocking chair, not an adirondack. What am I doing wrong?
When I built several adirondack chairs i made an assembly jig and clamped the pieces in it and then glued drilled and screwed them all together.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I ordered the Rocking Adirondack Chair plans and got the templates and downloaded the pdf plans and in the material list it states 1x4 ... 1x6 ... for the love of me are we using 3/4 boards for every piece or are we using 5/4 board for every piece ... I have replayed the video over and over and never hear a mention of the boards thickness ... please reply.
Thanks April
Hi there. On page 4 of the plans, at the top, it says that all material is 3/4 thick unless otherwise noted. All 1x material's actual thickness is always 3/4". Thanks!
@@AprilWilkerson thanks so much for the very quick reply. I saw that on page 4 but wanted to make sure so my chair would be stable ...on the video some of the boards looked liked 5/4 and I wanted to be sure before I went to Home Depot.
Looking forward to building this rocker and will order the Folding Adirondack Chair just as soon as I tackle this project.
Again ... great project and thanks!
Love it. Ordering!
Hope you enjoy it!