
The Adirondack chair originated at the camps and resorts of New York’s Adirondack mountains during the late 1800s. It was the solution to adding a little comfort while in the wilderness, and has become an outdoor classic.
This version, like its forebears, is designed for maximum...
tags: chair, outside
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There may be no outdoor chair more classic and familiar than the one that hails from upstate New York. With its generous proportions and laid-back angles, the Adirondack chair is all about taking it easy.
Its sturdy yet straightforward construction makes it a great project for intermediate...
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This box chair plan has, how shall we say … several uses.
First off it is an excellent and stylish storage solution, that, of course, doubles as a handy chair. Additionally it has a portable aspect to it, so it can double as a discreet porta potty shell. Combine that with period...
tags: chair, indoors
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This simple one page project is easy ‘no fancy joints or glue’ and inexpensive. The wood should cost no more than $45 for the dimensional cedar at a local home improvement center.
There is a decent sidebar called – “Cutting curves” which shows how to cut the curved seat,...
tags: bench, chair, garden, outside
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Adirondack chairs have become very popular in the past few years. The shape and angle of these chairs is somewhere between a normal garden chair and a slovenly deck chair. The result is a surprisingly comfortable chair that, unfortunately, costs far too much.
Fortunately, making...