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   jquinn | Dec 02, 2005 11:11pm | #1

   I like the plan available from Lee Valley.  I built the fold-up version.  It is a very comfortable chair.

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   cicero | Dec 03, 2005 03:19am | #2

   Mine is a fold up one,would like a change,never the less I will look at that,thanks J.

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   nikkiwood | Dec 03, 2005 10:13am | #3

   I am fond of Norm Abrams' Adirondack -- curved seat and curved back, easy to build.

   He specs 3/4" stock, but I have built many using 5/4, which I think looks and lasts better.

   http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?202

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   cicero | Dec 03, 2005 10:26am | #4

   I agree Nick,the legs look a bit spindly.

   I take it 5/4 means 1 1/4",I think I would go to 2"on legs.

   Thanks for that.

   Am just about to finish two chairs tomorrow,will post and see what you think,I am sure you will have seen them.

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   nikkiwood | Dec 03, 2005 10:42am | #5

   5/4 up here comes out to 1" --- what's that, about 30mm?Look forward to seeing your chairs.........I don't even have a digital camera, so mine must remain described, but not pictured.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   cicero | Dec 03, 2005 10:58am | #6

   "How do you get 5/4 to equal an 1"?

   wouldn't it go 1/4 3/4 4/4 being an inch.

   I was brought up on imperial and still think in it,mind you I am a slow bugger when you consider they converted to metric in about 65.

   !'= 25 mm

   Re camera,mine is a cheapy,good for posting on the internet and sending pics by email.So I think yopu take the bull by the horns.:-)

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   nikkiwood | Dec 03, 2005 05:10pm | #7

   RE: "How do you get 5/4 to equal an 1"?In the lumber world, you figure thickness in a rough form. 5/4 stock starts out 1 1/4", but by the time it is planed, you end up with 1" or a little more.********************************************************
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   John Wooden 1910-

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   cicero | Dec 04, 2005 06:26am | #8

   Here is pic that I mentioned I would post.

    

   http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/brian1520/00000.jpg

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   nikkiwood | Dec 04, 2005 08:05am | #9

   Very nice -- looks like you used 1 1/2" stock for the legs, and then 3/4" or 1" stock for the seat and back slats. I like that idea.The only part I am not sure about is the stretcher across the front legs. What made you decide to use one that wide?The wood is terrific -- what is it?********************************************************
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   John Wooden 1910-

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   cicero | Dec 04, 2005 09:07am | #10

   The wood is   http://www.cypress-sawmill.co.nz/macro/macro.htm

   To be honest I think the same,I just followed the plan.

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   nikkiwood | Dec 04, 2005 09:39am | #11

   Cypress? From the USA? And you bought it in NZ?Nobody stocks it around here, unless I have it shipped in.********************************************************
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   John Wooden 1910-

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   cicero | Dec 04, 2005 09:48am | #12

   Macrocarpa,grow lots of it here.

   Pic not good due to mediocre camera.See if this one is a bit better.

   http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/brian1520/00040.jpg

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   nikkiwood | Dec 04, 2005 10:23am | #13

   The cypress link you included talked about grown in USA, so I thought they were shipping it to NZ.This pic is good on my end, but so was the first one.Nice job on the chair -- what I would call a clean rendition.********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   cicero | Dec 04, 2005 10:45am | #14

   That is where the trees originated.USA.

   The bit at the front you mention,isn't one piece,the rear legs have a piece at the front which sits on strecher.If you look carefully you will see the join.