Hi FineWoodworking.
I recently turned my hand to a couple of the Jan/Feb2019 Adorindack Chairs and I may be biased, but I think they turn out ok. A few mistakes along the way and a reenforcing bent rail at the top to stop a bit of twist in the back slats but all in all, not a bad result.
There was one detail I just couldn’t work out though and that was how to measure, cut and fit the armrest support. I hope the top rail will add enough strength to the finished chairs that I don’t need the armrest support.
I’ve used locally grown Australian Red Cedar and Tasmanian Oak for a bit of contrast. I’m lucky to live on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia where some of the riches red cedar used to grow.
After sitting in them for a few leisurely afternoons I thought it would be good to have a matching foot rest and if you’re going to have a foot rest it might as well double as a side table for the girls to play scrabble on.
So after fiddling with the dimensions (the chair was printed at 400% enlargement to get the templates) I settled on getting the leg drawing reproduced at 275%.
What do you think? Did this size work out
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Turned out looking great! A pair of Adirondacks are on my build list. Seems like a one of a kind table, at least I’ve never seen one done like that - it complements the chairs and very creative. Do your chair arms have joints at the bend? Looks like they do, so is that a riff on the plans and if so do they seem to be holding up ok?
The plans call for a loose tenon at the 12 degree butt join on the arms. I used contrasting timber for the tenon.
Definitely use templates for all the pieces. Good luck when you get started.
Beautiful! I love the dual purpose foot rest.
I'd love to see a photo of the foot rest in place to see its relationship with the chair.
I really like the way the foot rest accommodates the cantilevered table top.