12 pieces of ¼-inch by 2-inch carriage bolts with nuts and washers
60 No. 8 1½-inch wood screws
60 wood plugs (optional)
DIY: Adirondack Chairs
By Paul Butler
Comfort and style are the highlights of this easy project.
Jul 21, 2008
The Adirondack chair is perfect for the porch of a hunting lodge or a deck overlooking a scenic vista. When you finish this summer project-with its curved backrest and wide armrests-sit down with a cold one in hand and dream of hunting seasons to come.
Adirondack chairs have a basic design that can easily be modified to a variety of sizes. Cedar is the preferred wood because it's lightweight and resists rot. Wood that is ¾-inch thick is sufficient, although 1-inch stock makes a stronger chair. The chair in the photos is made of ¾-inch red cedar.
The chair is held together with No. 8 1½-inch wood or drywall screws. All screws are countersunk and sealed with cedar plugs. Glue is necessary to secure the plugs in place. I use three ¼-inch-diameter carriage bolts to affix the slanted legs to the vertical legs and to attach the armrests.
With most first-time projects I cut out patterns and assemble a prototype before finishing. Instead of working from a cutting list, it's best to cut each piece as you assemble the chair. This lets you check fit and clearance as the construction proceeds.
For more information on this project, visit www.butlerprojects.com.
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