Introduction: Adirondack Chaise Lounge
THIS IS AN X- LARGE Adirondack Chaise Lounge
FOR MORE RELAXED SEATING
Step 1: CUT SHEET
enclose is the cut sheet for all you material cuts
I used pressure treated 1"T x6" W x 6 ' L Material so it can last longer and later it was varnish 2++ coats their after + A THICKER 2"x4" plank for the backrest bottom cross brace
you will need a hole setter -(pre-drill)COUNTER SINK and ss screws 1 ¼" long is good
were the front legs get attached to the back legs I used threaded screws and nuts with washer and eye lets rings for the screws heads - so everything is smooth
cut all material for
the radius used 3" is good for everything you can go to 4 " if you wish
on the armrest fronts
when done with cutting everything -sand and smooth all surfaces
get you router ready and router - use a 1/4" rounding router bit
( don't use a roman ogee that leaves a sharp edge )
mark all outside items facing outwards and up with colored tape - and make sure you
mirrored the arms rest - the back legs - the backrest slats - because there is left and right
for the stiffeners, you can do both sides
Step 2: Step # 2 Cut the Arm Rest
sand and router edges
Step 3: Step#3 If You Are Doign More Than One Chair
cut 2 sets sand and router edges
Step 4: Step#4 Front Legs and Brakets
front legs and brackets sand and router all edges
except for the bracket keep inside long edge unrouted - it will be secured there and glued
Step 5: Step#5 Assemble the Front Legs and Brackets
assemble the front legs and brackets as shown in the picture
do that too to the second set you are doing
Step 6: Step # 6 Bridge Cross Suport
cut and sand router only the curved area -
don't router the straight area
Step 7:
assemble the back legs and the seat slats
use a loose peg piece of material 1/4 for spacer between the slats
pre-drill and its best to make a template so everything looks perfect
I have at least 3 drills ready with bits and driver heads so I am not wasting time
changing over between them -- as shown a divider is also hand so you holes all look the same at the same spacing but nothing beats a template -made out of metal or scrap wood
number 1 back brace
number 2 the legs
number 3 the slats
Step 8: Setup # 8 Back Fan
sand and router the fans as to the size and shape provided
this will be number 8 and number 9
the full fan is shown before cutting it to desired shape
Step 9: Step # 9 Frontlegs Assembley
assemble the front legs to the back legs - with screws and nuts use washers on the inside
Step 10: Step # 10 Samble the Back Brace and the Slats
assemble the arms - then the back brace you may need to start using clamps as extra hands at this stage
make sure you pre-drill - so no splitting or cracks will start damaging your work
then start adding the back support slats that you have cut
Step 11:
number one chair assembled
then followed by the second one
if the wood is nice and dry than light sanding if not let it fully dry out
Step 12: Step # 12 Adding Decortive Accents and Accessories
Accessories and accents
I had the idea to embed shells and metal sea object - but I settled for
Brass patina rich shells for one chair and the starfish for the other
you can do nice colored sea images on the back too like a lighthouse - fish - sail boats the sky is the limit or just leave it alone
then after 2 weeks it was varnished clear ----as the wood will age to a honey color on its own
you can also tint it with colors your choice your chair ---- as shown above
Step 13: Step 13 Foot Rest Was Added for Extra Comfort
I will post the cutout list for that later
4 Comments
Question 1 year ago on Step 13
Where’s the leg rest part??????
6 years ago
allow around 50 / 60 hours or one week to finish this project for 2 chairs
now taught I have done it I can make a set of 4 or 6 in less time since I have templates ---- of course if had a pro -sanding machine I would have done it faster - It's a fun project - and it's complex because there is a curve in the back fan and on the seat too making so what different and difficult that the ones you see around --- if I and thicker material I would have curved the arm rests and other things -- ENJOY
Reply 4 years ago
That's the best you could do with the cut sheet
6 years ago
Very nice chairs!! Great instructions too :)