Adirondack Chairs

[Splinter]

Just a note of caution when using hardboard as a router template, especially with a smallish (1/2") bearing bit. If you happen to push too heavely on it, maybe to change direction, then the edge of the board will dimple and ruin the next pass - DAMHIKT!!:BangHead:

Best bet is MDF or maybe 1/4 ply -just a thought.

Have you had this problem with 1/4" Tempered Hardboard? I have used 1/4" Tempered Hardboard for several project templates and never had this problem. When I rough cut the wood I try to leave just a small (1/16" - 1/8") of excess to cut off with the spiral router bit.

 

[DavidF]

Splinter -Yes it was the 1/4 tempered, however, it was being used on the top of large piece of padauk 3' x 18" x 1.5" so a lot of weight to move around and it was VERY easy to apply too much pressure to the bearing. I would imagin smaller pieces may not cause the same problem

 

[Splinter]

Slinter,
Thanks for posting the pics of your chairs. They look great. I ordered the same plans a few days ago and am waiting for them. I need to build a few chairs and planned on going the hardboard pattern route also. I was planning on building the rockers also.
Did you find any problems with the plans I should look out for?
Ron

Ron, the only thing I think is wrong is on "Step #4: Seat Frame Assembly" they say use a 3/16" pilot hole and a 1/4" clearance hole. Rather big for a #10 screw. I bought the plan 2-3 years ago so they may have corrected this by now. Oh and the font size on the cutting list chart is kind of small but readable. Good luck.

 

[JEM]

Very cool.

One of these years I'm going to get to work on the Jake chairs. Although I like the looks of that rocker.

 

[Steve D]

Have you had this problem with 1/4" Tempered Hardboard? I have used 1/4" Tempered Hardboard for several project templates and never had this problem. When I rough cut the wood I try to leave just a small (1/16" - 1/8") of excess to cut off with the spiral router bit.

I had problems with tempered hardboard templates deforming after heavy use. I finally made my chair templates out of 3/8" acrylic and made them into vacuum templates for easier use.

 

[gad5264]

Those will definitely make a nice additon to the deck or patio.

 

[yellofins]

I had problems with tempered hardboard templates deforming after heavy use. I finally made my chair templates out of 3/8" acrylic and made them into vacuum templates for easier use.

Steve, Thanks for the tip...I've got plenty of acrylic 3/8" and 1/2" lying around. Now I have a good use. When you made the vacuum templates did you use foam weatherstripping to make the plenum?

Ron

 

[Bill Julson]

Great looking chairs! Going to try my hand at it one of these days. I have been making what I call a "deck chair" out of cypress and like working with it. I need to check out your supplier as I have been getting mine locally in Asheville: 4/4 X 8" X 14' & paying $2.70 a BF, with some knots! Steve Wall Lumber has it @ $2.40 bf, but gas will kill me.

The finish I have used for the past 2 years has been General Finishes "Outdoor Oil" that I get from Klingspor. It is a clear penetrating oil with mildewcide & UV and really like the stuff. Last year when we put up our new deck, I used the Outdoor Oil & Cabot semi-transparent stain, mixing 2 gal of OD Oil to 1 of the stain. The deck is holding up great so far & so are my chairs. Cabot has a clear penetrating oil also and is about $6 cheaper, so will be trying that out as soon as I run out of OD oil.

My 2 cents worth. Really like your chairs.

Bill Julson

 

[toolferone]

I built that same chair. The plans are good and the chair is very comfortable. I second the notion on the General Finishes Outdoor Oil. I also happen to know that Woodcaft carries it. (LOL)