It's not usually my style (would usually prefer finished wood over painted with graphics) but I actually quite like those. I'd probably prefer the one to have a full back, maybe with the "shark bite" painted on vs the wood being cut out.

When my wife ordered the Adirondack chairs last year (we sent them back) I was surprised how comfy they were.

Good call on that. Much cheaper than pressure treated, and much safer to use afterward. The plywood, or maybe plywood and pine is also not a bad call, but I wouldn't want to use the plywood after whereas the pine can definitely be used later.

I'd go straight to cedar. It might turn out great, but it is more work than you thought and won't want to make another.

Excellent suggestion. I have a bunch of scrap plywood form my FIL's garage that has been taking up space I'm my garage. I started building the prototype yesterday. Will post some progress pics later today.

Nice! Can't wait to see it!

Here is the finished prototype. I haven't cut off the back legs yet as I may tinker with the angles some. Overall I'm happy with how it turned out. Pretty close to the gallery photo which I think is somewhat distorted.

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What do you mean prototype?

That's a nice chair...maybe paint it to preserve the plywood..

The final prototype will provide a parts template for making 4 chairs out of a material yet to be determined. I will be tweeting this one some - for example the seat is too deep for my wife and the arm rests need to be longer on both ends ( I only had one 60 inch board) The entire prototype was made out of scrap plywood.

Yep, that's how it's done..SmileWavy Can basically tweek the design while the chair is built, pull back apart easily and Bob's your Uncle.. Ready for 'The Show'.

That was quick!

Looks pretty good. Not exactly how I'd do it, but then the changes would be mostly aesthetic just because I like them a little different.

The only thing that I see that seems like it should be unnecessary in the finished product (and this may be part of your plan) is the support that ties the tops of the 4 back rest boards together. Once you're using another wood, and since you've get the main support across the middle, I don't think you'll need the upper brace.

Good stuff!

Agree that the top support may not be necessary in the final product. Added to the prototype because the plywood scrap that I use was a little warped.

After test sitting the seat was too deep for my wife and the bull nose extending beyond the front legs was awkward and unnecessary. I think it was designed that way to complement the matching ottoman creating a chaise lounge chair. I removed it by eliminating the two front slats, moved the front legs about 2" forward, lengthened and contoured the arms. Much more comfortable.

Final mods will include cutting off the back legs and re-doing the seat back to add more a fanned look wide on the top and narrow at the seat.

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Yep, and in my experience, when plywood is cut to narrow strips, it's not as rigid as a similar solid wood board.

They look great. I was going to suggest some contouring on the arms. I'm not sure if it's necessary for comfort, but I like the aesthetics that it adds, and I think it could add some comfort. The revised version looks much better. And it's great that you now have chairs tailored to your own size and comfort.

I was surprised at how comfy these things can be. They don't, to me, look like they should be comfy. My wife bought some like this in a different color, and I was very impressed with how comfortable they were. We ended up sending them back. I don't remember why, but I didn't mind because I didn't really like the aesthetics, but I was impressed by how comfortable they were to sit in.
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Final modifications completed:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1656368894.jpg

I'm impressed with your "hold my beer" furniture production!

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I like that back a lot more than the previous version. Looks great!

So I completed the first two chairs using the prototype as a template with a couple of further tweaks to fan the chair back a little more and taper the rear legs further both of which give the chair a more refined look. Used 5/4 pressure treated pine deck boards for the first two chairs at an approx cost of $60 per chair. Our daughters have both expressed interest so next 4 chairs will be for them as Christmas gifts. The finish is yet TBD as these need to dry for 6 weeks.

I've had several neighbors express interest as well. Thinking $250 ea if I go down that path. Took me a full weekend produce two chairs.


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That turned out nice.
5/4 was the right choice, I see Adirondacks made of 3/4 cedar fence boards and they look too flimsy. Yours have heft.

They look great. Are you still using pressure treated wood?

https://thediyplan.com/is-pressure-treated-wood-safe-for-outdoor-furniture/

Yes I am. Thanks for the link.