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    So I have always had an interest in woodworking, I made many things in high school and some after. I always but tools when they are on sale chop saws, table saws, routers, jig saws, drills...ext. So I decided to start some projects that would benefit me, the first being Adirondack chairs. I have always love them and they add a nice country feel to the house. So I made a pair and going to make another pair. I plan on spraying them a light gray or white but not sure yet.
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    Very nice.

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    Thanks John. First time in some years I have built something.

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    Those look awesome! I will take 4!! Hahaha

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    The way to test an Adirondack chair is to put a glass of cold beer on the armrest and see if it stays level.

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    I love wood working and I love having masses of tools to choose from. Reminds me of Tim Allen growing up, lol.

    Nice chairs. Adirondack chairs are actually the logo of the place where I work, and you can see them all through our hotel

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    When the kids were small I made some that were exactly half scale. Of coarse they outgrew them by the time they were 3 years old, but they are still around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debow View Post
    So I have always had an interest in woodworking, I made many things in high school and some after. I always but tools when they are on sale chop saws, table saws, routers, jig saws, drills...ext. So I decided to start some projects that would benefit me, the first being Adirondack chairs. I have always love them and they add a nice country feel to the house. So I made a pair and going to make another pair. I plan on spraying them a light gray or white but not sure yet.
    chair 2.jpgchair 3.jpgchair1.jpg
    Be by in a few hours to pick them up. They look great!
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    Nice work! I imagine that you would get lots of satisfaction using them knowing that you made them with your own hands. Not familiar with American timbers, but it looks like you have used some type of pine? If so do you need to waterproof them in some way before spray painting them your favorite color? It would be a shame to see them rot at the bases if moisture is absorbed during out door use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillydubs View Post
    Those look awesome! I will take 4!! Hahaha
    You have the same idea my friends have. Once people find out they all want some. Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by DJW View Post
    The way to test an Adirondack chair is to put a glass of cold beer on the armrest and see if it stays level.
    I plan on putting them to the test this weekend!

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    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Be by in a few hours to pick them up. They look great!
    Al, these would look great in your neck of the woods for sure ! Thanks!

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    [QUOTE=rickztahone;1216381]I love wood working and I love having masses of tools to choose from. Reminds me of Tim Allen growing up, lol.

    Nice chairs. Adirondack chairs are actually the logo of the place where I work, and you can see them all through our hotel [/QUOTE


    I'll have to post a picture of the garage I have more tools than space wood working, metal working, yard tools and machines. I most definitely am a tool guy. I have to have a tool for each task, may not need it right away but when I do I'm so happy it was there.

    I have a sweet spot for adirondack chairs, it's the signature of relaxing.

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    Yes you are correct, pine is cheep, light and easy to work; But you have to finish it in paint, stain or varnish. I will be painting these. I plan on making a set out of cedar but it's 2x the cost. Poplar is a hard wood and only cost a little more but that has to be finished also.

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    Nice work!

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