Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-4, страница 36

Adirondack Chair

When we first saw this rustic Adirondack pine chair we were intrigued with the idea, but we also had some doubts. With the steeply angled back and long curved seat both slatted, how comfortable could the chair be? Well, much to our surprise, it is very comfortable. As a lawn or patio chair, it is something like a chaise lounge, allowing you to stretch out and relax. The wide arms are ideal for that paper plate picnic lunch and a tall glass of lemonade.

Best of all, the chair is easy to make.

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Built by Brent and Cunnar Kallstrom

Except for the back slats (I), which are cut from wider stock on the table saw using a tapering jig, all the remaining parts are made from % in. thick common pine boards, and should therefore require no ripping.

Start with the two seat frame members (A). After applying the 18 degree taper to the back bottom, transfer the grid pattern illustrated in the auxiliary side view, and band or saber saw the seat curve. Notch for the lower back frame (G) and radius the back corner as shown. Cut the front

legs (B) to length, and then the back legs (C), using the table saw to establish the 57 degree miter on the top end of the back legs. Cut the two stretchers (D and E) to length, and make the eleven seat slats (F).

Now make the back frames (G and H), as shown in the auxiliary top view. Use a pencil tied to a string anchored by a nail to mark the respective radii. For part G, the length of the string between the pencil and nail will be 15 Vi in., while for part H the string length will be 23 in.

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