Woodworker's Journal 2006-30-5, страница 6

A Classic Chair: Not!

I feel that G.R. 'Tank" Waldrum makes several valid arguments against Adirondack chairs ("Letters," June 2006). I would add that using that many board feet of expensive lumber on something normally that unattractive would be painful. I must concede, however, that your design ("Adirondack Chair," June 2006) is one of the best I've seen, and that it almost tempts me.

John R. Watts Inglewood, California

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. G.R. 'Tank" Waldrum (Letters, June 2006). The chair is clumsy, poorly designed and not relaxing as the back support is a hard, flat surface. I wouldn't build one of these if someone supplied me with the materials.

Charles Honeywell Independence, Missouri

I built [an Adirondack chair] and found it too hard to get out of with my bad knees. I must say, however, the chair

in your June 2006Journal was one of the finest designs I have ever seen. The chair in the June 2006 magazine would be a great project for a beginning woodworker.

Joe O'Leary Gold Canyon, Arizona

I agree with G.R. 'Tank" Waldrurn's comments [on] the Adirondack chair. They are very uncomfortable, and it is extremely difficult to get up from an Adirondack chair.

Paul Holko

Safety First: Learning how to operate power and hand tools is essential for developing safe woodworking practices. For purposes of clarity, necessary guards have been removed from equipment shown in our magazine. We in no way recommend using this equipment without safety guards and urge readers to strictly follow manufacturers' instructions and safety precautions.

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