mlingenfelter Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I gave myself a deadline to finish the chairs by this weekend and I made it! Here is a link to some finial photos. I had meant to take more pictures along the way, but just didn't have the time. I'm really happy with how they came out. They are very comfortable to sit in. The wood is White Oak, and I went with the Penofin finish. The finish gave the oak a nice golden color, which my wife and I really like. We will see how it holds up to being outside. https://picasaweb.go...AdirondackChair Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Nicely done! You'll have to keep us posted on how they hold up outdoors. Should be interesting to see how everyone's finishes age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlingenfelter Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Nicely done! You'll have to keep us posted on how they hold up outdoors. Should be interesting to see how everyone's finishes age. Thanks Marc. Maybe we can come back in a year and review how things have fared for everyone. I'm also planning to get some covers to see if that will help preserve the wood. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobbe Arnesson Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Nice, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_WoodWarden Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Well done set of chairs!!! A very nice design you obviously put a lot of effort into with mock-ups and everything. Now go crack open a beer and watch the sunset from your patio or deck while you lounge in your new chairs. I hope to be joining you in spirit real soon in my set of chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlingenfelter Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Well done set of chairs!!! A very nice design you obviously put a lot of effort into with mock-ups and everything. Now go crack open a beer and watch the sunset from your patio or deck while you lounge in your new chairs. I hope to be joining you in spirit real soon in my set of chairs. Thanks Jim. I didn't have time to beer test the chairs this last weekend, but that is the plan for this weekend! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nicely done. I really like the effort you put into your design and mock-ups. SMART!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthearted Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great job on those chairs , I like the few design elements you put into it . Did you make the mock up from cardboard or luan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlingenfelter Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I used cardboard for the mock up. I've done this a few times now, and like using cardboard. Cardboard is fast and cheap. I've then mocked up other pieces of a project out of "cheaper" lumber, but I've never done a full scale mockup out of wood. I'm really looking for scale and proportion when I do a cardboard mockup. If I ever need to test comfort, for something like a chair, I might do a full scale wooden mockup. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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