AMarshall Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 A few weeks ago I posted some alternate versions of the side legs for the Adirondack Chair. Seems like I can't leave this design alone, and I have been playing with some different versions of the front apron. There were some good suggestions in the other thread, and pixels are free in SketchUp so here are some pics of my alternate versions. As a reminder, this is the original published version of the chair, as Marc is building it. The bottom of the side legs have a simple curve and the slots in the front apron are straight, like the Gamble house dining table used as inspiration. This is the alternate leg that I decided to use for my chair. It has a single cloud lift under the front edge. After seeing this, some folks suggested a version of the apron that has the cloud lift element also. Voila, here it is...let's call this "Alternate 1". and again from the front... "Alternate 1" might be a little plain, since I removed the slots in the apron. Whatcha think? Here is "Alternate 2", with the original slots added back to the apron and keeping the cloud lifts... Too busy? What do you guys think? Finally, here is "Alternate 3" with a different set of slots in the front. I thought about simply routing them with a 1/2" and 3/4" bit, following the top curve of the template. This makes an interesting set of curved slots that pay homage to the original Greene & Greene design but kind of go in a different direction. All the edges would be softened of course in the real world. ...and a view from the front, still "Alternate 3"... Thanks for any feedback on these aprons. As always, I'm eager to hear what you guys have to say. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I like "alternate 2", but I might make the slots smaller, so that there's a triangle effect with the cloud lift and the two slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3e871 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Nice..I just put the slots in my two chairs this morning, but I may add the extra cloud lifts on the apron and the side legs. I really like these alternates, Thanks Aaron! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzBusey Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hmmm, this looks like a winner to me! Thanks Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamm Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 nice! has anyone come up with alternatives for the butt slats? in particular the front one....i think it could use some sort of embellishment ie every other part has some sort of design feature except the butt slats. any ideas appreciated. cheers adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I choose to embellish them with my sweet cheeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamm Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 we cant all be as sexy as you marc ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburwell Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Aaron- love the Alt leg...it seems to really lighten up the leg. I also like Alt 3...I would think about making the bottom groove a little shorter to create a pyramid effect between the cloudlift and the 2grooves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMcG Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'm also on the Alt-3 with pyramid effect grooves bandwagon, I think that would be both unique and very attention getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texfire Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Put me down with a variation on Alt-3, with the cloud lift and two slots forming a triangle geometry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMarshall Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks for the feedback guys, as always. "Real Life" has kept me out of the shop for the past month, but I think I can escape this weekend. I have 99% decided to do the cloud lift on the front apron, just to be different. I'll try mocking up the grooves as a pyramid shape, that's a great idea (thanks Chip)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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