DIY Modern Adirondack Chair - Under $50

It is always the prefect time to build one of these modern Adirondack Chairs. This video is a DIY guide with detailed step by step instructions on how to build a Modern Adirondack Chair. This is loosely based on a tried and true Anna White designs.
Project Difficulty: Easy-Medium
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Material Purchase List:
1 - 2x6 @ 9 feet long or 9 foot stud length
1 - 2x4 @ 4 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
2" Exterior Screws
1" Exterior Screws
Cut List:
2 - 2×6 @ 29-1/2″ (Stringers)
1 - 2×6 @ 21″ (Front of Base)
1 - 2x6 @ 18" - (Base Support)
2 - 2×4 @ 18″ (Legs, ends cut at 20 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 2x2 @ 24-3/16" - (Arm Supports, both ends cut at 20 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement, ends ARE parallel)
1 - 2x2 @ 24" - (Back Support)
3 - 1x6 @ 32" - (Back Slats)
1 - 1x4 @ 18" - (Seat Back Top)
5 - 1x4 @ 21" (Seat Slats)
2 - 1x4 @ 23-1/2" (Arm Rests)
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Materials list
3:33 - Cutting the lumber
7:25 - Building the base
9:17 - Adding the legs
10:45 - Arm supports
12:20 - Back pieces
13:50 - Seat pieces
16:28 - Arm Rests
17:06 - Recap
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[@mgaschenbeck]

Great build, I definitely gained some inspiration from this for my upcoming project. At 8:13 the video cut out, did you measure to the far side of the 2x4 or the close side? I'm trying to infer the angle between the seat and the backrest. I know the the arm supports were cut to 20 degrees in the back, but I'm thinking the backrest doesn't exactly hit the back support at that 20 degrees (unless my math was off). Thanks again!

[@beardedspruce]

Great question and sorry about the confusion. The measurement is from the close side. So, the support peice is behind the 21 1/4” measurement from the front is the chair. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@elidickerson452]

This is rad as hell. Thank you!! I'll be making one (or two) this spring in Atlanta.

[@beardedspruce]

Thanks! Good luck on the project and thanks for watching.

[@gregsmith215]

Bro, I really love this and appreciate your way of simple explanation. Building 2 of these this weekend. Thanks again!!

[@beardedspruce]

Thanks for watching! Excited to hear how they turn out.

[@17jflor]

Great video....!

[@beardedspruce]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it

[@DrHealthylLiving]

Beautiful job, congratulations 🎊 🎊

[@beardedspruce]

Thanks! Def a fun project

[@pauldejesus9644]

thx for the cut list great video

[@beardedspruce]

Glad I could help. Hope your chairs turn out great!

[@jeromehart5461]

Thanks men for sharing this , it was really fun project for first my work wooding project keep it up dude .😁😁

[@beardedspruce]

Glad it was helpful. That is an awesome first project! How’d it turn out?

[@jeromehart5461]

It turn out great if i do say so myself .

[@exxekhan]

I'm new to woodworking and was about to take on the Ana White design as my next project. I like your explanation and design approach better. Much easier to follow for a beginner like me with very few tools. One thing. Please show the finished, painted version. Maybe a sequel to this video? Otherwise, great work! Subscribed.

[@beardedspruce]

Glad my video was helpful! Hope the chairs turn out great. I am going to make some more chairs soon! Maybe I will show the painted version.

[@stevestevenson289]

Awesome

[@beardedspruce]

thanks for watching

[@jeffkonkel7092]

Awesome video! Do you think I could double the width to make this a love seat?

[@beardedspruce]

Thanks for watching! That is such a fun idea, I would guess that would totally work. These feel super solid. I think it is def worth a try… if you do, let me know how it goes

[@scottcrowell6015]

Great design. The 2x6 box for the base is far sturdier than any other plans that I have seen. I am thinking of making a set of MDF templates based off this design. I am also going to use my Kreg for the screw connections. Do you sell paper templates for this design?

[@beardedspruce]

yeah, the 2x6 box makes for super sturdy base. Unfortunately, I do not. But, making an MDF template is a great idea! Let me know how the chairs turn out.

[@daveholmes4042]

I was trying to write down the angles you had for the rear base. I heard 28 7/8's on the top but the second angle wasn't clear for the bottom. Could you let me know what that was. I like the looks and construction over some of the others I've seen. Thanks

[@beardedspruce]

Sorry about that, the bottom one is 22 9/16" and then about 3" from the top of the board for other measurement. Hope your chairs turn out well!

[@daveholmes4042]

@@beardedspruce thanks

[@larissa6417]

Great project! I'm thinking about making the back slats longer so a tall person (6 ft) can rest their head against it. Do you think that would bend the boards too much or can I just add a couple inches to the boards? Thank you!

[@beardedspruce]

You can def go longer, there is little to know flex in any of the boards. Excited to hear how they turn out!

[@larissa6417]

@@beardedspruce they turned out great by the way 👌 thank you for the inspiration and advice

[@beardedspruce]

Awesome to hear! I hope you enjoy them as much as we have.

[@pparvez2302]

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[@jrdrum70jaime]

Hello! I’m confused on the cut for the base on 2/6 on the back side with the 90 degree ruler. What’s the measure to write the line and cut?

[@beardedspruce]

Sorry about the confusion. The top was 28 7/8's, the bottom one is 22 9/16" and then about 3" from the top of the board for other measurement, the important part of this is that it creates a 90 degree angle with these 2 cuts. Hope this helps, let me know if you need more clarification

[@pparvez2302]

Parvez Aslam good thanks so much love u 🇵🇰 very good thanks thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks