Great Chair for using with a travel trailer too as you usually have plenty of flat storage space eithe under interior furniture or exterior storage compartments a nice thing about this build is you can still stack other items on top of the disassembled chairs without worrying about damages
This project might even be doable by me with my pathetic skill level. Thanks for the video and clear instructions. Thumbs up to your wife for helping out.
red58impala skill level is nothing. Take your time. I didn’t buy my first miter saw till I was 33. I build all kinds of stuff now. Take your time and enjoy it.
Hi Joshua. Nice work. This reminds me of elaborately carved chairs I saw when I was in Malawi. Same design but carved. Those Vikings sure got about. Cheers from Oz.
Very cool, and I'm going to make one. However, I do plan on tipping over pretty easy since the "rear" leg is so narrow. I may cut an upside down V in the front panel so it sits on a tripod, so to speak.
The people who originally built these didn't have detailed plans. I've built 5 of these from these plans, and they turned out fine. The plans were drawn to accompany the video, but the measurements aren't critical.
I have made a couple of these but used a 60 degree mortice and bevelled the bases on both the tennon and the back. Some times they are called Star Gazer chairs but I like Celtic Chairs. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Hay thank you ps. I like your model showing of the chair I been meaning to make one or 3 for my camp site. I hope you are staying safe at these hard times we are having keep your head up and eyes open and keep moving forward please. Looking forward for your new videos. 👍👍🏽👍👍🏽🤘🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦
I sealed mine with a bees wax oil olive blend. Its a numeral wood sealer. Won't shut toxic fumes near the fire like regular wood sealers ,polyurethane or paint
I've seen them sold 9" wide but all were 1.5-2" thick. Unless you're a featherweight I wouldn't risk it. You don't want to buy all of that material, make it, only to find out on your trip that it snapped.
Thx for the video. I have recently seen this chair in another video. The question I have is how hard is it to get up and down if your knees are not in the best shape? Have you experimented with the location of the mortise to change the height to allow easier access for mobility? Thx
You sure are getting pretty precise for a project that you said didn't need to be precise. Wouldn't it be easier to just drill the four corners of the mortise area and just cut it out with a jigsaw?
Always a catch. 2nd vid I watched. "Give us your email and we'll email the link to the plans". Why not just put the measurements in the link you already have that talks about how you did it?
It reminds long discussions around the fire with friends, when I was doing viking reenactment. As you say, this chair is simple but really comfortable. Nice video as usual :)
@@WoodAndShop as long as we can cook great food, we're OK ^^ I can work online and I see the Seine from my flat windows. I hope everything is doing well for you too. Your channel is great, it's like a window to a quieter place, thanks for this!
I've seen this type of Viking chair a lot on TH-cam, And I ask, wouldn't a notch cut out of each piece and then notches placed together give the same strength as this style ? Because if so, doing 2 cuts at same time with a saw would make this a lot faster made. Then really only a saw (powered or not) and a jigsaw (or chisel) would be needed to make it in about 5 mins (little more if staining).
This method reduces the strenght of one of the boards by 2/3. Seems to me if you did an identical cut from opposites sides, halfway across both boards yoiu would retain equal strength in both boards.
At 6:21 you said that you always go a hair past the mortice. I would argue that you've gone at least 2 hairs past the mortice. But hey, lets not split hairs, ok? Just sayin'.
Please don't take this the wrong way--I really don't like entitled complaints from viewers. Just consider my point. Let's remember what a video is for: time saving. I stopped here for a quick look at how to make one of these, so that I could chainsaw one together in a few minutes. Rather than giving me a few dimensions, you've given me a bait 'n switch to a sign-up for something I have no interest in. This sort of stuff makes build videos in general far less useful. From a guy who has given away countless plans and ideas with no strings attached, consider marketing your brand through methods other than costing your audience time. It will get you a more appreciative response, and it just makes the medium better for all involved--especially for those of us who actually make the stuff. Besides, I was able to scale the dimensions from a screenshot anyhow. Such would be only be a theft if the design were an original. Really clear videography, by the way.
I find this to be so much help. With out your wife to help show me the set up. I would be so lost. Thank her for the great show.
Finally real wood worker with real tools and skill to match! Thx
I've always been a big fan of using wheelbarrows to sit in. Super comfy.
Ha, ha!
Love the Vanna White impression by your wife! LOL
Great Chair for using with a travel trailer too as you usually have plenty of flat storage space eithe under interior furniture or exterior storage compartments a nice thing about this build is you can still stack other items on top of the disassembled chairs without worrying about damages
Exactly what I was thinking
made these in boy scouts way back and loved it, Might make a set for the outdoor fire when the neighbors come over.
Color is beautiful and natural and the shape of chair is ingenious and creative, great.
Glad you like it!
hi..I made a chair watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
She did a GREAT job of setting it up .
I'll tell her!
Keeper.......she
At last, a chair for collapsible vikings!
Ha!
Rough work and anyone can do this project. That's right in my wheelhouse. Thanks for the videos!
You got that right! You're welcome Bart.
Thanks for the detail on your mortising.
Wow.. Simple and practical.
Regards from Karachi.
💐
Thanks! And I'm happy to have you join us from Pakistan!
Great video! Very cool! LOVE IT! FUN TO WATCH!
I learned to make these with a chainsaw as a kid when were cutting wood. Never thought about doing it this way. Might have to make a couple
Cool Adam!
This project might even be doable by me with my pathetic skill level. Thanks for the video and clear instructions.
Thumbs up to your wife for helping out.
Glad to help!
red58impala skill level is nothing. Take your time. I didn’t buy my first miter saw till I was 33. I build all kinds of stuff now. Take your time and enjoy it.
Amazing idea! I'll take this chair to my next camp.
Nice video! Well organized, well explained, good photography. The pretty actress at the end is a great touch!
She has a great smile.
Hi Joshua. Nice work. This reminds me of elaborately carved chairs I saw when I was in Malawi. Same design but carved. Those Vikings sure got about. Cheers from Oz.
The chair is African, not Viking. Can't figure why he called it that.
Really great idea! I am going to make a couple for my next camping trip!
Very cool, and I'm going to make one. However, I do plan on tipping over pretty easy since the "rear" leg is so narrow. I may cut an upside down V in the front panel so it sits on a tripod, so to speak.
Yes it will be lighter weight but the rear leg is way to narrow.
That looks comfy to sit in. I'm thinking about making one and creating cushioning for it.
It's super cozy...no need for padding.
How far up from the bottom do you place the mortise? That dimension is missing from the plan. Thank you for the video & plan!
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Looks to be about 10"
11 ¾” according to updated plans
Exactly no proper plan
The people who originally built these didn't have detailed plans. I've built 5 of these from these plans, and they turned out fine. The plans were drawn to accompany the video, but the measurements aren't critical.
My next project! Good stuff and.💪🏻🎩👍🏻
I have made a couple of these but used a 60 degree mortice and bevelled the bases on both the tennon and the back. Some times they are called Star Gazer chairs but I like Celtic Chairs. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Very cool Ian! You're most welcome.
good informative video, even an idiot like me could make this and the beautiful model at the end was the perfect ending, Thank you.
I'm wondering how comfortable that seat corner is on the back of the legs at that angle?
I made one of these people sit in it and cant believe how comfortable it is
@@charlesgangitano8775 I think it has something to do with the same concept of one piece of wood holding up a bottle of wine.
Beautyful work
I love these chairs Tell your wife... my wife laughed so hard at her show casing Very fun when the wives get involved. Great channel
Glad she enjoyed the comic relief!
a fine chair! easily justifies the expense of that shop and all the tools...
Hay thank you ps. I like your model showing of the chair I been meaning to make one or 3 for my camp site. I hope you are staying safe at these hard times we are having keep your head up and eyes open and keep moving forward please. Looking forward for your new videos. 👍👍🏽👍👍🏽🤘🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦
You're welcome Kent! And thanks for the kind words.
I don't know, I'd be pushing my limits with this one. Wish there were more details.
I sealed mine with a bees wax oil olive blend. Its a numeral wood sealer. Won't shut toxic fumes near the fire like regular wood sealers ,polyurethane or paint
I use canning parafin and coconut oil...Hey... How bout beeswax and coconut oil?
Thank you.
Thanks
Thank you for sharing this project! I think I will make this today!
You are so welcome Luis!
Measurements? What is the distance from the ground to the mortice for the seat?
I wonder if you can do this from a 1x10 to knock down weight. id like to make a couple for a hunting seat.
I've seen them sold 9" wide but all were 1.5-2" thick. Unless you're a featherweight I wouldn't risk it. You don't want to buy all of that material, make it, only to find out on your trip that it snapped.
Thanks Joshua great video as always 👍😊you have a nice family 😊going to build some of thes👍
WOW! I haven't seen that type of measuring device since I was a child, my daddy had one use to love to play w/that
Excellent build and vid. Thx
No problem 👍
Is the tenon kind of small? Would a wider one be stronger?
Thx for the video. I have recently seen this chair in another video. The question I have is how hard is it to get up and down if your knees are not in the best shape? Have you experimented with the location of the mortise to change the height to allow easier access for mobility? Thx
Hey Gumby! Yes, you could experiment with different angles, which is why I didn't include measurements in the video.
This is just wonderful ! 👍😊
Thank you! Cheers!
I love these chairs, we have user them at Black power rendezvous for period correct camp sites. Great job showing how simple they are to make.
Cheers
Very cool Merwin!
Love your channel. I have to make one of the chairs for going fishing.
Fabulous
Great video no dimensions?? 👍
In the description
а какой вес выдерживает такой стул?
Very cool. I think a couple of these will be my next project!
You sure are getting pretty precise for a project that you said didn't need to be precise. Wouldn't it be easier to just drill the four corners of the mortise area and just cut it out with a jigsaw?
He could even get by with just two holes. One diagonal from the other.
Ha, ha, bad habits I guess!
Can i ise 2 inch thick wood for this project?
Always a catch. 2nd vid I watched. "Give us your email and we'll email the link to the plans".
Why not just put the measurements in the link you already have that talks about how you did it?
Do a vid using the tools the Vikings would’ve used….
Can I make one using thinner wood?
I made one from 1x12 and it cracked instantly!
Which is the length of each piece of board?
I built mine jigsaw speed square and a 3/8 drill
Oddly enough, these are very comfortable chairs.
Yeah, I was surprised!
It reminds long discussions around the fire with friends, when I was doing viking reenactment. As you say, this chair is simple but really comfortable. Nice video as usual :)
Interesting!
Where did you do reenactments?
@@WoodAndShop In France around Paris and in Normandy
@@joeljezequel Very cool. I love France. I hope you all are doing well with the virus.
@@WoodAndShop as long as we can cook great food, we're OK ^^ I can work online and I see the Seine from my flat windows.
I hope everything is doing well for you too. Your channel is great, it's like a window to a quieter place, thanks for this!
cool and easy project, great to get my grandsons involved with me. Tell you wife, The Price is Right is looking for a curtain Lady...
Right on!
Love this video!
Glad you enjoyed it Ricardo!
@@WoodAndShop Thank's!
Your wife is so cute! Nice chair too.
I think so too!
Can I get your directions?
GREAT JOB
Awesome!!! Thanks!!!
You're welcome Andrew!
Love the video also
I love it
Glad to hear it Maria!
Thanks for the video! I'll try to make one :)
Please do!
Who the heck did u learn your tool usages from? I learned alot of new ways. Nice chair!
I've seen this type of Viking chair a lot on TH-cam, And I ask, wouldn't a notch cut out of each piece and then notches placed together give the same strength as this style ? Because if so, doing 2 cuts at same time with a saw would make this a lot faster made. Then really only a saw (powered or not) and a jigsaw (or chisel) would be needed to make it in about 5 mins (little more if staining).
Hmm, not sure I understand what you're saying Colin. But I'd be interested to hear more.
Colin Crowley ..... we are "notch" catching on here ! Too many notches ... Maybe the chair you mention is a different " style " . 😄
Love this!
Glad to hear Maria!
Can you give me your measurements?
What did Vikings use for ottomans? I think this is screaming out for a Viking ottoman :) and a table to put our mead on.
LOL. Great idea!
would you be able to make one with a 127 degrees angle?
Probably not...I'm not that precise :)
I like your woodworking skills. Your wife made me laugh.
Thanks! Yes, she makes me laugh every day :)
How do I download plans?
Don't bother trying to find them
Great simple and practical I love it Here's an idea if you want to save on cash use a reclaimed scaffold board
Thanks! Yeah, a scaffold board would work wonderfully.
I seen one of these in a picture of a civil war camp being used.
Really? Any chance you can still find the picture? I'd love to see it.
Nice video I subscribed
Welcome aboard!
Would like length measurement but all figure it out
Would have been awesome to share the dimensions....
I did. Free plans. Look at the description for the link.
Measurements please
Dude! Did I miss the measurements? Or did you?
Free plans in the description.
Don’t go to description it’s a scam!
Nice
Even the Vikings had IKEA in mind...
LOL. But these won't fall apart.
Your wife is funny at the end of the video.
Yes, she's got a great personality Don.
What are the measurements?
You need to register for his newsletter to get them. The link is in the description.
Hammer McKim hi to 👍
dead plan link
This method reduces the strenght of one of the boards by 2/3. Seems to me if you did an identical cut from opposites sides, halfway across both boards yoiu would retain equal strength in both boards.
Yes, but you would have no place to lay your head, and the wood would cut into your legs.
Shes a Hamm. Lol reminds me of my daughters.
Add a cushion and a ottoman and I’d have it in house. Lol , looks comfy 😴
At 6:21 you said that you always go a hair past the mortice. I would argue that you've gone at least 2 hairs past the mortice. But hey, lets not split hairs, ok? Just sayin'.
What are the dimensions?
It's in the free plans here: woodandshop.com/how-to-make-collapsible-viking-camp-chair/
You should sell these to Minnesota Vikings fans. Their chairs will collapse just like their team has for 54 years in a row.
U need to shorten up for your sweetater so her feet can touch the ground
Please don't take this the wrong way--I really don't like entitled complaints from viewers. Just consider my point. Let's remember what a video is for: time saving. I stopped here for a quick look at how to make one of these, so that I could chainsaw one together in a few minutes. Rather than giving me a few dimensions, you've given me a bait 'n switch to a sign-up for something I have no interest in. This sort of stuff makes build videos in general far less useful.
From a guy who has given away countless plans and ideas with no strings attached, consider marketing your brand through methods other than costing your audience time. It will get you a more appreciative response, and it just makes the medium better for all involved--especially for those of us who actually make the stuff. Besides, I was able to scale the dimensions from a screenshot anyhow. Such would be only be a theft if the design were an original.
Really clear videography, by the way.
Her heels don't touch the ground when she sits on the chair.
Vikings never used this kind of a chair .. they have never been found in any graves ..