Jake's Adirondack Chair!

The plans, photographs and text file for Jake's chair and its matching footstool are available in .ZIP format absolutely FREE.  Included in the file is a great in-depth description of how to build the chair, individual drawings or each part in .bmp format, that can be printed, photos of the completed chair and detail photos of the different views- all color coded to the plans. The .bmp format is the format used by PAINT, included in all Windows packages - download complete plans here! 

Jake's Chair is designed as a construction project for the beginning woodworker. Extensive attention is given to speed and ease of construction, with a minimum of tools. While a quite satisfactory version of Jake's Chair can be built with just a circular saw, saber saw and drill, optional directions are added for routing many edges with a 3/8" rounding over bit for a more refined look. Directions are aimed at the beginning woodworker, but should not bore even an experienced person.

Jake's Chair was started in his home workshop in in response to a need for some chairs on their deck. At first, Jake and his wife looked at commercially available Adirondack chairs and were disappointed. While most appeared to be sturdy, they felt that they were too narrow and had arms that were too short or narrow for holding a beverage and to assist in leaving the chair. Most were designed with straight lines and were generally uncomfortable. Jake's a good sized man, and appreciates a chair that is both sturdy and comfortable. Overall, they felt that the commercially available Adirondack chairs were designed for convenience or economy of construction, rather than for comfort, download complete plans here!