I was bored at work one day this week. Picked up a book that was laying around my office and it was plans for outdoor furniture. It was a fellow co-worker's. I asked if I could flip through it, if I found a project I liked could I make a few copies of it; he said sure, no problem!
I found a few plans I figured I could do while I was off on my vacation time. One lady in my office said if I built her two she would pay me for it. I figured it would be an easy way to make a little extra cash.

This first plan I picked to build was a adirondack chair. Nothing too flashy, but very functional. It took me about two hours to make the cuts and assemble a few sections, a few hours another day finishing up the assembly of it, and a little bit today sanding the edges off. I still have to fill in the screw holes and paint. That will be another day.

Here is the almost final project.

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I think it turned out fairly well for my first time. Going to try and make about 6 more in the next few weeks, weather permiting. My neighbors are wanting a pair for them for each other for Christmas. So, looks like I got to get busy on them quick!
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Very nice work, those are good projects to get your feet wet in woodworking.

For another idea, consider Teak, Western Redwood Cedar or even Cyprus for an alternative that you don't have to paint. All are pretty weather resistant and will bring that chair to the next level. Keep up the good work!

Wade
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Sweet! I love those chairs - comfy and you can put and ashtray and a drink on the arms. Be sure to seal it well, esp. on the feet to prevent and mold or rot getting started.
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Vary nice, I have considered doing something like that myself. Keep it up, maybe a Source of cigar revenue.
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As I did too.
These things go for about $150 in stores.... I cost me less than half!
Me and a buddy are talking about making a few chairs, tables, and such and going to a local flea market to see if we can turn a little extra money.

I am going to paint them with a good exterior paint. A stain would work, but there are two or three different types of wood in them, and the stain wouldn't be uniform throughout it.

Thanks for the info. I was thinking of building some in cedar, once I get the bugs worked out of the plans.
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those things are great and comfy. One fo our supply guys was handy with the tools and he crafted several for one of our buildings. very cool
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I have had good luck at flea markets with them in the past. Nice work. You can find all kind of variants online to give them shaker/mission/etc type flairs to them. Keep on posting its great to see how talented the inmates around here are.
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Great looking chair Shawn!:-)
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I love adirondack chairs! They are the best for holding drinks and remind me of summer! Keep up the good work....if only you made these in my neck of the woods.
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Built one more for my "poofy" neighbor.

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Plugged the screw holes and sanded everything down to a smooth finish. Sanded with 100 grit then 180 grit to smooth finish. The edges are rounded off so its not rough.
Then I got some tinted int/ext primer. I got it tinted a dark red, so the final red will pop out nicely.
These are pics of the primer coat.

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