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Adirondack Chair: Back Support and Arms From "Woodworking" episode DIW-209

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Weatherproof woodworker's glue should be used if the finished chair won't be protected under a porch or patio, but will be exposed to the elements. Figure A Figure B Figure C

Once the front assembly is in place and the legs have been secured, it's time to assemble the back support and add the arms.

Materials:

Cardboard template for arms
Band saw
Scrap wood from arms (for bracket)
Tape measure, ruler or yardstick
Construction square or combination square
Pencil or marker
Clamps
Woodworker's glue
Drill and galvanized screws
2 pieces of 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 29" wood (arms)
2 pieces of 3/4" x 2" x 21 1/2" wood (arm supports/brackets)

1. Use cardboard template for arms. Use dark marker to trace arms onto wood.

2. Use band saw to make relief cuts. Then, cut arms from wood, making smallest cuts first. Continue cutting along line (figure A) until arm is completely cut. Repeat for other arm.

3. Save scrap wood from blank used for arms. Measure back from narrow edge 9". Mark and cut square edge at mark to create a bracket. (These brackets will provide additional support for the arms).

4. Align bracket perpendicular with front edge of base assembly (figure B). Use glue and clamps to hold into place. Repeat for opposite side.

5. Use a piece of scrap wood, cut to same height as leg to support arm as you work on it. Dry clamp support to secure.

6. Allow arm to extend 3" from the front edge of the leg. Deeply countersink the screw by first drilling a deep pilot hole. Secure arm with long screw (figure C). Repeat for opposite side.

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