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12 Steps to Build an Adirondack Chair

Adirondack Chair Cutting List A Front legs (2)- 1.5” by 3.5” by 20” B Bottom support (1)- 1.5” by 7.5” 30” C Armrests (2)- 3/4” by 5.5” by 30” D Back legs (2)- 1.5” by 5.5” by 37” E Back slats (4)- 3/4" by 7.5” by 3’ F Seat slats (6)- 3/4" by 3.5” by 33" G Back rails (2)- 3/4" by 3.5” by 30” H Arm Supports (2)-3/4” by 3.5” by 24” Step 1. Start by measuring and drawing the saw lines on all of the boards. Only boards C,D and H will have to be cut at non-right angles. You should only

03/14/2016

Origin of Rustic Style

Rustic Style The rustic furniture movement started in the Adirondacks in upper New York State in the latter 1800’s. Rustic furniture had its beginning with the Great Depression and poorer times. The style then became popular with wealthy families who built large homes in upper New York. It is believed that the rough furniture got the name rustic from the National Parks Service and the idea that people were roughing it when they went into the wilderness. One of the fathers of modern day

03/11/2016

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