I was just sitting here finding things to do. So I decided to backtrack and find some of your videos I had missed for some reason or other. I came across this one for the folding chair and realized how simple your design is. I have seen others on RU-vid that in my opinion (having watched yours) that others over-complicate what is a simple build. So kudos to you for that. I also love the way you explain things which for me as a mere mortal makes it easier to follow. Thank you Kenny !
Thanks for the kind words on the show Barry. I try my best to make shows and projects that are obtainable by all levels of skill. Sometimes, it's all in the explanation. Other times....people just say I talk too much. LOL. Thanks for tuning in sir.
Yes, this is the folding chair with back! :) Everything is done in good quality (material for use: pine or even deciduous tree) - good job - well done 👌☺
Glad that you liked the show Valentin. Thank you for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment. I'm glad to have you as a viewer.
@@acutabove_woodworkings You're welcome, I've seen other videos where they make nice things but no measurements or instructions, so far yours is the best.
Great video. Seen plans like this before, nice to see it all go together. Really like they you think ahead and show things in a easy to understand fashion. Thanks Kenny.
Glad that you enjoyed the show Wayne. It's always nice to get encouraging and kind words from the viewers. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.
Really nice idea and nice video! Thank you for making the video. I think this could also be made from pallet wood if you don't have a lot of money or if you just want to save the wood instead of letting it get wasted when pallets get thrown away.
Thanks for the kind words on the show. This would definitely be a project for pallet wood. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment. I appreciate it.
Kenny, I have seen several variations of this type of chair over the years. I like the idea of making a trial version out of pine to see the finished product in case it needs any modifications. If I make one I will need to change a few things. Like you I would make the back higher, I would need to make the seat further off the ground in order to get this old body out of it, and lastly I might need to make the back more upright again to help get this old body out of it. That is the great thing about the design, you can modify it to fit your specific needs. A really nice project to cover on your show. Now, how many can you fit in the back of your Jeep so you can sell them at your next gathering....LOL 😉
Hmmmmmm. I never thought about selling them to the Jeep club Paul. LOL. Thanks for all the kind words on the show and as for your modification suggestions....I agree with them all. We aren't getting any younger. Thanks for tuning in this week sir. Always great to hear from you.
I saw a similar chair plan, but instead of 1x3’s for the long pieces, they used 2x3’s. Great item to make as I live in Nova Scotia where you are always near a beach.
2X3 would also work David. Heck, this design can be re-engineered to suit anyone's requirements. Definitely a great one for the beach. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hey Kenny. I’ve watched numerous DIY build videos of this type chair, but this is the first one I’ve seen where the seat rails install OUTSIDE the back rails. Shouldn’t the seat rails go BETWEEN the backrest rails? I’m thinking there’s more support strength. Thanks for the very instructive video and especially the measurements. 👍🏽
Thanks for your questions Jody. Whether or not the seat is on the outside of the back rest or the inside has no bearing on the strength of the chair. It is the chair supports (The horizontal pieces that the seat slides in to) that hold the seat firmly in place and as long as they provide full coverage of the seat rails to support the seat, the strength is still there. Putting the rails on the inside is also fine. Either configuration will work with the same strength. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Just getting in on with my incense groove Ron. LOL. A little burn to help with the atmosphere. LOL. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in. Happy new year to you and yours as well sir.
Thank you very much for the kind words John. I've got some new and interesting things planned for the new year and I'm glad to hear that you will be there as a viewer. Happy New Year to you and yours. All the best and thank you for tuning in.
Great build Kenny, it looks like a Slatted Posh Viking Chair ha ha ha. Have a great New Year and see you in 2020, after your last Alternative Tuesday of 2019 that is. Take it easy. Barry (ENG)
Now I have to look up "Slatted Posh Viking Chair" and see what comes up. LOL. Happy New Year to you and yours sir. I hope you continue to enjoy the show through 2020. Thanks for tuning in.
Great design chair but for me it would have to be a lot larger as I would have to crumple up my 6'-4" frame to fit on it, and probably unable to get off again, I have never seen that design before so I have got to have a go for some of my smaller friends Thanks
Well John, I managed to crumple my 6'-2" frame into it although I have to admit getting out was a chore. LOL. There are several modifications that could be done and making adjustments is easy enough. Thanks for tuning in to the show John. Great to hear your comments.
Great bank fishing, or ice fishing chair. Couple of add ons and away you go. Gotta feeling some unboxing vid's may be coming lol. Have great New Year Ken. Peace.
LOL. You never know what you will see on the show Dale. Hopefully you will continue to tune in and see what the show has in store. Thanks for tuning in again this week. Happy New Year sir.
You aren't the only one that would like to see metric become a part of the show. Knowing how long it takes at the moment to edit an episode of the show, I can't imagine how much more time it would take to do all the conversions and add the subtitles. Maybe one day it will become a possibility but I can't see it happening any time soon. I do appreciate you tuning in though and taking the time to leave a comment. Thank you.
Glad that you liked the project Stuart. Happy New Year to you and yours as well. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments on the show through the 2020 season. Thanks once again for tuning in to the program and taking the time to leave a comment. I very much appreciate that.
I'm not sure of the weight capacity Frank but if one were to be made of maple, it would greatly increase the weight it could hold. A few adjustments on the main rails could also improve it's limits. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.
I made two small changes to my chair. I added 4 more slats to the back and added cleats on the seat and the back to add some additional strength and help prevent racking.
Making the back taller is as simple as lengthening the rail supports of the back piece. You wouldn't necessarily need to add more slats, just lengthen the longer rails. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show. It's very much appreciated.
Hi Robert. Thanks for contacting me. I normally add material lists as all the details are provided in during the video. A material list is easily obtained through watching the show. Thanks for tuning in.
Using this chair on the beach would be a perfect use for it Raul. Thanks for tuning in and for sharing what they are called in Brazil. Very interesting.
I honestly don't have a clue what the limit is Paul. I'm 250lbs and this pine version held me just fine so I can only imagine that a maple version would be much stronger than the pine one. I know it isn't much of a helpful answer but it's the best I've got right now. Thanks for tuning in and Happy New Year to you and your family as well.
What are the spacers you used? I put this chair together and came out amazing however would be extremely helpful having those. I cant find them anywhere
Those would be Veritas Layout Blocks Samantha. They have setup blocks on them for 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" or 1". They are great for little spacers in glue ups like this one, or for setting up tools or fences. I just love these little things. They are sold individually or in sets of 3. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/110150-veritas-layout-block I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I don't see why not Ram. As long as the dimensions were the same as shown here in the project. I would only suggest that if you are going to use plywood, that you use it with the ply laminations facing up for the chair legs and back supports to avoid flexing. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I have used these for adults and they are just fine. Maybe not for an adult that has flexibility challenges (like me) but on average they are fine. If not, you can always increase the measurements to suit your need. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.
Depending on how old the person is, I would suggest that they not use these chairs at all as they are pretty low to the ground and can be difficult to get in and out of as you get up there in years. However, there is nothing difficult about folding it up and a person at any age can do it. If you wish to add bolts to your, then that is just fine but it isn't the intended, or the original design of the chair. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your opinion.
