Ana, I am a Woodworking Hobbyist because of you. In 2020, I saw your video entitled, How to build a 2x4 Outdoor Sectional Tutorial. I come from a family of Men who fixed things but building things and fixing things are not the same. You made it seem like a beginner could really make that Sectional so I got your plans and gave it a try. When I finished, it was the most fulfilling and rewarding experience that I did not know I needed. So from August of 2020 until this day, Woodworking DOMINATES my free time! I can't wait until my workday is over so I can go build something. Thank you and each time a Family member or Friend I have gifted something to, thanks me, they are thanking you too. It's pollen season here in Georgia and our outdoor furniture is covered with plastic, but in a few weeks, I will take pictures and send them to you. I appreciate what you contribute to the Woodworking community! Kelvin
Love your plans, Ana. They are easy to follow, and they look amazing. Built multiple Adirondack chairs and one of your potting tables for my wife. Thank you for all you do.
My wife and I have been fans an subscribers for 5yrs. You use common sense in your builds. My girl is a petite lady such as yourself, so I want to thank you as you have given her the confidence and courage to build anything. Keep up the wonderful content and God Bless to you and your wonderful family from mine! And an FYI: My wife has taught our daughter how to build your large planters, and next is the potting table! BRAVO!
Hey Anna. I did build two of the same coffee tables from your plans. Was fun to say the least, one for the living room and we have one downstairs. Cheers and thanks you for all you do!
I seen the chairs about 5 yrs ago and was just thinking about them and building a teak inspired lounge. So I came here to you. Think deck is great I get that. 😅 thanks for all your great builds
I like your simple way to explain outdoor projects, decks and fences are good examples to draw inspiration from... They must stand up to the elements. Makes a whole lot of sense. Just one little thing... don't sit on the fence too long. LOL (For those not getting the joke: The expression sitting on the fence: not making up your mind which side you're on.) Ana: Congrats on the 100K Play button! Hope you make a Million... Now your son can proudly say: Of course my mom has a RU-vid Channel!!!! Cheers!
Thank you for all the information, I am new to woodworking and these are great tips. I plan to build and outdoor set for this summer and love your plans.
Hey Ana, it’s about time you got that 100k award 😂. Tell them to get that 1 mil award ready. I have used a valspar exterior paint primer in one application on some exterior projects and it’s holing up very good. Weather paint or stain, I do a few coats seals the cut ends
Thank you very much for the advice on the penetrating stain. I used to use polyurethane on my bare wood exterior projects, and a lot of times, the finish would end up drying out and cracking over time. I would end up painting them with elastomeric paint, which usually hold up on all surfaces. But that would take me away from my want to see natural wood surfaces outside my home. So as soon as this weekend, I may be trying out your coating tip.
I made my adirondack chairs using your modern design. They lasted 3 years. The wrap around side to back piece is the side is the weak point on both chairs. We live in a harsh state (Minnesota) and I used cheapo big box construction lumber so overall I'm not surprised by the lifespan. I think pocket holes just aren't strong enough for that application. Will use the same/similar design again with just a few tweaks. The comfort is on point! Thanks!
@@AnaWhiteDIY Do all your Adirondack chairs have the same level of deep back tilt? I think the comfort it great but I'd love to make some slightly taller and with slightly less recline so my parents could use them too :)
This could not have come at at more opportune time as I am following your plans to make the Adirondack chairs and making a garden arbor. In the past I have used a spar urethane and it ripples just like you said. I will use what you suggest, thank you!!!
Im about to go and get the stuff to make these im super excited! But could yoj tell me what stain color you used? Im trying to match it up but not getting anywhere
Another nice video with great information and help. I like these chairs and on my list to make. One question. How do you feel about allowing the arms to slant a little to the front, about 3 to 5 degrees?
Ana, I love the plans and your hints. I do have a question. I live in Juneau, which is the farthest north rainforest. Since I can't keep the feet from being wet even if it is put on a deck, what do you recommend for keeping the wood from rotting?
I haven’t been to Juneau but hear it is wet! Yes you’d most likely want to go with the rot resistant species, what do they do for deck or fence building? Lucky that you have that available locally!
Love your videos. The big box stores list as spruce, pine or fir on their sites. Could be any of the three., Is there a way to tell which it is based on what is stamped on the wood?
I am sorry it took me so long to make this video. We have some outdoor furniture made of cedar and it is holding up good but I do have to go tighten screws sometimes, so still durable just a little more Mai tenance
I found (the hard way) that exterior deck screws are fine for the 1-by parts where you sit on, but not for structural joints. do not use deck screws on those as they WILL snap in a year if we use that furniture often.
@@TDoug6 for horizontal joints where a person's weight applies downward shearing force, use stainless/galvanized wood screws, or galvanized nails. for vertical joints stainless/galvanized wood screws are good. or design the furniture to have little need for screws/nails.
