Looking for the perfect chair

[trash man]

I am looking for the perfect adirondack chair plan. It dosent have to be free.
I am looking for a chair that has a pull out footrest, I have found some that I could buy compleat,already built. What fun is that !! Anybody know of a good sorce to find such a plan ?

Thanks, Trash Man

[trash man]

Still looking

What kind of outdoor stuff have you guys built ? I am open to somthing other than the adarondack mentioned in the first post, I need somthing that looks good and is comfortable. Any good ideas out there ?

Thanks guys

Trash man.

[Pappy]

Jeff Ward did some adirondack chairs a while back. Maybe he will pop in with some suggestions.

[BadeMillsap]

Try "Jake's Chair" ... free plans ... looks good

I plan to build some chairs from this apparently long time available plan
http://www.internetwoodworking.com/w5/chair.html

It's called "Jake's Chair" and to quote the text file that is included in the zip .."

My recreation of Jake's Chair includes:
1) Level arms reinforced to withstand the weight of a
child "perching" on them;
2) Arms that extend forward to assist in rising from the
chair; that permit placing a beverage without bending
the wrist;
3) Contoured seat and curved back that is "just right" for
use either with or without a cushion;
4) A deep well at the base of the back to eliminate the
"lump" from the bend of a cushion and to prevent its
movement;
5) Arms that are at "reading height" for holding a book;
6) Good stability. . . and above all - comfort!
7) The ability to STACK two or even three chairs, to save
floor space when storing them for the winter.

JAKE'S CHAIR is designed as a construction project for the
beginning woodworker. Extensive attention is given to speed
and ease of construction, with a minimum of tools. While a
quite satisfactory version of Jake's Chair can be built with
just a circular saw, saber saw and drill, optional directions
are added for routing many edges with a 3/8" rounding over
bit for a more refined look. Directions are aimed at the
beginning woodworker, but should not bore even an experienced
person.

Bade

[Ken Weaver]

What kind of outdoor stuff have you guys built ? I am open to somthing other than the adarondack mentioned in the first post, I need somthing that looks good and is comfortable. Any good ideas out there ?

Thanks guys

Trash man.

You won't find anything more comfortable than an Adirondack.

[trash man]

Thanks for the input, I am still leaning to the adirondack in some shape or form. We (me ,wife, 2 kids ) are heading to the sunshine state for a week or so down in the Ft. Myers area , I will be looking at and trying as many chairs as I can . When we get back I will decide what to make. somthing with a cup holder for a icecold gin and tonic or a tall ice tea.
Thanks guys keep the ideas coming.

Wayne (Trash man )

[DaveS]

I built a bunch of chairs from the "Jake's chair" plans.

They are really nice, and very comfortable.

I made templates out of 1/4" plywood, and I just use them now instead of the plans.

This summer I plan to try to re-design this chair to eliminate the need for 10"+ wide stock (there are a few pieces that need 8 actual inches).

Ultimately, I'd like to be able to build the whole chair out of 6"x1.25" decking material. I live in an area with lots of new houses, and it seems everyone is putting on a new deck. Last summer I got a stack of cedar decking cutoffs (24-48" long) almost as tall as me - stuff that people were just throwing away.