Flat back Adirondack

[drillman88]

Anyone build a flat back adirondak?
All the ones I've built have a curved back. I have seen the flat backs models and hoped someone could tell me if they are as comfortable as the curved back. I think the flat back could have an advantage on a steeper angled chair, but sometimes I think too much..

[leehljp]

. . . but sometimes I think too much..

LOL, LOML says that I do the same.

I don't really like flat back chairs that much, but being here in Japan, I am used to some chairs (not Adirondak) that have tooo much curve in them because most Japanese are not as wide as I am in the shoulders - and I am not that big. Highly uncomfortable after a few minutes.

[Tom Slick]

I saw some similar to this at a store. I thought they looked kinda neat.
http://www.lolldesigns.com/seating.php

Prices on that site are a little over my budget though.

[drillman88]

I am thinking of building some really low, steep chairs to go by a friends pool. He wants them to be steep enough that you really don't want to get out of them, if I make sense. I am thinking the steep angle will really push your back against the slats and a flat back may feel better than being pushed against a curved back. I have made some chairs that are very similar to the ones on your link Tom, but they have a curved back.

[germdoc]

I saw some similar to this at a store. I thought they looked kinda neat.
http://www.lolldesigns.com/seating.php

Prices on that site are a little over my budget though.

My gosh I could make those for WAY less than $600. In fact, I spent about $80 for cedar for last Adirondack chair I made.

Mine looked like this:



(June 2006 Woodworkers' Journal)

I realize people got to make money, but I'm amused at how much some places charge for their furniture just because it is a "designer" piece. Nobody around here would pay that much for it.

[drillman88]

Thanks Jeff,
I was more concerned with comfort. Can you give me a fairly objective comparison between the flat back and curved back versions? I have only sat in the chairs that I have built which are curved so I need a little help before proceeding. Any input would be appreciated.