» Adirondack Chair and Foot Stool Set - Handcrafted in Natural Western Red Cedar
Adirondack Chair and Foot Stool Set - Handcrafted in Natural Western Red Cedar Details
Binding: KitchenBrand: Cedar Chair Store
Color: Natural Cedar
Feature: Hand Crafted from Select grade Western red cedar, a full inch thick
Label: Empire Custom Woodworks
Manufacturer: Empire Custom Woodworks
Model: 8002-8004
Publisher: Empire Custom Woodworks
Studio: Empire Custom Woodworks
Adirondack Chair and Foot Stool Set - Handcrafted in Natural Western Red Cedar Features
- Hand Crafted from Select grade Western red cedar, a full inch thick
- 33% thicker than most furniture you will find!
- Top quality, easy to assemble solid wood furniture
- All pieces are screwed or bolted together - No Nails
- The contoured seat and back provide absolute comfort
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Adirondack Chair and Foot Stool Set - Handcrafted in Natural Western Red Cedar Reviews
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Chair
Comment: The chair is absolutely wonderful! We stained it and it looks incredible. The thicker wood definetly makes a difference. We'll probably get a couple more for when guests come over.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great chair - Far more comfortable than I thought
Comment: I ordered two of these, not sure what to expect. They arrived promptly and in fine condition. Assembling the first chair took an hour, the next chair took 20 minutes.
The ottoman pictured does not add a great deal of comfort, unless you have short legs (from the knee down), then you'll appreciate it.
The chair is perfectly contoured, and I've now spent a few hours sitting in it without even noticing it doesn't have a pad. It is extremely sturdy, no creaks or wobbles, thanks to the glue/screw concept. The angle of the back and gentle fan curve makes it even more comfortable.
I don't recommend leaving this unfinished, though. Although it arrives fairly well-sanded, any moisture will raise the grain of the wood and leave it slightly rough.
Wanting a dark finish, I chose Minwax Mahogany oil-based stain, applied with a rag. After staining twice, I sanded lightly and brushed on 3 coats of Minwax Helmsman Spar varnish, sanding between the 1st and second coats very well with 220 grit paper. It took 1.5 quarts of stain, and 1.5 quarts of varnish to cover two chairs/ottoman, and the small end table as described.
Staining two chairs and two ottom(en) took me two hours, not including hanging them up from wire. It took me 30 minutes to sand each chair first, then about 30 minutes to brush on each coat of varnish. The last coat I only sanded the primary surfaces, like slats and armrests.
Some suggestions for finishing:
1) Most of the pieces have pre-drilled holes, so you can hang them up to stain (I used some 14-gage electrical wire). Saves a ton of time that way.
2) Got to sand them sometime, but I found it worked best after the stain, to bring down the grain, then between coats of varnish. I used 220 both times, since the wood is pretty well prepped when it arrives. Probably should have done the sanding prior to assembly, though.
3) I chose to assemble after staining, and before varnish. It's a toss-up, I suppose, but I liked having it all held together before the finish coat.
4) Use Gorilla glue instead of Titebond II (in the instructions). In my opinion it holds better and expands to fill the slight gaps in the construction.
So buy with confidence! These are a great deal even with the extra finishing time.
Editorial Review for Adirondack Chair and Foot Stool Set - Handcrafted in Natural Western Red Cedar:
This set includes our most popular Adirondack chair and one ottoman. The chair and ottoman may also be purchase seperately. Our Adirondack chair is truly one of the most comfortable chairs you will ever own. The generous width, contoured seat and gently curved back will cradle you in comfort. The arms are nice and wide, and level to give you a place to set a drink, and are at just the right height for comfort. This chair will look great on your deck or patio, in your garden, or at the beach. We use quality materials, and tried and tested building techniques to ensure you will enjoy your new Adirrondack furniture for years to come. We use full 1 inch thick Select grade Western red cedar for every part of this chair. This is 33 percent thicker than most of the furniture you will find. Every piece is individually hand crafted, all of the exposed edges are rounded over, so it is ready to finish. This level of quality and attention to detail is essential to provide you with the best quality furniture. Your chair and ottoman will ship to you ready to assemble, ready to finish. All of the hardware, and clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions are included. This set will go together quickly, and not long after you open the box, you can be sitting in your new chair, putting your feet up and relaxing in total comfort.