{"id":11725,"date":"2017-03-24T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T14:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=11725"},"modified":"2025-11-20T18:58:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T02:58:28","slug":"diy-build-adirondack-chair-skis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/snowsports\/diy-build-adirondack-chair-skis","title":{"rendered":"DIY: How to Build an Adirondack Chair Out of Skis"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>A popular staple at many ski resorts, the Adirondack ski-chair makes a comfy place to perch and a pretty cool conversation piece. With some thrift shop hunting or garage rustling, old skis get new life with this great DIY project.<\/p>\n<p>Download\u202fthe supplies list and cut sheet and get started: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/REI-DIY-Adirondack-Ski-Chair-Cut-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Adirondack Ski Chair Cut Sheet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/mK_n1SSGlbQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Tools and Materials<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>One \u00a02 x 8 8-ft. board<\/li>\n<li>Two \u00a02 x 4 8-ft. boards<\/li>\n<li>Small box of 3-inch screws<\/li>\n<li>Small box of 1.5-inch screws<\/li>\n<li>Wood glue<\/li>\n<li>Angle Grinder with cutoff wheel<\/li>\n<li>Jigsaw with metal and wood blade<\/li>\n<li>Handsaw or chop saw<\/li>\n<li>Old skis and\/or snowboards<\/li>\n<li>Safety goggles and gloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 1: Make Your Cuts<\/h4>\n<p>An easy way to approach this project is to use an Adirondack chair as a model. We used a pre-built chair and masked out our cuts using masking tape and construction paper. If you don\u2019t have an Adirondack chair, no problem. Let your imagination run wild and make your own thing. The focus of the chair is in the angles; that\u2019s what makes an Adirondack chair so comfortable. Refer to the cut sheet below for the angles we used.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/01-C01-7449.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"Instructions on making a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Build Your Frame<\/h4>\n<p>We started by attaching the wide support back legs to small front support legs. Make sure you watch the angles on the front support legs. We went with a 77-degree angle on both of our front legs at 22 inches high.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/02-C01-7466.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"building a Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/03-C01-7485.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"making a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the front legs are set, we set the bottom brace for the back support\u2014this created the initial shape of our frame and set the level for the legs (make sure your legs sit flush with the floor before setting your screws).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/04-C01-7492.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"assembling a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, we set the upper back brace with back legs to complete our initial frame for the chair. It should be noted here that it would be wise to grab a helping hand and place your loose cuts in position before setting your screws. This elevates a lot of the guesswork when locking things into place.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/05-C01-7513.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"making a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Cut Your Skis<\/h4>\n<p>This step is pretty straightforward. If you\u2019ve got the design eye and want to show off your aesthetic chops, measure your ski selections for the back of the chair and varied lengths to create a small arch for the crown.<\/p>\n<p>Use your angle grinder to cut through the ski edge,<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/06-C01-7523.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"making a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and your hacksaw or handsaw to cut through the center.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/07-C01-7539.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"making a DIY Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 4: Put It Together<\/h4>\n<p>We used the ski tails to construct the seat of the chair, altering cut direction based on ski shape and thickness, as your seat would be a little tilted if all the cuts were laid and set in the same direction. We started with the front of the seat and worked our way back. We\u2019d recommend loosely setting your back support skis with one screw first, starting in the center and working your way out.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/02\/08-C02-7552.jpg?resize=983%2C655\" alt=\"A Ski and Snowboard Adirondack Chair\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, sit back and relax.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/tag\/diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">do-it-yourself (DIY) projects here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A popular staple at many ski resorts, the Adirondack ski-chair makes a comfy place to perch and a pretty cool conversation piece. With some thrift shop hunting or garage rustling, old skis get new life with this great DIY project. Download\u202fthe supplies list and cut sheet and get started: DIY Adirondack Ski Chair Cut Sheet. 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