May 3, 201214 yr comment_30151 Most of the work is finished. Still needs some sanding and the finish- which is yet to be decided but it will be stain not paint as these pieces are made from cedar. All the joints are glued with Titebond III. Hardware is either coated outdoor screws or plated lag bolts. The Chairs- Our crack Product Testing Department puts the chaise lounger through its' paces. Notice the "Hearts"! Why? Well, in our house, two hearts beat as one.  Now before you guys get all sappy on me, I overheard Mimi tell this to the neighbor lady. She said it took her years to get that planted in my head. Thanks for looking. Will post an update when the finish is "finished".  Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins! Report
May 3, 201214 yr comment_30165 Outstanding Lew!!!! Awwwww! two hearts beat as one, you big sap you! I Love the chairs, they are most awesome. Looks like more then just Mimi is enjoying those chairs! Are you researching some bullet proof stain for those outdoor chairs? Great job man, John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops Report
May 3, 201214 yr Author comment_30164 Mimi is looking at different tinted stains- any suggestions?John Morris said: Outstanding Lew!!!! Awwwww! two hearts beat as one, you big sap you! I Love the chairs, they are most awesome. Looks like more then just Mimi is enjoying those chairs! Are you researching some bullet proof stain for those outdoor chairs? Great job man, John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops Report
May 3, 201214 yr comment_30163 I do Lew. I'll get back with ya tonight, I have the stain in my shop and I need to dig it out and get the name off it. It is an exterior stain/finish, I used it on my kids play set when I first built it 8 years ago, and the play set finally needed a recoating about a year ago, so it went about 7 years looking good, and that's with sprinklers on everyday during the summer, blistering heat, and direct sun all year. I'll get the name of it tonight, and you can throw it in with your research.Lewis Kauffman said:Mimi is looking at different tinted stains- any suggestions?John Morris said:Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops Report
May 3, 201214 yr comment_30161 Really nice furniture, Lew.Add "Sikkens" to your research. Good stuff.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
May 3, 201214 yr Author comment_30159 Tanks, Gene!Gene Howe said:Really nice furniture, Lew.Add "Sikkens" to your research. Good stuff.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
May 3, 201214 yr Author comment_30158 Thanks, John.John Morris said:I do Lew. I'll get back with ya tonight, I have the stain in my shop and I need to dig it out and get the name off it. It is an exterior stain/finish, I used it on my kids play set when I first built it 8 years ago, and the play set finally needed a recoating about a year ago, so it went about 7 years looking good, and that's with sprinklers on everyday during the summer, blistering heat, and direct sun all year. I'll get the name of it tonight, and you can throw it in with your research.Lewis Kauffman said:Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins! Report
May 3, 201214 yr comment_30157 Very nice Lew, Where did you find the plans, or did you just play it by ear? Â Larry Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host Report
May 3, 201214 yr comment_30156 Great looking furniture Lew. Looks comfortable enough for a nap  or three GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/ Report
May 4, 201214 yr comment_30155 Lew, the brand I used is called "Olympic Maximum" I got it at HD. Hope this helps!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops Report
May 4, 201214 yr Author comment_30154 Thanks, John!!John Morris said:Lew, the brand I used is called "Olympic Maximum" I got it at HD. Hope this helps!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops Report
May 4, 201214 yr Author comment_30153 Larry, The plan for the lounger came from an old Sunset Magazine from the 1990's. I found a picture of the chairs online and used the dimensions from our old ones to create a Sketchup drawing. The new ones turned out slightly smaller than the old ones but they work OK. If I were to do it over, I would tilt the back more (these are 5°) and raise the seat a couple of inches.  Larry Buskirk said: Very nice Lew, Where did you find the plans, or did you just play it by ear?  Larry Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host Report
May 4, 201214 yr Author comment_30152 Greg, Our professional product testing department has given their stamp of approval for nap time!!Greg Aksdal said: Great looking furniture Lew. Looks comfortable enough for a nap  or three GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/ Report
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