Adirondack Chair
Building this chair for my Design for Fabrication class strengthened my design and woodworking skills and introduced me to the principles of load-bearing structure. It also gave me a final product that was satisfying and built to my specifications!
CAD
One of my goals for this project was to adhere to the classic mantra, “measure twice, cut once.” One way I sought to achieve that goal was by creating a full CAD model in Onshape before making a single cut. This would validate my ideas, show me where more support may be needed, and give me all the cuts I would need to make when the time came.
The CAD took a lot of time, but it helped streamline the process once I began cutting and joining.
Fabrication
Fabrication methods like lap joints ensured the structure's load was carried by the material itself rather than the fasteners. One challenge was navigating the complex angles of the Adirondack chair, though having the CAD model beforehand made that process significantly smoother.
