Build It Adirondack Style Outdoor Chair With Jimmy Diresta

Resources: For the frame of the chair, Jimmy used 2x2” steel tubing, which can be found at home centers. The tubing can be cut with a bandsaw, a chop saw with a metal cutting blade on it, or an angle grinder, which is what Jimmy used. To finish the steel frame, Jimmy cleaned it up using acetone, which is manufactured by Klean Strip and can be found at home centers. The paint was a high-gloss black paint. To weld the frame together, Jimmy used a MIG welder, which is manufactured by Lincoln Electric. The light generated from welding is harmful, so be sure to wear protective clothing and a welding mask. Never look directly at the light from welding. For the back of the chair, Jimmy used rough cut white oak, which he got from a local saw mill. A quick Google search should help you identify a nearby saw mill in your area. The finish Jimmy applied to the oak is Gleam 2.0 Marine Spar Varnish in a satin finish, which is manufactured by TotalBoat. All the other materials Kevin and Jimmy used to build the chair, including the sander, drill, and paintbrushes, can all be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Jimmy DiResta.

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