Build More Adirondacks

There’s an issue in carpentry that divides the field in two. It has to do with chairs.

On one side, you have the artisans intent on building the most comfortable chair imaginable. They opt for balsa wood and pipe cleaners, highlighting how easy it is to mould into whatever shape they need.

The opposition aims to build chairs that will last for generations. Hard wood, 90° angles, cross braced to hell. They must be transported via truck bed, but could also withstand a vehicular collision.

No one really enjoys either chair. One is gorgeous yet flimsy, while the other is as immobile as it is reliable.

And then there’s the guys making Adirondacks. They’re fast to build, relatively comfortable, and generally loved by everyone who’s never touched a saw. Their creators make a hundred grand by spring and spend the summer by the lake.