Adirondack in Sapele - What finish

[Cordy]

Made this Adirondack chair from off-cuts left over from recent book-case build
Sapele with seat slats in Euro-Oak
Chair will be outside under canvas cover when not in use
any ideas please for finish to show off the grain ?

 

[sunnybob]

BLUE

 

[AndyT]

I used Le Tonkinois on my oak Adirondack chair and am very pleased with it. Full details here

found-a-good-finish-for-outdoor-oak-t107328.html

 

[Cordy]

Andy, I like the idea of Le Tonkinois

Has anyone tried to copy similar with their own formula ?

Already got Tung Oil and Varnish, I wonder what other 'secret' ingredients are in the mix ?

 

[Cordy]

Bob, no not Blue thanks
Already got Blue here, the other one is Sikkens -- both Redwood

 

[thetyreman]

something like epiphanes varnish? pure tung oil is a nice finish, I'd be tempted like you've suggested to have a go at mixing your own oil/varnish mix, and put some turps in there, what could possibly go wrong? bet it'll look good.

 

[monkeybiter]

Danish oil is an oil:varnish mix, variable by manufacturer.

 

[ColeyS1]

Not sure what to recommend, but must say that's a pretty looking chair !

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[Cordy]

Decided to go with
SIKKENS CETOL HLS PLUS Mahogany
and
Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus Translucent Woodstain Mahogany

as recommended by Roger M in his long term exhaustive tests

 

[Cordy]

Finally got round to treating the Addy
Used the Sikkens as mentioned above

Now awaiting transport - to be taken to Liverpool

Won't quite fit in the back of 5 door hatchback Ford Fiesta

 

[sunnybob]

Thats too posh to sit in.

 

[John15]

Nice looking finish Cordy. The Adirondack design looks very comfortable to sit in.

John

 

[Cordy]

John
Yes very comfortable indeed
SunnyBob has made to the same design; plus a lovely double Adirondack
John

 

[thick_mike]

Very nice, did you make it from plans?

Interested in making something similar.

 

[Cordy]

Mike
I followed this article
LINK
Took me a while to blow up the plans and print them out
Made MDF templates, so far I have made 7 chairs; given away 5 of them to friends

Recently I contacted Steve Shanesy who was kind enough to reply
John

edit
With my latest chairs I use Pocket hole joinery from behind and underneath; so no screw holes to fill in. Takes a little longer to make but much better imho

 

[thick_mike]

Many thanks for that.

 

[Cordy]

More on Adirondack chairs
HERE

 

[sunnybob]

Did somebody call?

Once I start something I have trouble stopping.
Seat, love seat, footstool, table.

Of course we all know blue is more comfortable than mahogany. =D> =D> (hammer) (hammer) :shock:

 

[Cordy]

Bob
That photo does not do justice to your handiwork (hammer) methinks you rushed that

Post some more pics showing individual chairs --- please

 

[sunnybob]

Cordy, my photography skills are less than my woodworking. I am absolutely rubbish at taking good pics.
Yes, i did rush that one. When i saw your post i ran out and snapped it quick. They were fun making, thanks for the plans. I made templates of the chair, but have never been asked to make any for anyone else. i think 'er indoors colour scheme wrecked that idea. #-o #-o :shock:
I carefully plugged every screw on the chair, but when it came to the love seat I didnt because I was waiting on a plug cutter.
Once the cutter came I couldnt be arsed to take all the screws out and retro fit. The screws have a certain charm, all lined up and looking sparkly.
I'll try to take a couple closer of the love seat, you dont need any of the single chair.