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Latest revision as of 15:24, 6 April 2024

Description

Students will cut and drill parts to create a folding chair, commonly called a Kentucky Stick Chair. The chair, made out of cedar, is ideal for sitting on a porch or at the beach on a summer day. Students will spend the day laying out, cutting, and drilling more than 40 parts to make the complete chair.

Tools

For tool guides and manuals, see: Woodshop Tools

  • Measuring Tape
  • Router with ⅛” radius roundover
  • Chop saw
  • Drill press with 5/16” bit
  • 7/16” wrenches
  • Hack saw or bolt cutter
  • File or angle grinder

Certifications

Certifications are not performed as part of this class.

Materials

  • (6) Cedar strips, 1-1/16 x 1-1/2 x 96 inch
  • (1) ¼-20 all-thread, 10 feet long, cut into quarters
  • (16) ¼-20 hex nuts
  • (8) ¼ washers

Handout

Download Kentucky Stick Chair Class Handout

Examples