From fc1467de3054f0eae6f7364817e2a20b0c8877f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hyperling Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 14:03:03 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add super detailed recipe for Viking Chair, with ASCII diagrams, LOL!! --- WIP/wooden-camping-chair.md | 110 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 110 insertions(+) create mode 100644 WIP/wooden-camping-chair.md diff --git a/WIP/wooden-camping-chair.md b/WIP/wooden-camping-chair.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b51c78 --- /dev/null +++ b/WIP/wooden-camping-chair.md @@ -0,0 +1,110 @@ +--- +title: "Manly Wooden Camping Chair!!" +author: 'Chad Michael "Bug" Greenwood' +--- + +# "Ingredients" + +8ft long 2x10 (about $20 USD at Home Depot) [`link`](TBD/TODO) + +I used a circular saw on the long cuts and corner cuts, otherwise it was a folding saw and hand axe. A jigsaw would have been great. + +# Basic Cuts + +Cut in half, 48 inches in length each side. + +Decide which piece will be the back vs the seat based on knots, cracks, etc. + +## Back Piece + +``` +..................... +| | | | +3---|-----------|---4 +| 5 X X X X X 6 | +1---|-----------|---2 +| | | | +| | +| | +| | +| | +| | +|___________________| +``` + +1. Measure 13 inches up from the bottom on the back board and draw a horizontal line. (P1 + P2) +1. Measure another 1.5 inches above that and draw a horizontal line. (P3 + P4) +1. Measure 2 inches in from each side and draw vertical lines. (P5 + P6) +1. You now have the rectangle which needs cut out in order to slide in the seat board. (X'd portion) + +## Seat Piece + +``` +_____________________ +| X 4 6 X | +|X X| |X X| +| X 4 6 X | +|X X| |X X| +| X 4 6 X | +..................... +| X 4 6 X | +|X X| |X X| +| X 4 6 X | +|X X| |X X| +1---3-----------5---2 +| | | | +| | +| | +| | +| | +| | +|___________________| +``` + +1. Measure 13 inches back from the front of the seat and draw a horizontal line. (P1 + P2) +1. Measure 2 inches in from each side and draw vertical lines all the way to the end of the board. (P3 to P4, P5 to P6) +1. You now have the two areas to cut off of the seat board. (X'd portion) +1. Try fitting it into the back. Use whatever tools necessary to clean up the hole or shave off the edges of the seat insert. I used a folding saw to open up the hole and a hand axe to shave the insert. + +# Extra Cuts + +Technically the chair is now 100% complete and usable. I used it in this simple manner for a few weeks before opting for some extra changes for comfort and to better handle uneven ground surfaces. + +## Seat Comfort + +Removing the front corners allows your legs to go forward easier, as well as sitting cross legged and other positions. + +``` +..................... +| | +| | +1--__ __--2 +|X X \__ __/ X X| +|_X_X_X_3___4_X_X_X_| +``` + +1. From each front corner of the seat, measure 2 inches back (P1 + P2) and 3 inches towards the front center (P3 + P4). +2. Draw lines from the side marking to the front marking on each side. +3. Cut off the corners and smooth the edges with a hand axe, sandpaper, or other edging device. + +I also did this to the top of the back piece for aesthetics, and I suppose a slight reduction in weight. + +## Floor Stability + +The 9 inch base tends to wobble a bit. This helps it be much sturdier. + +``` +..................... +| | +| | +| _4--3--5_ | +| / X X X X \ | +|___1_X_X_X_X_X_2___| +``` + +1. At the bottom of the back board, measure in 2 inches from each side and mark these points. (POINTS 1 and 2) +1. Find the middle of the board, around 4.5 to 4.6 inches, and mark it vertically. +1. Measure up 1.5 inches from the center vertical line and mark horizontally. (POINT 3) +1. Measure in {TBD/TODO} inches from each side and mark them vertically (POINTS 4 and 5) +1. Draw lines from P1 to P4, P2 to P5, and then from P4 to P5 which should pass through POINT 3. See the diagram. +1. You now have your cutting lines. I used a circular saw to fo P1 to P4 and P2 to P5, then a folding saw to start cutting out pieces and eventuallymake it from P4 to P5. A jigsaw would probably work great.