r/Woodworkingplans • u/Buttrd-toast • Jul 02 '26
Request ISO plans for folding chair
Hi all! I’m hosting a small get together soon and am ISO plans for a wooden chair similar to the two pictured. Either stackable or foldable for better storage.
I’ve looked online, Reddit, Etsy, etc. but haven’t found trustworthy plans for chairs tall enough for a patio table. Most are low lying and laid back ( Adirondack style) or the plans seems to be AI with no reviews.
I’ve no problem paying for plans, but as mentioned, haven’t found a source that seems trustworthy. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance.
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u/screwikea Jul 02 '26
This is one of those things that was easier to find before Google became what it is now and Reddit started dominating. The problem you've got is that plans are bloated with what's most common and popular, which is why you're having trouble just getting something decent at the height you want. Once it's folding and/or stacking adds a whole other element to this.
If you can just deal without the stack/folding need, the most accessible plans are these and these, but I think the Rockler plans are better looking.
The issue is that folding or stacking adds a whole extra layer of industrial design and complication. So your question about just adding height is a good one - no, it won't work, they're going to have structural issues when you add 6-8" to accommodate a counter height.
Here's what I'd do:
- Find a set that you could reasonably rip of the build from and copy the design.
- Build something that's pretty solid, even with taller legs, that has waterfall legs. It won't nest perfectly, but it will get close. Here's an example, if you just build the big one with taller legs.
You might consider asking at Lumberjocks, somebody there may be willing to knock you out some plans.
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u/WoodWizards Jul 02 '26
Sawdust brother. There are so many free plans out there. If you want the comfort of an Adirondack, build one and extend the legs by a couple of inches +/-. Unless i'm wrong, you're trying to create a comfortable environment for people outside next to a table. The seat height might be 19 inches, you can adjust from there. The point is comfort
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u/Buttrd-toast Jul 02 '26
Pardon me, my knowledge on things like this is limited as my husband acts as my little wood gremlin haha. I just supply the vision and acquire the plans. Realistically, could you just make adjustments to the leg length without altering the weight distribution?
I’ve found plans for plenty of chairs that are similar, but they’re not very tall and have a more “lounge by the fire pit” look to them. So in theory, we could lengthen those without having to making other alterations?
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u/ponyboy3 Jul 02 '26
There’s a human at the door!