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This chair is made from pressure treated wood. Technically speaking, it is safe to sit on, but personally I'd like to avoid those chemicals against my skin if I could. Regular lumber probably would be preferable, especially when it would take $10 and 20 minutes to replace it after 5 years when it has rotted (or you could spring for redwood or cedar for an extra $10 and double or triple the life of your chair).

california-og · 32m ago

I can also highly recommend Enzio Mari's Autoprogettazione furniture. Although slightly more involved in construction, all you need is standard planks, hand saw, a hammer and some nails. The instruction PDF can be found online (chairs in the latter half):

https://syllabus.pirate.care/library/Enzo%20Mari/Autoprogett...

hcarvalhoalves · 1h ago

This is the first chair one can make, it's a common pre-industrial chair design. Search for "tribal chair" or "2-piece chair" for examples.

It gets even better with wood carving (rather than building out of straight planks):

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/chairs/african-sol...

cgio · 1h ago

And gets pricier too. The prices are absolutely eye watering!

wonger_ · 2h ago

The instructions, I think: https://www.instructables.com/One-Board-Minimalist-Chair/

kreelman · 1h ago

Thanks for that! I like that hardware is getting covered on HN :-)

ortusdux · 1h ago

Here is an ultralight carbon fiber backpacking version:

https://youtu.be/-GEwwMbqU2o

quantadev · 2m ago

That carbon fiber seat is cool. Could be made to integrate right into the back of a backpack (like the rigid frame), to help the backpack stay rigid during use, so it's kind of dual purpose.

xnx · 1h ago

Clear example of why people like TikTok. There's no reason that video should be 10 minutes.

jader201 · 53m ago

I just watched the whole thing, and I didn’t mind.

I feel like people have just gotten so used to 10-second videos, and anything longer now feels like an eternity.

I really hope people don’t stop making longer form videos in favor of TikTok-sized videos.

neilv · 26m ago

But, clicking around randomly, it seems that this video has been dragged out in length for no reason other than to be longer, presumably for YouTube financial (perverse) incentives.

jader201 · 5m ago

For sure, I’m not advocating intentionally lengthening videos for financial incentives, either.

I guess I didn’t immediately get that impression when I watched it, but I wasn’t watching it with that in mind.

My point is I don’t mind filler in videos, if it’s true to what’s naturally happening.

But intentionally adding filler is, indeed, poor form.

woleium · 56m ago

There is a “ten minute rule” for youtube video to maximize reach / clout / whatever the kids are looking for.

spencerflem · 22m ago

Its ad revenue, I think. Yt pays out more for that length since it has midroll ads.

yboris · 1h ago

Soon I'll be making a 2-piece footrest (imagine a T shape up-side-down leaning towards you - giving lower leg and foot sole complete support). A friend said it was a very comfortable (and instantly customizable due to tilt angle) design.

I've been a web dev for 8 years but my heart is in woodworking for the next many years :)

marzetti · 1h ago

Some ideas here! https://www.martinogamper.com/project/a-100-chairs-in-a-100-...

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