Sitting Bench ski kits

[deadheadskier]

Anyone purchased a bench kit they're particularly fond of?

I'm looking for a full frame kit, not plans. I lack the tools and time to cut my own frame.

Basically just want to cut down my old skis for the slats for the seat bench and back. Something similar to the attached that my wife found on Pinterest.

 

[Smellytele]

The issue with ski benches/ chairs are the varying thickness of skis. And if you have the tools to cut the skis don’t you you have the tools to cut the frame.

 

[deadheadskier]

The issue with ski benches/ chairs are the varying thickness of skis. And if you have the tools to cut the skis don’t you you have the tools to cut the frame.

I'd probably buy a cheap circular saw to cut my old skis down to size for the slats.

Just looking for a frame kit to attach them to

 

[Nick]

This doesn't seem to difficult as long as you figure out the ends like you said. The varying thickness shouldn't be that much of a problem unless you are buying skis from generations apart but even then just use some of the back and some for the bottom.

 

[tumbler]

Just buy a bench and don’t put the slats on when you assemble.

 

[Not Sure]

I'd probably buy a cheap circular saw to cut my old skis down to size for the slats.

Just looking for a frame kit to attach them to

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[Smellytele]

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Just don't cut anything that you want to cut straight

 

[Nick]

I bought an oscillating tool this year. it's so awesome

 

[BenedictGomez]

Anyone purchased a bench kit they're particularly fond of?

I'm looking for a full frame kit, not plans. I lack the tools and time to cut my own frame.

Basically just want to cut down my old skis for the slats for the seat bench and back. Something similar to the attached that my wife found on Pinterest.

I havent seen one encased in wood like that. It's funny, that's a much nicer bench than the ones solely make from skis, but I think I actually like the ones made only from skis better. Either was it seems like a great coronavirus project

 

[BenedictGomez]

I'd probably buy a cheap circular saw to cut my old skis down to size for the slats.

I think a reciprocating saw would be a better tool for that job. I have the DeWalt cordless 20v, and it's awesome. You can get different blades for cutting various material (wood, metal, etc..).

 

[BenedictGomez]

Just don't cut anything that you want to cut straight

For this job it would be fine, just put the ski in a vise.

 

[Not Sure]

Just don't cut anything that you want to cut straight

It's all in the technique ,If you want to cut straight cut at a low angle and slow . I've cut out Formica sink counter tops , Cultured marble tops , steel ,cast iron . They make a carbide grit blade for the tuff stuff. If you want a nice smooth edge, dress it with a belt sander .

 

[McFatt]

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[Hoodoo]

I made this using plans for a standard ADK chair, swapping out certain pieces of wood for skis. To cut, I used a combination of a right angle grinder, circular saw, and jigsaw. Finished edges with my bench grinder and sandpaper. The biggest issue I faced was the varying materials in the ski; you need to cut through polyethene base, steel edge, wood core, fiberglass, etc. The pics are pre-stain.

 

[JimG.]

I made this using plans for a standard ADK chair, swapping out certain pieces of wood for skis. To cut, I used a combination of a right angle grinder, circular saw, and jigsaw. Finished edges with my bench grinder and sandpaper. The biggest issue I faced was the varying materials in the ski; you need to cut through polyethene base, steel edge, wood core, fiberglass, etc. The pics are pre-stain.
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Love the toepiece cup holder!

 

[kingslug]

I must do this.....

 

[Hoodoo]

Love the toepiece cup holder!

Thx! Wasn't an original idea as I saw it elsewhere. I wish I would have located the cupholder as to hide the arm rest attachment hole. Alas, I didn't. It bugs the heck out of me. That said, this was my first go at it. I can definitely refine the process for the next. Not including the skis (which I acquired for free, or a buck or two at yard sales) I have all of 30 bucks in materials.

 

[urungus]

Great work !

 

[djd66]

do the tips of the skis bother you when you try to put your head back?

 

[Hoodoo]

do the tips of the skis bother you when you try to put your head back?

Oddly enough, they do not. Full disclosure, I haven't used it while NOT wearing a winter hat. That could skew my 'comfort' thoughts. The pitch at which the back and bottom are set make it that my butt and lower back see more of the sitting force than my head. It is quite comfortable.

I did consider making the back taller, but, I didn't want the view from the kitchen window to be taken up by an 'ice king ski throne'. LOL