This was a quick fun side project after the sauna build. I used an extra 5/4 board and 2 cedar fence posts. It makes the sauna more comfortable.
Sauna back risk plan was super easy to follow, turned out better than what I expected. Extremely happy with final result.
A great addition to the Sauna. Joe’s instructions were clear and easy to follow.
This backrest was simple! It is literally as easy as Joe makes it look in the build video.
I was pretty thrilled when Joe came out with a plan for a backrest. I've been shopping around for one, and so many of the reviews on the ones you order say that they don't know if they're real cedar or just pine. This was cheap and easy, and I know it's really cedar. I think it took me about an hour to make it. Another DIY win!
The backrest plan was super simple to follow AND it used leftover materials from the DIY Sauna build! All I had to buy was a cedar fence picket. Definitely helps to maximize your sauna experience by allowing more coverage to your back. All other similar options I found online were at least twice the price it cost me to build my own.
Bought the sauna, heater kit, and backrest plans. Super happy with my purchase. Joe was incredibly helpful and communicated well when I had questions. The videos explained thing very well and I was able to slowly complete my build over multiple weekends when I had a few spare hours. Total hours it took me to build was probably like 50 hours if I added it all up. But I am not the most handy with this sort of stuff.
Only minor negative aspect was that the heater kit had a safety issue of sorts that cause the product to be recalled. And rather than being DIY and working with the customers to find a solution, Joe seemed to be forced to kind of pull back from his normal engaged content and just offer refunds. Likely this was legally his only option, but a little disappointing.
I was able to troubleshoot, replace parts, and address the issue with the help from other customers on Instagram. And things work great now! I would do it all again if given the choice. The plans and products Joe offered were top notch and I am very happy with how things turned out! Now I’m considering building a cold plunge…haha
The back rest is a great addition to the sauna. Thanks Joe
