Always use the right tool for the job

I have something rather embarrassing to admit.  I screwed up.  My few faithful readers know I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, so I hope this shocking revelation doesn't shake their faith in me.  :)

For Mother's Day this year I wanted to give Mom something a little different than the traditional hanging flower basket.  Since she has a new deck to enjoy, I thought I would make her a nice deck chair.  So, I reviewed some plans I found online and made a trip to Lowe's for the wood.

The first step of the project requires you to cut two pieces from a board with unusual angles.  Since I didn't have an angle finder, I thought I could just "wing it" and be okay.  So I estimated where to make the cuts and continued with the project.  Everything was going great.  I cut, sanded, and painted the boards.  Then, I began to assemble.  The seat portion went together great.  Then, I attached the legs.  I sat down to test it.  Actually very comfortable and very sturdy.  Then, I stood up and looked at the legs.  My heart sank.  This is what is what I saw...

It doesn't take a genius to realize the angles I "estimated" were way off!  Lesson learned.  Always use the right tool for the job.  I just need to figure out when it is okay to "wing it" and when you absolutely must follow the instructions.

After much internal debate, I decided to finish the chair as is.  Here is a picture of the finished product... This picture was actually taken from a pretty flattering angle.  :)

Unfortunately, I am too embarrassed to give it to Mom for Mother's Day.  So, Mom, if you are reading this... I'm so sorry.  I have since purchased the tool I need and would be happy to give it another try.  I would even paint it any color you want.  I could even do a matching set with a chair for Dad.  Or if you would rather, I could make you something else or buy you a nice traditional hanging flower basket.  :)  I actually have been wanting to try making this bench...

Are my readers disappointed in me?