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DIY Adirondack Chair – How To Build an Adirondack Chair
Just about everybody recognizes the classic lines of an Adirondack chair, and would like to have one or two somewhere in their outdoor living space.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 8–15.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Leg | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Front Leg | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Front Apron | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Front Seat Slat | 1 | 3/4" × 2" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Slat | 8 | 3/4" × 2" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Side | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Upper Back Support | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Middle Back Support | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Lower Back Support | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Back Slat | 4 | 3/4" × 5" × 38" | — | ☐ |
| Arm Rail | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Arm Brace | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 3" | — | ☐ |
| Arm | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 34" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Board, 1x6 x 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Cedar Board, 1x4 x 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Cedar Board, 1x3 x 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 1 1/4" exterior wood screws | 64 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" exterior nails | 32 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.