Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- $
About this build
Build these comfy Modern Outdoor Chairs using only 2×4’s. This chair sits a little low to the ground making it extremely comfortable to kick your feet out and relax around a fire or enjoy an evening with friends!
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Impact Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
Optional / nice to have
- Combination Square
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Redwood Board, 2x4 144" | 4 board |
| Boxes Kreg HD Screws (125 ct) | 2 each |
| Box 2 1/2" Outdoor Wood Screws | 1 each |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Back Supports | 4 | 2" × 4" × 24" |
| Seat Supports | 4 | 2" × 4" × 24" |
| Arm Boards | 2 | 2" × 4" × 25" |
| Arm Boards | 4 | 2" × 4" × 24" |
| Arm Boards | 2 | 2" × 4" × 22" |
| Seat Board Supports | 2 | 1" × 1" × 22" |
| Side Supports | 2 | 2" × 4" × 22" |
What to buy
Buy 6 boards at 8 ft.
2" × 4"
5 boards
1" × 1"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Build Arms (2)
Cut the boards for the arms according to the image. Drill Kreg HD Pocket Holes and assemble the pieces as shown using Kreg HD Screws.
2Attach Back Supports
Attach the back supports to the two arms as shown in the diagram using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Pocket Hole Screws.
3Attach the Seat Facing
Attach the seat facing to the arms as shown using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Screws.
4Cut and Attach Side Rails
In order to get the two side rail supports (1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 22 3/4") use a table saw to rip a 2x4 cut to 22 3/4" in half. Attach as shown using 2 1/2" outdoor wood screws.
5Attach Seat Supports
Attach the seat supports to the side rails using 2 1/2" wood screws as shown.
Tags
- 2x4 Project Plans
- Beginner
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