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DIY Modern Outdoor Chair

Step-by-step build — 5 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 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.

    DIY Modern Outdoor Chair — step photo 3
  2. 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.

    DIY Modern Outdoor Chair — step photo 4
  3. 3Attach the Seat Facing

    Attach the seat facing to the arms as shown using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Screws.

    DIY Modern Outdoor Chair — step photo 5
  4. 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.

    DIY Modern Outdoor Chair — step photo 6
  5. 5Attach Seat Supports

    Attach the seat supports to the side rails using 2 1/2" wood screws as shown.

    DIY Modern Outdoor Chair — step photo 7