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DIY Modern Outdoor Chair
Build these comfy Modern Outdoor Chairs using only 2×4’s.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- $
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | — | ☐ |
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 varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Impact Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
- Combination Square — optional
Instructions
1. Build 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.
2. Attach 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.
3. Attach the Seat Facing
Attach the seat facing to the arms as shown using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Screws.
4. Cut 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.
5. Attach Seat Supports
Attach the seat supports to the side rails using 2 1/2" wood screws as shown.
