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A two-person reclining lounger reusing the same hinge-prop-and-stop-block backrest mechanism as this catalog's single chaise, widened to a shared deck for two — not just the same design copied.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Frame front/back and supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 44 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Backrest cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 27" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Long deck pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 79 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Center deck pieces | 11 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 49 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back slats | 11 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 30" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Backrest supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Prop-up spacers | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Stop blocks | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 3" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 7 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft | 13 each | ☐ |
| Heavy duty exterior hinges, 3 in | 6 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping screws, 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" | 150 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior penetrating wood stain or paint | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4", Exterior wood glue
Build the frame from the sides and front/back pieces using the longer screws, two per joint, with exterior wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4"
Attach the legs with the longer screws, keeping the back rest bay clear of legs.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4", Exterior wood glue
Attach the 2x2 cleats inside the back rest area, flush to the bottom, with the longer screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping screws, 1-3/4" to 2-1/4", Exterior wood glue
Adjust the frame for square. Glue and attach the long deck pieces to the top with the shorter screws, then space out and attach the center deck pieces.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, Heavy duty exterior hinges, 3 in, Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4", Exterior self-tapping screws, 1-3/4" to 2-1/4"
Attach the back slats to the backrest supports with the shorter screws. Attach the prop-up spacers to the backrest supports with the longer screws, then hinge the remaining prop-up piece to the spacers.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Exterior self-tapping screws, 1-3/4" to 2-1/4"
Attach the prop-up assemblies to the back pieces with the shorter screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Heavy duty exterior hinges, 3 in
Hinge the entire back rest assemblies to the main frame.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3-1/4"
Test-fit the backrests closed, then position the stop blocks inside the frame at the desired reclining angles and attach with the longer screws.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Exterior penetrating wood stain or paint
Sand all surfaces and apply exterior stain or paint.