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Essential Outdoor Chair (for Standard Cushions)

A 2x4 outdoor chair frame designed around store-bought standard cushions — the cushion sets the dimensions, a 5° sloped stringer sets the comfort.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs	4	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 1/2"	2x4	☐
Armrests	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 3/8"	2x4	☐
Seat stringers Both ends 5° off square, long point to short point, ends PARALLEL — the seat slope.	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 27 1/2"	2x4	☐
Seat slats and front Or the width of your cushions.	5	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20"	2x4	☐
Back uprights Modify to your back cushion's height.	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26"	2x4	☐
Back top cap Matches cushion width.	1	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 20"	2x2	☐

Item	Qty	✓
2x4, 8 ft	4 each	☐
2x2, 20" Back top cap — cut to your cushion width.	1 each	☐
Exterior screws, 2-1/2" to 3", self-tapping, star drive	50 each	☐
Exterior stain	1 pint	☐
Standard outdoor seat and back cushions Not in the cost estimate — buy FIRST; every dimension defers to them.	2 each	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.