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A low, leaned-back outdoor chair from two 2x4s and two fence pickets — cheap enough per chair to batch-build eight at a time around a fire pit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base front and back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Base sides One end cut at 10° off square (angle, not bevel), long point measurement — this tips the seat back. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Front legs One end beveled 5°, long point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back legs 5° bevel at the bottom, 25° bevel at the top, long point to short point. Batch-cut: all legs at 5° first, then one saw change to 25°. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Backrest rail | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat slats Cut all three from the same picket so color and width match. | 3 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Back slats Same-board rule again. | 4 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17 3/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared (Cedar) Seat and back slats. Quantities are per chair — multiply by the batch. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Red-toned or pressure-treated — the frame sits in the weather at ground level. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 2 ft Backrest rail. One 8-footer covers four chairs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2-1/2", self-tapping Frame joints. | 25 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 1-1/4", self-tapping Slats. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Solid-color penetrating stain Fence-rated. About a pint per chair; buy a gallon for a batch of eight. | 1 pint | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.