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Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off)

Step-by-step build — 8 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Leg

    Cut four legs as shown and route the long outside edge using a 1/4" round-over bit.

    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 1
  2. 2Leg Joiner

    Cut two leg joiners as shown.

    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 2
  3. 3Leg Assembly

    • Drill four pocket holes, glue, clamp and screw.
    • Once cured route the inside edge of the leg and bottom of the leg joiner using a 1/4" round-over bit. Note: everything should be routed at this point except where the seat will be positioned.
    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 3
  4. 4Seat

    • Cut the seat as shown. If you don't have a board the is 12" wide glue a couple 1x8" boards together.
    • Mark and cut the 36 1/4" radius located on the front and back of the seat. Note: I use a thin scrap of wood and flex it to mark the large radius on the front and back of the seat. Route the top edges of the seat using a 5/8" round-over bit.
    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 4
  5. 5Seat Back

    Cut as shown. Cut 2 1/2" radius corners using a scroll saw Drill 1 1/2" through hole using a forstner bit and a drill press Route outside edges with a 1/4" round-over bit

    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 5
  6. 6Seat Braces

    • Cut two braces as shown.
    • Drill three counter-bores to attach the seat. Kreg's pocket hole drill bit works well for this. Route bottom edges with a 1/4 round-over bit.
    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 6
  7. 7Assembly

    • Assemble chair as shown.
    • Drill 2 pocket on the short edge of each seat brace.
    • Glue, clamp and screw the braces into the legs.
    • Glue, clamp and screw the leg assemblies to the seat.
    • Flip the seat over, glue and screw the back to the seat...
    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 7
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    Mod Children’s Chair (Land of Nod Knock-off) — step photo 8