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2x4 Outdoor Chair

A deep, cushion-ready outdoor lounge chair cut entirely from six 2x4s in three lengths — and a lesson in driving screws at angles instead of buying a jig.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 2.5–4 hrs per chair
Cost: $$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs, arms, and frame pieces	10	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 25 1/2"	—	☐
Arm rests	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2"	—	☐
Seat and back slats Or the width of your cushions. Cut at 23-3/4" to get four per 10-foot board.	10	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24"	—	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
2x4, 10 ft 10-footers cut cleanly into four 23-3/4" slats — the plan's own efficiency tip.	6 each	☐
Construction screws, #9 x 2-3/4", star drive, exterior	75 each	☐
Exterior stain or paint Pre-finish the boards before assembly. Partial quart per chair.	1 quart	☐
Outdoor deep-seat cushion set Buy or measure FIRST — the slat length is cut to the cushion width. Not in the cost estimate.	1 each	☐

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