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A reclining outdoor lounge chair with a hinged back that folds flat, built from 1x2 and 1x4 stock with a slatted seat and a simple dowel-and-strap incline catch.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side stringers Notched for the base support, inside legs, and back hinge line. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 73 1/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base support | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 81 3/4" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Inside leg piece Cut to a taper to match the outer leg. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front and back | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Stretchers | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Outer leg Tapered to match the inside leg piece. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Fronts and backs of legs | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Main slats Spaced about 1-1/2" apart. | 24 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Support slats | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back stringers | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back incline support | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back incline catch | 1 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 24" | Hardwood dowel, 3/4" | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 10 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Hinges | 5 each | ☐ |
| Hardwood dowel, 3/4", 24" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pipe straps, 3/4" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 can | ☐ |
| Outdoor finish | 1 can | ☐ |
| Outdoor foam, 24" wide, 48" and 30" lengths Two pieces for the seat and back cushions. | 1 set | ☐ |
| Outdoor fabric, for cushions | 2.5 yard | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.