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A knock-down beach chair from one cedar fence picket and a couple of furring strips. The seat slides through the back to lock together — no hardware, no hinges.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decking slats Pickets are nominally 5/8" thick — some run 1/2". Three slats go on the back frame, two on the seat. | 5 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 14 1/4" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Back frame legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 furring | ☐ |
| Back frame supports | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/4" | 1x3 furring | ☐ |
| Seat frame legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 26" | 2x2 furring | ☐ |
| Seat frame support 11" long if you build the 1x2 lightweight version — the thinner legs change the inside width. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8" | 2x2 furring | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) Not dog-eared. All ten slats come out of this one picket — sand it with coarse paper before cutting. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 furring strip, 8 ft The stronger-version frame. For the lightweight version substitute ~12 linear feet of 1x2 and shorter screws. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 furring strip Back frame supports — 30" total, scrap works. | 3 linear ft | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #8 x 1-3/4", self-tapping, star drive Use 1-1/4" if building the 1x2 lightweight version. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue Exterior-rated — this lives outside and gets wet. | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.