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A compact wooden high chair in the classic restaurant style, built from 1x2s with 5° splayed legs. Light enough to move, stable enough to trust.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Both ends 5° parallel to each other. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 26 3/16" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom side rails 5° ends NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Middle side rails 5° ends NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top side rails 5° ends NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10 11/16" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom supports 5° ends NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat back 5° ends NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 9/16" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front Ends beveled 5°, NOT parallel, short point to short point. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat Ends beveled 5°, NOT parallel, short point to short point. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 13" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Legs, rails, supports, front. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 15" (Pine) Seat back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10 board, 15" (Pine) Seat. Or glue up three 1x4s. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler Expect three applications to fill the pocket holes flush. | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer, paint, and topcoat | 12 oz | ☐ |
| Safety strap and belt Required — a high chair needs a center strap and a restraint. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Cut all the 5° pieces, keeping straight which ends are parallel and which aren't. Drill two pocket holes in each end of the horizontal rails. Mark the leg positions, clamp, glue, and screw with 1-1/4" pocket screws. Build both sides and make them identical.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill two pocket holes in each end of the bottom supports. Mark the sides 3-1/2" up, then glue, clamp, and screw the supports to the sides, centering them on the width. This is the trickier joint — take your time squaring it.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4 board, 15", 1x10 board, 15", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Set the beveled seat in place and fasten it, then drill pocket holes in the seat back and attach it with glue and 1-1/4" pocket screws. Check the back angle feels right.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill pocket holes on both ends of the front piece and attach it to the tops of the front legs with glue and 1-1/4" pocket screws. This closes the seat box and stiffens the frame.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Primer, paint, and topcoat, Safety strap and belt
Fill the pocket holes — plan on three applications to get them flush — then sand thoroughly with 120 grit. Prime, paint, and add a sprayed topcoat. Finally, fit a sturdy center strap and a safety belt. It is not a usable high chair until it can restrain the child.