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A reclining outdoor lounge chair with a pivot-bolted backrest that adjusts against a stop block — a genuinely mechanical outdoor chair, not just a fixed-angle lounger.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 85" | 2x6, 9 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Main frame front/back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 21" | 2x6, 9 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Seat slats | 16 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs, tall | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs, short | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 32" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back slats | 7 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 37 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Stop block | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 9 ft or stud length | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 8 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" bolts, 4 in, with nuts and washers | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2", or galvanized brad nails and glue | 60 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or exterior stain | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x6, 9 ft or stud length, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4"
Build the main frame using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, or 2-3/4" countersunk screws. Notch out for the back support with a jigsaw.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the seat slats to the main frame, attaching from underneath with pocket holes if desired.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the first row of legs, then attach the second, taller row of legs to the front. Use 2-3/4" self-tapping screws and glue with multiple screws per joint for a solid connection.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4"
Build the back frame the same way as the main frame.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6, 9 ft or stud length, 2x4, 8 ft, 1/4" bolts, 4 in, with nuts and washers
Clamp the back frame in place against the main frame at the desired pivot point, then drill through both simultaneously so the holes align. Insert the bolts with nuts and washers.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Exterior screws, 2", or galvanized brad nails and glue
Attach the back slats to the back frame with exterior screws or brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping exterior wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the stop block to the main frame at the position that stops the reclined back frame.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or exterior stain
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or exterior stain.