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A modern chair whose back is a lattice of overlapping 1x2 squares. Strong, striking, and — as the builder warns — tedious to keep square. Pocket-hole build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back legs Cut to the shaped profile; sand the pair to match. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat back and aprons | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat back top rail | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Large square pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 7/8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Large square pieces (b) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Small square pieces | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 3 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Small square pieces (b) | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Connector pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 3" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat boards Or a single 19" x 19" plywood panel. | 5 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 19" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Seat back frame and aprons. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft The lattice squares. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 10 ft, or 19x19 plywood panel Seat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (or stud) Back legs — pick a straight, light (dry) one with few knots. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in and 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Seat bolts Bolts, not screws — re-tightenable as the joint works. | 1 set | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.