As I dream about warmer swimming pool temps and summer nights, I knew I needed a few more chairs to set out in the garden. These Adirondack Chairs are an easy project, and with just a few tools and wood from Home Depot, this is a project you can do in just a few hours. There are only a handful of things you will need to complete this project: a miter saw, drill and a kreg jig which you can all find at Home Depot, as well a few things you most likely have in your home workshop, which includes a tape measure and safety glasses.
Cut list
5 – 2x4 @ 19 1/2 inches long
2 – 2x4 @31 ¾ inches long
2 – 2x4 @ 33 ¼ inches long – on these ends cut at 20 degrees off square as seen in photo 2 -2x4 @ 32 ¾ inches
2 – 1x10 @ 22 ½ inches for the seat
3 – 1x10 @ 19 ½ inches for the back
Supplies
3 – 2x4 that are 104 5/8 inches long
1 – 1x10 that is 10 feet long
4 – 2 1/2 inches long Kreg Pocket hole screws
24 – 2 1/2 inches long self-tapping exterior screws
30 –1 ½ inches long self-tapping exterior screws
safety glasses
miter saw
drill
Kreg Jig
tape measure
pencil
sander
Directions:
step 1 : Cut the chair stringers at a 90-degree angle at the foot. Attach the 31 3/4 arms with 2 1/2 inch screws to one of the 19 1/2 inch 2x4 board. Build the arms the same way.
Step 2: Drill pocket holes on both ends of two of the 19 1/2 inch 2x4s. Attach with the 2 1/2 inch screws to the frame of chair.
Step 3: Lay the seat boards that are 22 1/2 inches to the frame of chair with 1 1/2 inch screws. Screw three per side and leave 1/4 inch gap in between for water drainage.
Step 4: Place one of the 19 1/2 inch boards behind the chair back for support and attach the 32 3/4 boards flush to the bottom of the stringer and attach through the legs of chair with 2 /12 inch screws. Repeat with the other side then remove the support board.
Step 5: Attach a 19 1/2 inch 2x4 to base of chair in the back with 2 1/2 inch screws and then attach the seat back 19 1/2 inch 1x10s to the chair back using 1 1/2 inch screws and leaving a gap for drainage. Sand and stain with a good exterior stain.
When complete, sand and finish with an appropriate exterior finish or paint.
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