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These simple chairs stack! And match our Simple Modern Outdoor Collection. Build a few to match the tables, or just extra seating for outdoors.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
2 – 1×4 Boards, 8′ Long
1 – 2×2 Board, 8′ Long
1 – 2×4 Board, 8′ Long
1 – 1×3 Board, 8′ Long
2″ Screws
2 1/2″ Screws
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Paint suitable for exterior applications
Cut List
2 – 2×4 @ 30″, Chair Backs cut from these boards (see step 1 if you are making multiple chairs)
2 – 2×2 @ 19 1/2″ (Chair Back Supports)
2 – 2×2 @ 18″ (Chair Front Legs)
2 – 1×3 @ 17 1/2″ (Side Aprons)
1 – 1×3 @ 16 1/2″ (Front Apron)
1 – 1×3 @ 18″ (Back Apron)
5 – 1×4 @ 19″ (Seat Boards)
5 – 1×4 @ 15″ (Back Boards)
General Instructions
Work on a clean level surface. Check for square after each step. Use proper safety equipment and precautions. Predrill and countersink you screw holes. Use glue.
Step 1
Chair Back Legs. From the 2×4, mark out your chair back legs. Keep in mind that the back legs will be 1 1/2″ wide everywhere, and one leg takes up the entire 2×4. If you are building multiple chairs, it may make sense to use a 2×6 as shown above on the right to get more legs per less board and cuts.
Step 2
Chair Backs. Build the chair back as shown above. Fasten with 2″ screws and glue.
Step 3
Chair Seat and Front Legs. Build the aprons and front legs as shown above. Start on the back apron and work your way forward. If you have a Kreg Jig™, it would come in super handy here, or else you can just use screws and glue, 2″ screws.
Step 4
Chair Frame Assembly. Using a level on the side apron, attach the front of the chair to the back, as shown above, using 2″ screws and glue. You may wish to complete step 5, the seat boards first, but the above diagram illustrates how the chair is assembled.
Step 5
Seat Boards. Predrill and attach the seat boards to the aprons and legs as shown above.
Step 6
Back Boards. As you did the seat boards, fasten the back boards to the back supports, as shown above.
Step 7
Finishing. Fill any holes with wood filler and sand and finish as desired.
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Blogs are so informative
Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!
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Wouldn't you use the 2x6
Wouldn't you use the 2x6 whether you were making one chair or many? You still need to cut two back legs.Just a thought...
Is the shopping list correct?
Is the shopping list correct? It doesn't say anything about a 2x4 or a 2x6?
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1 – 2×4 Board, 8′ Long
I just found your blog last
I just found your blog last night, and I am hooked! Thanks for the amazing ideas! I am your newest follower!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for posting a chair plan!! I'm planning on not using slats and upholstering the top and bottoms for dining room chairs! I'm ecstatic!!!!
Yup, I think the shopping
Yup, I think the shopping list needs tweaking - according to the cut list, you should have 2x4, 2x2, 1x3, 1x4 and the shopping list lists 1x4, 2x2, 2x3. However, I still think the plan is fantastic and will certainly be enhanced with some seat pads! Can you imagine a patio with these chairs, some bright chair pads and the wonderful outdoor table you also designed??!!
Thanks guys, all fixed! I
Thanks guys, all fixed! I guess this is what happens when you are working with a kiddo on your lap way after bed time. Anyone else have a little one that will not go to bed without you?
lol! yes mine is 12 but I
lol! yes mine is 12 but I think that's the age when they finally stop needing you for bedtime. My 17 yr old proved that HAAA Thanks for your chair idea! It's wonderful to have wood here in the windy city and to stack things so they dont blow away!
looks wonderful! how about a
looks wonderful! how about a matching recliner/lounge chair for those that want to get a little more relaxed outside? That would be awesome! :)
I was hoping for outdoor
I was hoping for outdoor patio furniture. Even better that they're stackable. And I love the beautiful simplistic design.
Thanks again!
I'm so excited to see more
I'm so excited to see more outdoor furniture! I've always wanted a patio set but only the cheap ones were in my budget so I'm excited to make these, as well as so many other things on your website!
Yeah! Thanks Ana!!
Yeah! Thanks Ana!!
I was looking at crappy
I was looking at crappy plastic patio chairs the other day because they were the only ones comfortable and in my budget. Now I'm really going to have to get crackin' on making some of your plans. These are great. Thank you again for taking the time to write up and post these plans!
so I'm excited to try this
so I'm excited to try this one out!!! my first wood project... but I wondered, has anyone built this yet? anything advice to look out for?
I have one built (sans back
I have one built (sans back slats while I tweaked things). Noticing that the point at which the back legs attach to the apron is a pivot point. If you lean back, the back legs try to tilt inward. Any suggestions?
try multiple screws from the
try multiple screws from the inside of the apron or if you are using a kreg jig, screws from an angle will not pivot.
Thanks Ana. I ended up
Thanks Ana. I ended up finding a spot to put a few more screws to solve the issue for the most part. This project has now justified the purchase of the kreg jig kit though as I think both the quality and ease of assembly will be far superior.
I made one today out of PT
I made one today out of PT pine. I call it the prototype,because I want to make some out of cedar. I also noticed the "lean". I'm going to add some gussets on the side ti sturdy them up. I'll get my wife to pin them later.
these are some really cool
these are some really cool chairs. i too, have some neat designs on outdoor chairs. if you would to browse my designs you can visit my site http://www.outdoorchairsmart.com/
thnx
I am confused. How do you
I am confused. How do you get the angle on the back seat legs? Please advise :)
just look at the pics, you
just look at the pics, you cut the legs - and angle - out of the 2x4
arms for the stackable chairs
Hello,
great site. I built the bunkbeds for my girls, they love it.
Is there a way to put arms on the stackable chairs? I know this eliminates the stackable feature, but really want arms for comfort when sitting around the table after dinner.
Love your site and thanks for the great plans.
Dennis
Agreed!
Yes! I would love to see how you would add arms to these chairs as well! I'd like to make 4 stackable and then 2 with arms!
Good blog
This post is brilliant and the whole information and the obsessions are seems to be the brilliant one,, good to share!
Back legs cut
Any tips on what tool to use to make the cut on the back legs? Jig saw work ok? Thanks!
I used a circular saw to cut
I used a circular saw to cut the back legs and a hand saw to finish the cut.
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