Make your own wood outdoor chaise lounge for a fraction of the cost to buy! Free step by step DIY plans from Ana-White.com

Preparation
2 - 2x6 @ 9 feet long (can be 9 foot studs)
3 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
8 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long
2 – ¼” bolts 4” long with nuts and 6 washers
2-3/4” self tapping exterior wood screws
2” exterior screws or galvanized brad nails and glue to nail slats down with
BASE
2 – 2x6 @ 85” - main frame sides
2 – 2x6 @ 21” - main frame front/back
16 – 1x3 @ 24” - seat slats
6 – 2x4 @ 14” - legs
2 – 2x4 @ 7” - legs
BACK
2 – 2x4 @ 32” - back frame
3 – 2x4 @ 17 ½” - back frame
7 – 1x3 @ 37 ½” - back slats
1 – 2x4 @ 24” (stop block)
Instructions
Step 1
Build your frames first. You can use 1 1/2" PHs and 2 1/2" PH screws OR 2-3/4" countersunk screws.
I do recommend the PHs because it will hide your screws holes, making it easier to paint the pieces, and then attach later through the PHs.
NOTE: The diagrams show 2x4s. We have updated this plan per user recommendations to use 2x6s for the frame.
Notch out for the back support with a jigsaw.
Step 3
Step 4
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Brook is also sharing with us her step by step finishing tutorial here to get this amazing finish!
Comments
Tami220 (not verified)
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 10:16
EleyAnn's Questions
These are great questions...were they aver answered? I would love to know myself...thanks :)
Tami
EleyAnn (not verified)
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:17
Questions not answered (yet)
I am probably going to make this my winter project with my husband so that we have a lovely set come Spring/Summer out here in California.
If I get to it first, I will let you know Tami!
Eley :)
In reply to Questions not answered (yet) by EleyAnn (not verified)
jigganancy
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 11:20
Hi, Eley - I just tried to
Hi, Eley - I just tried to answer your questions above
Elliott Strom
Tue, 06/11/2013 - 15:21
Cutting Diagram
Hi Ana,
I just began working on this project for this week. And one thing I came up with that might be very helpful to anyone tackling this project is a detailed cutting diagram. Is there a way for me to post an image file or PDF file? This diagram helps to make sure all the pieces can be cut from the amount of lumber in the shopping list.
Thanks!
jennilynne16
Mon, 06/23/2014 - 12:54
Cutting notches?
I'm wondering what tool to cut the notches with? Specifically speaking, I don't have a jig saw, unfortunately. All I have is a circular saw and a sawz-all (sp?). I'm hoping that doesn't put this project on a "can't do" list for me. But I can't imagine how in the world to cut those notches with what I have.
papabear
Mon, 06/30/2014 - 22:07
cutting notches
all you need is a circular saw, a chissle, and a hammer.
Using circular saw cut through the wood in straight lines about a 1/4 to a 1/2 inches wide. next use hammer to knock out the wood t obe removed . finally use hammer and chissle to remove the rest of the wood in the notch and smooth it out with chssle for a good fit. i hope i have been of somehelp.
papabear
vickie458
Mon, 06/23/2014 - 16:12
Stop Block
hello can someone please help me I am stuck. I have the chaise lounge built, I'm having a hard time understanding how the stop block and notches work. Do you attach the block to the legs? The back of the chair? I'm really confused with the step.
dsipe
Sun, 05/17/2020 - 14:56
Stop Block Help
How do you get the stop block to fit when the chair is fully reclined with the new plans?