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DIY Modern Outdoor Chair

By Cherished Bliss
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Build these comfy Modern Outdoor Chairs using only 2×4’s. This chair sits a little low to the ground making it extremely comfortable to kick your feet out and relax around a fire or enjoy an evening with friends!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Square
    Square
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Impact Driver
    Impact Driver
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 4 Redwood Board , 2x4 , 144"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 2 Boxes Kreg HD Screws (125 ct)
  • 1 Box 2 1/2" Outdoor Wood Screws
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Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Seat Back Supports , 2"x4"x24"
  • 4 Seat Supports , 2"x4"x24"
  • 2 Arm Boards , 2"x4"x 25 3/4"
  • 4 Arm Boards , 2"x4"x24 1/4"
  • 2 Arm Boards , 2"x4"x22 3/4"
  • 2 Seat Board Supports , 1 1/2"x1 3/4"x22 3/4"
  • 2 Side Supports , 2"x4"x22 3/4"
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Directions

  • Build Arms (2)

    Cut the boards for the arms according to the image. Drill Kreg HD Pocket Holes and assemble the pieces as shown using Kreg HD Screws.

    Step 1

  • Attach Back Supports

    Attach the back supports to the two arms as shown in the diagram using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Pocket Hole Screws.

    Step 2

  • Attach the Seat Facing

    Attach the seat facing to the arms as shown using Kreg HD Pocket Holes and Kreg HD Screws.

    Step 3

  • Cut and Attach Side Rails

    In order to get the two side rail supports (1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 22 3/4") use a table saw to rip a 2x4 cut to 22 3/4" in half. Attach as shown using 2 1/2" outdoor wood screws.

    Step 4

  • Attach Seat Supports

    Attach the seat supports to the side rails using 2 1/2" wood screws as shown.

    Step 5