DIY Modern Outdoor Chair | How to Build

Learn how to build a DIY outdoor chair from cedar 2x4 and 1x4 material. The modern outdoor chair would look perfect on your wood deck or front porch. If you’ve been looking to make your own outdoor furniture this DIY patio chair is a great option! #outdoorfurniture #woodworking #woodworkingprojects
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[@bethieg1387]

Rounding over the edges took that chair to the next level. Well done 👍🏼

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@leemoroz8071]

Would LOVE to see you make you jigs! Tapering-leg jig and any others that you use! It would be EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you! LOVE your page!

[@jefftomlin2816]

Liked the video, liked the chair, bought the plans and made one. Turned out pretty well, so made a second one. Great videos.

[@ACNailedIt]

It turned out very nice, and that finish is butter!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

right on, Allen! Saw you grab them plans...now let's see it done! Maybe for in front of the hair salon :)

[@ACNailedIt]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Or maybe for relaxing on my deck 😁

[@cbeserra]

Epoxy on end grain!! Genius! Wow

[@eltee9547]

I'd love to see you make an adjustable tapering jig. Although there are many videos on KZbin on how to make them, I love your down to earth, detailed explanations. Nice chair.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you! I enjoy adding the detail

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That chair is a beauty. But the finish on the chair looks incredible.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, that matte finish was superb

[@aaronfriebel361]

Nice use of the number eleventy!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😀 when 11 just isn't enough

[@tonyalways7174]

Another fabulous video. The clarity and simplicity of the explanations is matched only by the clarity and neatness of the work and product. Inspiring stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks so much, Tony!

[@theobolt250]

Hail to the teacher! 😄 You, Pask makes and Tamar 3x3 and another dude who's by far your superior (but who's name keeps alluding me, age, alzheimer's, freudian? nah, who cares) you are the best! For instance: your remarks concerning milling or just buying for the right measure.... that really makes a difference.

[@meoutwest]

That is a great project and it is amazing how nice the cedar looks with varnish.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, turned out great didn't it!

[@mhaz49]

Nice chair. Got the plans, now I have to make some.

[@FrancoNoce]

Killer look on that chair!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@debdottir]

The chair looks great.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@danmichaud580]

Beautiful. Very nice attention to detail.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!

[@reforzar]

Nice material and finished product. Soon you’ll be batching them out like jackman used to.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I sell them some assembly and materials required...aka you get the plans and that's it 😂😂😂

[@guillermovazquez7471]

Me gusta la limpieza de tus trabajos todo un gran maestro espero aprender mucho de tus trabajos gracias x subir videos tan bonitos

[@DeliriArt]

I bought the plans for this to make it with my son. We only have hand tools and a power drill. Hope it turns out half decent! 😊

[@christofix]

Design is fantastic, colors is great...that chair is amazing my friend! Great build!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you!

[@christofix]

@@Fixthisbuildthat you are welcome my friend! congratulations on this one, i realy like it

[@jasonmorgan8101]

Have been looking for outdoor chair plans and found this video. Love the modern sleek look of the chair compared to many of the 2x4 looking chairs. I don't have the full workshop yet, so it is going to be a challenge to build this chair with just a circular saw, jig saw, hand sander, and palm router.

[@TaylorHubbell]

These chairs came out great! That cedar came out beautifully!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

If only it was walnut though...smh :)

[@NomadMakes]

I love the MCMish look of this! Great build. Cheers.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@GATHERxRESTORE]

Wow...that finish looks great! Glad you were able to work that out, Brad!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, it was touch and go, but ended up like butter!

[@redcloud9700]

You have a really good channel here. Good content with easy to follow instructions and concise explanations. Also like how you mention what other tools will accomplish the same tasks recognizing that your viewers may not have the same tools.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@curtnadeau1120]

Nice design and execution!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@stevethigpen3166]

Beautiful end product. I made 4 Adirondack chairs using Western Red Cedar and didn't finish them. I just let them age naturally. After a few years they became rough and splintery. Cedar is very soft. I am not sure how well yours will hold up using pocket screws. I am not in the anti-pocket screw Club, I just think in softwood they will pull out in a few years. Thanks for posting

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I have some other cedar pieces with pocket screws and they are holding well. I've considered screwing them in, removing them then putting epoxy in the hole and reinstalling. Could be a good alternative

[@PneumaticAddict]

WHOA! That finish though... 😍😍😍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Right!?

[@eileenhoulihan4294]

I’ll take four of these, please. Thanks!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Chair came out amazing Brad! 😍👌🏻 Nice work on the video too! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Fred!!!

[@GongaDuck]

"Other jigs to make me see." - Brad Rodriguez I had to rewind it to make sure that's what I heard. Great build, not sure what I'd like to watch you do to make you see, though.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It's funny how those 1am voice overs turn out 😀

[@GongaDuck]

@@Fixthisbuildthat I thought you had mastered Drunken Yoda speak, or I had come down with dyslexia of the ears, so I had to rewind to be sure. Great build! Very inspiring, especially when you show your mistakes. So easy to edit that out. Thank you for sharing!

[@carlareynolds575]

Thanks.. now I have to rewind this. Lol

[@aaronfriebel361]

I heard that also! Then after hearing eleventy, figured maybe Brad's just leaving easter eggs in his videos...if not, might be fun!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😉

[@WoodChuckCreations]

Love the use of offcuts for clamping. I have done this and it takes it back to a right angle, which really makes it helpful.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, save those offcuts!

[@robertmoore845]

Nice work. Love the finish.

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

I just purchased the plans for this and plan on making this soon, I figure with us being on lock down I may as well do some spring building that I had planned to do later. I can't stand being to idle, can't wait to start the build!

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

@IsmaeelYA Yes they are, I wouldn't hesitate to make/purchase them again. If I could share a picture of how mine turned out I would.

[@paulbaker1604]

I really like that chair and from simple materials it looks great. It was worth watching the video just to see the finish fail. Very informative regarding what components penetrate the wood and how it separated. If nothing else, it convinced me to actually do a test application (which I basically never do). Keep up the great work.

[@markdmaker3173]

Wow that project came out beautiful. Love the design. I would definitely like to see your were version of a tapering jig.

[@alansloas777]

Thanks for putting the plans together!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you bet! if you build it I'd love to see pics!

[@allenletizia321]

Nice wood shop if only had all the same machines . Nice job !

[@j.5043]

So impressed with your videos. What a great looking project. Well done.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@FranksDIY]

I love the look . The finish is amazing and don't feel bad I've done the same and Still learning lol

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It's all a learning process isn't it? :)

[@davidhawley1132]

That hint on matte finishes was a keeper

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

@@davidhawley1132 of anyone can learn from my mistakes it's worth sharing!

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Diablo is such an awesome brand with truly the longest lasting tools and utilities. So sad they don't have any executives in Europe. We have to rely only on Amazon for delivery.

[@rosariolira2139]

¡Excelente trabajo! Maravillosa herramienta.

[@stupidchicken03]

Would like to see a "making of" tapering jig

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

👍👍

[@loukay4354]

Love it, wish I had all these tools to try it out

[@noahspence1104]

Look forward to more outdoor furniture videos and would love to see a tapering jig video!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

will do!

[@goldendogwoodworks6675]

these chairs remind me of the furniture my parents had, reduce the size of the wood a little and these would have been very close. will be buying those plans

[@simmuborgir3337]

Waw that' chair looks fantastic. Awesome build. 👌

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!!

[@SomethingJackMakes]

Great build. Just got a house with a nice outdoor patio. Might need to build a few of these for it

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

A pair (or more) would look slick together!

[@SomethingJackMakes]

Fix This Build That oh yes. Definitely need more then one

[@makingcrapwithscrap5701]

Love it!! Great work. Always enjoy your videos and I learn something every time. An adjustable tapering jig video would help me a ton. Thanks and keep it up.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Mark!

[@kduhamel]

Great video. I love the simplicity of the design. They look great.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!

[@DanielDunlap]

Just like clamps, you can never have enough jig videos!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Ain't that right :)

[@gacastro]

Nice! Love the design. Would like to hear more about choices for outdoor wood finishes. I’m currently refinishing oak slats on an outdoor bench, again. First time used polyurethane and lasted one season. This time bought a marine varnish. I think m headed in the right direction. What you used seems better.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

The Total Boat products are definitely marine grade as they primarily are used on boats. But any finish will need maintenance as well. Total Boat suggests a yearly maintenance thin top coat.

[@lcsquared8937]

Awesome build, I'm really digging the design of these chairs.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!

[@allanwickard4680]

That design turned out great, Brad! awesome build and video as well. Thanks!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you, Allan!

[@Fredatbedrock]

Looks awesome great job

[@georgefadous3568]

In one word? ... wonderful

[@cuttingedgewoods]

Hey brad love the video! Idea on the taper jig. How about having another slot routed down the middle and another one at the back with t-track and a block that could have a bolt through it. That way you can have a double duty taper/straight rip jig

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, exactly what I was thinking!

[@mikemillsjd]

love the tapered legs. nice work!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Mike!

[@carmenrosario1709]

Beautiful!

[@grahambigland5154]

Great looking chair. I am wondering about the strength of the rear legs. If the front and back legs were to be "splayed" for whatever reason, i.e. the 29 3/8 dimension was to be increased for whatever accidental reason after the chair is built, the bending moment on the rear leg would be much greater than the bending moment on the front leg, since the front leg is supported at its mid span (approx) by the chair seat, but the rear leg is supported much closer to the top by its attachment to the chair back. Has there been any issues long term with the durability in that area? Bought the plans last year and am hoping to start the build soon.

[@KyleBarnick]

+1 on the adjustable tapering jig and all others you can dream up.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Kyle!

[@derekwalkerrr]

Beautiful work Brad!! I love how smooth that total boat finish looks. Im definitely going to have to try that one out!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah, man! The Matte Lust was ridiculous, so buttery smooth. Use code FIXTHIS for 20% off too!

[@raphaelpiresfilho9527]

Loved it!

[@kurtbrandner3820]

Great Project. I am actually building this right now. I am struggling with the proper cushion though. Really liked the ones you used. Can you share where you got them from?? Keep adding those great videos Thanks

[@miknefish1]

That's nice enough to go in my office!!!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yeah, no joke!

[@gvajcner]

great chair and video Brad - thanks! If I can make room on the honey-do list, this one will be gracing my patio sometime in the future.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I'd love to see it when you make yours!

[@almaghrabee]

Nice. I prefer to use dowel joints though as I think they are better long term.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

right on, that would work great. That's the beauty of building, do it the way you like most

[@dipu10]

I love your channel, thanks for sharing all of this awesome work!

[@jcustomdiy3661]

Great build

[@martinyardworkbench4550]

Taper jig video would be awesome

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@nickkropat8857]

Great video, I really like your design! I bet your shop smelled amazing

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

the smell of cedar in the air is a wonderful thing!

[@timtaysom2401]

Nice job!

[@brunet0216]

Awesome! Great Job !

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Tim!

[@iillidge]

Make the adjustable tapering jig! Cool vid a great chair!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!

[@marek_lysek]

Man, this is awesome project! I like how precise you are!! Subscribed.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

Just perfect!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

👍

[@Vitas_1214]

man what a great job!

[@toolsarecool]

So moist, even my eyes watered... :-) Beautiful work, built to last! Love it.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😂😂😂

[@fran.camara]

So beautiful! I loved it! Congrats ❤️

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you!

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Excellent project Brad. I love the lines on these chairs. Are they pretty stout, I have some young grandkids and hoping they wouldn't be able to destroy them. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

they are very stout as the legs are pretty thick. Putting epoxy on the screws as they are driven in would lock them even more

[@ejicon3099]

Love that finish. Great build. Thanks for sharing.

[@pauloricardo6030]

my friend ! very good video

[@Craftswright]

Sweet and modern looking chair Brad! I really need to start using pocket holes more on my channels projects, for some reason I just always seem to forget they exist and I end up over engineering a project lol....and a dowel jig...really need to get one of those too 😂

[@Craftswright]

Also, those sanding discs, do you notice a difference in their performance since they're not as rigid as the standard ones?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

@@Craftswright not at all since they basically get their strength from the pad. Seems to cut just as good if not better do to removal of dust so abrasives can work

[@Craftswright]

Fix This Build That interesting. Might have to give them a try since I’m low on 220 discs as it is lol

[@MikeSmellie]

When I saw this chair it was exactly what I want to build I bought the plans and I'm building it next week. question though in the video it doesn't look like you are using glue on a lot of the joints where you are using pocket holes. I'd love to not mess with glue on these joints bit are you sacrificing a lot of needed hold? Great project I'm excited to expand my skills with it

[@DerekFromMalden]

Nice Job,. Love the look of them

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Derek!

[@FixItYerself]

really nice chair. over my head, but very nice project for someone who enjoys taking time for the finer details

[@angelicaibaceta3960]

Que bonito tu trabajo, por fvor das las medidas de los sillones , gracias .

[@ShopTherapy623]

great looking chair!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@torinhalsey6313]

Dripping with moistness... :-) Beautiful chairs.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

💪💪

[@gunner105mm]

A build of a classic chair style, a bit of Mid Century Modern

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Yes, definitely some MCM feel

[@Boo-pz7li]

Looks exactly like a chair I had in my room in college at the frat house. it had been handed down year to year for who knows how long. It was very comfy. That was in the 70's. I guess modern is a point of view.

[@quintas66]

Modern in furniture-speak is a style that refers to 1950s - 1970s. You're probably thinking of modern as the current time. I see your point, though.

[@AlexCue]

This looks awesome! Thank you for showing the mishaps too - they really help. I'd like to see some more jigs too - your style seems well suited to this. One suggestion - either a Sketchup exploded diagram walking through the parts or some sort of picture-in-picture with parts highlighted. I got lost my first time through watching, but the second time was easier to follow since I knew what I was looking at. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for the feedback, Alex!

[@jawhite531]

Would love to see a Tapering jig and any other jig you want

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the feedback!

[@kentharris7427]

I'm looking for plans to build a dining room chair. I will be building furniture for a Food Bank for there clients. I was going to use either Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow pine 2X4s. I want to keep the price down. Also, I want to limit each piece to 30 inches since I will be using a CNC router. that is limited to 30X30 inches.

[@gerberdesignco]

So moist 🤣 I love that chair! Thanks for always making the best how to videos 🙌🏼

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for the best comments :)

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

That finish is beautiful. No stain? Just sanding sealer and matte urethene? I didn't know cedar could look so nice.

[@DHANTEJHASTKALAKENDRA]

Great

[@chairman72]

Awesome build. You have made me change my mind on building Adirondack Chairs for our patio. One question though, where did you get the cushions? I really like the look of those.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks! They are from At Home

[@jeffreyt7177]

Very nice looking chair, is it comfortable as well??

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

very comfy!

[@warwickhowland5816]

Hi Brad. These look great. They have quite the Scandinavian look about them. Quick question, though not sure if you answer questions from a 2 year old video! . How comfortable are the chairs? I was thinking of sloping the seat at 5* and the back at 10*. What are your thoughts? I might just grab the plans (convert them to modern numbers) and give it a go. Cheers

[@Dmcummings48]

VERY nice!