How to Build an Outdoor Chair - Start to Finish

I'm really happy with how these chairs turned out. They have a modern rustic look to them and they look fantastic on my front porch. There are a few angled cuts and it's easiest to assemble with an extra set of hands to help out, but it really is easy enough for any skill level to complete. If you want a truly rustic looks, use live edge pieces for the seat and chair back.
One chair uses four 2x4's and two 1x6's making it quite economical to build. I built two of these in October 2022 using cedar, and the total was $230 cdn (in Toronto).
Minimal tools needed:
Mitre saw
Power drill
Tape measure
Orbital sander (or sand manually with some gold old elbow grease)
C-clamp
Printable plans with step-by-step instructions:
www.etsy.com/ca/shop/buildits...
Build Material:
Choose a wood that can withstand the elements in your area. Hardwood or pressure treated boards are a popular choice. Pressure treated lumber is easy to stain, durable and budget-friendly. You can also use cedar, redwood or another rot-resistant wood. They have a higher upfront cost but they’re extremely durable and look very nice.
Finishing
Pressure treated wood often accepts stain better after it weathers. Wait until the yellow-green wood turns gray, then apply your stain. If you don’t use pressure treated wood, stain your picnic table right away. Protect it with a weather-resistant polyurethane. Make sure you fully seal all surfaces, covering the sides, top and underneath. When staining pine, use a conditioner first to prevent blotching
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[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks for watching! Plans are available here www.etsy.com/ca/shop/builditstudio?ref=profile_header

[@victormatamoros8302]

Exelente proyecto felicidades saludos desde Costa Rica pura vida bendiciones me gustaría saber las medidas x favor gracias

[@danw4437]

For those whose miter wont do 60 degrees for the arm rests you can do a 45 but instead of 1 inch measure 1.5 inch up and you have to drill a pilot hole for the spade bit and take it easy. Chair is great looks amazing. It’s comfortable and it’s solid.

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks for providing this helpful tip. Glad you like the chair!

[@49studebaker]

Very nice. Simple, sturdy and cost effective!

[@enriquerodriguez3554]

great job I'm going to try it thanks for the video

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

You're welcome!

[@davidmurray8572]

Thank you for showing us something we can actually make with ordinary tool Nice clear instructions I've been looking for a vid like this for a long time great job

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks David, happy to hear to enjoyed it. Would love to see photos of your finished chairs

[@paddyboy6155]

Very nice - another great vid, thank you. Can’t wait for many more.

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Appreciate the support. Anything in particular you want a DIY video for? Cheers

[@lorraines7208]

Thank you! You make it so easy to follow coz you talk through everything! It looks great too....Please do some more! I am hoping to build a ramp and platform for my little dog so that she can look out the window. At the mo she lies on top of the sofa (has done for 11yrs now!) but it's getting harder for her to jump up and, I want to move the sofa away from the window!

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Great to hear!

[@TWK421]

Thanks! I`ve been looking for simple, good looking chairs to make for our house in Maine.

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Great! Let me know how it goes ;)

[@waynelambert4108]

Great video keep em coming 👍

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks, Wayne!

[@jerrychetty2524]

Excellent work but seems unlikely to do it without a mitre saw as I only have circular and jigsaw

[@raywill5973]

You can do with circular

[@jerrychetty2524]

@@raywill5973 thank you, I will try to do it

[@raywill5973]

@@jerrychetty2524ok but it will be difficult honestly lol

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks! And yes, I agree. Mitre saw is listed in the tools needed

[@PedroSantos-bf2pz]

Boa noite meu amigo Não entendo o seu idioma , mas vc voce esta de parabéns com o seu trabalho

[@ahmedalsanea6079]

great job, and why are you wearing sun glasses in the shop??

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Thanks Ahmed. Those are my prescription safety glasses 🤣

[@katarzynagrubinska4485]

How thick are the boards?cant find it anywhere

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

The nominal dimensions (the sizes used to describe the approximate characteristics of the product rather than the exact dimensions) are: Frame - 2x4. Seat slats - 1x6 or 5/4x6. The actual sizes are smaller, but these are the thickness x width that you need to shop for. See 1:03 of the video for complete material list

[@stevewhite7602]

Got the plans but no mention of what degree for miter cuts?

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

Hey Steve. I don't have them in front of me right now but check the cut details. I made digital images of every cut with the angles. Let me know if you have any issues

[@stevewhite7602]

Thanks But for some reason I cant see the angle cuts. I got everything else. I will figure it out. Thanks again

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

@@stevewhite7602 odd. I'll take a look when I can get to my laptop. Hadn't heard of this happening before. Sorry about that

[@stevewhite7602]

I'm an idiot. I got it, just over looked it Sorry to bother you Cant wait to make a couple Thanks man@@BuilditStudio_Woodworking

[@BuilditStudio_Woodworking]

@@stevewhite7602 take a look in section 4.0 Special Cuts. The mitre angles are shown in red font. If you don't see it, shoot me a message on Etsy so I can see your order and I'll send it to you again. Cheers