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: 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