How To Build A Wooden Outdoor Chair – After many requests, I am pleased to share our new DIY outdoor chair to match our DIY outdoor sofa, DIY outdoor coffee table and DIY outdoor side table! I also have a DIY outdoor dining table that also complements my garden furniture set! Now our DIY garden furniture set is complete! It’s spring in Charleston! The azaleas were in bloom and it was sunny last weekend and about 60 degrees. It was perfect weather to get outside and work with wood! I have a complete step-by-step tutorial, video tutorial AND printable building plans below to make this an easy and fun weekend project!! A selection of used throw pillows and cushions Like our DIY outdoor sofa, this matching chair is made to match this outdoor throw pillow that I love. Although they recently sold out, I have more options below! If you use another pillow, make sure the size below matches. A reader found similar bearings that are the closest size I’ve seen (they are 28 x 28″, the ones I used are 28.75 x 28.75″). The store also has other outdoor cushions to choose from, but again, the dimensions need some tweaking. Here are some other pillow options here and here too. The seat cushion I used was 28.75″ long x 28.75″ wide. *Be sure to get your bearings before building as they sell out! Spring 2022 Bearing Update: The bearing I am using is out of stock. These are the options currently available in 28×28 and 24×24 starting Spring 2022. I have a list of alternate cuts for these two different cushion sizes in Printable DIY Outdoor Chair Plans! Bearing Options 1 Bearing Options 2 Bearing Options 3 Bearing Options 4 Bearing Options 5 Convert printable construction plans and cutting lists for different bearings as well as some examples of alternative cutting lists for common cushion sizes: OR click here to see all DIY garden furniture sets. PACKAGE OFFER! Overall, the construction of this chair is very similar to a DIY outdoor bench, with minor tweaks and fewer 2×3 planks. But I’ll still explain it step-by-step below, and I’ve also included a full one below. video tutorial! If you’re new to carpentry and construction, check out my post on carpentry for beginners with 6 easy tips to get you started! Please note that this post contains several affiliate links. See my disclosure here for more information. Making a DIY Outdoor Chair: Materials: (6) 2 × 3 @ 8 ft (wood frame) (2) 1 × 3 @ 8 ft 2 1/2″ deck screws (or self-tapping screws) 2″ Brad Nails 2 1 / 2″ Kreg screws (weather resistant) Water resistant wood glue Submersible wood filler (1) Set of outdoor pads (I used this Seville Occasional Pad) **Outdoor Wood Paint (I used a gallon of external Valspar paint on Pinebark) Tools: Kreg Jig – also here available (or mini Kreg Jig) Miter saw Drill Nailer Brad Staples Speed square tape measure (optional) *If using a different pad, make sure it matches the size of the piece below!** See the printable building plan for details on how to changing the cutout for different pillows!** The final size of this DIY outdoor chair is 26″ high x 33 3/4″ wide x 30 1/4″ deep. VIDEO TUTORIALS: Subscribe to my YouTube channel here! make 2×3 pieces as follows: 4 pcs @ 24 1 /2″ (for side frames) 2 pcs @ 30 1/4″ (for side frames) 5 pcs @ 28 3/4″ (for rear and front frames) 5 pcs @ 27 1 /4″ (for side and bottom frames ) 2. Add holes in wood Make sure your Kreg Jig (also available here) is set for 1 1/1″ thick wood. Add two pocket holes on each end of the next 2 ×3 Sizes: 5 pcs @ 28 3/4″ 5 pcs @ 27 1/4″ Tips: See How to Use a Kreg Jig Pole for an easy step-by-step tutorial and video tutorial on how to use a Kreg Jig! note that my photo below is missing the 5th piece at 27 1/4″ because I ran out of wood during this step. 3. Assemble the DIY Patio Chair Side Frame This DIY outdoor chair frame is exactly built the same way as a DIY side frame for an outdoor sofa. See this post for some more photos of this step. Or you can also check out DIY chair video tutorials! Mark 10″ above the bottom of one of the 24 1/2″ pieces. Attach one of the 27 1/4″ pieces perpendicular to the 24 1/2″ piece at the 10″ mark. Then secure with 2 1/2″ Kreg screws and waterproof wood glue. Repeat on the other side. I used a piece of 1×4 and a paint stick under the 2×3 to hold it in place so the edges were even when I cut the laid two boards together. *Note: If you prefer a seat over 10″ (plus cushion height), raise the 10″ mark a few inches to your preferred seat height!* Another thing to note is that I used 2 1/2″ internal Kreg screws because that’s what I have and my seat will be in the canopy. However, if your seat is completely external, you will need to use external blue Kreg screws. Then attach one of the 30 1/4″ boards to the top of the frame with 2 1/2″ deck screws and waterproof wood glue. Make sure they are hidden below the surface of the wood (you’re going to fill them with wood putty later). I used self-tapping screws that do not require pre-drilling. Repeat the above steps for the second side seat frame. 4. Add side slats to the side frame of the chair. Measure the correct distance between the two side frame legs and cut three 1×3’s to this measurement. The dimensions should be closer to 27 1/4″, but since we are working with partner woods, they may not be. My 1×3 is about 1/16th different and I want the measurements to be accurate so there are no gaps! Add each 1×3 one at a time with 2″ nails to the side legs of the 2×3. Space them 1 3/4″ apart starting at the top of the 2×3. Release them together. Clamp the two side frames secure by attaching the front and rear bottom plates (two 28 3/4″ plates). Use 2 1/2″ Kreg screws and a drill and waterproof wood glue. Make sure the pocket holes face the inside of the seat frame. Then add the bottom support boards using the remaining three 27 1/4″ boards and 2 1/2″ Kreg screws and waterproof wood glue. Space the bottom support plates about 5″ apart. *Note: I ran out of wood and just needed to use two planks spaced 8 inches apart as shown in the photo and video. But I recommend using 3 bottom support plates instead of 2 in this step for the best support! 6. Add the Back Frame Boards to the Chairs Finally, attach the three remaining 28 3/4″ boards to the side frames to make a DIY patio chair back frame (about 2 3/4″ boards apart). And that’s all for construction! 7. Fill the holes, sand and stain the outer seats. The final step is to fill the screw and nail holes with stained wood putty. Also finish sanding if needed. For tips on sanding wood, see my easy guide to sanding wood. Finally, paint your DIY garden chairs! I used a semi-transparent Valspar outer coat of lacquer on the pine bark. It was the only exterior stain I could find that came in a quart and not a quart. Check out my tutorial on staining wood for a nice finish and the best way to apply stain! Let the stain dry completely and add your pillow! Can’t wait to start using our new DIY Patio Chair. I’m glad I now have all spring and summer to enjoy! Bring warm weather!! Maybe this summer I will finally transform our conservatory too! Don’t forget to check out our DIY coffee table and DIY outdoor side table! And all DIY BUNDLE DEAL plans for outdoor furniture! I also have a DIY outdoor dining table that goes with my garden furniture set too! If you make this DIY chair, share it with me on social media @ or #! *You can also share your build on our Woodworking for the Home
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