Garden chair instructions
All measurements are given for rough-cut size. Dressed lumber will be slightly smaller in width and thickness.
Step 1
A: 2 front legs (2- x 4- x 21-1/2-inches)
B: 2 back legs (1- x 6- x 42-1/2-inches)
C: 1 back bottom brace (2- x 2- x 27-3/4-inches)
Step 2
D: 2 arms (1- x 4- x 29-1/2-inches)
E: 1 back top brace* (2- x 4- x 32-3/4-inches)
Step 3
F: 6 seat slats (1- x 4- x 27-3/4-inches)
G: 6 back slats (1- x 4- x 29-1/4-inches)
H: 1 front brace (2- x 2- x 26-1/4-inches)
*Rip top edge at a 15-degree bevel.
Download the diagram (PDF format, requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)To make:
1. Sand all edges that will be exposed after construction. Assemble legs (A and B) and back bottom brace (C) as shown. Bolt legs together with 3 bolts on each side.
2. Attach arms (D) and back top brace (E) with the bevelled edge of the back top brace against bottom of the arms. Centre the arms side to side on the front legs.
3. Screw on back slats (G) and cut top ends on a 27-inch radius with jigsaw. Screw seat slats (F) to top of back legs. Screw front brace (H) under front slat slightly recessed. Space all slats evenly.
Page 2 of 3 – Find easy instructions and a downloadable diagram to make your own matching swing on page 3.
