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Build these cottage classics

Muskoka, Adirondack, Bermuda - whatever you want to call it - this classic chair is guaranteed to rekindle sweet summer memories and last long enough to supply your kids with their own.

By Lynette Jennings

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.

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    Instructions:

    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.

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