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Adirondack Deck Chair - DIY Plan

DIY Plan for building a classic Adirondack deck chair. Create a comfortable and timeless outdoor furniture piece with the help of our clear instructions and drawings.

15.9 GBPDigital building plan

Product number: 50063

Estimated time
1 d
Material
Wood
Units
Metric millimeter (mm)
Level
Medium
AdirondackChairOutdoor furniture

Description

DIY Plan for building a classic Adirondack chair that quickly becomes the favorite on the patio or in the garden. This characteristic deck chair is recognized by its wide armrests, which are perfect for placing a coffee cup on, as well as the deeply sloping seat and the high backrest that together offer unbeatable seating comfort. The project is designed for those who are moderately handy and have some experience with tools. It is a construction that offers a bit more woodworking joy than the simplest models, especially since the design includes soft shapes and curves that require jigsawing for the chair to achieve its true, classic appearance.

The work to complete the chair is estimated to take about a day for one person. To succeed with the specific shapes and angles, you need access to a miter saw and a jigsaw. In addition to the saws, a screwdriver and standard measuring tools are required for assembly and checking measurements. You do not need to be a professional to achieve a professional result, as our materials are designed to be educational and easy to follow. With the help of a detailed drawing, you can see exactly how each part should be dimensioned and placed in relation to each other.

You can avoid worrying about your own construction solutions and instead enjoy watching your chair come together piece by piece. The result is a stable and timeless outdoor furniture that can withstand use season after season. The DIY Plan includes a complete material list, sawing and cutting instructions, as well as assembly steps.

Dimensions
Dimensions
Digital delivery

This is a digital guide. The guide is delivered as a PDF that can be downloaded immediately after purchase or through the order email sent to the specified email address.

The guide contains the information needed to build the product illustrated on this page.

Table of contents of the guide:

  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Sawing
  • Mounting

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How the guide works

Step 1
Example of building description shopping list

Get building materials

Bring the shopping list to your hardware store. In many places, you can borrow a trailer for free when you buy the material.

The shopping list includes:

  • Lumber dimensions and lengths
  • Fixing material
  • Accessories (varies depending on project).

Step 2
Example of building description sawing

Cut the parts

All parts are clearly drawn and marked with a letter.

This makes it easy to cut all the parts needed for the build.

Step 3
Example of building description

Assembly

Once the parts are cut, it's time for assembly.

The guide shows step-by-step how to assemble the parts through illustrations and concise information on each step.

Experience the magic when everything fits together perfectly.

Done

Building materials & tools

Below is a list of materials and suggestions for building tools. A complete shopping list with quantities and sawing instructions is available when you buy the DIY guide.

Building materials

Wood45x95 mm
Wood21x43 mm
Wood21x69 mm
Wood21x95 mm
Wood21x118 mm
Wood21x143 mm
Screw3.5x35 mm
Screw4x50 mm
BoltM8x70 mm

 

Tools

Miter and Crosscut Saw

Jigsaw

Screwdriver

Measuring Tools

Spirit level

Ratings and reviews

43 ratings

Svein Christian

Komplett og lett forståelig. Materialer er innkjøpt. 😃

Bo

Förstklassig

Jeanette

Lätt som en plätt 👌

Anonym
Astri
Berit Sætersdal

Fant den i søppelposten!

Anonym

Detaljert og lettforståelig.

Pontus

Lätt att följa beskrivningen steg för steg, från kapning till montering.

Nina
Joanna

Enkel och bra beskrivning, smidigt att handla!

Anonym
Helene
Kjell
Daniel

Bra och egen byggbeskrivning

Theres

Har inte byggt den ännu men beskrivning bra och tydlig.

Tommy

har byggt en stol ska bygga fler snygga

Maria
Mats
øyvind

God tegning. Lett å følge

Per

Enkel att bygga men lite ostadigt ryggstöd så jag satte extra stöd.

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