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May 19, 2023

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DIY Plans for Adirondack Chairs

Build these modern Adirondack chairs for $30 a piece in just one day

This project is sponsored by WORKPRO® Tools see our policies here

I have never been much of a speller but let me be the first to say the word, Adirondack would knock me out of any competition.

Luckily for me you don’t have to spell the word to make the chairs!

I have been wanting Adirondack chairs ever since we finished our small outdoor fire-pit project, but they are pretty pricey…

So I decided to build them using a modified plan I got from Ana White!

I was able to build these simple Adirondack chairs for only $30 a chair, using just a few of my favorite WO RKPRO Tools!

DIY Adirondack Chairs

Supplies for Two Chairs:

(8) 2×4 Boards
(2) 1×10 Boards
2-1/2″ Exterior Screws
1-1/2″ Exterior Screws
2″ Exterior Screws
2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
Wood Glue

Tools:

Adirondack Chair Cut List

I cut and built one chair at a time but you could do all of your cuts first and then assemble the chairs.

This cut list is for 1 chair:

(2) 1×10 @ 22-1/2″ (seat pieces)

(3) 1×10 @ 19-1/2″ (back)

(2) 2×4 @ 32-3/4″ (back supports)

(2) 2×4 @ 31-3/4″ (arms)

(5) 2×4 @ 19-1/2″ (legs + horizontal supports)

(2) 2×4 @ 33-1/4″ (cut both ends 20 degrees off square- photo below for clarity)

Build the Arm/Leg Sets

Start by attaching one of the 19-1/2″ 2x4s to a 31-3/4″ 2×4 using wood screws & glue.

Use a square and clamps to make sure the angle is set & square.

Now it’s time to make the final cuts to the 33-1/4″ boards

Measure 2-1/2″ down from the short end of the 20 degree angle, then measure 3-1/2″ in from the long side.

Use a square to draw a line across these two points.

Now cut across this line with a circular saw or jigsaw.

Use the first board to trace the cut on the second board.

You should have two boards that look like the above photo when you are done.

Take one of the 33-1/4″ boards and attach it 13-3/4″ up the short side of the L.

Make a mirror copy of this creating two arm/leg sets.

Adding Supports

Next, drill 1-1/2″ pocket holes on both sides of two of the 19-1/2″ boards.

Attach the supports with pocket screws, one at the front and one at the back connecting the two arm/leg sets.

Note: It is very important to assemble the chairs on a flat level surface, that is why I assembled everything on my WORKPRO adjustable table. If the surface is not level the chair might turn out wobbly.

Attaching Seat Boards

Attach the 22-1/2″ boards across the diagonal leg pieces using wood screws.

Leave a small gap in-between the two seat pieces for water drainage.

Attaching Back Support Pieces

Attach the two 32-3/4″ back supports to the back of the chair, use the remaining 19-3/4″ board to prop up the back piece (just prop, don’t attach it).