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Patio Chair
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For solid support, you can't go wrong with this patio chair. Crashing painfully to the ground just when you're trying to sit and relax outdoors is nobody's idea of fun. This patio chair is designed for durability and comfort. It uses rigid plastic tubing for cool, comfortable support that's sure to last through many fun-filled seasons. Say goodbye to expensive or highly specialized patio furniture with this outdoor workhorse.

This inventive seating project features CPVC plastic tubing that function like slats for the back and seat assemblies. The 1/2"-dia. tubes have just the right amount of flex and support, and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Even though the tubing is light, there is no danger of this chair blowing away in the wind. It has a heavy, solid frame that will withstand strong gusts of wind and fearsome summer showers. For even greater comfort, you can throw a favorite pillow, pad or blanket over the tubing and arms and relax in the sun.

The materials for this project are inexpensive. All the parts except the seat support are made from 2 × 4 cedar. The seat support is made from 1 × 3 cedar.

 

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Quantity Lumber
3 2 × 4" × 10' cedar
1 1 × 3" × 2' cedar
7 1/2"x 10' CPVC tubing

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Cutting List
Key Part Dimension PCs. Material
A Back support 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 19" 1 Cedar
B Front leg 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 22 1/2" 2 Cedar
C Rear leg 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 21" 2 Cedar
D Seat stop 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 19" 1 Cedar
E Seat side 1 1/2" × 3 1/2 × 24 1/2" 2 Cedar
F Seat front 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 19" 1 Cedar
G Back side 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 28" 2 Cedar
H Back rail 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 16" 2 Cedar
I Seat support 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 17 3/4" 1 Cedar
J Arm rail 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 19 1/2" 2 Cedar
K Back tube 1/2-dia. × 17 1/2" 25 CPVC
L Seat tube 1/2-dia. × 20 1/2" 14 CPVC
Tools: circular saw, drill, jig saw, belt sander
Materials: Moisture-resistant glue, 1 1/4", 2 1/2" and 3" deck screws, 3/8"-dia. cedar plugs, finishing materials.
Note: Measurements reflect the actual size of dimension lumber.

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