Introduction

Whether you're staking out a curbside spot for watching a parade, heading to the woods for a weekend or simply trying to catch a few rays, you'll love the portability and comfort of this chair. Interlocking legs and gravity keep the two sections together when in use. And when it's time to pull up stakes, the seat section tucks neatly inside the back. A handle cutout in the top slat makes for easy carrying and storing too.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• 1/8-in. x 24-in. x 48-in. Hardboard (for templates)
• 1x6 x 8 ft. cedar boards (2)
• 2-in. galvanized screws
• 2x6 x 8 ft. cedar boards (2)
• Thompson's Water Seal finish (1 pint)
• Wood glue

We made our chair from cedar because it’s lightweight, but you could use cypress, fir, treated or other decay-resistant woods. We didn’t want knots weakening the legs or seat, so we spent about $75 for knot-free “D-grade” cedar.

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