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Wood Folding Sling Chair, Deck Chair Or Beach Chair - Adult Size

Folding adult sized wood sling chair, also known as wood beach chairs or deck chairs. Folds flat for

storage, opens up for easy relaxation! Adjusts to three positions for customized reclining. Features

removable slings.

Child sized plans also available. (/2011/05/folding-deck-beach-or-sling-chairs-child-size)

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Wood Folding Sling Chair, Deck Chair or Beach Chair - Adult Size

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Projects built from this plan. Thank you for submitting brag posts, (http://ana-white.com/node/add/brag-post) it's appreciated by all!

Author Notes:

I know this chair has been a long time coming . . . it's also been a long time in the making. When you

first started requesting a sling chair (also known as wood beach chairs or folding deck chairs) I knew it

was definitely a project I wanted to tackle. I just didn't know it would take me four prototypes to finally

be able to put this seal on it . . .

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Handmade by: oldpaintdesign

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Handmade by: lkey (/users/lkey)

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Handmade by: ferbit (/users/ferbit)

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Handmade by: debandtom25

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And believe it or not . . . it's still not done. The stain is still a little tacky - thus the slings are pulled tight,

and I couldn't find a single volunteer to test it out in a photo.

But I promise, this one is super comfy. If you've ever sat in a sling chair, all you have to do is close

your eyes and you are at the beach. The way the sling works, you almost feel weightless.

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This chair costs and estimated $25 to build. The best deal I've found on outdoor canvas fabric, 54"

wide is $8.98 per yard, for designer brands from Fabric.com...and they have Free Return Shipping too!

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Slings are reversible. For light colored fabrics with high contrast prints, you may consider lining the

slings with canvas duck fabric.

I used Minwax Gel Stain for this chair frame for a rich even stain. The strength and durability of this

chair is highly Dependant on what type of materials you use and how you build your chair. As shown

and built by me, the Ram (200LBS + and six feet tall) approved of the design and the size. Your chair

could differ depending on the types of materials you use and the building techniques you use.

Shopping List:

1 - 6' 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel

1 1/2 Yards Outdoor Fabric, 54" wide

Sewing Notions and Thread

1 - 1x3 @ 48" long

4 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long

4 - 1/4" diameter bolts, 2" long with matching nuts

12 - washers to fit bolts

2 inch screws

Elmer's Wood Glue (http://elmers.com/diy)Elmer's Wood Filler (http://elmers.com/products/wood-filler-and-other-repair?filters=construction#)120 grit sandpaper

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primer

wood conditioner

paint

paint brush

Tools: measuring tape

square

pencil

safety glasses

hearing protection

Drill (https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/537)Circular Saw (https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/92)random orbital sander (https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/187)countersink drill bit

General Instructions:

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable

to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work

on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square

after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a

stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be

safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Dimensions:

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Dimensions are shown above.

Cut List:

Backrest Frame

2 - 1x2 @ 48"

1 - 1x2 @ 24"

1 - 1x2 @ 25 1/2"

1 - 1x3 @ 24"

Seat Frame

2 - 1x2 @ 44"

4 - 1x2 @ 23 3/4"

1 - 1x2 @ 22 1/4"

1 - 1x3 @ 22 1/4"

Prop-Up Support

2 - 1x2 @ 15"

1 - 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel @ 25 1/2"

Fabric Slings

2 - Outdoor Fabric Squares @ 54" x 22 3/4"

2 - 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel @ 22"

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Step 1:

Build the back frame very carefully as shown above. The main weight bearing joints are going to be

where the fabric slings pull on the headers - so take great care to use glue, carefully predrill holes,

avoid splitting your wood, and attach in place. There is a 3/8" gap between the header boards. Drill the

holes as shown above for the bolts.

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Step 2 Instructions:

Build the smaller sling as shown above, taking great care again to create strong joints for the headers.

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Step 3 Instructions:

Once both frames are complete, line the frames up as shown above, and insert bolts, with washers on

both sides of bolt, and one washer between the two wood frames to protect the finish on your wood

frames. The chair should now swing open, but there will be nothing to keep the chair from staying

open. See next step . . .

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Step 4 Instructions:

Build the propup support as shown above. Attach with bolts and washers to the backrest frame, in the

remaining predrilled bolt hole. Rest between seatframe slats. You will be able to move the prop up to

adjust the angle of the chair.

Time to make that sling.

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Step 5 Instructions:

Special thanks to Grace's Grandma for sewing these slings :)

Cut fabric into two squares as directed in cut list.

With right sides together, and using a 1/4” seam, stitch around entire rectangle, leaving a 5” opening

on one long side.

Clip corners and turn project inside out.

Slip stitch opening closed.

Finger press or iron project so edges are fully expanded and no edges are tucked inside.

Step 6 Instructions:

Using a larger stitch length, topstitch edges along both (long) sides only. A decorative stitch is optional.

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Finish edges by tucking thread into project.

Step 7 Instructions: Fold bottom and top over 1 1/2” to create “sleeves.”

Topstitch using same seam allowance as on the sides.

Finish edges by tucking thread into project.

Step 8 Instructions:

By threading the slings through the chair headers, then threading the dowels in the "sleeves" you

create a sling that is held in place sturdily, but is easy to remove to wash or change the look up.

Preparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood

filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper.

Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as

well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden

area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as

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Comments

(/users/exumamomma) exuma_momma (/users/exumamomma) replied on Fri, 2011-06-03

14:54 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16697#COMMENT-16697)

WILL BE DOING THESE! (/COMMENT/16697#COMMENT-16697)I love these chairs! We do kayaking and sailing camping expeditions in the Bahamas and the

needed.

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traditional, but cheap, camping chairs are so expensive and rust so fast, plus they are so ugly

compared to these! I'll be working this summer on getting a stock of these chairs ready so our

guests will have true 'luxury' camping in the islands :) THANKS ANA!!!!

<>< Tamara :0)Philippians 4:6

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01-16 07:09 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/51463#COMMENT-51463)

WOOD FOLDING SLING CHAIR, DECK CHAIR OR BEACH CHAIR - ADULT(/COMMENT/51463#COMMENT-51463)However, both the sensory perceptions prove to be soothing and that is why this gadget

has become very popular.

Turn off your unit at the emergency switch or the breaker.

As an HVAC technician, you will work on and install compressors, pumps, fans,

thermostats, switches, pipes and motors in commercial and residential buildings.

Guesting replied on Fri, 2011-06-03 15:16 PERMALINK

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ASSUMING YOU WANTED TO MAKE (/COMMENT/16698#COMMENT-16698)assuming you wanted to make this for someone heavier - what would you suggest to make it

stronger?

Also, you might put a hair pin cotter pin (spring type cotter pin) to make sure the dowels don't

fall out during transport.

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(/users/ana-white) Ana White (/users/ana-white) replied on Fri, 2011-

06-03 15:58 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16701#COMMENT-16701)

STRONGER (/COMMENT/16701#COMMENT-16701)To make these chairs stronger - use hardwood for the frames, use 2x2s and 2x3s for the

headers, use larger bolts. For an even stronger chair, you would use wider width boards

for the frame, but at a certain point - the weight is going to be too much for the sling itself.

(/users/smasumur) smasumur (/users/smasumur) replied on Fri, 2011-06-

03 17:28 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16704#COMMENT-16704)

PERFECT CHAIRS! (/COMMENT/16704#COMMENT-16704)And I was worried that I may have to figure out how to scale the kid's sized chair to fit an adult.

Thank you Ana for doing it AND running it through the Ram test.

I'm thinking the only addition that would make it better is a small pillow with a pocket along the

top for a dowel so it can be fit in the like the sling covers. Leaves you free to use either side of

the sling cover with your pillow.

Guess it's back to blue (was there once already today) to get supplies.

(/users/ddietz12) ddietz12 (/users/ddietz12) replied on Fri, 2011-06-03

19:11 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16705#COMMENT-16705)

AWESOME JOB. WAS WORTH THE (/COMMENT/16705#COMMENT-16705)Awesome job. Was worth the wait. I'll volunteer for your adult lounging in it as soon as we get

one done

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(/users/ferbit) ferbit (/users/ferbit) replied on Fri, 2011-06-03

19:23 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16706#COMMENT-16706)

YES!!! (/COMMENT/16706#COMMENT-16706)SO excited about these! Yay!!!!!

Stephanie replied on Fri, 2011-06-03 19:25 PERMALINK

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FABRIC (/COMMENT/16707#COMMENT-16707)When I made the kids chairs I got fabric for $2 a yard in the clearence section at Joann's. If I

would have known this pattern would be up so soon I'd have bought enough for these chairs

as well so they are a matching set! But their clearence is the best place to look...

(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Fri, 2011-06-03

21:10 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16708#COMMENT-16708)

QUESTION ABOUT HOW MUCH FABRIC.... (/COMMENT/16708#COMMENT-16708)So, if I wanted to do a "double sided" sling like you have shown in your picture....do I need 1.5

yards of EACH fabric or 1.5 yards total?

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(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Fri, 2011-06-03

21:10 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16709#COMMENT-16709)

QUESTION ABOUT HOW MUCH FABRIC.... (/COMMENT/16709#COMMENT-16709)So, if I wanted to do a "double sided" sling like you have shown in your picture....do I need 1.5

yards of EACH fabric or 1.5 yards total?

(/users/ana-white) Ana White (/users/ana-white) replied on Fri, 2011-

06-03 21:24 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16710#COMMENT-16710)

FOR 54" WIDE FABRIC, YOU (/COMMENT/16710#COMMENT-16710)For 54" wide fabric, you would need 1 1/2" total yards. What I did was make two chairs,

and then bought two different fabrics, each 1 1/2" yards for the contrasting slings. Hope

that makes sense?

(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Sat,

2011-06-04 06:47 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16718#COMMENT-16718)

YES! THAT MAKES COMPLETE (/COMMENT/16718#COMMENT-16718)Yes! That makes complete sense. Thank you! I'm going to build a couple of these for

my best friend's birthday. She's been wanting some chairs for her front porch and I

think she'd love these!

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angela r j replied on Fri, 2011-06-03 21:35 PERMALINK

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FABRIC DIMENSIONS (/COMMENT/16711#COMMENT-16711)The fabric dimensions are the same for this adult chair as they are in your plans for the child-

sized chair. Shouldn't the fabric be longer and wider to accommodate for the larger chair?

(/users/ana-white) Ana White (/users/ana-white) replied on Fri, 2011-

06-03 21:50 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16712#COMMENT-16712)

FIXED IT! (/COMMENT/16712#COMMENT-16712)Hi Angela, thanks for catching this. Yes, the dimensions for the adult sling differ and

should be 54" x 22 3/4".

(/users/ana-white) Ana White (/users/ana-white) replied on Sat, 2011-06-04

15:58 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16725#COMMENT-16725)

ONE MORE NOTE (/COMMENT/16725#COMMENT-16725)You may also consider using a 3/4" Dowel for the base dowel instead of 1/2" for a stronger

chair. Mine's actually 5/8" diameter, and I have no issues, but 1/2" might be not enough for a

heavier load. If you do go the larger dowel size, be sure to space stops 3/4" wide instead of

1/2".

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(/users/momof8) momof8 (/users/momof8) replied on Sat, 2011-06-04

19:01 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16728#COMMENT-16728)

CHEAP FABRIC (/COMMENT/16728#COMMENT-16728)fabricguru.com has fabric for as low as $4.95 per yard, and shipping is 4.99 for your entire

order!

Debbie Christianson replied on Mon, 2011-06-06 06:59 PERMALINK

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GIFTS (/COMMENT/16759#COMMENT-16759)I have been thinking what to give my son's preschool team, as he's heading to kindergarten

and has been with them for 3 years. I think I may make these as gifts for them. That would be

6 chairs -- oh gosh. Better get started!

(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Tue, 2011-

06-07 06:25 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/16829#COMMENT-16829)

DON'T WORRY! YOU CAN GET THEM (/COMMENT/16829#COMMENT-16829)Don't worry! You can get them done quickly. Building the frame for this chair only took my

about an hour, including cuts! They'll make great gifts!

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Guest replied on Wed, 2011-06-08 08:44 PERMALINK

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THIS CHAIR BRINGS BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES (/COMMENT/16922#COMMENT-16922)We had a lot of fun with this chair when we were kids. We used to remove the dowel from the

sling's base sleeve and watch someone sit and fall. Many times got into trouble when it was an

adult that fell.

I remember our's had armrests too.

I'll make one and show that trick to my kids.

-V

Hawaiianatheart replied on Wed, 2011-06-08 09:29 PERMALINK

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SIZING ? (/COMMENT/16925#COMMENT-16925)Love this chair and would like to make them for an older couple but they'd need them to be a

more standard chair height. Can this be done? What changes should be made? Thanks!!!

Marianne replied on Sat, 2011-06-11 15:14 PERMALINK

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HAS ANYONE USED POLYESTER (/COMMENT/17150#COMMENT-17150)Has anyone used Polyester Outdoor Fabric? What does it feel like? Is it similar to Outdoor

Canvas? It's much, much cheaper.

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http://www.fabricguru.com/cart/index.php?target=products&product_id=4034...

(http://www.fabricguru.com/cart/index.php?target=products&product_id=403482&page=)

(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Sun, 2011-06-12

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QUESTION ABOUT SEWING THE CANVAS... (/COMMENT/17218#COMMENT-17218)Ana, I know Grace's Grandma sewed the slings for you, but do you know if she used a regular

household sewing machine or did she use an industrial machine? If she used a household

machine, what type of needle should be used? I'm worried about my machine being able to get

through the layers of canvas. :-/

(/users/momof8) momof8 (/users/momof8) replied on Sun, 2011-06-12

22:36 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/17221#COMMENT-17221)

CAN I USE DRAPERY FABRIC? (/COMMENT/17221#COMMENT-17221)Ana,

I'm wondering if I can use drapery fabric, I live in Arizona, so anything you leave outside dries

within a few min, and since there isn't any padding or anything between the two it would

probably dry (if and when it ever rains here) pretty quickly.

(/users/lady-goats) Lady Goats (/users/lady-goats) replied on Wed,

2011-06-15 00:34 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/17279#COMMENT-17279)

DRAPERY FABRIC IN AZ (/COMMENT/17279#COMMENT-17279)

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If you have it, use it. I'm in Chandler, and was thinking about using drapery fabric. I

couldn't imagine why it would matter... at ALL.

Gina - Lady Goats

DIY Blogger (when I'm not procrastinating)

http://www.ladygoats.com (http://www.ladygoats.com)

(/users/lis-west) Lis West (/users/lis-west) replied on Sat, 2012-04-21

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FABRIC DOES MATTER (/COMMENT/37998#COMMENT-37998)The type of fabric you use DOES matter. I am in the NC...with the nice, hot, frying sun. I

do a lot of sewing and have been sewing for more than 30 years. Outdoor fabric AND

outdoor fabric thread will hold up much better than drapery fabric. Outdoor fabric is made

to withstand the drying effects of the sun as well as all the other outdoor elements. Thread

makes a difference too. The regular thread will break down in a season from the sun. I

use Sunbrella fabric and thread. Have you ever bought any Better Homes and Garden

outdoor swings with a cloth cover? My husband bought one several years ago and the

cover literally disintegrated and frayed within the year. I made a new cover from Sunbrella

fabric and thread (I live near Highpoint, NC where fabric is super cheap) and no problems

years later. I used an universal needle 110/18 (upholstery needle) on my regular sewing

machine and did ok. My friend has an industrial sewing machine and she had absolutely

no problems. Also, after you have finished your cloth portion of the project, spray it down

with an outdoor fabric protector. I hope this answered a few of the cloth questions.

(/users/ferbit) ferbit (/users/ferbit) replied on Tue, 2011-06-14

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STARTING TWO OF THESE TONIGHT! (/COMMENT/17270#COMMENT-17270)

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Just bought enough wood and hardware for two of these. A few quick questions. How come

you didn't use pocket holes? I thought they were supposed to be stronger, right?

What kind of wood did YOU use, Ana - especially since you said $25 in lumber? I bought pine

knowing I would seal it really well, so I'm not worried about rot or anything. My biggest concern

is strength, but it should be fine. Neither my husband or I are near 200 lbs. Hopefully pine is

good enough!

I'm letting my girls help me with this whole project as a homemade Father's Day gift for hubby!

They are so excited to get started tonight!!! :-)

(/users/deannag) deanna_g (/users/deannag) replied on Wed, 2011-06-

15 21:41 PERMALINK (/COMMENT/17325#COMMENT-17325)

HELP! (/COMMENT/17325#COMMENT-17325)I finished my chair for my friend tonight. It LOOKS amazing! My worry.....the dowel rod on the

prop-up support is bending like MAD! And it looks as though it's starting to split where it's

connected to the 1x2. )-: Her birthday is tomorrow and I'd really like to get this fixed before I

give it to her. Is there anything I can do at this point other than replace the dowel?

(/users/ferbit) ferbit (/users/ferbit) replied on Tue, 2011-

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MINE TOO... (/COMMENT/24291#COMMENT-24291)Mine is doing that too, but not too bad so I'm keeping it as is for now. I think I picked out a

warped dowel unfortunately.

Options I'm considering are a 1/2" metal dowel (sold at HD). I was thinking if I had it cut

longer, it could fit INTO each of the 1x2 (sort of countersunk, if that makes sense), rather

than screwing in from the outside. Or possibly long enough to go all the way through and

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then cap it somehow on each end??? Just some thoughts! :) Hope that helps! Can't wait

to see a photo!

(/users/ferbit) ferbit (/users/ferbit) replied on Wed, 2011-06-22

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FOUND BETTER BOLTS FOR THE BEACH/SLING CHAIRS! (/COMMENT/24290#COMMENT-24290)I found House-Mates Connecting Bolts (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202105588/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053) &Connecting Cap Nuts (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100338130/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053) at

Home Depot today and I love them!!! They come in 4-packs for about $4.75 per pack (choice

of bronze or brass plated), so you'll spend just under $10 for a 4-pack of bolts and a 4-pack of

cap nuts. I did keep a washer in between the 1x2's to keep the wood from rubbing. PERFECT

fit! If you used 1x2's (some people used 2x2's for extra strength), make sure to get the size I

linked to on Home Depot's website for a perfect fit. I just updated my Brag Post (http://ana-white.com/2011/06/sling-chair-fathers-day)with a new photo (last one at the bottom)

showing the chair with the new connecting bolts.

The bolts fit through the 1/4" holes Ana's plans instruct you to drill, but the caps need a larger

hole. I drilled 3/8" holes into all OUTER 1x2 where the connector caps needed to be and kept

the inside 1x2 holes at 1/4" per Ana's instructions. Hope that makes sense!

1/4"-20 x 40mm bolts (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202105588/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053)

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1/4"-20 x 12mm cap nuts (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100338130/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053)

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ALMOST FINISHED (/COMMENT/27200#COMMENT-27200)I made a few adjustments to this plan because I didn't trust merely gluing the dowels. I drilled a

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hole through the pop-up support and pushed the dowel through that. I then glued the dowel

into place and capped it off with a screw and a washer (so that it wouldn't slide out) We'll see

how it goes after I attach the fabric.

Orange "price matched" dowels from Michaels for me. Michaels sells $1 dowels, and Orange is

around $2.45. Since Michaels only has "hardwood" dowels, and Orange has Oak, I got them

for $1.45. (Michaels dowels are far too weak for this project)

Kalli replied on Fri, 2011-08-05 09:41 PERMALINK

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TAUGHT FABRIC (/COMMENT/27606#COMMENT-27606)I bought 54" home decorator fabric and sewed them according to directions, but the fabric is

taught. It doesn't sag like the chairs in the pictures. Has anyone else had this problem?

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TALL (/COMMENT/30194#COMMENT-30194)Want to make one of these for my husband for Christmas. He is 6"4'...will he fit in this chair

comfortably??

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CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW HIGH (/COMMENT/39285#COMMENT-39285)

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can anyone tell me how high the front of this sits off the ground? My husband has a bad back

and does not like chairs that make him feel like his behind is hovering inches from the ground. I

am actually looking to modify this into a double-wide/loveseat. Has anyone modified their

chairs into a more upright position vs lounger?

raj_k replied on Tue, 2012-07-24 11:26 PERMALINK

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QUESTION ON FIXING TOP BOARDS (/COMMENT/40774#COMMENT-40774)I am new to this so I apologize if its a silly question. The above picture in Step 1 refers to

"fasten the top boards with screw and glue, predirlled"

Do I predrill holes to on the side frame wood( 48") so I can have the screw from the side

connecting the top board? Is that 2 inch screws are for?

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I SIMPLY ADORE THIS CHAIR. I (/COMMENT/51482#COMMENT-51482)I simply adore this chair. I would like to have one in my garden too, because it seems to be

easy to build. Together with my new Power Equipment Plus

(http://www.powerequipmentplus.com/) it will be amazing!

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56401)

THIS LOOKS LIKE A GREAT (/COMMENT/56401#COMMENT-56401)This looks like a great chair, and as per usual, easy to follow plans, too!

Next chance we have to build more things, this is on the list for sure! Just have to finish

building a fence first!

Cheers from New Brunswick in Canada!

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STAIN COLOR/# OF COATS (/COMMENT/57319#COMMENT-57319)Hi, Ana. I happen to have two of these wonderful chairs from the 1930-40's, and they are so

comfy to sit in. I wanted to know what color of Minwax Gel stain you used, and how many coats

you applied to get that color? Thanks - for ALL your wonderful plans. Much success on the

book - it's terrific!

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ONE DIFFERENCE (/COMMENT/57494#COMMENT-57494)I beefed these chairs up a bit by using 5/4 stock and 5/8 inch dowels. They held 300 lbs no

problem. As one person previously pointed out, a simple way to strengthen the arm / back

support is by drilling through the arm support and cutting the dowels long to go all the way

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through and then gluing the dowels in place. No screwing necessary. These turned out

awesome, really comfortable, and super pretty to boot.

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FOOT REST? (/COMMENT/61255#COMMENT-61255)Hi Anna!

I cannot wait to try these out! What are the chances of getting plans for a folding sling foot

rest?

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SLING CHAIRS! (/COMMENT/61343#COMMENT-61343)I love these! Is the supply list for 2 chairs? I need to make at least 4, maybe 6(LOL)

(/user/383082) treydutton (/user/383082) replied on Tue, 2014-11-04

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RIPSTOP NYLON (/COMMENT/63606#COMMENT-63606)Would ripstop nylon be an acceptable fabric to use on this chair. I know it will have a little bit of

stretch to it, but could you cut it a little shorter to account for the stretch? I really have no idea

about fabric and sewing so any direction would be appreciated.

Thanks

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