Modern Single Outdoor Chaise Lounge

Fits Standard Cushion Size

This plan fits a cushion size with seat 48" x 30" and back 24" x 30". You can easily
alter the dimensions to fit different sized cushions.

Updated Plans
This plan has been updated to increase the strength of the base (2x4s instead of
1x4s).  The overall size changed as well. If you need the old plans, you can find
them here.

Dimensions are shown above.

Preparation

SHOPPING LIST

 2 - 2x4 @ 10 feet long

 2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
 7 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
 2 sets of 3" hinges suitable for exterior use
 2-1/2" exterior self tapping wood screws 
 2" exterior self tapping wood screws
 Exterior wood glue

COMMON MATERIALS

1 1/4 inch screws

2 inch screws

CUT LIST

Main Chair

 2 - 2x4 @ 75" - frame

 4 - 2x4 @ 24-1/2" - frame
 4 - 2x4 @ 11-1/4" - legs
 2 - 2x2 @ 27" - cleats
 2 - 1x4 @ 78" - side slats
 6 - 1x4 @ 48" - main slats
 6 - 2x2 @ 3" - stop blocks

Back

 6 - 1x4 @ 30" - back slats

 4 - 2x2 @ 23-1/2" - back supports
 2 - 2x4 @ 10" - prop supports
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

Cut all boards using a compound miter saw or circular saw with guide.

TOOLS

Instructions
STEP 1

To build this lounger, you can either use the Kreg Jig (pocket hole
recommendations shown above) or self tapping wood screws.

 
Pocket Holes
The advantage of pocket holes is no visible fasteners.  If you are using a cushion,
this will cover all the fasteners, so this may or may not be as important to you.

When joining 2x to 2x boards, the setting is 1-1/2" with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. 
When joining 2x to 1x boards, use the 3/4" setting and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

 
Mark out and drill all pocket holes prior to assembly.  The assembly order may
differ than shown in diagrams
STEP 2

Build the frame, using either 2-1/2" screws or the Kreg Jig. Make sure that the
frame is very square.
Construya el marco, usando tornillos de 2-1 / 2 "o la plantilla Kreg. Asegúrese de
que el marco sea muy cuadrado.
STEP 3

Attach legs to the outside of the frame with 2-1/2" screws.

STEP 4

Screw cleats inside the frame, four screws per cleat.  2-1/2" self tapping screws

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STEP 5

Attach decking to the top of the chaise lounge with 2" self tapping screws.  
 STEP 6

Build the back piece with 2" screws into the backs of the 2x2s

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STEP 7

Build the back support as shown.  Make sure the 2x4s are set in 2" from the ends
of the 2x2s.

Hinge to the back rest

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STEP 8

Hinge the entire back piece inside the chaise lounge opening

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STEP 9

Install the stop blocks as shown.  

You can alter the locations, just make sure the stop blocks don't interfere with the
back closing flat.

STEP 10

Now take some of the 1x2 scraps and create stops as shown above to hold the
prop up in place. You can space these at any desired location.
Finishing Instructions
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 needed.
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