Free Adirondack Chair Plans
The iconic sloped-back deck chair — with every angled cut worked out for you.
- $47est. materials
- Intermediatedifficulty
- 22parts
- 3tools
The Adirondack chair is the one everyone wants and few attempt, because of the angles. This plan does the angles for you: the cut list below lists each part with its real length, and the printable shop drawings show the shapes to trace.
It’s one of the more involved projects in this set — the angled and curved cuts are what earn it its rating — but it’s very doable with patience. Preview it from every angle in 3D first so you know exactly what you’re building.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 2×4 8' | 2 | $7.16 |
| 1×4 8' | 6 | $25.68 |
| Deck Screw (1 lb box (~90)) | 1 | $11 |
| Carriage Bolt (bolt + nut + washer) | 2 | $3.20 |
| Estimated total | $47 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1× | 1×4 | 3' 1" |
| 2× | 1×4 | 2' 6.05" |
| 14× | 1×4 | 2' 6" |
| 2× | 2×4 | 3' 1.51" |
| 1× | 2×4 | 2' 6" |
| 2× | 2×4 | 1' 9.83" |
Tools you’ll need
- Circular saw
- Drill/driver
- Wrench or socket set
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to build an Adirondack chair?
It’s an involved project — mostly because of the angled and curved cuts. Preview it in 3D and print the per-piece diagrams to make the shapes straightforward.
What wood is best for an Adirondack chair?
Cedar and pressure-treated pine are popular for weather resistance. Change the material in the app to compare cost.
How much lumber does an Adirondack chair take?
Less than you’d think — see the exact shopping list below, optimized to minimize offcuts.