Outdoor Projects
DIY Side By Side Patio Chairs


BLACK+DECKER B+D Contributor 121 Projects
Outdoor Projects
BLACK+DECKER B+D Contributor 121 Projects
Set the miter saw table to 14° (orient the blade to the right side of the 90° mark). Position each back leg so the notch is facing away from the saw fence and trim off the right end of the back leg. Make a parallel 14° miter cut on the other end.
The seat supports should be attached to the front rail using exterior wood glue and 2 1⁄2" deck screws.
The front rails should be attached to the front legs and the back rails are attached to the back legs. Use exterior wood glue and 2 1/2" deck screws.
Temporarily clamp the parts together in the correct orientation and then drive 2 1/2" screws through the inside faces of the arm supports and seat supports to attach them to the legs.
Attach the back supports to the arm supports using 2 1/2" deck screws. Make sure all screw heads are recessed slightly.
Set the stop-block attachment on your power miter saw or stand for the correct length. Measure the first slat to make sure the length is correct.
Use 16d nails as spacers for a 1/8" gap. If you’re using a cordless drill/driver with adjustable torque, set the clutch at a very low setting to prevent overdriving the screws. Drive two 2" screws through each end of the slat and into the back support. Use framing nails or scraps of wood as spacers between the slats.
Here, the 1 1/2"-dia. posthole is located 8 3/4" from the back edge of the tabletop (on center) and is centered across the middle plank. A 1 1/2"-dia. hole saw chucked into your drill is the best tool for making the pole hole.