Adirondack Chair
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Printable modern Adirondack chair plans: two board sizes, mostly straight cuts, and about an hour of beginner work for about $48 in treated lumber. 36″ tall x 32″ wide x 34″ deep. Includes the cut list with angles, 9 illustrated steps, and a tools and lumber list.
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Modern Adirondack chair plans: two board sizes, mostly straight cuts
This is the Adirondack I designed for people who want the low recline and wide arms without a pile of curved templates. The legs are borrowed from my outdoor bench and tilted back to Adirondack angles, so almost every cut is a straight line off a circular saw. Only the back supports and the armrests need a jigsaw. It’s built from five treated boards, 5/4×6 deck boards and a 2×8, in about an hour of beginner-level work, for about $48 in lumber.
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What you get
- Printable PDF plan, instant download
- Full dimensions
- Cut list with every angle
- 9 illustrated steps, from the leg tapers to the armrests
- Tools and lumber shopping list
Specs
- Overall size: 36″ tall x 32″ wide x 34″ deep
- Build time: about 1 hour
- Skill level: Beginner
- Estimated lumber cost: about $48 (October 2026 pricing: three 5/4x6x8 deck boards at $7.48 and two 2x8x8s at $12.68)
Lumber you’ll need
- 3 boards, 5/4x6x8′ treated deck boards (seat, back and armrests)
- 2 boards, 2x8x8′ treated lumber (legs and supports)
Hardware
- 2-1/2″ exterior wood screws, ACQ rated (regular screws corrode in treated lumber)
- Optional: 3/8″ x 3-1/2″ galvanized carriage bolts, washers and nuts to beef up the leg and arm joints (8 to 10 bolts)
Tools you’ll need
- Drill/driver and bits for pre-drilling
- Miter saw or speed square for the angle cuts
- Circular saw for the leg and arm tapers
- Jigsaw for the back supports and armrests
- Level, tape measure and pencil
- Safety glasses and hearing protection
Common questions
How is this different from a traditional Adirondack? The traditional fan-back has a curved back, a scooped seat and curved stringers, with a lot of template work. This modern version keeps the recline and the wide flat arms and swaps the curves for straight tapered legs.
Is it hard to build? No. If you’ve built anything with a drill and a circular saw, you can build this. Pre-drill everything, especially the top of the leg, and check that the leg bottoms are even before you drive the first screw.
Can I leave it outside? Yes. It’s treated lumber, so it’ll silver over if you leave it bare, or take a coat of exterior stain if you want to keep it warm.
Want to read through it first? The full build is on the blog: easy modern Adirondack chair plans. It pairs with the outdoor chaise lounge and the outdoor club chair, which use the same lumber and tools.
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