For about $30 you can build your own modern Adirondack chairs! This is an easy build that shouldn't take too long, and the chair is super comfortable and sturdy! Free plans by Ana-White.com

Preparation
3 - 2x4 @ 104-5/8" long (OR 4 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long or 92-5/9" long)
1 - 1x10 @ 10 feet long*
4 - 2-1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
24 - 2-1/2" long self tapping exterior screws (look for the screws with the star bit heads, can be up to 3" long)
30 - 1-1/2" long self tapping exterior screws (same type as the longer screws, can be slightly shorter or longer (up to 2"), these screws are just used to attach the seat boards to the frame)
*If building more than one chair, you only need 9 feet of 1x10 boards per chair. So for two chairs, you could purchase one 8' long 1x10 and one 10' long 1x10.
5 - 2x4 @ 19-1/2" - legs and horizontal supports
2 - 2x4 @ 31-3/4" - arms
2 - 2x4 @ 33-1/4" - both ends cut at 20 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement
2 - 2x4 @ 32-3/4" - back supports
2 - 1x10 @ 22-1/2" - seat
3 - 1x10 @ 19-1/2" - back
It may be easier to pre-finish your boards before cutting.
Work on a flat level surface.
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Place the remaining 2x4 @ 19-1/2" long under the back of the chair as shown in the diagram.
Place one seat support in the chair and hold flush to the bottom of the stringer.
Attach with screws to the stringer and to the back support.
Move to the other side of the chair and repeat with the second back support.
Remove the 2x4 @ 19-1/2" long.
Comments
Ray_B
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 07:42
Alternative plans available?
These plans are awesome, however these will probably be too difficult for my wife and I to get (climb) out of. Can you recommend some other simple chair plans as an alternative?
Thank you!
Elizabeth Morton
Mon, 05/04/2020 - 07:19
We are in the same situation…
We are in the same situation and would need the chairs a little higher off the ground please.
Love the design and the simplicity of the build!
Beautiful work as always!
Thank you
luiessir
Sun, 05/31/2020 - 23:44
Buenos días desde España Ray…
Buenos días desde España Ray-B:
Creo que podrías incrementar las medidas del larguero y de la pata en un porcentaje estimativo, creo que un 10 % no estaría mal, te quedarían las patas con 1 3/8 y el larguero con 3 21/64 (verifícalo, calcular pulgadas es complicado a los que usamos el sistema métrico decimal), las medidas de las demás piezas no varían.
En todo caso, es mejor pasarte con el incremento que quedarte corto, si te excedes, no tienes más que poner un listón delgado sobre el suelo junto a las patas y marcar con él el sobrante de cada una de ellas.
¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!.
luiessir
Mon, 06/01/2020 - 06:47
Sorry Ray B: Increasing the…
Sorry Ray B:
Increasing the legs by 10% would be 15 1/8 and the crossbar with 36 37/64.
I think what I put in earlier was the increment.
Perdona Ray B:
Incrementando un 10 % las patas quedarían con 15 1/8 y el larguero con 36 37/64.
Creo que lo que puse anteriormente era el incremento.
Jeremy68
Tue, 06/16/2020 - 15:20
Please refer to my happy…
Please refer to my happy accident
OliveGrace
Mon, 08/17/2020 - 14:41
I have the same problem. …
I have the same problem. Does Ana every reply?
Leslie Esparza
Sat, 11/21/2020 - 08:04
Alternate Plan Ideas
Hi Ray!
It looks like another commenter posted some suggestions for alterations. Here's what he posted:
Modification for those who are a bit challenged by height or age:
Reduce the angle on the long bottom board to 10 degrees, lengthen board to 38 inches, shorten front legs to 16 1/2".
I'm going to try this out. I'm building some chairs for my backyard and want to build a couple for my parents, who are both tall and in their 70's. I'll let you know how it goes in case it can help you!
I have already made a chair with the dimensions that Ana posted and it WAS surprising comfortable. I think that the arms make it easier to get in and out of, however, I do think it would help to raise it a little for my parents. We'll see!
rpower1
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:21
Stain
What stain did you use? Love the color.
In reply to Stain by rpower1
Bronwyn
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 16:23
Yes, can you please share…
Yes, can you please share what stain this is? Thanks!
Elizabeth Morton
Mon, 05/04/2020 - 07:22
Is the stain also a wood…
Is the stain also a wood protector?
Since the wood is not for outdoor use, what would you recommend for extending the life of the chairs?