Folding adult sized wood sling chair, also known as wood beach chairs or deck chairs. Folds flat for storage, opens up for easy relaxation! Adjusts to three positions for customized reclining. Features removable slings.

Preparation
1 - 6' 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel
1 1/2 Yards Outdoor Fabric, 54" wide
Sewing Notions and Thread
1 - 1x3 @ 48" long
4 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
4 - 1/4" diameter bolts, 2" long with matching nuts
12 - washers to fit bolts
Backrest Frame
2 - 1x2 @ 48"
1 - 1x2 @ 24"
1 - 1x2 @ 25 1/2"
1 - 1x3 @ 24"
Seat Frame
2 - 1x2 @ 44"
4 - 1x2 @ 23 3/4"
1 - 1x2 @ 22 1/4"
1 - 1x3 @ 22 1/4"
Prop-Up Support
2 - 1x2 @ 15"
1 - 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel @ 25 1/2"
Fabric Slings
2 - Outdoor Fabric Squares @ 54" x 22 3/4"
2 - 1/2" Diameter Wood Dowel @ 22"
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Build the back frame very carefully as shown above. The main weight bearing joints are going to be where the fabric slings pull on the headers - so take great care to use glue, carefully predrill holes, avoid splitting your wood, and attach in place. There is a 3/8" gap between the header boards. Drill the holes as shown above for the bolts.
Step 2
Step 3
Once both frames are complete, line the frames up as shown above, and insert bolts, with washers on both sides of bolt, and one washer between the two wood frames to protect the finish on your wood frames. The chair should now swing open, but there will be nothing to keep the chair from staying open. See next step . . .
Step 4
Step 6
Step 7
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.
Comments
exuma_momma
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 12:54
Will be doing these!
I love these chairs! We do kayaking and sailing camping expeditions in the Bahamas and the traditional, but cheap, camping chairs are so expensive and rust so fast, plus they are so ugly compared to these! I'll be working this summer on getting a stock of these chairs ready so our guests will have true 'luxury' camping in the islands :) THANKS ANA!!!!
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Wood Folding Sling Chair, Deck Chair or Beach Chair - Adult
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Guesting (not verified)
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 13:16
assuming you wanted to make
assuming you wanted to make this for someone heavier - what would you suggest to make it stronger?
Also, you might put a hair pin cotter pin (spring type cotter pin) to make sure the dowels don't fall out during transport.
In reply to assuming you wanted to make by Guesting (not verified)
Ana White
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 13:58
Stronger
To make these chairs stronger - use hardwood for the frames, use 2x2s and 2x3s for the headers, use larger bolts. For an even stronger chair, you would use wider width boards for the frame, but at a certain point - the weight is going to be too much for the sling itself.
smasumur
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 15:28
Perfect chairs!
And I was worried that I may have to figure out how to scale the kid's sized chair to fit an adult. Thank you Ana for doing it AND running it through the Ram test.
I'm thinking the only addition that would make it better is a small pillow with a pocket along the top for a dowel so it can be fit in the like the sling covers. Leaves you free to use either side of the sling cover with your pillow.
Guess it's back to blue (was there once already today) to get supplies.
ddietz12
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 17:11
Awesome job. Was worth the
Awesome job. Was worth the wait. I'll volunteer for your adult lounging in it as soon as we get one done
ferbit
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 17:23
YES!!!
SO excited about these! Yay!!!!!
Stephanie (not verified)
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 17:25
Fabric
When I made the kids chairs I got fabric for $2 a yard in the clearence section at Joann's. If I would have known this pattern would be up so soon I'd have bought enough for these chairs as well so they are a matching set! But their clearence is the best place to look...
deanna_g
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 19:10
Question about how much fabric....
So, if I wanted to do a "double sided" sling like you have shown in your picture....do I need 1.5 yards of EACH fabric or 1.5 yards total?
deanna_g
Fri, 06/03/2011 - 19:10
Question about how much fabric....
So, if I wanted to do a "double sided" sling like you have shown in your picture....do I need 1.5 yards of EACH fabric or 1.5 yards total?