Cost: $
Time: 4 hours
Skill: 1 of 5 — Beginner

DIY Child’s Adirondack Chair Plan

A backyard classic, sized just right for kids

Give the youngest members of the family a seat of their own with a child-sized Adirondack chair built for outdoor adventures, quiet afternoons and everything in between. Inspired by the same timeless design as our classic Adirondack chair plan, this scaled-down version offers kids comfortable seating for reading, relaxing, roasting marshmallows or simply enjoying time outside.

This beginner-friendly project shows you how to build a kid’s Adirondack chair that is both fun and meaningful. With quality YellaWood® brand products, a few basic tools and a little time, you can create a durable DIY kid’s Adirondack chair that’s ready for years of backyard memories.

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What you’ll need to follow our kid’s Adirondack chair plan

Materials

(1) 1 x 8 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
(1) 2 x 2 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine lumber
(1) 1 x 2 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 1 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(2) 2 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
2 ½” YellaWood® brand fasteners + appropriate bit
1 ¼” YellaWood® brand fasteners + appropriate bit
3″ YellaWood® brand fasteners + appropriate bit
Waterproof wood glue (optional)
YellaWood Protector® stain and sealer

Tools

Pencil
Measuring tape
Miter saw (or chop saw)
Jigsaw
Drill / driver
Drill bit
Square
Clamps
Radial sander (or sander block)
Damp cloth (optional)
Paint / stain brush

Step-by-step instructions on how to build a kid’s Adirondack chair

Everybody belongs in the backyard. Give kids their own special space and a lifetime of memories with a child-size Adirondack chair plan you can work on together.