Cost: $
Time: 7 hours
Skill: 1 of 5 — Beginner

DIY Daytripper Folding Chair Plan

Simple seating that goes wherever the day takes you

The daytripper folding chair plan helps you build a compact, portable nesting chair. With two interlocking pieces it can be easily assembled, disassembled and stored nested with other chairs when not in use. The design makes this a flexible outdoor chair plan for seating at home or on the go.

In fact, with the daytripper, you have a patio chair plan, a camping chair plan, an “anything you want to do outdoors” chair plan, all rolled into one. It also makes it easy to build multiple chairs, so you have extra seating whenever you need it.

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What you’ll need to complete a nesting folding chair plan

Materials

(2) 2 x 6 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(2) 1 x 6 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
1/8 x 24 x 48″ hardboard for templates
2″ deck screws
Waterproof wood glue
YellaWood Protector® stain and sealer

Tools

Miter saw or circular saw
Table saw
Driver
1/8″ drill bit
Jig saw
Damp rag to wipe up excess glue

Step-by-step instructions to build a wooden folding chair

When you’re done with your outdoor chair plan, you’ll have a sturdy, comfortable place to sit on the patio, at the beach, camping or relaxing in the backyard.