How To Make A Deckchair

Step 1

Cut each piece to length using table saw as per drawings. Each piece should be 20mm thick

Step 2

Mark out holes with marking gauge to accept 20mm dowels as per drawing; use bradawl to mark centre

Step 3

On a pillar drill set depth to 10mm (half depth of timber). Use a 20mm forstner bit to drill all holes

Step 4

Mark out 6mm holes as per drawing

Step 5

First use a 12mm forstner bit and countersink marked holes with a pillar drill to the depth of the shoulder of bit

Step 6

Replace forstner bit with 6mm bit and drill through

Step 7

Using a router and router table run all pieces through beading cutter to soften edges

Step 8

Take the two medium lengths and mark out reclining slots. Three slots at 110mm, 210mm and 310mm intervals from end

Step 9

Using the 20mm forstner bit drill the beginnings of the slots

Step 10

Using a protractor set at 15° mark out the remaining parts of the slots

Step 11

Cut out the rest of the slots using a bandsaw

Step 12

Sand back all rough edges of the slot; a bobbin sander makes this very easy

Step 13

Cut dowels at 2 x 450mm, 2 x 490mm and 1 x 525mm. Then finish all parts with an outdoor finishing oil

Step 14

Dry fit together making sure all parts fit correctly

Step 15

Assemble deckchair frame, glue the two frames and clamp together

Step 16

Using the dowel, stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers, assemble the frames together

Step 17

Lay deckchair frame flat on a workbench and cut fabric to length

Step 18

Using upholstery tacks attach fabric to frame