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12 DIY Pallet Adirondack Chair Plans You Can Build Today (With Pictures)

Pallet Adirondack Chair

Pallet Adirondack Chair

Adirondack chairs are absolutely stunning additions to a patio or porch. Despite their classic look, learning how to build Adirondack chairs are actually quite simple to make with the right plan. We have gathered a list of the best pallet Adirondack chair plans on the Internet to help you get to building today!

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The 12 DIY Pallet Adirondack Chair Plans

1. DIY Square Adirondack Chair by Famous Artisan

DIY Square Adirondack Chair by Famous Artisan
Image By: Famous Artisan

This Adirondack chair plan is incredibly easy to follow and extensive, even for someone with no experience. Though Famous Artisan does not offer actual pictures of the final product, the plan is a pretty standard one, ensuring that it leads to a beautifully finished product.

Every step in the instructions include detailed directions and animated graphics. This helps you get every step right for a perfect Adirondack chair at the end.


2. Easy Modern Adirondack by Rogue Engineer

Easy Modern Adirondack by Rogue Engineer
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer

If you like a modern twist on classic staples, then you will like this Easy Modern Adirondack by Rogue Engineer. Of course, the chair has the same basic design, but it is much wider with a modern flair. Despite the modern approach to this classic, it is still easy enough to make.

The plans are incredibly extensive, complete with a variety of instructions, lists, pictures, and graphics. Together, these variety of tools ensure that you know exactly how to best make this design.


3. Free Adirondack Chair Plans by How To Specialist

Free Adirondack Chair Plans by How To Specialist
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The How To Specialist provides an incredibly simple and classic Adirondack chair plan. This is an ideal option for those who like the classic look and don’t want to spend extra time worrying about a unique or interesting design.

Even though this is a classic plan, it is still thoroughly explained, ensuring that anyone can follow through with the instructions. These plans come with the detailed materials, tools, and tips lists. Additionally, they offer extensive instructions and detailed graphics to go along with them.


4. Norm Abram’s Adirondack Chair by Popular Woodworking

Norm Abram’s Adirondack Chair by Popular Woodworking
Image Credit: Popular Woodworking

Easily one of the best Adirondack chair plans is the Norm Abram’s Adirondack Chair by Popular Woodworking. This plan comes with an improved design that is long-lasting and easy enough for anyone. Starting at the bottom of construction, this chair can be built upwards in a short period.

The instructions with these plans are very thorough. They are broken up based on the part you are building, such as the bottom or the back. Every step is accompanied by a picture of the chair being made. It even comes with a free PDF copy of the article, with illustrations and a cutlist.


5. 2×4 Adirondack Free Plans by My Outdoor Plans

2x4 Adirondack Free Plans by My Outdoor Plans
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As you probably guessed from the name, My Outdoor Plans offers a variety of free plans that are simple enough for anyone to follow. This 2×4 Adirondack Chair plan is beautiful and easy to follow, complete with lists, written instructions, graphics, and a video tutorial.

Even though these plans don’t come with any actual photos of the finished product, you don’t have to worry about that. This plan is a tried and true option. A variety of people uploaded their own pictures of their finished products, using these plans. You can get staining or painting ideas from these uploaded pictures.


6. Pallet Adirondack Chair by feedurself

Pallet Adirondack Chair by FeedUrself
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Although many of the plans on this list offer a more refined look, this pallet Adirondack chair is incredibly minimalistic and rustic, making it perfect for a country or backyard placement. You could also place it next to a set of pallets to make it look a bit more in place.

The plan for this chair is separated into 10 steps. Each step comes with concise but detailed directions and photographs for reference. Several users tried out this plan and said that it turned out just as pictured.


7. Ana’s Adirondack Chair

Ana’s Adirondack Chair
Image Credit: Ana White

To prove that women can also be in charge of Adirondack chair building, Ana White created and uploaded this Adirondack chair plan. These chairs look crisper and more modern than some of the previous, making it perfect for a modern backyard.

The plan is incredibly detailed, complete with the shopping list, cutlist, tools, and instructions. Every step comes with detailed directions and graphics for reference. Multiple users tried this plan and said that it worked beautifully.


8. Recycled Pallets Turned Into An Adirondack Chair by The Owner Build Network

Recycled Pallets Turned Into An Adirondack Chair by The Owner Build Network
Image Credit: The Owner Builder Network

Not everyone has extra money to build their chair. The Owner Builder Network knows this to be true and created a plan specifically for recycled pallets. With this plan, you can press restart on your old pallets to create a beautiful Adirondack chair.

These instructions are highly detailed, complete with graphics and pictures. Of the plans, we are most pleased with the pictures on this site. The Owner Builder Network provides a number of pictures of the final product, showing that you can turn the recycled pallets into any style you would like, ranging from rustic to classy.


9. Modern Adirondack Chair by The Design Confidential

Modern Adirondack Chair by The Design Confidential
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If you are someone who is very particular about the smooth operation of your website and the beauty of the final products, then this plan is for you. The Design Confidential’s website is incredibly easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing, making it much easier to follow along without getting a headache.

Not to mention, the plans are exquisite in and of themselves. They include the tools, lumber, materials, instructions, and cutlist. Each step is thoroughly detailed and has graphics for reference. The one drawback is that there is not an actual picture of the final product.


10. Gulf Coast Chair by Lumber Jocks

Gulf Coast Chair by Lumber Jocks
Image Credit: Lumber Jocks

Do you absolutely love the classic Gulf Coast chair, better known as Jake’s Chair? If so, check out Lumber Jock’s Gulf Coast Chair. They provide a finished product and a link to the plan. Not to mention, the comment page is helpful for a good conversation about building these chairs.

The biggest downside of this plan is that the plans themselves are not on this website. The reason why we have chosen to show this over the plans is that this has more extensive photographs and information, plus a link to the plan they used.


11. Homemade Adirondack Chairs by Chisel and Fork

Homemade Adirondack Chairs by Chisel and Fork
Image Credit: Chisel and Fork

If you loved Ana White’s plans (#9) but don’t have all the needed parts, then you should opt for this plan instead. This Homemade Adirondack chair is modified from her plans, but it only uses a miter saw and jigsaw.

The plans are very thorough, even complete with a personal story about how the builders worked. As you scroll down, you see clear lists for the tools, shopping list, and instructions. All steps come with detailed directions and either an actual picture or graphic.


12.  Adirondack Chair Plans by Skip To My Lou

Adirondack Chair Plans by Skip To My Lou
Image Credit: Skip To My Lou

This Adirondack chair plan is perfect for the lake or some other picturesque scene. It has a classic look, but it also looks like it belongs in nature. This makes it a great choice for those needing seating as beautiful as the scenery.

The directions are very easy to follow, complete with bullet points, pictures, and detailed instructions. The pictures even show children helping out with the project, showing that this plan is easy enough for anyone to do. At the end, the plan even comes with tips to make the chair long lasting and comfortable.

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Conclusion

Adirondack chairs are a perfect addition to just about any home or outdoor seating area. The above plans are all easy to follow and tried and true, ensuring that the final product is stunning and safe to sit on. Learn how to build Adirondack chairs today so you can relax tomorrow!


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