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What you will need

For the seat sides, legs, back slats, upper back support, and the seat slats you will need...
38ft (11.5m) of 3/4" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 20mm) wood, allowing for a little bit of wastage.

For the front and rear spacers, lower back support, and arm braces you will need...
8ft (2.4m) of 3/4" x 3 1/2" (90mm x 20mm) wood, allowing for a little bit of wastage.

For the arms you will need...
64" (1600mm) of 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 45mm) wood.

Note: When cutting, cut the longer pieces first to minimize wastage.

You will also need...
- Around 90 exterior-type 1 1/2" (38mm) long screws.
- Four 3/8" x 2" (10mm x 50mm) galvanized carriage bolts and washers.
- Exterior-type glue

The cutting list

ID ITEM STOCK SIZE LENGTH No.
[a] seat sides 3/4" x 5 1/2"
(140mm x 20mm)
39" (975mm) 2
[b] rear spacer 3/4" x 3 1/2"
(90mm x 20mm)
23 1/4"
(580mm)
1
[c] legs 3/4" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 20mm) 22 3/4"
(570mm)
2
[d] lower back support 3/4" x 3 1/2" (90mm x 20mm) 24 3/4"
(620mm)
1
[e] back slats 3/4" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 20mm) 38"
(950mm)
4
[f] arm braces 3/4" x 3 1/2" (90mm x 20mm) 7"
(175mm)
2
[g] seat slats 3/4" x 1 3/8" (35mm x 20mm)
Rip (cut lengthways) from 3/4" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 20mm) stock
24 3/4"
(620mm)
16
[h] arms 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 45mm) 32"
(800mm)
2
[i] upper back support 3/4" x 5 1/2" (140mm x 20mm) 30 3/4"
(770mm)
1
[j] front spacer 3/4" x 3 1/2" (90mm x 20mm) 24 3/4"
(620mm)
1

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