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Introduction, Wood Size, Cutting List and Fixing Method.
Introduction
How to make a throne for the garden.
This garden throne is just as much a garden feature as something to sit on.
In fact it is probably not the most comfortable chair to laze or slouch in but rather a sit up straight and proud, and run your eyes over your kingdom (or compost heap) chair.
Regardless, it sure looks good in the garden!
Note: This is the standard (feet and inch version). To go to the metric version click here.
The metric version also delves a little into the place from where the project idea originated.
Where did the idea for this throne come from? Find out!
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Wood Size
The wood size used for the frame is 3"x3" actual size.
This is not a readily available or common size, but similar sizes can still be obtained from the odd merchant, or made by ripping and/or planing down a larger sized wood.
A more common wood size is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" actual size, which is 4" x 4" after it has been planed (smoothed).
If you cannot source or make 3"x3", then use 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" instead. The chair will have a bulkier look but some might prefer that anyway.
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ITEM
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DESCRIPTION
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STOCK SIZE
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LENGTH
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HOW MANY
PIECES
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[a]
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back leg
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3" x 3"
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51 1/2"
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2
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[b]
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front leg
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3" x 3"
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29"
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2
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[c]
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seat front and rear rail
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3" x 3
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22"
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2
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[d]
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seat side rail
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3" x 3"
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17"
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2
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[e]
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angled back piece
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3" x 3"
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16"
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2
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[f]
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horizontal back piece
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3" x 3"
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approx 6" (check on site)
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2
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[g]
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arm
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3" x 3"
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24"
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2
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[h]
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front and rear base
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1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
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approx 32" (check on site)
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2
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[i]
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side base
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1 1/2" x 3 1/2"
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approx 26" (check on site)
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2
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[j]
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seat and base board support
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1" x 1"
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measure and cut on site
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8
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[k]
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seat board
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1" x 6"
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22"
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3
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[l]
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base board
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1" x 6"
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approx 22" (check on site)
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5
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Altogether (allowing for a bit of waste) you will need:
25ft of 3"x3" wood suitable for exterior use
(if you cannot source 3"x3", then use 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"),
10ft of 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" wood suitable for exterior use,
14ft of 1" x 1" wood suitable for exterior use,
15ft of 1" x 6" wood suitable for exterior use,
and 9ft of 1/2" diameter dowel (round wood).
You will also need...
56 of 3" wood screws (exterior type),
32 of 1 1/2" wood screws (exterior type),
4 of 3/8" carriage bolts 5" long with nuts and washers,
exterior type wood glue,
and some type of wrought iron or metal pattern for the chair back.
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Fixing method
Fix all joints with glue and 3" wood screws, four screws to each joint.
First drill 1/2" diameter holes down into each joint's face piece, leaving 1 1/4" (as per diagram below).
Then continue through with a smaller (screw shank size) hole.
Add some glue and fasten with the screws.
Finally plug the holes with 1/2" diameter dowel. Glue in the dowel, cut off any excess and sand.
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