Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Baltic Dining Chair! Let’s do it, let’s dive right into this one! I promise chairs are easier than they seem! Once you get past the angles of the back legs, you are in the safety zone and this baby will come together in a snap! Xx… Rayan
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$25-$50
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad nailer
- 1 – 2×6 at 6’
- 1 – 2×3 at 4’
- 2 – 1×2 at 8’
- 1 – 1×3 at 6’
- 1 – 1×4 at 4’
- 1 – 1×4 at 8’
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – 2×6 at 34” – Back Legs
- 2 – 2×3 at 17-1/4” – Front Legs
- 2 – 1×3 at 15” – Front & Back Stretchers
- 2 – 1×3 at 15-1/2” – Side Stretchers
- 5 – 1×4 at 18” – Slats
- 3 – 1×2 at 18” – Slats
- 4 – 1×2 (ripped to 1” wide) at 18” – Slats
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the back legs. Start by drawing the back leg on one of the 2×6 pieces and cut out using a jigsaw or bandsaw. Trace the leg on the other 2×6 piece and cut out. Clamp the pieces together and thoroughly sand so they are even.
Cut the pieces for the front legs as well as the front and back stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretchers. Attach to the front and back legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The front face of the front stretcher will be flush with the front face of the legs. The back face of the back stretcher will be flush with the inside face of the back legs.
Cut the pieces for the side stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the leg assemblies as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the slats. The back edge of one of the 1×4 slats will have ¾” x 1-1/2” notches cut in each corner to fit around the back legs. Attach to the chair fame as shown with ½” spacing between them using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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