Bog Chair Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about bog chair plans. If you want to build a a rustic chair from two boards, this bog chair project is a good start. You can adjust the size and the design of the chair to suit your needs. Apply a few coats of paint and you’ve got yourself a nice looking and unique chair. Make sure you check the rest of plans to see alternatives and more projects for your garden.

Work with attention and don’t forget that a good planning will save you from many issues and it will keep the costs withing the total budget. Invest in high quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar. Drill pocket holes before inserting the galvanized screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to enhance the rigidity of the structure. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Bog Chair Plans

Building a bog chair

Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 1 pieces of 2×12 lumber – 36″ long BACKREST
• B – 1 pieces of 2×12 lumber – 40″ long SEAT

• 1 piece of 2×12 lumber – 8′
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 1 1/4″ screws
• wood putty, wood stain

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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Building a bog chair

Building the backrest

The first step of the project is to build the seat for the viking bed. Mark the cut lines on the 2×12 slat and get the job done with a circular saw. Clean the recesses with a chisel and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Make decorative cuts to the corners, if you want to enhance the look of the viking chair.

Building the seat

Next, you need to build the seat for the bog chair. Mark the cut lines on the 2×12 slat and make the cuts with a saw. Smooth the edges with sandpaper for a professional result.

Bog Chair Plans

The next step of the project is to assemble the bog chair. As you can see, this is a quick and easy project that can be tackled by anyone. It won’t be a comfortable chair, but it will most certainly impress the loved ones. In addition, you can dismantle it quickly and transport it anywhere you want.

2×12 Bog Chair

Fill the holes with wood putty and let them dry out for a few hours. Smooth the surface with 100-220 grit sandpaper and remove the residues with a damp cloth.

Top Tip: Apply a few coats of paint or stain to the components, to enhance the look of the project.

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