Angled Footstool for Adirondack Chair
Make your Adirondack chair super comfortable with this easy to make footstool or ottoman for an Adirondack chair! This is easy, beginner project with diagrams. Related: Matching Adirondack Chair plans here.
Specifications
| Project type | Upholstered Projects |
|---|---|
| Room | Outdoor |
| Style | Cottage Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 - 2x4 8 feet long or stud length
- 1 - 1x4 @ 12 feet long
- 2” and 2 1/2” exterior self tapping wood screws
Cut List
- 2 - 2x4 @ 23 1/2” long with both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, parallel to each other, long point to short point measurement (stringers)
- 5 - 1x4 @ 22 1/2” (top boards)
- 2 - 2x4 @ 13 3/4” long with one end cut at 30 degrees off square, longest point measurement (legs)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Trim off that bottom of your stretchers like this....
Step 2
Add the decking on top either with nails or screws
And then just put the legs on and flip it over!
Enjoy your footstool!
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/angled-footstool-adirondack-chair