Complexity: Intermediate
Pallet Adirondack Chair
Cheap pallet-wood chair (~250 lb) that tips easily — add ballast or anchor it.
- Cost$0-$25
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~250 lb
Double Adirondack Chair Plans
Comfy two-seater (~250 lb), but it can tip back — anchor or add ballast.
- Cost$125-$200
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~250 lb
Modern Outdoor Kids Table
Cheap, cheerful kids' table (~150 lb) — overbuilt for its job.
- Cost$0-$25
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeAn afternoon
- Holds~150 lb
Outdoor Sofa Plans
Good outdoor sofa for ~400 lb — solid for normal use, just don't overload it.
- Cost$75-$125
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~400 lb
DIY Modern Outdoor Chair
Sturdy single outdoor chair, ~300 lb — easy weekend build.
- Cost$50-$100
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~300 lb
DIY Outdoor Sofa
Low, solid outdoor sofa — comfortably holds ~400 lb.
- Cost$150-$200
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeAn afternoon
- Holds~400 lb
Modern Outdoor Sofa
Roomy cedar outdoor sofa good for ~400 lb — sturdy for two; don't stand on it.
- Cost$250-$350
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~400 lb
DIY Mobile Miter Saw Stand with Wheels
Rolling saw stand, ~150 lb top — cheap and sturdy.
- Cost$50-$100
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeAn afternoon
- Holds~150 lb
DIY Miter Saw Station
Sturdy saw station good for ~150 lb — a reliable shop build.
- Cost$225-$250
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend+
- Holds~150 lb
DIY Mobile Miter Saw Stand
Solid mobile saw stand — happily holds a saw + workpieces (~150 lb).
- Cost$150-$200
- SkillIntermediate
- TimeA weekend
- Holds~150 lb