Learn how to make a DIY wooden chair with cane webbing back and arms with the step-by-step tutorial and plans. This DIY armchair makes the perfect addition to any living room.
supplies needed
Lumber per the plans
Cane webbing
Wood screws
Arrow staples
Pocket hole screws
1 ¼” finish nails
Wood glue
STEP 1 – PREPARE THE BOARDS
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Make all the cuts per the plans and sand them smooth. Make pocket holes as shown in the plans using a Kreg Jig
STEP 2 – BUILD THE ARM FRAMES
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Build both the sides by attaching the arms and support to the front and back legs. The front of the arms are attached using regular wood screws.
STEP 3 – BUILD THE SEAT
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Build the seat by attaching the slats to the back rail
Step 4 – PUT IT TOGETHER
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Attach the cross rails between the two arm frames. Attach the back rail and the slats to complete the chair.
Step 5 – BUILD THE INSERTS FOR THE CANE WEBBING
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The cane webbing will be attached to an insert that sits in the arms and back.
Step 6 – PREPARE CANE WEBBING
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Cane webbing comes from the store in a roll. It is very stiff and hard to work with.
Step 7 – ATTACH CANE WEBBING
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Once the cane webbing is soaked, it is a lot more pliable. Lay it on a flat clean surface and attach it to the frames.
Step 8 – ATTACH FRAMES TO CHAIR
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Insert the frames to the arms and the back of the chair.
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The DIY wooden chair with cane webbing is ready!
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