Construct and Attach the Backrest
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What happens here
Take a 2x6 board and cut it lengthwise at an angle, creating two mirrored pieces for the backrest's side supports. This angle provides the desired lean for the backrest. Mark 1.75-inch spacing for the horizontal backrest slats. Apply wood glue to the ends of the slats and secure them to the angled side supports with pocket screws. Ensure holes face the back to be concealed. Once the backrest assembly is complete, position it on the seat base and use pocket screws to firmly attach the backrest to the rear of the seat base. It's designed to be anchored to the bottom part of the seat, providing necessary stability.
Goal: Create the backrest frame by splitting a 2x6 board at an angle, and then attach horizontal slats and connect the entire assembly to the seat base using pocket hole joinery.
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw Ryobi
- Drill/Driver Ryobi
- Pencil
- Pocket Hole Jig Kreg
- Tape Measure
- 2x6 Lumber Generic Lumber
- Exterior Pocket Screws Kreg
- Waterproof Wood Glue Titebond
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