Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Cut the 2 x 12 into two pieces. The first should be 3 feet 9 inches long, and the second 5 feet 3 inches.
2

Measure 2 feet 3 inches up both sides of the shorter piece and mark it. The 1-1/2 feet will eventually form the seat portion of your chair, while the measured out 2 feet (plus a little) will be one of the chair's two legs.
3

Cut straight in three inches from the marks you just made, then straight down the 2 feet 3 inches to the board's end. The shorter board should now look like a bulbous "T" shape, with a 6 inch wide segment emerging directly from a 1 foot by 1-1/2 foot rectangle. This is the peg of the final peg chair.
4

Using the jig saw, cut a 2 inch by 6 inch notch in the horizontal center of the longer board. Align this notch vertically, exactly 1 foot from the bottom of the board.
5

Slide the narrow portion of the shorter board through the notch on the larger board. Go ahead and sit on it to test it out --- the tension each board places on the other will allow a person to sit comfortably in the cradled angle at the joint between the two boards.
6

Sand the chair. Round out the edges for a cleaner appearance and make sure no splinters protrude from the surface.
7

Apply a coat of stain to darken the wood. This will not only help coat and smooth the wood, but will give it a more professional appearance.
8

Apply a wax sealant. This will protect your new furniture from rain damage.
9

Build four more. Once you've tried one out, you'll be hard-pressed to deny all of your guests the same pleasure.