How would you build this.

[Rounder]

I want to build this chair for my camp. Would you make each folding side pieces as one, then cut them in half? Or would you make them seperately?

Any other suggestions to make this project easier? The first one will be made out of scrap 2x4's, cut to size.

I have a mortising machine and tenion jig so that should help some.

[Tequila]

I'd build them separately. That will make it much easier to get the sizes to match up.

[LarryG]

I'd build each folding side piece as a single unit, about 1/4" over-wide, then saw it in half, joint each half down to final width, and install the hinges.

[Holbren]

For all pieces the same width, I would rip a board long enough to get all of the smaller pieces from one big piece. Then use your miter saw to cut to length. That way you know the widths are uniform. Maybe make up a stop too for your miter saw that way you know they are all the same length too.

Mortise and tenon part will be easy.

[JR]

+1 for Holbren's approach. Consistency is the key.

JR