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A Hunker report describes a YouTube build by DIY with Andrew that turns one reclaimed wood pallet into a patio lounge chair. The project can use inexpensive materials, but the report notes that viewers should check the separate measurement video and weatherproof the finished chair.
DIY with Andrew has demonstrated how to make a patio lounge chair from one old wood pallet, in a project featured by Hunker. The build offers a lower-cost alternative to buying patio seating, although the available report says the video’s measurements require viewers to consult a second video and the chair needs protection from outdoor weather.
The build starts by taking apart a pallet with a hammer and pry bar, removing the nails, then sanding the boards and cutting them to size. The listed tools also include a tape measure, jigsaw and drill, along with wood screws. Hunker says the project is not especially demanding, but it takes multiple steps rather than providing an instant furniture fix.
In the chair shown, four slats form the seat and three form the backrest. Andrew cuts notches in the seat slats so they fit around the armrests and uses angled back supports to create a recline. Hunker estimates the angle in the video appears to be about 15 degrees, while advising a range of 10 to 15 degrees for a lounge chair.
The article says Andrew pre-drills screw holes because thin pallet boards can split. It also reports that viewer complaints about missing build details led to a second video with exact piece measurements. Hunker recommends recording those measurements before starting. Its cost estimate assumes the builder already owns the tools and can source pallets for free; otherwise, the total expense is not established by the report.
A Lower-Cost Route to Patio Seating
The project may appeal to people who want outdoor seating without paying retail prices for every chair. Hunker says a pair of purchased wooden patio chairs may cost around $100, while building from free pallets could reduce material costs to items such as screws and sandpaper for someone who already owns the necessary tools. That comparison is the article’s estimate, not a verified price survey or a guarantee that every build will be free.
Using reclaimed wood also gives discarded pallets another possible use. The trade-off is time and care: builders must dismantle and prepare the wood, follow the measurements, and protect it against moisture and cracking. The report does not provide testing of the chair’s load capacity or long-term outdoor durability.
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How the Pallet Chair Is Built
Hunker presents the chair as a DIY project, not a commercial product launch. The source’s account is based on a YouTube video from DIY with Andrew, which shows the process of dismantling, sanding, cutting and assembling the pallet boards. It says Andrew appears to be working from a pile of pallets, suggesting he may make more chairs, but does not confirm that a full set was completed.
The first video, according to Hunker, moves quickly through the construction and does not clearly spell out every measurement. A follow-up video provides exact dimensions. The article also says the first video does not show a paint or stain finish. For outdoor protection, Hunker suggests either a topcoat such as Minwax, which it says needs reapplication every few years, or a penetrating marine-grade sealer, reapplied when water no longer beads on the chair’s surface.
“The project is “not a quick DIY” but “not demanding.””
— Hunker, reporting on DIY with Andrew’s build
Costs, Strength and Finish Remain Open
The source does not give a confirmed total build time, a complete itemized budget, or evidence that the chair has been tested for weight limits or extended exposure to weather. Its near-free cost scenario assumes free pallets and tools already on hand; local material prices and the condition of reclaimed boards could change the cost.
Hunker describes the back angle as appearing to be about 15 degrees, rather than presenting it as a measurement confirmed by Andrew. It also does not specify a finished chair’s exact dimensions in the report itself. Builders are directed to the follow-up video for those measurements, and the article does not establish how frequently a particular finish will need maintenance under different outdoor conditions.
Check Measurements Before Cutting
Anyone following the project should consult Andrew’s measurement video before cutting the pallet boards, then plan for sanding, pre-drilling and an outdoor-rated protective finish. Hunker says a topcoat may need reapplication every few years, while a penetrating sealer should be reapplied when water stops beading on the wood.
The report does not announce a new product, scheduled release or confirmed completed set of chairs. For now, the next step is practical: builders can review both videos and assess whether their pallet wood, tools and finishing supplies are suitable for the project.
Key Questions
How many pallets does the chair use?
The project is described as using one old wood pallet for a chair. The report does not give a yield estimate for pallets of different sizes or conditions.
What tools are needed?
Hunker lists a pry bar, hammer, sander, tape measure, jigsaw and drill, as well as wood screws. The builder needs the tools to dismantle, smooth, measure, cut and assemble the boards.
Where can I find the chair’s exact measurements?
Hunker says a second DIY with Andrew video provides exact measurements for each piece. The article recommends noting them before starting, because the original video moves quickly through the build.
Does the finished chair need weatherproofing?
Yes. Hunker says reclaimed pallet wood can be porous and prone to cracking, and recommends applying an outdoor protective finish. Its suggested options include a topcoat or a marine-grade penetrating sealer.
Source: hunker.com
