The project below costs a grand total of $12! Of course, the cost for you might be slightly different based on your ability to find that old recliner and get the necessary materials at a discounted price. Regardless, you know your bank account will love this project. Once its complete, it adds a rustic touch to any patio or backyard that complements nature.

Step 1: Get in the Car Chair!!

Fortunately La-Z-Boys separate into 2 pieces and it fits nicely in the back of the car.

Step 2: Free Up the Mechanism

I gave the pivoting mechanism a good spray with CRC (NZ's equivalent of WD40)

Step 3: The Frame

So all the leather needs to go

Step 4: Stripping for Fun!

There were about 2000 staples holding the leather on, and each had to be eased out with a screwdriver and pliers. I also removed the seat springs and webbing.

Step 5: We Can Rebuild It!

I used some left over offcuts of cedar tongue and groove to panel out the 2 sides.

I also gave all the wood a coat of oil stain.

Step 6: The Back

I cut a bunch of 50mm wide slats from some 12mm plywood and attached them to the back frame.

Step 7: Seat Base

Did similar to the seat base, this time with 18mm flooring ply

Step 8: Footrest

More of the same with 12mm ply

Step 9: Arms

I used some Macrocarpia from an old garden bench.

The underside was routed out to fit over the ply arms and then screwed in place from underneath.

I also had to reshape one of the back slats to allow the recline action to work.

Now it all needs some more stain.

Step 10: And There It Is — Job Done

Have you been able to make this outdoor pallet chair from an old recliner? How did it turn out?

Article and Photo Source: Instructables