Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Back with another episode of BUY vs DIY; this time it's DIY Outdoor Chairs!!
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When I saw the West Elm Telluride Outdoor Swivel Chairs I knew I had to design a DIY version. They cost $4,000 and that's before tax or shipping. I made use of Construction pine but elevated it for a modern and refined look. I paid about $250 total without cushions (leftovers from DIY sofa Build). And Shoutout to Bricks and Disorder for the Title Idea, go watch their vids!
Free Plans: modernbuilds.com/diy-outdoor-swivel-chair
Sofa Build: youtu.be/3EQobtg0lmI
Deck Build: youtu.be/YcmtKJi1DLw
Pergola Video: youtu.be/wspxcpew408
Materials:
5 2x10's
Swivel Base: lasso.to/amazon/zcVWLcX7ua/tkndCeeHwm4
Sofa Cushions: https://creatorlink.shop/48tsziR
Wood Glue: lasso.to/amazon/hDRdRoepjX/tkndCeeHwm4
Kreg Joiner: lasso.to/amazon/q8nfAuHrGv/tkndCeeHwm4
Pocket Hole Bits: lasso.to/amazon/oHNlmqi20W/tkndCeeHwm4
Spar Varnish https: https://shorturl.at/0HyS4
Stain Pads: lasso.to/amazon/J6OMi73VTI/tkndCeeHwm4
Flush Trim Saw: lasso.to/amazon/QFPE5iiWSF/tkndCeeHwm4
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-Mike Montgomery
MODERN BUILDS
Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.
Back with another episode of BUY vs DIY; this time it's DIY Outdoor Chairs!!
Head to squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MODERNBUILDS
When I saw the West Elm Telluride Outdoor Swivel Chairs I knew I had to design a DIY version. They cost $4,000 and that's before tax or shipping. I made use of Construction pine but elevated it for a modern and refined look. I paid about $250 total without cushions (leftovers from DIY sofa Build). And Shoutout to Bricks and Disorder for the Title Idea, go watch their vids!
Free Plans: modernbuilds.com/diy-outdoor-swivel-chair
Sofa Build: youtu.be/3EQobtg0lmI
Deck Build: youtu.be/YcmtKJi1DLw
Pergola Video: youtu.be/wspxcpew408
Materials:
5 2x10's
Swivel Base: lasso.to/amazon/zcVWLcX7ua/tkndCeeHwm4
Sofa Cushions: https://creatorlink.shop/48tsziR
Wood Glue: lasso.to/amazon/hDRdRoepjX/tkndCeeHwm4
Kreg Joiner: lasso.to/amazon/q8nfAuHrGv/tkndCeeHwm4
Pocket Hole Bits: lasso.to/amazon/oHNlmqi20W/tkndCeeHwm4
Spar Varnish https: https://shorturl.at/0HyS4
Stain Pads: lasso.to/amazon/J6OMi73VTI/tkndCeeHwm4
Flush Trim Saw: lasso.to/amazon/QFPE5iiWSF/tkndCeeHwm4
Where I Get My Music (Free Trial): epidemicsound.com/referral/osroq1
Thanks for watching!!
modernbuilds.com
___________________________________________________________________
ADD ME ON:
Instagram: goo.gl/UgEpJs | @modernbuilds
Facebook: goo.gl/KiI1cX
TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikefrommodernbuilds
Subscribe: goo.gl/pgDSS8
Website: modernbuilds.com
Merch: modernbuilds.com/store
___________________________________________________________________
Thanks for watching!
-Mike Montgomery
MODERN BUILDS
Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.
