ok, got all parts cut to length.
first, the way I did it this time with 1x6 pressure treated fence pickets at 3.68 each, cost me 51 dollars for 2 chairs(all the wood cut to size)
I have alot of leftover cutoffs, loads of 2 inch strips which wont help me
this is because alot of the parts on my plans are 3 and a half inches wide, so that leaves approx 2 inches left which I cant apply to any plans.
there are short pieces that are still 5 and a half inches wide which I will use for the childrens seat.
I cant find 1x8 pressure treated at lowes, they only show 1x6 near me, but I believe the 1x8s are up to around 9 bucks or so in home depot. Its usually takes around 3.5 to 4 boards to make one chair, so now, the pickets still work out better in the long run.
but if I make again(I have alot of pickets left still, I purchased 24), I will use the cheaper pickets, around 2.25 each, and purchase 1x4 pickets even cheaper since many parts are only 3.5 inches wide, no waste or very little waste cuts.
I probably need another 1 and a half pickets to finish off parts for childrens chair. ONly making one of those., so cost wise Im making 3 chairs for under 60 bucks in wood.
another few bucks in screws and glue. Im not painting them, they are not even 30 years old, they have plenty of energy, let them paint them in a few months from now.
Im guesstimating that if you purchase the non contact ground show pressure treated , the less expensive, and purchase 1x4s for the 3 and a half inch parts, you can build a set for around 40 bucks. Not bad since 10 years ago it cost me 23 bucks each chair.
I have alot of outdoor paint in fire engine red and flamingo pink(florida house color), if they want to use it, they are more then welcome too. my guess is they will paint it their favorite sports teams colors.
whatever, I cant wait to get back from my trip to hold the new baby. New babies fascinate me, and everyone knows me, so they let me hold their newborns. I guess its the reason I grew up loving miniture models, babies are such perfect little human beings. anyway, build some chairs, anyone would love them, they comfy as heck, and they arent that expensive and will keep you busy and will be enjoyed for years.(make em out of white oak if you can get it cheap)
(it is as it should be, gifts for putting up with me 
). Thank you again one and all for anything received from all of you via this wonderful forum.
