Hanging Chair: Paracord and Pallet Wood 2026

Hanging Chair: Paracord and Pallet Wood, very comfortable, very easy to make the chair from a platform and some paracord.

I know there are already many different types of chair instructions, but I have never seen a chair like this before. It is very easy to make and is comfortable because it adapts to your body. I don't know how I came up with the idea and while I was doing it I wasn't even sure if it would work. But he did it and I'm very happy with the results.

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This article will show you everything I did to make the chair, but I'm sure you'll find ways to customize yours to fit your needs.

Step 1: Tools and materials

Things you will need:

Tools:

• Drill
• Sierra
• Lighter
• Saw (optional)

Materials:

• Paracord
• Pallet (I was able to meet only one, but it all depends
  on the amount of usable wood you can get)

I used Pallet wood because it is hard, but, as with all treated wood, you should use caution when handling this wood. Be sure to wear a mask when cutting and gloves at all times. When you are done with all your cuts and have drilled all your holes, it is important that you seal the wood.

I used paracord because it is small but strong and does not stretch as much as other ropes. Paracord is also easier to work with because it doesn't unravel or fray like other types of rope, and because the ends can be melted to make tying easier.

Step 2: Pallet

There are many different ways to dismantle pallet platforms to use the wood for something else. I have found that separating them causes a lot of damage to the wood and requires a lot more work. So my preferred method is to cut the pieces with a saw.

All you have to do is cut the nails holding it together and you're ready to go (with minimal damage to the wood). If you wish, you can extract the remaining parts of the nails from the wood.

Simply take the saw and cut right between the piece you want (the top piece) and the thick frame. Try to cut only the nails and not too much wood. Once you get used to it, it will go really fast.

Step 3: Cut the wood to size

Now here is where you need to decide how wide you would like your chair. I guess you should base the size on it. With the pallet I had, I was able to cut the boards right in half (20″). But the size depends on you 🙂
The amount also depends on you. I ended up using 16 boards for my chair.

Step 4: Wood Marking for Lace Holes

Now what you want to do is take one of the boards and mark where you want to put the laces.
I placed my laces 1/2″ from the edge of the board and placed them 2″ apart.

Depending on how you want yours to look, you can make the laces further apart or closer together. As long as they are far enough from the edge that the board won't break once it has weight on it. Also note that if the laces are further apart, the boards will tend to move further apart, creating a space where things could get caught (fingers, "cheeks", etc.)

Step 5: Drill the holes

Now that you have the holes marked, you can start drilling. I used a drill, but a regular drill will work fine.
I started by drilling all the holes on my first board and then used that board as a template to do the rest.

You will want a drill bit that is a little larger than your paracord so that the cord fits easily through the holes.

Step 6: Start Lacing

Now comes the fun part. Start by placing two of your boards next to each other. Now adhere the paracord across them just like you would a pair of shoes. Once you get to the end, cut the paracord, making sure to leave enough slack to tie a strong knot at the end. Now you can take out the paracord and use it to measure the rest of the pieces you will need. When you cut the rest, be sure to leave a little room for error. It is better to have too much than to have too little and have to start over.
Once you have cut your paracord to size, it is a good idea to melt the ends to facilitate the cord through the holes.
Now you can start joining the boards together.

Things to see while you socialize:

• Be sure to pay attention to which side of the board is up and which side is down so that you end up with all the good sides facing up.
• It seems better to have all the knots at the bottom.
• Once you have finished a lace, go back and pull on each "X" to get the slack.

Step 7: Hang up and enjoy

Now all you have to do is hang the chair from whatever frame you have available.
I used some 2x4s between the trees in my backyard (not the prettiest, but it works).

Simply drill a couple of holes in each of the four corners you would like to hang the chair from and thread the paracord through them. I put the front laces back one board from the end so it would be more comfortable on the back of my legs. For a somewhat relaxed chair, place the front and back laces further apart from each other with the back laces low, for more of an upright chair, like mine, place them closer together with the back laces high.
Everything is completely adjustable to your liking, so adjust it until it's comfortable for you.

Note: I used two strands of paracord per corner, which is strong enough to hold me up, but you may want to braid more together for greater strength.

Improvement: I think I will paint the boards next time, this would look better and make the paracord stand out more.

Step 8: Other people's versions

Many people have made their own versions of this chair. If you make your own, please send me a photo.

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