An exploration in DFA (design for assembly), subtractive, and small batch lean manufacturing. The PLYX3 utilizes geometry and nesting resulting in three chairs. Produced on a three axis CNC machine from a single sheet of 4 x 8 plywood, requiring no additional hardware other than the dowel feature on the headrest during assembly. They may be stout but are lean and also do a mean job when it comes to flat pack shipping.