A furniture product created for sitting and relaxing, without a back, can rightly be called a prototype of a chair. This is a compact, convenient item that can be found in almost any kitchen, in the bar, in the country. Over time, any furniture wears out, deteriorates and the question arises of the need for its replacement. Many solve the problem dramatically, sent to the store. At the point of sale, they often encounter the fact that the finished product does not meet the requirements, both from an aesthetic point of view and from a practical one. In this case, do not be upset, because without problems you can make a stool with your own hands at home. It has a fairly simple design, and its production does not take much time.
It is impossible to say exactly when a person first invented a stool. Many assume that the predecessor of the product was an ordinary log, which was used by primitive people and subsequently modernized it into a familiar thing for everyone. If you rely on archeology, then of the found samples, the oldest ones date back to about 4 millennium BC. One of the most famous finds is a folding stool found in ancient Egypt. It dates back to the Middle Kingdom. This seating structure is stored at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA.
On the paintings and reliefs found on the walls of tombs and temples in the same Ancient Egypt, which date back to the 5th millennium BC, there are images of products that are exactly similar to modern ones, but they are more squat. From painting on ceramics related to the civilization of Mesopotamia, in Mesopotamia, the first stools appeared in the region of 3100-2370 BC. However, according to historians, such household items were accessible only to the nobility, ordinary citizens were deprived of such privileges.
Later, these things migrated to Ancient Greece, where the first copies found in the images and bas-reliefs are attributed to the Aegean period. Then Ancient Rome adopted most of the Greek traditions and inventions. After its fall, the subject did not sink into oblivion; it was used both in the Middle Ages and in the Enlightenment.This useful thing is used today in everyday life, in the kitchen, in nature, in cafeterias, in medical and public institutions.
Types of Stools
It is difficult to imagine a house, a cottage, an apartment, where this item would be absent. This product has been known to man since childhood. The name itself was borrowed from the German language from “taburétt”, according to the etymological dictionaries of Fasmer M., issued between 1964 and 1987. Other sources claim that the word came into Russian from the French “tabouret”.
To produce products on an industrial scale, manufacturers use different raw materials: wood and its derivatives (plywood, chipboard, MDF), plastic, metal. Depending on the model, the surface of the seat is covered with a soft pillow, some are left without upholstery. The shape distinguish round, square, triangular options. You can also divide all the products in height: low, high. If we take into account the appearance of the structure, its purpose and device, then we can distinguish the following types:
children’s;
stool-box;
folding (tourist);
soft;
step stool;
country.
Children
A stool for a baby is one of the first furniture products that a child uses in everyday life. The kids sit on it, use it as a stand, if necessary, reach for the things they are interested in, located high. It is very important that the item is comfortable, durable, safe. Purchased models do not always meet these requirements.
The main difference between this option and the standard design is its size and height. Small furniture is characterized by less weight, takes up little space, it is convenient to carry. Even a small child can cope with this task. This item is very comfortable to use for adults, especially the elderly, who use it as a footrest.
With self-production, several points should be taken into account:
the material should not be toxic, only natural wood should be taken for work;
the board should not have flaws, knots, cracks;
after assembly of the product, all sharp corners must be rounded;
deburr the surface, grind;
coat the surface with special harmless acrylic paint and varnish.
Stool drawer
For people with a small living space who are trying to save every inch of free space, this item will be very useful. A compact stool with a special compartment for different things is a standard of practicality. The product will be in demand by both women and men.
If it is located in the kitchen, the drawer can be used to store towels, napkins, potholders, and other kitchen utensils. If a man uses it, the product will become very weighty, from the hammer located inside, nippers, pliers, other improvised tools and consumables.
For the manufacture of such a design, you should choose a solid board and timber, which will be used as a drawer and legs, respectively. The seat is cut out of MDF or particleboard, a regular sheet of plywood is suitable for the bottom. Some craftsmen make drawers mounted on rails.
If a more capacious model is required, then a stool can be made without legs, having allocated all the space from the seat to the floor under the box.
With padded seat
Many people are not comfortable with a hard seat, so when making the product themselves, they make a soft base. It can be removable or sewn. The first model is convenient in that it can be removed and washed at any time. The second option is rigidly fixed to the surface, so cleaning the fabric material is problematic. Different raw materials are used as filler, the most common types include:
Synthetic materials:
Foam rubber.One of the most budget types, however, it wears out quickly.
Synthetic winterizer. It is characterized by a very short service life.
Assex. More expensive component. It is elastic, retains its shape well, is more expensive than previous analogues.
Spanbond. It has all the positive properties of a superior substance, moreover, it is hypoallergenic.
Natural:
Horsehair. Pretty tough.
Coconut Coir. Soft material.
As an upholstery it is applied:
leather;
synthetic leather;
textile.
Separately, you can highlight products with wicker seats. To make it, you only need a frame. The base is formed from different materials. For work, a rope, leather, artificial trouser belts, rubber, other improvised raw materials are suitable. Weaving the seat can be done in different ways, it will be interesting to look both diagonal and direct weaving.
Folding
The stool is characterized by compactness, mobility, versatility, practicality. This item is used for different purposes. It can be installed in the kitchen in a small apartment, taken with you for fishing or in nature, it is easy for him to find application in the country, in the garage. However, this design is less durable, compared with the standard model, folding parts often fail.
The product consists of seats, drawers, lower jumpers, legs, folding mechanism. Depending on the destination, it is made of metal or wood. May have a round or square seat. In the absence of a finished drawing, it is very difficult to choose the dimensions. You can make the simplest options yourself.
For the manufacture of complex structures at home, special equipment for processing wood will be required, because it is very problematic to make perfectly even rounded edges manually.
Step stool
This model occupies a separate place, as it combines several objects: a staircase, furniture for seating.There are options with a box, which makes such products multifunctional. The main feature of the stool is the steps mounted on its legs. Such an item is always useful, both in the household and in production. There are several varieties of combined designs:
Stationary Represent stairs-stools without sliding mechanisms. They have a peculiar shape in the form of a small spread-out stepladder.
Folding. They can be represented by an ordinary folding stool, on the legs of which there are steps on one side. There are more complex designs that look no different from standard products - steps are located under the seat. Among them can be distinguished folding and retractable options.
Thick boards should be chosen for the steps and seats, strengthen the supporting legs. In the manufacture of these stools, it is first necessary to take care of their strength, since they will be used for work at a certain height. For example, in the house, if necessary, replace the light bulb in the library, for the convenience of working with books located on the upper floors, in the garden, for a comfortable collection of fruits.
Summer stool
At the cottage, you can use old furniture stored in the attic, which is a pity to throw away, but it is suitable for restoration. If it is planned to manufacture new models, then it is worth considering that in most cases the stool will be on the street. Therefore, any improvised material can be used for work. Pieces of iron, a previously used tree, which, even if it decays, will become unusable under the influence of atmospheric precipitation and sunlight, will do, but this will not lead to unfortunately.
For the construction of cottage options there is no need to use first-class wood or metal. For these purposes, old pallets left over after the construction materials, construction sawn wood for the manufacture of seats, strong branches, fittings for supporting legs and cutters are suitable. Using improvised raw materials, you can create an inexpensive product.To extend the life of the finished product is treated with special compounds, painted, varnished.
The design can be installed on the veranda, in the summer kitchen, used in the gazebo, if guests have arrived and for them there is not enough space on the bench. Also, a stool will be a great help when harvesting in the garden. For the winter, the product should not be left on the street, it should be brought into the room. If you do a periodic visual inspection on time, tint, then a homemade item will last quite a long time.
Materials from which you can make a stool
The main material from which the structure is made is natural wood. In terms of strength and performance, the finished product can be compared with forged models. For convenience and functionality is unparalleled. For work, you can use conifers: spruce, pine. To create more durable structures, oak, larch is used.
As an alternative to wood, you can use chipboard or MDF. Variants with emission class E0 and E1 are safe for humans. Externally, the products will look very attractive. However, in such a parameter as abrasion, this material is inferior to wood, so experts recommend nailing wooden heels to the heels of the feet.
To make an item at home, you can use metal. However, to work with it will require certain skills in working with power tools and welding. By strength, it has no equal. However, in aesthetic appearance, it is inferior to previous versions, with the exception of forged models.
Craftsmen generally use any improvised raw materials. In the course are branches, tree cuts. Some cast concrete structures, use plastic pipes for heating, decorate them with textiles. Someone gives a second life to old tires.
Drawing and design of a stool
All components of the stool should be made according to a previously created drawing. The sketch immediately puts down the dimensions of each part, the width of the recesses, the length of the grooves, and the diameter of the circles. You can not make perfectly straight lines, a schematic display is enough. In the figure, it is necessary to mark the places of all connections, the type of fastening.
A standard stool consists of several elements. The main parts - legs, cover. Additional, optional, include the following details:
Tsargi. Small bars are used to fasten the legs under the seat of the stool. You can fix them with metal, wooden corners or spike joints.
"Rusks." Set at the corners on the inside of the stool under the seat. Provide increased strength to the connection of the drawer legs and legs.
Caring. Increase rigidity, structural stability. Set at the bottom. In the center of the legs, connecting all the elements or only two pairs.
Necessary tools for making
To make a stool made of wood quickly and efficiently is possible only with the help of special carpentry tools. It is not necessary to have professional equipment, you can completely do with a minimum set of electrical appliances and accessories for working with wood materials. The list of necessary tools is as follows:
Manual frezer. Performs many operations. With it, you can evenly process the edges of boards, plywood, timber, make grooves, grooves, drill holes of any size;
Sander. An analogue of sandpaper. The tool will save you from tedious mashing. You can get a smooth surface in a few minutes;
Electric jigsaw. Keeps the edges neat after cutting, eliminates the formation of chips, bumps. Compared with a hacksaw, it very quickly and evenly separates material of any density and width;
Screwdriver. Screws fasteners into any surface quickly.Equipped with drills, bit-screwdrivers can be used for drilling various holes;
Clamps. Hold parts of any shape when glued, providing maximum adhesion of wood to adhesives;
Joiner's hammer for carpentry. The double-action tool is designed to drive wedges, nails, fit wooden mates;
Chisels. Using a simple cutting tool, make even samples in a tree, adjust the dimensions of the workpieces, clean the grooves, and chamfer;
Measuring, marking accessories. Working with a tree can not do without a ruler, tape measure, square, simple pencil, chalk.
Step-by-step workshops on the manufacture of stools
Anyone can easily make a stool with their own hands. The production of simple furniture is done by students in labor lessons. Simple designs are primitive, consist of a seat and legs. With the right blueprint and minimal carpentry skills, making a standard item will not take much time. The preparation of wood materials can be carried out directly in the apartment or on the balcony. You can make your first stool at home in one of the following workshops.
Classic stool
Such a chair has the simplest design. You can make a classic stool from the remnants of particleboard, plywood, boards. Only a few parts that are correctly sized and securely fastened are required. We start by making the following items:
Cap. Shape and size can be any. You can make an elongated bench seat, round, classic square. Before drawing up the drawing, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the family members, the quality of the lumber. The optimal sizes taken as a basis are 40x40 cm. We take a 20 cm wide board and saw off two pieces of 40 cm in length. We clean the edges and ends with sandpaper.
Tsargi.We saw off a piece of 28 cm from the prepared board, divide it into 4 parts of 5 cm in length, remove burrs, and clean all surfaces.
Caring. In the same way as the drawers, we make 4 blanks from a piece of board 28 cm, 3-4 cm wide each. To exclude the formation of gaps between the jug and the leg, all surfaces are well sanded.
Legs. We make 3x3 cm of the bar. Saw 4 pieces 42 cm long, clean all surfaces. Particular attention is required to the area that will be under the cover of the stool.
Production material
You can make a classic stool from any wood waste. One narrow board, a sheet of plywood, will be enough. The tree must be necessarily dry, without knots, wormholes, splits. The optimum thickness is 25 mm. For the legs, use a cranial square beam. If desired, you can make it round.
Particleboard sheets, plywood 20 mm do not require special preparation for assembly, it is easier to work with them. You can separate it with an ordinary jigsaw. The scheme for the procurement of parts will be identical to the version of the boards. Any of the materials for the stool should be well suited to processing, drilling, withstand the weight of an adult.
Stool assembly
We begin to collect from the legs. We place 2 blanks on the table, processed end up. Between them we flush the king. In the lower part, 10 cm from the end, we install a spit. We fasten all the parts with screws on both sides.
We do the same manipulations with the remaining pairs of products. We connect the structures, add intermediate legs and footboards. We turn the future stool onto the legs, distribute it in the upper part of the blank for the lid, fasten it with screws.
Folding stool
An important attribute that enhances comfort in any situation, fishermen, summer residents and just lovers of picnics in nature will especially like. Thanks to a well-thought-out mechanism, the chair folds comfortably; it takes up little space in the hands and trunk of the car.To make such a stool is very easy on your own.
First you need to decide on the model and design of the wooden assistant. It can be a simple stool, a large chair with a back or a simple fishing design with a fabric seat.
For beginners in carpentry, it’s best to start with the manufacture of simple sliding furniture. Designs of conventional folding stools with a minimum number of parts will do. Each size is selected individually and individually.
Production material
It is possible to make a stool with a folding mechanism both from new and once used wood materials, provided that they have not lost their strength and decorative characteristics. Parts of broken furniture that are left over after repair of bars are suitable. The full list will depend on the model and size of the folding stool. New supplies can be purchased at any hardware store. To work, you will need:
Pine beam 4x2 cm - 1 piece;
4x1 cm board - 1 piece;
Sandpaper;
Screws, nuts, bolts;
Piece of fittings, metal tube.
Procurement of parts and assembly of the product
Work on the preparation and assembly of parts cannot be started without a drawing. You can use an existing sketch or create your own, according to the selected size and design. The simplest and most understandable diagram of a folding stool with a square cover made of slats or flat boards. Step-by-step instructions and recommendations will help you quickly assemble the product with a folding mechanism:
We cut the beam with a jigsaw into segments corresponding to the dimensions of the legs 48x4x2 - 4 pcs., Crossbars 23x4x4 - 2 pcs., Large spacers 32x4x4 - 1 pcs., Small spacers 27.5x4x4 - 1 pc.
Round off, grind all the ends of the parts.
Cut one side of the legs at an angle of 45 ° C.
We tighten the crossbars and legs with a clamp, make holes.
We make 6 segments from the board, measuring 39x4x4 cm.
We fix the crossbars with a temporary strut with a clamp.
We lay boards on the upper surface with a slight indentation and fix with screws.
We cut a piece of 30 cm from the reinforcement, cut the thread from both ends with a die.
We pass the hairpin through the hole in one of the legs, put on it a metal tube and direct it to the lower part of the opposite similar product.
The ends of the studs are threaded through washers, grovers, fixed with nuts.
We insert bolts into the remaining holes of the folding stool and close them with nuts.
Do not tighten the bolts too much, otherwise the stool will have to be transformed with effort, which increases the likelihood of various breakdowns. All structural elements must move freely relative to each other.
Wicker stool seat
An original stool with a wicker seat is suitable not only for a summer residence, terrace or balcony. It fits perfectly into modern interiors. For decor, you can use any material. Beautiful hemp rope patterns will look good in a Scandinavian, eco-style. Geometric abstractions, checkerboard of bright synthetic cords suitable for rooms in the style of fusion, boho, kitsch, avant-garde, eclecticism.
You can use any unimaginable idea to create a wicker stool. Furniture can be made suitable for sitting, in the form of a table, footrest. It will be convenient anyway. A suitable option for all parameters will turn out if you choose the right material, take into account its rigidity and adjust the tension well.
Necessary materials
The frame for all types of such stools is assembled according to the standard scheme. If an adult will use such a chair, in the process of preparing the parts, several strength enhancers must be provided. It can be tsars, princeki.
Wattle instead of the top cover of the stool reduces the stability of the product, so it is necessary to use any opportunities to strengthen the structure.You should also consider the larger the size of the seat, the less stable the wicker chair will be. For the manufacture of the following materials will be required:
Wooden blocks for legs 50x50 mm of any convenient height;
Boards for reinforcing elements (tsar, princeok) 50x25 mm;
After preparation, cutting materials for the frame, they are carefully cleaned. Only the most even parts can be stable. To make holes at a certain angle, use a jig. The collection of stools begins with legs, princes. All elements are twisted according to the drawing. For reliability in the area of connection of the upper part of the legs with the drawers, additional metal corners are mounted. The frame is ready, you can proceed to the design of the seat. There are several ways to do this:
Using a household rope in two colors. We determine the direction of weaving and nail one end of the rope to the frame with a carnation. We make a winding with tension on the opposite parts of the wooden support. As an additional mount, you can use a stapler or glue. We take a rope of a different color and weave perpendicular to the previous rows, alternating position. We fix both ropes under the frame.
Using a tight tourist rope. The weaving method is similar to the previous version, but we will use only one rope. We fasten one end with nails to the frame, we throw the rope on the frame with a gradual displacement. Having reached the opposite side, we pass the rope through two of the same, form a diagonal weave.
From leather belts. On the inside of the stool, on one of the tsars, we nail a row of belts and round them around the whole frame, we also fix it. It is better to take wallpaper nails or self-tapping screws with a press washer.The wider the leather products, the more it is necessary to leave a gap between them, the minimum distance is 5 mm. We perform the same procedure with transverse belts, stretching alternately through the original ribbons.
Plywood sheet stool
For the manufacture of stools, durable combined plywood is suitable. There are many design options, differing in composition, design, number of layers. A traditional stool can have any form of seat. It can be a low simple product, a bar stool, stylish complex designs.
The most important indicator when choosing a material for a stool is mechanical strength. The plywood sheet must also be resilient and moisture resistant. When buying raw materials, be sure to pay attention to labeling with quality characteristics. The optimum thickness is 10-18 mm. With competent cutting, one sheet of standard sizes is enough for two beautiful stools.
Drawing and cutting details
By dividing the plywood sheet visually into two parts, you can proceed to marking. Many furniture manufacturers use these sizes: height - 45 cm, seat - 30x30 cm. To ensure maximum comfort, generally accepted figures can be reduced or increased. Start marking the sheet with the most complex elements - legs, according to the following principle:
We draw a rectangle strictly according to the size of the future product;
We measure the middle of the long sides and draw a line;
We retreat from the center of each product in different directions by 20 cm and denote the segment;
Draw lines from these points upwards, determine the vertices of the rectangle;
We lean against the lines any round object of suitable size and draw an arc;
We round all the lines with the help of an arched product (plates, lids).
Now you can start cutting and collecting parts. We will work with an electric jigsaw. In order not to leave torn edges and waste time on additional finishing, cutting should be done on the front side of the sheet, only with a new sharp canvas. It is also possible to exclude plywood deformation if you first walk along the circuit outline from both sides with a boot knife. In the same way we make cuts on the legs.
The main, most time-consuming part of the work is done, we proceed to the collection of the stool. We connect the legs in the center of the crosspiece through the groove. Put the seat on the table with the wrong side up, apply the legs, align it in the center, draw a pencil around the outline. We make shallow holes to the size of the upper part of the parts, fill with glue and connect all the elements.
Round cardboard stool
You can make a durable functional stool from simple cardboard. For work, you will need several large boxes of household appliances, food. The larger the base, the more details you can place on it.
We begin to create an original stool with the preparation of parts. We transfer the drawing to the cardboard and cut out the blanks. In each detail we make shallow slots according to the scheme for high-quality docking. We apply PVA glue to all the joints and collect the stool. A few days after drying, the joints must be re-treated with glue. This will add strength to the stool and securely fix all the elements. To make a new piece of furniture waterproof will help painting, varnishing.
Decor Methods
Ordinary wooden, plywood stools look dull and faceless. In the original version, they are suitable only for giving, a balcony, gatherings in nature. The simplest ways to decorate are monophonic painting, painting, varnishing. You can create a stylish interior object using decoupage technique. The method cannot be called simple, but the result will be worth it. Stools can also be decorated with textured wallpaper in the color of the surfaces of the room or sew, knit soft textile covers for them.
You can make a simple stool an exclusive piece of furniture if you decorate its seat with concrete. Such options will look great in the modern, loft, high-tech kitchen. You can work with a lid of any shape. Pour mortar into a plastic bucket, a suitable container, place the stool with the seat down, distribute the concrete evenly.So that the mixture does not adhere to the bottom and side walls, they must first be lubricated with oil or a soap solution.
Conclusion
Making a simple functional stool will require a minimum of available materials and several hours of time. Even the most ordinary-looking product will not be superfluous in the house. A mobile, light piece of furniture will fill the room with comfort and warmth. A stool made according to your own sketch will become an original decoration of any kitchen.
A furniture product created for sitting and relaxing, without a back, can rightly be called a prototype of a chair. This is a compact, convenient item that can be found in almost any kitchen, in the bar, in the country. Over time, any furniture wears out, deteriorates and the question arises of the need for its replacement. Many solve the problem dramatically, sent to the store. At the point of sale, they often encounter the fact that the finished product does not meet the requirements, both from an aesthetic point of view and from a practical one. In this case, do not be upset, because without problems you can make a stool with your own hands at home. It has a fairly simple design, and its production does not take much time.
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Stool History
It is impossible to say exactly when a person first invented a stool. Many assume that the predecessor of the product was an ordinary log, which was used by primitive people and subsequently modernized it into a familiar thing for everyone. If you rely on archeology, then of the found samples, the oldest ones date back to about 4 millennium BC. One of the most famous finds is a folding stool found in ancient Egypt. It dates back to the Middle Kingdom. This seating structure is stored at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, USA.
On the paintings and reliefs found on the walls of tombs and temples in the same Ancient Egypt, which date back to the 5th millennium BC, there are images of products that are exactly similar to modern ones, but they are more squat. From painting on ceramics related to the civilization of Mesopotamia, in Mesopotamia, the first stools appeared in the region of 3100-2370 BC. However, according to historians, such household items were accessible only to the nobility, ordinary citizens were deprived of such privileges.
Later, these things migrated to Ancient Greece, where the first copies found in the images and bas-reliefs are attributed to the Aegean period. Then Ancient Rome adopted most of the Greek traditions and inventions. After its fall, the subject did not sink into oblivion; it was used both in the Middle Ages and in the Enlightenment.This useful thing is used today in everyday life, in the kitchen, in nature, in cafeterias, in medical and public institutions.
Types of Stools
It is difficult to imagine a house, a cottage, an apartment, where this item would be absent. This product has been known to man since childhood. The name itself was borrowed from the German language from “taburétt”, according to the etymological dictionaries of Fasmer M., issued between 1964 and 1987. Other sources claim that the word came into Russian from the French “tabouret”.
To produce products on an industrial scale, manufacturers use different raw materials: wood and its derivatives (plywood, chipboard, MDF), plastic, metal. Depending on the model, the surface of the seat is covered with a soft pillow, some are left without upholstery. The shape distinguish round, square, triangular options. You can also divide all the products in height: low, high. If we take into account the appearance of the structure, its purpose and device, then we can distinguish the following types:
Children
A stool for a baby is one of the first furniture products that a child uses in everyday life. The kids sit on it, use it as a stand, if necessary, reach for the things they are interested in, located high. It is very important that the item is comfortable, durable, safe. Purchased models do not always meet these requirements.
The main difference between this option and the standard design is its size and height. Small furniture is characterized by less weight, takes up little space, it is convenient to carry. Even a small child can cope with this task. This item is very comfortable to use for adults, especially the elderly, who use it as a footrest.
With self-production, several points should be taken into account:
Stool drawer
For people with a small living space who are trying to save every inch of free space, this item will be very useful. A compact stool with a special compartment for different things is a standard of practicality. The product will be in demand by both women and men.
If it is located in the kitchen, the drawer can be used to store towels, napkins, potholders, and other kitchen utensils. If a man uses it, the product will become very weighty, from the hammer located inside, nippers, pliers, other improvised tools and consumables.
For the manufacture of such a design, you should choose a solid board and timber, which will be used as a drawer and legs, respectively. The seat is cut out of MDF or particleboard, a regular sheet of plywood is suitable for the bottom. Some craftsmen make drawers mounted on rails.
With padded seat
Many people are not comfortable with a hard seat, so when making the product themselves, they make a soft base. It can be removable or sewn. The first model is convenient in that it can be removed and washed at any time. The second option is rigidly fixed to the surface, so cleaning the fabric material is problematic. Different raw materials are used as filler, the most common types include:
As an upholstery it is applied:
Separately, you can highlight products with wicker seats. To make it, you only need a frame. The base is formed from different materials. For work, a rope, leather, artificial trouser belts, rubber, other improvised raw materials are suitable. Weaving the seat can be done in different ways, it will be interesting to look both diagonal and direct weaving.
Folding
The stool is characterized by compactness, mobility, versatility, practicality. This item is used for different purposes. It can be installed in the kitchen in a small apartment, taken with you for fishing or in nature, it is easy for him to find application in the country, in the garage. However, this design is less durable, compared with the standard model, folding parts often fail.
The product consists of seats, drawers, lower jumpers, legs, folding mechanism. Depending on the destination, it is made of metal or wood. May have a round or square seat. In the absence of a finished drawing, it is very difficult to choose the dimensions. You can make the simplest options yourself.
Step stool
This model occupies a separate place, as it combines several objects: a staircase, furniture for seating.There are options with a box, which makes such products multifunctional. The main feature of the stool is the steps mounted on its legs. Such an item is always useful, both in the household and in production. There are several varieties of combined designs:
Thick boards should be chosen for the steps and seats, strengthen the supporting legs. In the manufacture of these stools, it is first necessary to take care of their strength, since they will be used for work at a certain height. For example, in the house, if necessary, replace the light bulb in the library, for the convenience of working with books located on the upper floors, in the garden, for a comfortable collection of fruits.
Summer stool
At the cottage, you can use old furniture stored in the attic, which is a pity to throw away, but it is suitable for restoration. If it is planned to manufacture new models, then it is worth considering that in most cases the stool will be on the street. Therefore, any improvised material can be used for work. Pieces of iron, a previously used tree, which, even if it decays, will become unusable under the influence of atmospheric precipitation and sunlight, will do, but this will not lead to unfortunately.
For the construction of cottage options there is no need to use first-class wood or metal. For these purposes, old pallets left over after the construction materials, construction sawn wood for the manufacture of seats, strong branches, fittings for supporting legs and cutters are suitable. Using improvised raw materials, you can create an inexpensive product.To extend the life of the finished product is treated with special compounds, painted, varnished.
The design can be installed on the veranda, in the summer kitchen, used in the gazebo, if guests have arrived and for them there is not enough space on the bench. Also, a stool will be a great help when harvesting in the garden. For the winter, the product should not be left on the street, it should be brought into the room. If you do a periodic visual inspection on time, tint, then a homemade item will last quite a long time.
Materials from which you can make a stool
The main material from which the structure is made is natural wood. In terms of strength and performance, the finished product can be compared with forged models. For convenience and functionality is unparalleled. For work, you can use conifers: spruce, pine. To create more durable structures, oak, larch is used.
As an alternative to wood, you can use chipboard or MDF. Variants with emission class E0 and E1 are safe for humans. Externally, the products will look very attractive. However, in such a parameter as abrasion, this material is inferior to wood, so experts recommend nailing wooden heels to the heels of the feet.
To make an item at home, you can use metal. However, to work with it will require certain skills in working with power tools and welding. By strength, it has no equal. However, in aesthetic appearance, it is inferior to previous versions, with the exception of forged models.
Craftsmen generally use any improvised raw materials. In the course are branches, tree cuts. Some cast concrete structures, use plastic pipes for heating, decorate them with textiles. Someone gives a second life to old tires.
Drawing and design of a stool
All components of the stool should be made according to a previously created drawing. The sketch immediately puts down the dimensions of each part, the width of the recesses, the length of the grooves, and the diameter of the circles. You can not make perfectly straight lines, a schematic display is enough. In the figure, it is necessary to mark the places of all connections, the type of fastening.
A standard stool consists of several elements. The main parts - legs, cover. Additional, optional, include the following details:
Necessary tools for making
To make a stool made of wood quickly and efficiently is possible only with the help of special carpentry tools. It is not necessary to have professional equipment, you can completely do with a minimum set of electrical appliances and accessories for working with wood materials. The list of necessary tools is as follows:
Step-by-step workshops on the manufacture of stools
Anyone can easily make a stool with their own hands. The production of simple furniture is done by students in labor lessons. Simple designs are primitive, consist of a seat and legs. With the right blueprint and minimal carpentry skills, making a standard item will not take much time. The preparation of wood materials can be carried out directly in the apartment or on the balcony. You can make your first stool at home in one of the following workshops.
Classic stool
Such a chair has the simplest design. You can make a classic stool from the remnants of particleboard, plywood, boards. Only a few parts that are correctly sized and securely fastened are required. We start by making the following items:
Production material
You can make a classic stool from any wood waste. One narrow board, a sheet of plywood, will be enough. The tree must be necessarily dry, without knots, wormholes, splits. The optimum thickness is 25 mm. For the legs, use a cranial square beam. If desired, you can make it round.
Particleboard sheets, plywood 20 mm do not require special preparation for assembly, it is easier to work with them. You can separate it with an ordinary jigsaw. The scheme for the procurement of parts will be identical to the version of the boards. Any of the materials for the stool should be well suited to processing, drilling, withstand the weight of an adult.
Stool assembly
We begin to collect from the legs. We place 2 blanks on the table, processed end up. Between them we flush the king. In the lower part, 10 cm from the end, we install a spit. We fasten all the parts with screws on both sides.
We do the same manipulations with the remaining pairs of products. We connect the structures, add intermediate legs and footboards. We turn the future stool onto the legs, distribute it in the upper part of the blank for the lid, fasten it with screws.
Folding stool
An important attribute that enhances comfort in any situation, fishermen, summer residents and just lovers of picnics in nature will especially like. Thanks to a well-thought-out mechanism, the chair folds comfortably; it takes up little space in the hands and trunk of the car.To make such a stool is very easy on your own.
First you need to decide on the model and design of the wooden assistant. It can be a simple stool, a large chair with a back or a simple fishing design with a fabric seat.
For beginners in carpentry, it’s best to start with the manufacture of simple sliding furniture. Designs of conventional folding stools with a minimum number of parts will do. Each size is selected individually and individually.
Production material
It is possible to make a stool with a folding mechanism both from new and once used wood materials, provided that they have not lost their strength and decorative characteristics. Parts of broken furniture that are left over after repair of bars are suitable. The full list will depend on the model and size of the folding stool. New supplies can be purchased at any hardware store. To work, you will need:
Procurement of parts and assembly of the product
Work on the preparation and assembly of parts cannot be started without a drawing. You can use an existing sketch or create your own, according to the selected size and design. The simplest and most understandable diagram of a folding stool with a square cover made of slats or flat boards. Step-by-step instructions and recommendations will help you quickly assemble the product with a folding mechanism:
Wicker stool seat
An original stool with a wicker seat is suitable not only for a summer residence, terrace or balcony. It fits perfectly into modern interiors. For decor, you can use any material. Beautiful hemp rope patterns will look good in a Scandinavian, eco-style. Geometric abstractions, checkerboard of bright synthetic cords suitable for rooms in the style of fusion, boho, kitsch, avant-garde, eclecticism.
You can use any unimaginable idea to create a wicker stool. Furniture can be made suitable for sitting, in the form of a table, footrest. It will be convenient anyway. A suitable option for all parameters will turn out if you choose the right material, take into account its rigidity and adjust the tension well.
Necessary materials
The frame for all types of such stools is assembled according to the standard scheme. If an adult will use such a chair, in the process of preparing the parts, several strength enhancers must be provided. It can be tsars, princeki.
Wattle instead of the top cover of the stool reduces the stability of the product, so it is necessary to use any opportunities to strengthen the structure.You should also consider the larger the size of the seat, the less stable the wicker chair will be. For the manufacture of the following materials will be required:
Manufacturing technique
After preparation, cutting materials for the frame, they are carefully cleaned. Only the most even parts can be stable. To make holes at a certain angle, use a jig. The collection of stools begins with legs, princes. All elements are twisted according to the drawing. For reliability in the area of connection of the upper part of the legs with the drawers, additional metal corners are mounted. The frame is ready, you can proceed to the design of the seat. There are several ways to do this:
Plywood sheet stool
For the manufacture of stools, durable combined plywood is suitable. There are many design options, differing in composition, design, number of layers. A traditional stool can have any form of seat. It can be a low simple product, a bar stool, stylish complex designs.
The most important indicator when choosing a material for a stool is mechanical strength. The plywood sheet must also be resilient and moisture resistant. When buying raw materials, be sure to pay attention to labeling with quality characteristics. The optimum thickness is 10-18 mm. With competent cutting, one sheet of standard sizes is enough for two beautiful stools.
Drawing and cutting details
By dividing the plywood sheet visually into two parts, you can proceed to marking. Many furniture manufacturers use these sizes: height - 45 cm, seat - 30x30 cm. To ensure maximum comfort, generally accepted figures can be reduced or increased. Start marking the sheet with the most complex elements - legs, according to the following principle:
Now you can start cutting and collecting parts. We will work with an electric jigsaw. In order not to leave torn edges and waste time on additional finishing, cutting should be done on the front side of the sheet, only with a new sharp canvas. It is also possible to exclude plywood deformation if you first walk along the circuit outline from both sides with a boot knife. In the same way we make cuts on the legs.
The main, most time-consuming part of the work is done, we proceed to the collection of the stool. We connect the legs in the center of the crosspiece through the groove. Put the seat on the table with the wrong side up, apply the legs, align it in the center, draw a pencil around the outline. We make shallow holes to the size of the upper part of the parts, fill with glue and connect all the elements.
Round cardboard stool
You can make a durable functional stool from simple cardboard. For work, you will need several large boxes of household appliances, food. The larger the base, the more details you can place on it.
We begin to create an original stool with the preparation of parts. We transfer the drawing to the cardboard and cut out the blanks. In each detail we make shallow slots according to the scheme for high-quality docking. We apply PVA glue to all the joints and collect the stool. A few days after drying, the joints must be re-treated with glue. This will add strength to the stool and securely fix all the elements. To make a new piece of furniture waterproof will help painting, varnishing.
Decor Methods
Ordinary wooden, plywood stools look dull and faceless. In the original version, they are suitable only for giving, a balcony, gatherings in nature. The simplest ways to decorate are monophonic painting, painting, varnishing. You can create a stylish interior object using decoupage technique. The method cannot be called simple, but the result will be worth it. Stools can also be decorated with textured wallpaper in the color of the surfaces of the room or sew, knit soft textile covers for them.
You can make a simple stool an exclusive piece of furniture if you decorate its seat with concrete. Such options will look great in the modern, loft, high-tech kitchen. You can work with a lid of any shape. Pour mortar into a plastic bucket, a suitable container, place the stool with the seat down, distribute the concrete evenly.So that the mixture does not adhere to the bottom and side walls, they must first be lubricated with oil or a soap solution.
Conclusion
Making a simple functional stool will require a minimum of available materials and several hours of time. Even the most ordinary-looking product will not be superfluous in the house. A mobile, light piece of furniture will fill the room with comfort and warmth. A stool made according to your own sketch will become an original decoration of any kitchen.