The stool to this day remains an integral part of any interior. True, if earlier it would have been monotonous and used only as an additional seat, now designers and builders have learned to make this simple thing truly a work of art. In this article we will consider the types of stools, their structure and how to craft at home.
How to make a stool yourself
In order to understand how to make a stool at home, you first need to figure out which type is needed. There are 5 of them:
- children’s;
- for giving;
- ladder;
- folding;
- box.
Despite its telling name, a children's stool is useful not only for a child. It can be used by adults as a stand or an extra step. But still it is intended for children. To make the product light, it is created from linden or other wood species, after drying well. It is also necessary to process the finished chair so that there are no sharp elements and protruding chips. All angles are rounded. Thanks to the lightness, the child himself will be able to move him.
Important! We advise you to start making stools with this particular type, because it will require the least materials and it is perfect for filling your hand.
A stool-box is usually used for rooms where there is not enough space for small things. For example, a kitchen or a workshop. Perfect for girls who are engaged in needlework. The model differs from the classical one in that there is a box in it, the lid of which is most often the seat itself. With the help of loops, it rises and falls as necessary.
A folding stool is also suitable for rooms in which there is not enough space. This type is harder to make and it is unlikely that it will be possible for a beginner without experience, but the result is worth learning. For the manufacture you will need treated wood and fasteners, hinges.
A stepladder stool is another multifunctional model that is useful in the household. A distinctive feature of such a stool is the steps, which, if necessary, can be pulled out from under the seat, and then removed back to make room. Helps to reach high shelves. Also suitable for older people.
To create a country chair, you need to choose the right material. Larch and oak are perfect, but you can use other types of wood, only before that it will be necessary to treat with a moisture-repellent liquid. A distinctive feature is the gaps in the seat so that rainwater escapes and the stool dries quickly.
What tools will be needed
It is impossible to make a stool of proper quality without special devices, so it’s better not to skimp on this, because the health of those who will use the product is at stake. Here's what you need:
First of all, you will need a manual milling cutter, with the help of which corners are processed and patterns are created. You will also need a grinding machine, which is used to eliminate bumps.
It is mandatory to use it in the manufacture of children's stools.
Electric jigsaw or hacksaw for cutting parts. A screwdriver for fastening workpieces and drilling holes in them. Clamp or vise. Useful when processing individual parts and giving them the desired shape. Also, the clamp is useful if you need to glue together parts. Without a doubt, you will need a tape measure and a pencil or pen for marking. Chisels of various sizes can also come in handy.
If you can still do without electrical appliances, replacing them with manual ones and spending an order of magnitude more time, then you will have to run to the store for a hammer and nails.
Schemes and measurements of homemade stools
We will consider the creation of a stool using the example of a classic sample, since it is the most popular and popular. The photo shows a drawing of a classic stool.
In the drawing, the numbers indicate the parts that will need to be manufactured separately and then connected. (1.footrests 2.foots 3.folds 4.seat 5.selement elements.) The connection grooves are shown under numbers 6 and 7. The height of the stool is 0.5 m. The seat is 450x500 cm.
To create the legs, you need 4 bars of 485 cm in height and a section of 55x55. It’s best to make them straight. For seating, several boards are used with a total size of 450x500 cm or plywood with the same dimensions. To make the stool more stable, steps or drawers are used, which are made of timber with a length of 441 cm and a section of 30x30.
Stool yourself: step by step instructions
- First of all, we advise you to make a seat if you need to glue the boards for this. So you won’t lose time and by the time you make the rest of the parts, you can immediately begin assembly.
- Then we make the legs of the stool. They must be the same in height, otherwise the whole structure will be unstable. It is also necessary to carry out thorough processing of parts, eliminating irregularities. Recommended leg height: 450-500 cm.
- We make holes for securing the tsar and the footboards using a chisel or manual milling cutter.
- Then we make spikes on the drawers in such a way that they fit into the grooves, but do not hang out and tightly fasten the structure. They can be strengthened with glue.
- The next step is to connect all the legs.
- The final moment is the sitting on the legs and fixed with screws and polished to complete smoothness.
Attention! Protruding glue is recommended to immediately remove.
Making a stool with your own hands is easy and simple, the main thing is to adhere to the rules and recommendations. You can collect a stool of any shape and model, the main thing is to make the right measurements.
Leave Your Comment