DIY stool

The stool remains an integral part of any interior to this day. True, if previously it would have been monotonous and used only as an additional seating area, now designers and builders have learned to turn this simple thing into a truly work of art. In this article we will look at the types of stools, their structure and how to make them at home.

How to make a stool with your own hands

In order to understand how to make a stool at home, you first need to figure out what kind of stool you need. There are 5 of them in total:

• children's;
• for a summer residence;
• ladder;
• folding;
• box.

Despite its obvious name, a children's stool is useful not only for children. It can be used by adults as a stand or an additional step. But still it is intended for children. To make the product light, it is created from linden or another type of wood, after drying it well. It is also necessary to process the finished chair so that there are no sharp elements or protruding splinters. All corners are rounded. Thanks to its lightness, the child will be able to move it himself.

Important! We advise you to start making stools with this type, because it will require the least amount of materials and is perfect for getting your hands on.

A box stool is usually used for rooms where there is not enough space for small items.For example, a kitchen or a workshop. Perfect for girls who do needlework. The model differs from the classic one in that it contains a box, the lid of which is most often the seat itself. With the help of hinges it rises and falls as needed.

A folding stool is also suitable for rooms where there is not enough space. This type is more difficult to make and is unlikely to be possible for a beginner without experience, but the result is worth learning. For manufacturing you will need processed wood and fasteners, hinges.

The step stool is another multifunctional model that will come in handy around the house. A distinctive feature of such a stool are the steps, which, if necessary, can be pulled out from under the seat and then removed back to free up space. Helps you 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 other types of wood can be used, but before doing this it will be necessary to treat them with a moisture-repellent liquid. A distinctive feature is the gaps in the seat so that rainwater runs away and the stool dries quickly.

What tools will you need?

Without special devices, it will not be possible to make a stool of proper quality, so it is better not to skimp on this, because the health of those who will use the product is at stake. Here's what you'll need:

First of all, you will need a hand router, with which you can cut corners and create patterns. You will also need a grinding machine, which is used to remove irregularities.

It is imperative to use it when making a children's stool.

An electric jigsaw or hacksaw for cutting out parts. A screwdriver for fastening workpieces and drilling holes in them. Clamp or vice. They are useful when processing individual parts and giving them the desired shape. A clamp will also come in handy if you need to glue parts together. You will definitely need a tape measure and a pencil or pen for marking. Chisels of various sizes may also come in handy.

If you can still do without electrical appliances by 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

Let's look at the creation of a stool using the example of a classic model, since it is the most popular and popular. The photo shows a drawing of a classic stool.

The numbers in the drawing indicate parts that will need to be manufactured separately and then connected. (1.legs 2.legs 3.drawers 4.seat 5.connection elements.) Connecting grooves are shown under numbers 6 and 7. Stool height 0.5 m. seat 450x500 cm.

To create the legs you will need 4 bars of 485 cm in height and a cross section of 55x55. It's best to make them straight. For seating, several boards with total dimensions of 450x500 cm or plywood with the same dimensions are used. To make the stool more stable, footrests 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

1. First of all, we advise you to make a seat, if this requires gluing the boards together. This way you won’t waste time and by the time the rest of the parts are made you can immediately start assembling.
2. Then we make the legs of the stool.They must be the same in height, otherwise the entire structure will be unstable. It is also necessary to carefully process the parts, eliminating irregularities. Recommended leg height: 450-500 cm.
3. We make holes for fastening the drawers and footrests using a chisel or a hand router.
4. Then we make tenons on the sides in such a way that they fit into the grooves, but do not dangle and tightly fasten the structure. They can be strengthened with glue.
5. The next step is to connect all the legs.
6. The final step is to install the seat on the legs and secure it with self-tapping screws and sand it until completely smooth.

Attention! We recommend removing any protruding glue immediately.

Making a stool with your own hands is easy and simple, the main thing is to follow the rules and recommendations. You can assemble a stool of any shape and model, the main thing is to take the correct measurements.