A folding chair is a functional element. Its cost is from 2 to 5 thousand rubles, but in furniture stores the product is sold many times more expensive. If you need to save money or create a chair for an individual project, the best solution is to do all the work yourself.
If you have the necessary tools, even a beginner will cope with the task.
Drawing up a drawing to create a do-it-yourself folding chair
The content of the article
- Drawing up a drawing to create a do-it-yourself folding chair
- Preparation of materials and tools
- Product assembly
To make a convenient product, you need to consider some data. The following parameters are recommended for seats:
- Back height - from 100 cm;
- The seat is at least 48 cm, if the chair is folded down to the state of the bed - at least 60 cm;
- The total width of the furniture, taking into account the armrests, is from 80 cm;
- Unfolded length 180–190;
- Depth for model beds 50-60 cm, for standard 45-60.
Important: If the furniture is made for the child, the bottom should be located as low as possible to the floor, but at the same time, the head should be protected from drafts by high armrests.
The following is an algorithm for drawing up a drawing for a chair-bed. This is a universal option for home and garden: when folded, it takes up little space, and when disassembled, it creates a cozy corner for sleeping or daytime relaxation. If the furniture is designed for a summer holiday in the open air, you can not sheathe it, but use removable pillows or cover it with water-repellent material.
Features of the drawing:
- The berth is divided into three equal segments. When folded, they represent a single square block. Dimensions are selected for anthropometric data.
- The design is equipped with additional legs that are hidden when folded. Options with 2 legs are possible, but for greater stability it is better to make 4: a pair at the end and a pair in the middle of the berth.
The rest is standard - two sidewalls, armrests, a back. So that the berth does not break under the weight of the owner, a frame of rails is necessarily made.
Preparation of materials and tools
To complete all the stages of work yourself, you will need the following set of tools:
- Metal ruler;
- Roulette;
- A simple pencil;
- Saw;
- Screwdriver;
- Drill (if the frame material is too hard);
- Fine grain sandpaper;
- Construction stapler for attaching upholstery;
- Sewing machine;
- Scissors on the fabric.
Of the materials you need plywood, chipboard, metal hinges, screws and bars for the device frame. Upholstery fabric is selected based on the preferences of the owner. The most popular materials:
- Hydrophobic. Flock, velsoft, nylon, microfiber.
- Wear resistant. Polyester, gunny, jacquard.
Help: The most budget option is matting. If funds allow, it is better to buy a flock - this is an anti-vandal and easy to clean coating.
To make the seat soft, you need sheets of foam rubber at least 2 centimeters thick.
Product assembly
It is necessary to cut out all the details, from the sidewalls to the bottom of the folding part. The latter should be more durable, made of plywood. Sidewalls can be made of pressed sheets.
When the sides and back are ready, they are screwed with screws to one of the plywood squares - the one that will serve as the basis of the whole structure. Two identical frame elements are created for the dimensions of the square, each must have at least two additional rails in the center. Plywood is stuffed on the frame. When folded, all three squares should create a single, even structure. 4 bars - legs, are nailed to the bottom frame.
The final stage is the skin of the frame. If you need removable covers, they must be flashed on a typewriter, supplemented with zippers. The easiest option is to simply put foam sheets on the seats, then fabric, pull off its edges under the frame and attach it to the plywood with a construction stapler. Sidewalls, armrests, a back are upholstered in the same way.
