In the article we will talk about how to make a stool from chipboard with your own hands. This is within the power of anyone who knows how to handle a jigsaw, screwdriver and stapler. The design of the stool is very simple, the material for it costs very little. In addition, you can even use scraps and remnants of old furniture as material. A stool made by yourself can be installed in the kitchen, in the back room, in the garage. It all depends on where you need it. Your task is to make a quality piece of furniture that will be attractive.
Let's talk about finished products
Go shopping and see what they offer to customers. The range is very large, the designs of stools are diverse - for every taste and color. Some have soft seats, others have hard seats. Some are made of metal, while others are made of chipboard, plywood, wood. Some types are sold separately, while others come with furniture corners. The shapes of the stools are also different - from simple rectangular to complexcurly.
A huge number of colors - you can choose furniture for any interior. Puffs can be found for use in hallways. These are chipboard boxes with a soft seat. You can put some things inside. But all the pieces of furniture that you find in the store have one drawback - the cost. It is too high, so not everyone can afford such a purchase. But there is a lot of cheap and affordable material. And the design of the stools is simple, it is very easy to make it with your own hands.
How to do it yourself?
In order to make a stool from chipboard with your own hands, you do not need to enroll in a carpenter or furniture maker course. It is enough to be able to use measuring instruments and tools. Next, we will look at all the tools you will need in the process.
As for the material, you can use, for example, doors from old unnecessary cabinets. You can cut out any shapes, but it's best to start with simple ones to fill your hand. Then you can move on to more complex ones.
Choice of chipboard
First you need to prepare tools and materials so that later you do not frantically search for some kind of self-tapping screw or piece of wood. In advance, you should choose the design of the stool, its shape, color, and decide whether the seat will be soft. It is advisable to draw a drawing or at least a sketch on which to indicate all the dimensions of the product.
It is recommended to use chipboard for manufacturing, but it is better to give preference to moreexpensive option - chipboard. The first material has one plus - it can be processed as you wish. But laminated chipboard is the same material, only covered with a film of paper and resin (laminate). In order to make such a film, paper with a certain color, texture, and sometimes an ornament is used. Melamine resin is used to make the paper stiffer.
Advantages of chipboard
But you can make a stool from chipboard or chipboard with your own hands. The laminated chipboard sheet has the following advantages:
- Total moisture protection.
- The material can be washed if necessary.
- A huge selection of textures, colors, you can even find imitation of natural wood.
- High material life.
What tools do you need?
From the materials you need to get sheets of chipboard or chipboard, as mentioned earlier.
But you can make stools even from plywood. It is only desirable to use durable material so that it can withstand the load. In addition, you will need the following tools and materials:
- Electric or simple jigsaw. The first is preferable, as they are much more convenient and faster to work with.
- Screwdriver or drill.
- Drills.
- Secrets or euro screws.
- PVA glue or liquid nails.
- Sandpaper.
This is a required set of tools. If you want to make a soft seat, you will also have to stock up on upholstery material, synthetic winterizeror foam rubber. Usually used for upholstery fabric or leatherette.
If you decide to use fabrics, it is best to choose a dense one, as it is less amenable to wiping. Be sure to also buy a special finishing tape, which will need to be pasted on the edge of the finished stool. The choice of tape depends on the color and thickness of the chipboard. Below you can install plastic nozzles that will prevent damage to the material.
Which scheme to use?
The design is simple, and almost everyone can repeat it. The main elements of any stool:
- Side Racks.
- Jumpers.
- Seat.
Differences in the schemes are only in the size, shape of the seat and side pillars.
Seats are most often made round or square. But jumpers and side racks can have any shape, it all depends on your imagination. The simplest design is rectangular lintels and racks. Making a stool from chipboard with your own hands according to this scheme is much easier, it will not be difficult to fit all the elements.
Using scraps and new sheets
In order to make a stool for your kitchen, it is not necessary to buy new sheets of chipboard. You can use scraps or borrow elements of old furniture (of course, unnecessary). First, transfer the dimensions of all parts to chipboard sheets. All lines should be clearly visible, so that it will be convenient to subsequently cut blanks along them.
If you use an electric jigsaw, it is best to choose a nozzle with smallteeth. The speed must be maximum. All edges after sawing must be cleaned with sandpaper. Burrs and chips are not allowed.
Fastening the jumper to the racks is carried out using self-tapping screws - this is the easiest way. But you can use a thorn-groove connection. At the same time, make grooves in the racks with a drill. The groove is leveled with a file so that the spike enters as tightly as possible. But it is not necessary to use this type of connection; it is enough to fix it with self-tapping screws or euro screws. Carefully study the design features and photos of chipboard stools. You can make any design with your own hands, but it is best to start with the simplest ones.
Mark the places and make pilot holes in them. Then you connect all the elements. To improve the appearance of the stool, it is recommended to use drills with sweat. But if this is not available, then it is allowed to use a simple one corresponding to the diameter of the cap. Install caps to cover the screws.
Finish assembly
Please note that all holes must be made at right angles and strictly in the center. Particular attention should be paid to fastening the side racks. If they are poorly fixed, then soon the whole structure will loosen and break.
In order to stick the edge, you need to perform the following manipulations:
- Apply tape toChipboard with the side on which the adhesive is applied.
- Iron it with a hot iron - this will melt the glue.
- Press the tape to the chipboard surface using a clean rag.
Glue hardens for about a minute. Lastly, stuff the soft material. Upholstery fabric must be attached to the chipboard with a construction gun. But if this is not the case, you can use a stapler. Photos of chipboard stools are presented in our article, as well as design drawings. You can choose the most suitable option for you.
