How to make a stepladder chair with your own hands

In the household, you just need to have multifunctional things. They save storage space and money. In addition, fully perform their functions. One of these products is a chair stepladder. It is useful for many works and can serve as a chair. But you don’t have to go shopping in his search. We can make this innovation with our own hands.

Chair - stepladder with three steps of wood

What is it

Beautiful wooden chair step-ladder assembled and disassembled

First, let's look at what he is. From the title it is clear that the product includes the functions of two objects: a chair and a ladder. Accordingly, it has their characteristic features.

So, the chair step-ladder consists of steps, legs and sitting. Depending on the type of construction, the seat can be used as a step or recline while performing the functions of a stepladder. It is worth noting that this product has more weight and dimensions than an ordinary chair. Nevertheless, this design is a success for many owners.

The chair stepladder - a small assistant for your home

The advantages of creating your own hands

Why do we need to have a step-up chair at home, we already figured out. Now let's talk about why we decided to create it with our own hands. Everything is simple - in this case there are many advantages.

• Cheapness Creating a chair at home is cheaper than buying it in a store.
• Save time. It is not always possible to find a suitable option, and the choice may take order of time. And to design a chair-ladder with your own hands is not difficult, and does not take much time.
• Self-affirmation. There is also a psychological aspect. It is pleasant for any owner to watch how his product is used in everyday life and brings benefits.

From practice it is noticed that furniture made with one's own hands is treated more carefully, as a result of which it lasts longer. Before we begin work, we will analyze what types of these products exist.

Handmade stepladder chair

We are determined with a view

The chair-ladder combines the convenience of an ordinary chair and the functionality of a mobile ladder.

We can divide the types of chairs, depending on 2 criteria.

The material of manufacture.

• Natural wood. Mostly use pine. It is the cheapest and easiest to process natural material. But you can take other types of wood: acacia, oak, beech, etc. But they will be more expensive and will require certain carpentry skills for processing.
  

  Natural wood step stool

• Chipboard materials. They are used to create layers of steps, seats, back, rarely - legs. Often combine these two options. So it turns out optimal at the price and complexity of the work view.
  

  Inexpensive version of a homemade chair made of chipboard

• Metal. To create your own metal chair-ladder will need some skills to work with this material and the welding machine. You can also buy a finished metal base, and combine it with chipboard.
  

  Step-ladder transformer with a metal frame

Type of item.

• Step stool.The easiest option. It looks like a high stool with several wide steps, usually 2 or 3 of them.
  

  Scheme of the constructional solution of a simple step-stool

  

  High wood step stool

• Transforming chair. Changes undergoes part, which is a chair. For use as a staircase, the seat reclines and creates an extra step.
  

  Design and assembly scheme of the transformer chair

• Transforming stairs. Changes affect the functional part of the stairs. The product has the appearance of a high stool. The steps of the ladder are advanced along the guides.
  

  Transformer assembly scheme - chair-ladder

The folding chair-transformer is made of figured boards, when unfolding the seat folds in half

You can make any type of your own hands. The transforming chair is the most beautiful and disguised variation. But will require more time to create.

The idea of ​​a universal stool - step-chairs

Step stool with spiral module

For people who do not have the experience of creating furniture with their own hands, we recommend to start with a stool. It is the most simple to manufacture, does not require much time, material, tools and effort. And as an experience is an excellent job.

Elements of a classic chair stepladder

Manufacturing process

Consider step by step the actions you need to take:

In general, our work consists of the 5 steps described above. This is a conditional description of the work, now we proceed to a detailed examination.

White folding chair step folded

Preparatory work

First you need to create a drawing. You can do it yourself or find it ready on the Internet, which is also profitable and convenient. If you draw yourself, do not forget to specify all the dimensions and details. The correct drawing is the key to a successful business.

Now, in accordance with the drawing data, we select the required amount of material, prepare the tools, and design the individual parts.

Device and principle of operation of the step-ladder

Tools and materials

As a basis, we chose a pine. So, we will need:

• for sitting: 2 wide boards, 2 bars;
• for support post: 2 guide rails of the same length, 2 for cross connection, 1 for diagonal connection;
• ladder: 2 guides, boards for steps;
• connecting slats.

All of the above parts are selected in accordance with the dimensions indicated in the drawing. For further work we will need some tools:

• Sander;
• drill;
• paint brush;
• sandpaper.

For the connection will require screws. Also need a primer and varnish for furniture. The preparatory work is completed, proceed to the creation of a chair.

Main works

We cut-sawed off all the necessary details. Now we carry out their assembly. To do this, use screws and drill.

1. First we do the sitting. Take 2 wide boards, and connect them closely together, glue as desired. On the reverse side is attached 2 beams for strength.
2. We connect parts of the support. Do it with the help of screws according to the scheme in the drawing: attach to the guides 2 transverse bars, one - diagonally.
   

   We make sidewalls (legs) of a chair

   

   Cut the inner contour of the sidewall with a drill and electric jigsaw

3. We make a ladder: put it at an angle and attach the steps parallel to the ground.

Using the same technology as the sidewalls, we manufacture the back of the chair

Sit on glue and fasten with screws a middle step placed in the chamfer

All parts are ready. Now we make their collection.

1. Attach to the seat guide rail and bowstring ladders.
   

   We manufacture and fasten the step-seat

2. Connect the ladder and support leg, securing the slats with one end under the seat, the other in the middle of the support stands.

2 parts of the chair step-ladder are fastened together with a piano loop of the appropriate length

There are final touches left. Open the product with a primer and three layers of lacquer. At will it can be painted or painted.

We varnish and admire a beautiful and comfortable chair-ladder, made with your own hands

As you can see, to make a chair stepladder is easy. And such a useful thing is sure to come in handy on the farm.

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