Modern apartment owners increasingly prefer free movement around the kitchen, the possibility of which is achieved through redevelopment. Thus, many strive to improve the interior and at the same time make each area in this room functional. It is becoming increasingly common to combine a kitchen with a dining room, and a bar counter is used as a separating element between them. Given the non-standard height of the counter as opposed to the usual one, chairs for the counter should be ordered or made individually. In this article, we invite you to familiarize yourself with several technologies on how to make a bar stool.
Preparation
First you need to understand that this design is nothing more than a rather high stool with a footrest. The principle of assembling a chair will be the same, no matter how you want it.
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It can be very light or made of materials of quite impressive sizes. Such a chair can be made with both square and round legs, the essence of the assembly of the structure as a whole will not change.
The first step is to create the design of the future bar stool.
One of the important components of this design is the height of the chair legs. They should be of such a height that at least 30 centimeters remain on the bar countertop.
The benefits of making it yourself
Many craftsmen make the interior items they need, including chairs, with their own hands, while enjoying it. Try it too. You can make the drawings yourself or find them on the Internet. You can become a master of your craft in this specific area. And your interest will turn from a hobby into a profitable business. In addition, by making furniture with your own hands, you will please your relatives, friends, and acquaintances by making something original for them. Your house or apartment will have a unique interior, and among other things, you will significantly save your family budget.
So, let's try to make a bar stool with our own hands.
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Deciding on the design and construction of a bar stool
First you need to think about how tall the chairs will be. This directly depends on the size of the bar. Consider all the nuances - the chairs should be comfortable. Design also matters a lot. The furniture must match the design of the kitchen and other interior items.
A simpler version of the bar stool is made of wood and plywood.
Many factors are important when choosing a design:
- number of legs, the most reliable - four;
- height regulator;
- it’s convenient if the chair has a footrest, backrest and armrests (these parts of the chair should be mandatory if the bar counter serves as a dining table);
- upholstery and the material from which they will be made. (depends on whether the chair is of good quality or not).
Depending on the chosen option, you need to take solid wood or plywood.
Basic rules for making a homemade ladder
The main task of a bathing ladder is to ensure safe descent and ascent.
Therefore, during construction, important factors should be taken into account:
- the ladder must be strong and durable;
- it should be securely fixed - mounted to the pool or put rubberized tips on the legs;
- the steps are also, if necessary, covered with anti-slip pads;
- the ladder must be placed in a well-lit place, regardless of the time of day;
- height depends on the height of an adult or child;
- The age of the swimmers should also be taken into account - the elderly should be provided with additional safety.
Assembling bar stools
So, you have decided what material you will use. Let's take a step-by-step look at how you can make different types of chairs yourself.
Made from solid wood
When choosing wood for a product, pay attention to the most accessible species - pine and birch. They are great for this type of work; solid wood can be bought in the store in the form of furniture panels. The required thickness is 20 and 30 mm. Some details can be borrowed from old chairs.
Size 10 pieces:
- part 1 - a circle with a diameter of 36 cm and a thickness of 30 mm;
- part 2 - a circle with a diameter of 26 cm and a thickness of 20 mm;
- part 3 - four legs 30 mm thick;
- part 4 - four stiffening ribs 30 mm thick.
The first part will serve as a seat, the second (small circle) will serve as a backing for the seat.
Seat and chair cushion
When cutting the legs of a future chair, make sure that the structure of the solid wood is vertical.
The leg of the future chair and visual design for it
Cut ribs from solid wood 20 mm thick: they will serve as a footrest.
Stiffening rib
Now let's start assembling the chair. To do this you will need 3 types of screws:
- 5 X 80 - screw the legs to the circle and to each other;
- 5 X 40 - for attaching the seat to a small circle;
- 5 X 20 - for fixing ribs.
The ribs are attached to the legs using corners that are placed from below, on the floor side.
Bar stool assembly process
The diameter of the holes for self-tapping screws in the plane should be 6 mm, at the end - 3 mm.
You just need to stain the chair with stain, dry it and paint it with 2-3 layers of paint. The bar stool is ready!
Ready bar stool
Second version of a wooden chair
These bar stools are very simple in design and easy to use. Their peculiarity is that the seat can be made straight or folded, and subsequently, if desired, covered with fabric.
Solid wood bar stools
- Make a drawing;
Chair design
- Look closely at the second picture: for simplicity, it has omitted the two top crossbars under the seat. Don't forget to add them during construction;
More visual and detailed design
- for chair legs use beams 38 X 38 mm. You can take poplar wood if there is no pine or birch. The length of the legs will be 71 cm, make cuts at their ends at an angle of 5 degrees;
Chair legs
- attach a short crossbar, called a chair apron, to the top. Secure the middle and bottom crossbars in the same way;
Attach the slats to the chair legs
- Attach the second longer strip to the top of the post on the right side. Also install the bottom one: it will act as a platform;
Fastening the footrests
- do the same on the left side. To make it comfortable, set the height of the footrest according to the height of the people who will sit on these chairs;
Attaching the footpegs to the other side
- fasten the halves of the chair together.
Assembling the chair body
How to make a recess in the seat? There is a way to do this, but it is not easy. Make several cuts of varying depths across the surface and use a chisel to cut a groove.
Seat recess
Sand the surface of the seat and attach it to the legs. Fill the angled screw holes, sand the entire chair and paint.
The chair is ready, all that remains is to paint it
Note! In the first and second options, plywood or chipboard can be used to make the seat.
Video: DIY wooden bar stool
Metal bar stool
This chair will become a real exclusive, so you will not have to regret the time and effort spent on it.
A metal bar stool will become a truly exclusive piece of furniture
Surely you have leftover sheet metal, metal profiles and scrap. All this will be used.
On a flat sheet of asbestos for welding, draw with a pencil the shape of the future seat. This is indicated by red lines in the photo.
Seat sketch
From a 25 mm strip we cut out blanks according to the sketch. Cook them together.
Parts welded together
For internal cutting, cut out blanks from the same strip.
Blank for internal cutting
Solder the blanks and polish them. Round the corners.
Empty scratched seat
Weld legs from a 30 X 20 mm profile to the seat. When welding, grasp the legs where you are welding and carefully move them to the desired position.
We strengthen the legs from the profile
Mark the levels of the footrest, for example 45 cm from the seat. Let yourself be guided by how comfortable this height is for your height.
Footrest level mark
Also makes running boards from 30 X 20 profile.
The footrests have the same profile
Instead of plastic or rubber plugs for metal profile legs, you can use wooden heels. They do not scratch the floor and can always be cut to size.
Raw wood plug for metal profile
These dowels do not need to be screwed or fixed with glue: they hold perfectly under friction. The main thing is to chop them to the size of the legs.
Set of wooden dowels
The chair is ready, all that remains is to paint it. First apply a coat of primer.
Refilling the chair
After the primer has dried, paint everything under the seat black. Wait for it to dry.
Coloring the chair legs
Wrap surfaces painted black with film so as not to stain them during further work. Paint the seat red.
Seat painting
Once the chair is dry, you can use it however you like!
Video: DIY metal bar stool
Pipe bar stool
Regular metal pipes can also act as a body for a bar stool. The most suitable material is chrome-plated stainless steel. It is better not to use plastic or PVC pipes - they have very low strength compared to metal ones.
You will need:
- plywood or chipboard;
- stapler and staples for it;
- metal pipe blanks;
- several bending machines;
- screwdriver or drill;
- mounting bolts;
- upholstery fabric, foam seats.
Bar stool in metal tubes
- Decide what model you will make. The relevant magazines will help you with this.
- Measure the height of the crossbar to find out the dimensions of the future chair. Prepare blanks from metal tubes for the base of the chair by cutting them into pieces of the required length.
- To find the correct tube diameter, consider the maximum load on the chair.
Carefully select the size of the product: diameter and length - Bend each piece at the top with a bend in the shape of a semicircle. Fasten the parts together with fastening bolts - this will give the future chair greater stability.
- Make the seat from chipboard or plywood. When determining the required diameter, consider the weight of the person who will sit in the chair. Attach the foam to the fabricated seat frame with a stapler and cover it with upholstery fabric. Use a stain-resistant material that is easy to wet and easy to clean when dry.
- Attach the finished seat to the joint of the metal blanks. Do this with a screwdriver (or drill) and fasteners.
- If you want to make footrests, mark the required height on the legs of the chair and secure at this level pieces of metal tube with a length equal to the distance between the legs.
Made of metal
If you like metal products, then you can make a metal chair yourself without much difficulty. Now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the manufacturing process using photo instructions.
To work, you will need a metal strip up to 5 mm thick. After making a small sketch on cardboard, cut off strips of the desired size.
This article deliberately does not indicate dimensions, since in this case everyone can make the seat of the chair at their own discretion.
Welding the seat base
The strips are securely welded together. Pay attention to the quality of welding. Although everything will be sanded later, it is important to apply a careful weld. The appearance of the chair will only benefit from this.
Also, at your discretion, mark out the cross members in a chaotic arrangement inside the seat frame. It is important here to ensure that there are no openings that are too large.
Filling the seat base
Just like the seat frame, you scald all the cross members. After this, clean each weld seam from slag with a grinder with a grinding wheel installed on it, not forgetting to wear safety glasses.
To prevent injury, smooth out any sharp corners on the workpiece.
Making legs
Use of profile pipes
This is a fairly simple option for quick results. Such assemblies look original and fit many stylistic solutions.
At the initial stage, the main frame is assembled from the profile, which is supplemented with the necessary furniture and elements.
The sequence of this work:
- Prepare pipes, plywood or chipboard sheets using tools: pipe benders, screwdrivers and drills, upholstery materials and a stapler;
- Elements of the product are cut out according to the selected design;
- The upper sections of the pipes are carefully bent in the shape of a semicircle;
- Bent parts are connected using fasteners and a screwdriver;
- Using a jigsaw, cut out the seat;
- As planned, the foam rubber is glued, covered with fabric, using a stapler from below;
- Bolts are used to attach to the frame.
The legs are equipped with plastic plugs to prevent scratching the floor.
Another option is to assemble the frame using metal corners or an iron frame from an old bed.
Based on the photos of handmade bar stools, you can choose your best option based on your individual capabilities and preferences. After all, not everyone is “friendly,” for example, with a welding machine.
Drawing up a drawing
You can't create products blindly. A drawing with exact dimensions is required. The standard sizes of bar stools are as follows:
- seat height - up to 85 cm;
- seat width - from 30 cm;
- The minimum distance between the legs is 40–45 cm.
Patterns for knitting covers for chairs and stools, stages of work
Some models require a backrest. Its height should not exceed 25 cm. All measurements are made on the drawing. Dimensions cannot be changed during assembly and preparation of parts.
The height can also be adjusted according to the height of the stand itself. The distance from the floor to the seat is equal to the height from the floor to the table top minus 30 cm.
The working drawings indicate the dimensions and main components. If you are going to make a flowing product, then all the parameters are already indicated in expanded form. The diagram itself can be obtained in several ways:
- Downloaded from the Internet. No one can guarantee the correctness of these calculations. There is a risk of wasting materials and getting low-quality results.
- Create in a computer program. The program allows you to create an accurate drawing of the product. Skills in working with such software are required.
- Draw it yourself. The easiest way. You will need a piece of paper and a pencil. But it is advisable to check all calculations several times.
Correct drawing is the key to a good result. Therefore, you should not take the first thing that attracts your attention. If the choice fell on an option published on the Internet, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the results of those who have already used this option in their work.
Required Tools
Before you begin, you need to stock up on the following tools:
- pencil for marking,
- roulette,
- square,
- hacksaw,
- sandpaper,
- fasteners for legs,
- drill,
- drills 3 and 6 mm,
- glue,
- self-tapping screws (5x20, 5x30, 5x80),
- bit,
- hammer,
- screwdriver
Standard dimensions of bar stools are calculated based on the distance from the bottom surface of the tabletop to the floor.
Quality and convenience
The performer independently chooses the number of legs, their presence in the design and upholstery for the bar stool. Four legs: standard version, simple, convenient and reliable to produce.
Don't forget that starting with the appearance, you will have to make forced changes to make it work in the end.
The most affordable option is a folding bar stool with a back and armrests. All components are thought out in advance.
Wooden furniture looks great in any kitchen, and if original upholstery is included in its production, the interior will sparkle with new colors.
A building made from natural material can be painted, it looks no worse.
