Country chair with your own hands. Making a comfortable garden chair with your own hands

The suburban area serves not only for growing vegetables and fruits, but also for good outdoor recreation. This is best done in a luxurious and reliable self-made chair. We will talk about how to make it, what materials, tools and knowledge will be needed below in the article.

If you like to tinker with wooden crafts, it will not suit you to install standard plastic chairs on your own area. They not only do not fit into the natural atmosphere of the kingdom of plants and flowers, but they are also unreliable.

In addition, their design does not always promote good rest. Therefore, in this case, we offer you a simple model of a wooden garden chair, which will organically fit into the landscape of a suburban area. You do not need special skills, as when forging or welding metal products, although knowledge of carpentry is desirable.

Requirements for country wooden furniture

Special conditions of use require that the design meets certain parameters. Then it will last long enough in its original version.

Let's consider them in more detail:

1. Immediately count on the fact that the chair needs to be made transportable, then in case of bad weather you can quickly hide it under... Of course, the special antiseptics and paints used to protect the wood will allow the structure to withstand atmospheric influences, but we advise you not to test it in such cases.
2. Choose hardwoods for your garden furniture, including oak, beech and walnut... Although the price of such materials is higher, the construction quality will be excellent. Aspen, larch, cedar and pine are also not very susceptible to rot, but the latter's disadvantage is sensitivity to shock. Even a small one is enough for a dent to appear on the chair, which will then be difficult to remove.

1. Special attention should be paid to the protection of material from atmospheric influences... This is due to the fact that it can be exposed to sunlight for a long time, often gets caught in pouring rain, so you need to protect it from such tests.
   Preparation for protection begins at the stage of harvesting wood for the manufacture of furniture. Fold the boards under a canopy in a pile, press down on top with a heavy one and leave to dry, it is very good if you could immediately buy dry and high-quality lumber.
   In the process of work, the workpiece must be sanded, soaked with an antiseptic, and then with hot linseed oil. In the next step, dry them, and cover with varnish for outdoor use.

1. The texture relief and decorative cut of the tree will depend on the number of undeveloped branches and twigs, i.e. the more the better... Such a sanded surface may resemble walking grape snails.

Tip: when assembling a wooden chair for a summer residence, the fasteners should be sunk in the material, then you will avoid puffs on clothes and scratches.

How to prepare for work

First of all, it is necessary to collect in advance all the tools that you may need, as well as the material. In our case, we will cut out all the blanks, with the exception of the planks-inserts, from a cedar board, the thickness of which must be at least 20 mm.

Manufacturing process

Preliminary stage - cutting out the main elements

Let's start by cutting out the details. For this, we will prepare a detailed drawing, so it will be easier for us to continue making the chair.

Prepare the parts that will later become the back legs and back. To do this, try to carry out all the work based on a detailed drawing with explanations, where there are appropriate tips. After checking with him, mark and cut out the necessary blanks.

Saw back legs, backrests, seats and armrests from wide panels.

Get them by gluing boards that need to be matched to the color and texture of the wood.

Tip: select in advance the grooves for the dowels, positioning them so that they are invisible after the completion of cutting the parts.

1. Saw out the back legs using a cardboard stencil. Attach the template to the workpiece that will be used as a leg and trace around it with a pencil. Connect and pull together two blanks with masking tape so that you can cut out both at the same time.
   Cut out with a small margin. Use a router or planer to fit parts to size.

1. Cut out the back. To do this, cut the workpiece in such a way that the glue line is exactly in the middle between the boards. Bevel the lower end of the backrest 12.5 ° to match the profile of the rear legs. Round the top edge to a 9 mm radius.

After completing these work, you can start assembling the product, for this you will need to saw out and fit other parts in place.

We continue to work

Below are instructions for assembling and cutting out the remaining elements.

Backrest and back legs

1. Pre-drill holes for fasteners so that the workpieces do not crack.
2. Use screws (50 mm) and glue to attach the rear legs to the backrest.
3. Connect the side ends of the backrest with the legs at an angle of 12.5 °.
4. Close the gaps between the parts with the insert strips by making them the appropriate profile. The ends of the planks and the opposite ends of the legs must match, which will mean the correct position of the back.
5. Screw the inserts to the back with screws (l \u003d 50 mm).

Tip: Please note that the strength of the seat will depend on the location of the boards, which should be laid from one leg to the other.

1. Take a circular saw and cut the piece to the width.
2. Mark the angled sides of the seat.
3. Saw the workpiece from the sides along the outer marking line. You don't have to clean the rough ends yet.
4. Select a groove at the back of the workpiece, tilt the bottom of which at an angle of 12.5 °. This must be done because the seat will be angled towards the back. At the same time, the joint will turn out to be tight, which is what we need.
5. Round the front end of the seat.
6. Screw the seat onto the legs, sand the side edges, fit them flush with the back leg plates.

Seat

Front legs

1. Cut out the front legs by beveling the bottom and top edges 6˚.
2. Screw them to the rear using screws (l \u003d 32 mm), reinforcing the connection with glue.
3. Make a spacer - a bridge between the legs to give the garden chair extra reliability and stability.
   You need to cut it to size:

• place the workpiece on the front legs and mark the locking grooves. In this case, make the bottom of the groove at an angle of 12.5 ° to the face;
• select 9 mm deep from the high side of the groove;
• attach the jumper to the front ends of the legs using glue and screws (l \u003d 32 mm).

Armrests

1. Saw out the wedge-shaped supports for them, beveling their top edges 6 °.
2. Screw the supports to the front legs using glue and screws (l \u003d 32 mm).
3. Cut out the armrests as well as the back support for them.
4. Sand the ends of the parts with sandpaper.
5. Cut off the ends of the support at an angle of 30 °, the top edge at 31.5 °.
6. Press the rear support piece against the back with the clamps.
7. Replace the armrests and loosen the clamps.
8. Level the position of the rear support element, achieving a strict horizontal armrests.
9. Tighten the clamps and screw the rear support to the backrest.
10. Screw the armrests to the rear support, then to the wedge supports, and then to the front legs, using glue and screws (l \u003d 50 mm).

Cover the recessed screw heads with wooden plugs and grind them flush. Take a hot linseed oil and saturate the wood with it, dry the product and cover with varnish. You end up with a comfortable, classic design with a beautiful texture that your family will appreciate.

Output

A wooden chair for a summer cottage, made by yourself, will add the necessary flavor. The main thing to remember is that it is necessary to protect the structure from weathering in order for it to serve for a long time. Only familiar tools and materials will be used in the work. The video in this article will help you find additional information on this topic.

Making armchairs for a summer residence with your own hands is both a way to demonstrate your skills and an opportunity to additionally decorate the site. Such furniture will come in handy when you want to sunbathe in the garden, and to relax in the shade of trees while reading your favorite book. Using these products, you can feel comfortable anywhere in the summer cottage. And when arranging family holidays and picnics, the problem of accommodating guests can be easily solved. Thus, homemade chairs are great helpers and organizers of relaxation.

Making a chair for a summer residence is within the power of even the most inexperienced master.

Their design should be chosen taking into account where they will be used. For example, a garden chair is suitable for relaxing in the garden, and a rocking chair on an open veranda. While indoor furniture can be made from any material, outdoor use requires chairs made of materials that are resistant to the vagaries of nature. Several typical structures for summer cottages are discussed below.

Homemade garden chair

This type of furniture has been known for a long time and quite well. Most often, it is assembled from planed boards without glue, using self-tapping screws or bolts. Any boards, even old ones, can serve as material. In order to make a chair, you will need the following tools and materials:

• hand saw, circular or face saw;
• hand or electric drill;
• screwdrivers or screwdriver;
• bolts with nuts and screws.

The popularity of such structures is due to their simple design, convenience and reliability during operation. For example, by placing pillows on the seat and backrest, the chair can be easily converted into a soft one. It can stand both in the house and on the street, and in the latter case, both in an open place and under a canopy.

As mentioned, a variety of boards can be used. Below are the approximate dimensions of the parts. In any case, it is recommended to make a sketch with the dimensions indicated on it. Approximate dimensions of parts and their number:

• front leg (section 15x2.5 cm, length 60-85 cm) - 2 pcs.;
• horizontal rail of the seat frame (section 15x2.5 cm, length 118 cm) - 2 pcs.;
• front transverse rail of the seat frame (section 10x2.5 cm, length 55 cm) - 1 pc .;
• rear transverse rail of the seat frame (section 10x2.5 cm, length 60 cm) - 1 pc .;
• horizontal rail for collecting the back (section 10x2.5 cm, length 60 cm) - 1 pc .;
• horizontal rail for collecting the back (section 10x2.5 cm, length 74 cm) - 2 pcs.;
• vertical rail for the back (section 12x2.5 cm, length 120 cm) - 5 pcs.;
• armrest (section 15x2.5 cm, length 90 cm) - 2 pcs.;
• emphasis under the armrest (section 12x2.5 cm, length 20 cm) - 2 pcs.;
• seat slats (section 10x2.5 cm, length 58 cm) - 5 pcs. (their number can be increased by decreasing the width accordingly);
• self-tapping screws 4.5-5 cm long.

Chair assembly sequence:

1. The bars of the seat frame 118 cm long are given the desired shape - their front parts are rounded and bevels are made at the rear.
2. These bars are bolted to the front legs. The distance from the ground to the lower edges of the bars is 18 cm. Place washers under the nuts.
3. The two resulting parts are fastened with the help of self-tapping screws with the cross rails of the seat frame. Front - end-to-end, and back - overlap.
4. The back is assembled on three horizontal slats (short in the middle). Then its upper end is sawn off according to the template. The lower section of the backrest is screwed onto the rear cross member of the seat frame. Its inclination angle should not exceed 30 °, and the seat depth should be about 50-55 cm.
5. The structure frame is rigidly fixed with two armrests.
6. The seat of the chair is sheathed with slats using self-tapping screws. It is necessary to pre-drill holes in the rails and make a countersink of the entrance.
7. All elements are carefully cleaned with sandpaper and impregnated with an antiseptic, it is better to putty the caps of the screws. For the final finishing, stains, moisture-resistant impregnations or wood varnishes are used. You can also cover the product with opaque paints.

This is a garden chair of the simplest design and just as easy to make with your own hands, which is quite suitable for the first experience, even for a person who is not experienced in carpentry. Easy-to-read dimensional drawings, simple materials, possibly left over from construction work, and common tools will help you make such a chair in just 2-3 hours. Following simple instructions, you just need to cut the required number of elements into size, mark and drill holes, and then assemble them as a constructor into a single whole.

Now let's get started and prepare the necessary materials and tools for work.

Instruments

1. A circular or miter saw (a hacksaw for wood will work as well).
2. Electric planer (if you use non-planed boards).
3. Drill or screwdriver (with drills and bits).
4. Measuring tool (tape measure and corner with a protractor for measuring angles).
5. Wrench.
6. Pencil.
7. Paint brush.

   Materials

   1. Edged board:
      90x45 mm (6.6 meters) and
      90x20 mm (6 meters).
   2. Furniture screws (with a semicircular head, galvanized or chemically coated against rust):
      M10 100-110 mm - 10 pcs.
   3. Self-tapping screws:
      40 pcs. with a hidden head 4.5x60-75 mm for attaching the elements of the back, armrests and seat of the garden chair.
   4. Abrasive paper with P40-60 grain, for cleaning corners and splinters. Ideally use with a sander or drill attachment.
   5. Protective impregnation for wood or stain with varnish.

      Further, in the drawings below, the size of the board for the manufacture of a garden chair is the optimal one, i.e. for example, if you take a standard edged board 100x50 mm, then process it with a plane and at the exit you get an approximately optimal size of 95-90x45 mm or something like that. I think that a few millimeters plus or minus won't play a big role here. Still, we are not building a submarine, so there is no need to be afraid, boldly take the tool and start working!

      And to help you drawings, all dimensions in millimeters.

      Drawing 1. Elements of an armchair from a board 90x45 mm.

      

      Drawing 2. Elements of a chair made of a 90x20 mm board (inch).

      

      Drawing 3. Elements of the chair assembly (sidewall).

      

      Assembling the chair

      1. To begin with, we will saw all the elements of the garden chair and drill holes in them by size, with a drill with a diameter of 10 mm.

      2. Now it is necessary to process them with abrasive paper to avoid further minor injuries and splinters.

      3. We collect two sides of the chair, which, in principle, are a mirror image of each other.

      

      4. We fix all the elements with bolts, washers and M10 nuts. It is better to use furniture bolts with a flat head.

      

      6. Now it remains to apply a layer of impregnation, paint or stain with varnish. Don't forget about intermediate drying.
      The chair is ready!

      Agree, nothing complicated. You should have a pretty cute garden lounge chair.
      If you make this chair complete with such a garden bench, you can get a very interesting combination.
      Below in the photo, see the various versions of this chair from different authors, maybe you will come up with an interesting idea on how to add some flavor to this simple design.

      Here is such an interesting interpretation of a garden chair with vertical backrest elements along with a small table.

      

      

      A very original revision of the author - to add additional slats to the seat and back of the chair, as well as a footrest, which at the same time serves as an additional amplifier. The armchair is painted with wood stain and covered with varnish on top.

      

      Send your creations to me by mail or leave in the comments, and they will definitely be published.

»From the presented material you will learn how you can make a" Garden Chair "with your own hands and install it on your site, for example, in the shade of a fruit tree (apple tree). On a chair, rest after work in the beds will be much more comfortable and pleasant, because due to the inclined backrest, the load is removed from the spine.

To make an armchair, you do not need serious knowledge of the joinery and carpentry craft, everything is extremely simple and practical. The material is also the simplest - a board of 25-30 mm and screws.

Let's look at the whole process of creating a "Garden Chair", as well as analyze what exactly the author needed?

Material
1.Board 25-30 mm (soft rock)
2.screws (for wood)
3.stain
4. varnish

Instruments
1.hacksaw
2.screw driver or screwdriver
3.Rule and pencil
4.brush
5.sandpaper

The process of creating a "Garden Chair" with your own hands.

It is not so difficult to get your own country furniture, especially if you have material (pallets or a board), the boards first need to be shaved off and sanded with sandpaper, and then just follow the author's photo instructions.

First of all, armrests are made from the board (in the form of the letter P), everything is twisted using self-tapping screws for wood.

The back legs are screwed at an angle to the front ones.

A seat is sewn onto the plane of the rear legs, all from the same board, and a cross member is also added to strengthen the structure and greater rigidity.

The back is done in the same way, the boards are screwed to the lower and upper crossbar.

To give garden furniture a more noble look, it can be covered with wood stain and varnish, or painted with paint in any color of your choice)

As you can see, there is nothing difficult in creating a garden chair, everything is extremely simple and clear.
So, don't throw away pallets and planks after construction or renovation, they can be used to make cool furniture.

This concludes the article. Thanks for your attention!
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Each owner of a private house of urban or suburban type, suburban or personal plot sooner or later faces the need to improve their territory. And we are not talking about breaking up beds and flower beds, planting trees and shrubs, but arranging comfortable, but at the same time practical recreation areas, cooking and eating food in the fresh air. It is difficult to imagine a landscaped area without garden furniture, only buying such a thing is not affordable for everyone, and it is much more pleasant to sit on a hand-made bench or dine in the fresh air at a table, the execution of which did not cost you a penny. In this publication, we have collected many options for garden furniture that you can make yourself. Having only the materials at hand, a small set of tools and a great desire to make your site comfortable, comfortable and aesthetic.

In order for garden furniture to appear on your site, which can become not only a reliable exterior object, but also a reason for the pride of the owners and the envy of neighbors and guests, not so much is needed - waste material, perseverance, a little imagination, work and effort. In this article you will find examples of making garden furniture from wood, building pallets, and used household items.

Choosing a material for the execution of country furniture

In order for self-made furniture to organically fit into the existing image of a summer cottage or a private courtyard, it is necessary to take a responsible approach not only to the manufacturing process itself, but also to the choice of material. The most versatile and at the same time very malleable material in terms of processing is natural wood. The advantage of wood is that it can perfectly fit into any stylistic direction in landscape design. And this can be achieved due to the variety of design options - from massive furniture made of logs to light and elegant products woven from vines or twigs.

The advantage of wood for creating furniture with your own hands is also that it has many manifestations. You can create a piece of furniture with minimal material processing in the shortest possible time. For example, regular stumps can be turned into stools or small stand tables. All you need to do is ensure that the surface of your new garden furniture is perfectly hewn and safe to use.

You can create garden furniture from twigs and twigs ...

Or logs and coarse timber ...

Benches and benches are an integral attribute of country life

Even a very small backyard needs garden furniture to sit on to enjoy the fresh air, watch the sunset or watch the sunrise. Well, on the site of a large family or in the courtyard of hospitable hosts, where companies gather, it is absolutely necessary to take into account the possibility of seating for several people.

One of the easiest ways to create benches and benches is to use timber and cinder blocks with square holes. The bench or bench is assembled as a constructor; you do not even need to use any tool or mortar or construction glue. The advantage of such structures is not only ease of installation, but also portability - you can easily disassemble your piece of garden furniture and move it to another place or put its parts in the barn until the new warm season.

If you put soft seats and cushions on a bench made of cinder block and a bar, then an ordinary solid garden bench turns into a comfortable, comfortable sofa.

By combining materials used in garden furniture, you can increase the strength and improve the appearance of products. For example, together with a tree in one or another modification, you can use metal structures, for example, parts of beds (backs, legs).

Outdoor dining area

In the fresh air, any dish tastes better. Every owner of even a tiny backyard tries to create an environment in which to have a meal outdoors, even if we are talking about short breakfasts. Depending on the needs and size of your family, you can set up a small area for short meals or set up a spacious dining table for outdoor dining. It is noteworthy that both options can be carried out on their own.

One of the simplest, but at the same time practical ways of organizing a dining group in the fresh air is to make a table, together with benches. The model shown in the photo will require a minimum amount of material, but it will be quite roomy. The only drawback of such a dining group is that if you need to increase the number of people sitting at the table, then you can only do this by 2 places (you will need chairs or stools).

You can equip a dining area or segment for short meals (breakfasts and afternoon snacks) like a bar counter. It is not difficult to do this using building blocks and timber or planks. Only stools for such a tabletop need to be selected for bar stools, with an appropriate height.

Recreation area in a summer cottage or personal plot

Outdoor recreation is associated with different things for everyone. For some, these are gatherings with friends and neighbors, for others - reading on a slightly swaying swing, while others even need sun loungers for air baths. For all options for active and not very rest, you can make furniture with your own hands, and even from improvised means at minimal cost.

One of the most common ways to create seating garden furniture is by using construction pallets or pallets. The advantage of such an assembly is its simplicity - wooden blocks have already been formed into parts of future armchairs and sofas. Well, even the owner of a summer house or any other land plot who has not previously held a hammer in his hands can build a coffee table from pallets. You can even use construction glue to hold the elements together.

Another plus of using construction flights for the manufacture of garden furniture is that you can get the material at a very low price or even free of charge, because we are talking about used products. But it will only be necessary to take care of thorough cleaning of surfaces, leveling and a little polishing, impregnation of the material with antiseptics against decay.

Building pallets can be used to create whole compositions for outdoor recreation areas. It can be a roomy corner complex made up like a sofa, comfortable armchairs and a coffee table. It is enough to put soft pillows and seats in armchairs and sofas to arrange a living room setting right on a summer cottage or a personal plot ...

Using wooden pallets, you can equip an area not only for relaxation, but also for sleeping. A summer bed or just a layer of building pallets with a mattress is a great opportunity to create an outdoor bedroom - just take care of the canopy over the sleeping area to protect from the sun.

It is easy to build a comfortable swing from old pallets. You can tie them on ropes or chains to the roof of the canopy and gazebo, on the terrace or just under a tall, spreading tree with thick branches.

A slightly less popular, but at the same time practical way of arranging a summer cottage garden furniture is the use of construction wooden coils. Chairs can be made from them ...