DIY transformable step stool + photo: Drawings. Dimensions

Now that we have prepared all the necessary individual elements, we can begin assembling the piece of furniture in the following sequence:

A stepladder is a unique item that every home should have. It is not at all necessary to use a ladder only to do repair or construction work.

Sometimes you need it to wash the chandelier on the ceiling, wipe the dust on the upper cabinets, or simply get things from the mezzanine.

It is not at all necessary to purchase a stepladder separately in the store. For owners of small apartments, even finding a place to store it will be a problem.

An excellent way out of this situation would be to make a functional step stool with your own hands. Moreover, having at hand a detailed plan for the production of this unique piece of furniture, problems in the work process should not arise.

Chairs

Transformable chair

First of all, you should draw patterns for the blanks. Prepare the following details for them:

2 front sides (2 x 27 x 40 cm) – A;
2 rear sides (2 x 32.5 x 85 cm) – B;
3 backrest slats (2 x 5 x 40 cm) – B;
Rear seat (2 x 16.5 x 40 cm) – D;
Front seat (2 x 9 x 40 cm) – D;
3 steps (2 x 12 x 36 cm) – E;
6 planks (2 x 2 x 9.5 cm) – F.

Stages of work:

The parts of the future step-chair must be carefully polished. Process sharp ends using a router.
The back of the chair can be made of planks or solid. It is attached to the sidewalls with self-tapping screws.

The steps
and
seat
are connected to the sidewalls using grooves.
The grooves
are selected
chisel
, cutting halfway into the wood.
During assembly, the joints are lubricated with glue and reinforced
with screws, which are screwed into pre-
drilled
guide holes.
The two parts
of the structure are connected
by a piano loop
of the appropriate length.

Note! The chair will turn out to be more decorative if the back and seat are made of wood of a different, contrasting color

Folding fishing chair on four legs

A simple and very comfortable fishing chair consists of plastic tubes and a small tarpaulin.

We cut eight parts from one pipe: four more authentic ones (50-60 cm) under the vertical support, four more (35-40 cm) forming the seat and safe lower links for the stability of the product.

We remove two pieces of canvas: a wide double strip for the seat and a narrow double strip for the bottom pullover.

Let's go to the meeting:

Screw the two long plastic pieces in the middle together;
Pairs of long sections of pipes are connected by short ends, and we get a sliding structure;
Short sections of plastic pipe are covered with a double folding canvas strip that forms the seat;
The lower parts of the chair legs are covered with a narrow strip of canvas that serves as a divider;
Adjust the tension of the screw so that the chair can be easily folded.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling a step stool

Using a hacksaw with teeth for cutting plywood or a circular electric saw, you will need to cut a sheet of plywood into individual elements of the future structure.
Cutting out internal and external curved contours of product elements is carried out with a manual or electric jigsaw.
Grinding of the edges of the cuts of the components of the product is carried out using an angle grinder (grinder) with a wood grinding wheel.
For fine finishing of surfaces, hand sanding should be done with sandpaper. The outer planes are processed with a grinder.
Having cut and sanded all the blanks, you can begin directly assembling the stepladder chair.
Initially, using a screwdriver and wood screws, the vertical structural elements of the lower and upper parts of the product are assembled.
The middle step, consisting of two parts, is connected to each other with self-tapping screws using a piano hinge of the appropriate size.
Next, the upper and lower parts of the chair are attached to the middle step. During operation of the product, the piano hinge will act as a hinge along which the chair folds and unfolds.
After assembling the structure, to preserve it and improve its appearance, it is worth painting the finished product with acrylic paint or wood varnish. To ensure resistance to moisture, it is advisable to use exterior paint or yacht varnish.

The finished product will successfully perform the functions of a convenient stepladder that does not take up much space, and will also be quite suitable as a comfortable chair for the kitchen or hallway. Excellent stability and sufficient strength of the transforming chair allow it to be used without fear during manipulations at height. In addition, it is a nice, original piece of home furniture, the use of which will be approved by all household members.

Ikea ladder-stool: parameters and price

The leading position among companies producing stair stools is occupied by the Swedish company Ikea, which produces a large volume of all kinds of staircase structures.

The IKEA ladder stool has a lot of variations, which are designated by various models of this brand. Models differ in parameters, designs and purpose.

Ikea products can be distinguished by their high quality and appropriate price. It must be said right away that the price of Ikea branded goods is not entirely low, but is affordable for all people.

The most common models of Ikea ladder stools:

"Masterby";
"Bolman";
"Molger";
"Bekvam."

Also, all these models have different heights. The smallest height of the ladder stool is 40 cm, the largest is 74 cm.

Original transforming chair

When starting to manufacture such a product, it is imperative to draw patterns for the blanks. It is with the help of drawings that you can make high-quality parts from plywood. The craftsman will need to make two front side panels, a back and front seat, three slats for a comfortable backrest, several rear side panels, six slats and three steps. For these purposes it is better to use specialized tools. Sharp ends can be processed with a milling cutter, and all other elements can be carefully sanded.

To make the back of a chair, it is better to use durable strips that are fixed to the sides using self-tapping screws. The seat itself and the steps are necessarily connected using grooves, which can be easily made with a regular chisel. After this, you can begin assembling the structure. All fixation points are treated with glue. You can use screws for reinforcement. The master must screw them into pre-prepared holes.

Since the product will be used frequently, it is better to use a high-quality primer for finishing, as well as a paint and varnish of a suitable color. It is necessary to ensure that the step stool matches the interior of the room as harmoniously as possible. If you follow all the recommendations correctly, the finished product will delight you with its functionality for many decades.

Bekvem stool-ladder model: dimensions and design of the item

To produce high-quality products, Ikea mainly uses solid birch wood. Bekvem model stairs are made from the same material.

The Bekvem ladder stool can be a ladder stool or a step stool. These two varieties differ significantly from each other both externally and in technical parameters.

The simple, uncomplicated wooden structure is easy to maintain and operate. With its help, you can easily screw in a burnt-out light bulb in the house or hang curtains on the windows. She will also be a good helper in the yard, garage and country house.

Main technical characteristics of the model:

Product weight – 4-5 kg;
Maximum load capacity – 100 kg;
Product width – 43 cm;
Depth – 39 cm;
Thanks to the existing hole in the product, it is easy to move it from place to place;

The ladder stool is made of high-quality wear-resistant material and is very easy to maintain. With one movement of your hand, you can bring the ladder stool from the folded state to the unfolded state, and back again. To maintain your staircase, you just need to wipe it with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

What is

A transformable chair is a wooden product that looks like a regular chair, but can turn into a stepladder. The product has many advantages:

takes up little space;
does not require additional support, it is easy to move;
able to withstand heavy weight while maintaining stability;
you can make it yourself at home using available materials;
Easily transforms into a staircase.

The design of such a chair consists of the following parts:

front, rear sidewalls;
backrest slats;
sitting;
steps.

Similar transforming chairs have been used in everyday life for a long time. Initially, they were used in libraries, as they made it easy to reach even the highest shelves. Soon after this, the idea spread to the people, step stools began to be found everywhere. At the same time, the appearance of the products can be completely different: the chair can be made of inexpensive wood or decorated with decorative and carved elements. Everything depends only on the carpenter’s imagination.

Varieties of design

Before choosing or manufacturing a product, you need to decide on the type of design. A do-it-yourself transformable stepladder chair can be made from various materials:

Most often, wood is chosen as the base. It is cheap, durable and, if properly treated, can last for many years. You can buy different breeds at a hardware store. The most budget option is pine and birch. More expensive - oak.
Products made from plywood are lighter and cheaper, but are less durable. The maximum weight they can withstand is 80 kilograms.
Plastic step stools are the most affordable. They can be found in most hardware stores, and the price is only a few hundred rubles. However, their quality leaves much to be desired, and their service life is limited.
Metal stepladders are highly durable and can last for decades. If you decide to purchase such a product, then it is better to choose a chair made of aluminum or stainless steel, since these materials are least susceptible to corrosion.

There are several types of chairs based on the type of construction.

An ordinary step stool is quite unsightly in appearance and takes up a lot of space. Most often, such a product has one wide seat and 2-3 steps that can be extended or folded. This model can be used both in the kitchen and in the living room as a stool or even a bedside table.
Transformable chair - similar to a regular chair, several steps are hidden in the lower part. This piece of furniture can easily be turned into a stepladder.
Folding ladder-stool - designed for climbing to medium heights. Sometimes equipped with a backrest. A ladder stool is a great mobile option for small spaces.
A step stool is a slightly different design. The product is usually made without a back and is equipped with several sliding modules.

The design of the transforming chair can be folding or stationary. The first models take up less space, but the second ones are more reliable and stable. In addition, they can be used as a stand for objects or indoor flowers.

Step stool

Transformable chair

Folding ladder-stool

Step stool

How to make it yourself from wood?

So, we will make a high stool-ladder from natural wood (pine), therefore, in the work process we will need the following parts:

4 legs with dimensions 1.9 by 10 by 72.5 cm;
2 lower crossbars measuring 1.9 by 10 by 42 cm;
2 top crossbars, dimensions 1.9 by 3.8 by 18 cm;
2 upper drawers 1.9 by 12.5 by 34.5 cm;
one lower drawer 1.9 by 10.5 by 34.5 cm;
two plywood overlays for installation on the sides of the product 30.5 by 17 by 25 cm;
the top step measures 1.9 by 27 by 44.5 cm.

To make subsequent retractable steps you will need to prepare:

4 legs of medium size 1.9 by 10 by 47 cm;
2 crossbars 1.9 by 10 by 40 cm;
2 small legs 1.9 by 10 by 21.5 cm;
rear drawer 1.9 by 10.5 by 30 cm;
2 steps, dimensions 1.9 by 18 by 29.8 cm.

Now that we have prepared all the necessary individual elements, we can begin assembling the piece of furniture in the following sequence:

We carefully polish the pre-cut parts so that they are free of chips, cracks and other defects.
For reliable stability of the legs, we place them at an angle of 10 degrees.
For the middle legs, dowels are selected as fastening elements in which grooves are made;
The ends of the drawers are cut at an angle of 80 degrees.
Cutting out the lower steps, we make two cuts 3.8 by 3.8 cm.
We connect the large and lower legs with screws. The drawer is also connected to the upper step.
We assemble the medium-length legs with dowels and attach the crossbars. Next, we attach all these parts to the front and rear drawers.
We use screws to connect the small legs to the crossbars. We attach the front drawer and steps to them.
We place the assembled stool and steps in the way they will be used in finished form and screw the guides.

Important: if the assembled chair model does not have distortions or other defects, it is recommended to disassemble it and reassemble it in the same sequence, only using glue.

For what purposes is a ladder chair used?

The scope of application of the ladder stool is wide and multifaceted. They can be used by both adults and children. Accordingly, stools - stairs are ordinary and children's.

The ladder chair is a convenient design that will definitely come in handy for your household. A properly made ladder chair will become a reliable friend for you and your family.

The chair - ladder has two positions - folded - a stool, and unfolded - a ladder. Each of these positions can be used to perform different functions for a person.

Where can a ladder stool be used:

When renovating premises;
When harvesting;
When cleaning the closet or the house;
Children enjoy using children's ladder stools to get their favorite toy or book out of the closet, or to pick a delicious cherry from a tree;
Even if you don’t need a stool or a ladder for a while, you can use the structure as a cabinet, for example, for toys in a nursery.

The ladder stool can also be used in offices where there are high shelves with documents, or in warehouses. The most practical models of ladder stools are considered to be the so-called ladder stools - podiums that have a wide surface.

Features of the stepladder

The stepladder itself is a type of folding ladder. It is extremely popular due to its combination of characteristics such as convenience, safety and compactness.

The advantage of such a product is its compactness.

The main distinguishing feature of a stepladder is the presence of additional support. Thus, we get a structure that contains steps on both sides and essentially represents two attached ladders connected to each other. They are connected at the top by a platform, which is very convenient when working with objects at height for a long time.

However, this design has a significant drawback - dimensions. If for personal plots, private houses and utility rooms this characteristic is not particularly important, in the case of an apartment the size of the stepladder does not allow its use in limited space. In addition, you need to allocate additional space for its storage.

In such conditions, most often you have to use a regular chair to get to the top drawers or screw in a light bulb. Its height is not always enough, and climbing onto it is not entirely convenient. The problem can be solved if you use an improved design that combines both of these products.

Quality and structure of the fishing chair

In order for your home fishing chair to be truly comfortable, you need to consider what characteristics and design the product has:

Durability. A chair must support the (sometimes significant) weight of its owner in order to last long enough and not become a disposable item;
Stability. The design of the product should provide comfort to the fisherman in all aspects of the coastal topography (uneven and loose bottom, dirty shore, sandy beach);
small size. Even if you go fishing in your own car seat, it should be compact because the trunk is not a dimensionless space;
light weight. When a person goes to a fisherman, he tries to reduce the load so that the high chair is light enough;
simple production technology. Manufacturing fishing chairs using clean and simple technology only if the product is of high quality and does not take much time to manufacture.

Home walking chairs come in a variety of designs, but require a strong connection of parts and a simple folding mechanism.

The following types of mobile chairs are distinguished by product type:

Chairs with chairs. Folding chairs are the most comfortable to carry due to their lightness and compactness;
Chairs with backs. Folding versions of models with a backrest significantly reduce the load on the back and make fishing very comfortable;
Camping chairs. If you can get to the fishing area, it is better to use armrests with comfortable armrests and an adjustable backrest. This will allow the fisherman to avoid back pain and excessive muscle tension.

Folding Fishing Chair Drawing

Building a classic version of a step stool

In order to make a transformable stepladder chair with your own hands exactly according to the drawings, you will need a minimum set of power tools:

Jigsaw with a set of saws for wood;
Manual electric router with 25 mm and 30 mm end mills;
Drilling machine or drill with a device for precise vertical drilling;
Polishing machine with wood attachment;
Screwdriver;
Set of carpentry clamps.

Since this design, in addition to the functions of a staircase, will also be used as a piece of furniture, it is best to choose a design with elements of carving and decor.

For the most part, a step stool will be used as a piece of furniture, so it makes sense to make it as beautiful and attractive as possible. In this case, decorative elements are practically not used; windows are made on the sidewalls in order to make the structure lighter and give it a more elegant look.

Structurally, each part of the step-chair consists of two sidewalls, between which four transverse steps are glued. One of the steps serves as a seat, the rest are used only for climbing stairs.

Initially, you will need to transfer the contours of the side posts of the stepladder chair to the boards. This can be done in two ways. In the first case, the contours are transferred by drawing lines using carbon paper. The second method allows you to do the work much faster - you can simply print out the outlines of the parts of the future step-chair and stick the paper on a wooden blank.

At the first stage, you need to make longitudinal grooves or cuts on each side of the large and small parts of the step stool, as in the photo. The grooves must be made for two reasons: firstly, they will be necessary for further processing of the workpieces. Secondly, the step boards will be inserted into the grooves. If you fasten the steps only with self-tapping screws, the rigidity of the step-chair will be very small, and the entire structure will quickly fall apart under the weight of a person.

Next, you need to make several through holes with a drill and cutter, preferably at the corner points of the internal contours. This must be done in order to be able to cut out selections along the openwork thread with a jigsaw.

Following the inner contours, we cut out the outer lines of the sidewalls in the same way. After all four sidewalls have been cut out, two for the larger part of the stepladder chair and two blanks for the smaller one, you will need to calibrate the dimensions, as in the video

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To do this, two side blanks are folded in pairs and cut on a router. This allows you to make both elements of the step-chair absolutely identical in shape and size. At the same time, we remove chamfers and burrs, and treat the surface with a grinding and polishing attachment.

The steps for a stepladder chair are best made from oak boards, 15-20 mm thick. For the large swivel part of the chair, you will need to make three steps, all three of different sizes. For the smaller stationary part, you will need to cut two steps, also of different sizes. The step blanks, cut to size, are carefully glued to the sidewalls. To do this, you need to coat the gluing areas with wood glue or epoxy glue and insert the blanks into the grooves. To maintain the geometry of the step-chair, gluing is best done with fixation in carpentry clamps.

After the glue has dried, the steps of the step stool must be reinforced with carpentry screws. At this stage we have two small structures, one looks like a short chair, the second looks like a stool. To make a full-fledged folding stepladder out of them, you need to connect the two parts with a furniture or piano hinge.

Attention! To ensure that during use the vertical load on the step-chair does not deform or tear off the hinge fastening, special stop pins are used in the design. The last element of the chair is the back

It must be made and a stepladder installed on the chair without fail. Otherwise, the front supports of the ladder will be unstable and will quickly fail

The last element of the chair is the back. It must be made and a stepladder installed on the chair without fail. Otherwise, the front supports of the ladder will be unstable and will quickly fail.

The step-chair is almost ready for use; you need to finish the exterior with stain or varnish.

The result is a nice design that can not be hidden, but rather installed in the kitchen or hallway, where there is always work for such devices.

Materials and tools

When making a chair, the following materials are required:

Sheets (thickness - 10-15 mm);
Rod (parameters - 40 x 60 mm and 40 x 40 mm);
Sanding paper;
Foam and durable fabric;
self-tapping screws;
Furniture glue.

If you are going to produce tires yourself, you will need special equipment. Woodworking Tools:

Construction stapler;
saw;
Furniture security guard;
sycamore;
Chisel;
...this is the guy who is a duck;
Puzzle;
screwdriver;
Roulette.

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DIY step stool

In this example, we will show how a small number of boards can make an excellent stepladder-chair. We chose a folding model due to its increased functionality and simplicity of the device.

The stepladder stool consists of the following parts:

seat;
support post;
ladder;
connecting strips.

The most convenient and reliable design is one with the following dimensions:

the distance between the strings of the stairs is 48 cm;
the maximum distance between the bowstring and the support post is 60 cm;
seat height – 60 cm;
seat dimensions – 30x50 cm.

For comfortable use of the ladder, two or three steps are enough, located at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other. From the floor to the bottom step and from the top to the seat, the distance is also 15-20 cm.

Seat

We will need 5 cross slats and 2 base slats. First you need to treat the surface so that the wood becomes perfectly smooth. Then the slats are fastened together. At a distance of 5 cm from the edge, lines are drawn on both sides, and a groove is made using a cutter, the width of which is slightly less than the thickness of the base slats. Next, the transverse bars are fixed to the base slats. For structural strength, the joint is glued. The finished seat is shown in the picture below.

Support part

To make the supporting part, we need 5 slats, two of which are guides, two provide horizontal connections, and the fifth rail serves to increase the strength of the structure by connecting the guides at an angle.

All connections are made using dowels. To do this, holes are drilled at the ends of the slats, the diameter of which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the dowel. Matching holes are also made in the rack-racks. To ensure the strength of the stool-ladder, the joints are glued. The end result was the back of the stepladder.

When installing the support post, you should remember that the distance between the guide rails must be such that the seat support rails can be secured between them.

Making stairs

Please note that the flight of stairs will be fixed at an angle, and the steps must be positioned strictly horizontally, so the grooves for the steps should be made at an angle. To determine the angle, it is recommended to assemble the structure without steps and without connecting rails on a flat surface

Set the distance between the string and the support post to 60 cm and, by adjusting the angle of inclination of the structure, ensure that the seat is positioned strictly horizontally.

If necessary, reduce the length of the bowstrings and support posts so that the seat height is 60 cm. Now the structure must be secured using connecting rails and the lower ends of the bowstrings and support posts must be cut at the desired angle. Next, mark the position of the steps and make recesses using a router. If you attach both strings to each other, as shown in the photo, you will clearly see the symmetry of the grooves for the steps.

The width of the steps is 44 cm, and the depth is 15 cm. The grooves for fastening the steps should have a width slightly smaller than the thickness of the step. Fastening is done using glue and self-tapping screws.

Installation of stairs

To assemble a step stool you need to connect all the parts together. Final installation is carried out in the following sequence:

the ladder strings and support post guides are attached to the seat. The upper ends of all slats must be rounded, otherwise they will cling to the seat when folding the structure;
the slats for connecting the ladder and the support post are fixed at one end on the bowstrings, between the seat and the upper step, the other ends are fixed in the middle of the support posts.

The finished stool-ladder is coated with three layers of varnish. It is recommended to cover the steps and seat with a large number of layers

It is important to know, the durability of the product will depend on this

In order for the staircase chair to serve you faithfully for many years, it is recommended to periodically update the protective coating during operation. If there is no need for the ladder at the moment, it can be folded and hidden in a dry, warm place. Try not to leave the product outside, especially in damp and cold weather, which has a detrimental effect on the structure of the wood and will lead to premature damage to the stairs.

Fishing chair on three legs

An original three-legged stool can be easily made from the following parts:

three round leg rods (length about 60 cm);
a triangle made of thick leather or dense fabric;
Mounting screws (one loop, the other long);
three locking washers and three finished washers, as well as two nuts.

Preparing parts and assembling the chair is carried out in several stages:

measure 25 cm on the bars and drill and also make holes in the top cutouts to support the saddle;

Tip: If you don't have round stones to make chair legs, cuts from a shovel or other gardening tool are ideal.

On the leather part we punch holes in the corners, and on the canvas seat we finish the corners with metal blocks;

Attach the two legs with a long bolt and insert a second eye bolt between them;

Fix the third leg with the intermediate bolt and adjust the tension so that the tripod can be folded down easily;

Screw the prepared seat piece to the upper ends of the legs;

Attach a long strip of leather to the chair so you can carry the folded product over your shoulder or attach it to a backpack.

Having mastered the manufacture of a folding chair for fishing, you can begin to create a more complex model - an armchair or a comfortable chair with a backrest.

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When it comes to children's furniture, first of all it is necessary to take care of comfort, reliability, durability and safety, including environmental protection.

The best thing is a wooden high chair. Of course, the modern wooden chairs on offer are of great value if they are made from truly valuable and high-quality wood.

Why don't you make your own baby chair? This article will help you choose the best materials for chairs, get detailed instructions and recommendations for making and decorating them.

High step stool

To make a high step stool, you will need separate blanks for the chair and steps.

The design of the chair consists of the following elements:

4 large legs (1.9 x 10 x 72.5 cm);
2 crossbars for the lower part (1.9 x 10 x 42 cm);
2 crossbars for the top (1.9 x 3.8 x 18 cm);
Drawers: 2 upper (1.9 x 12.5 x 34.5 cm), lower (1.9 x 10.5 x 34.5 cm);
2 plywood overlays located on the sides (30.5 x 17 x 25 cm);
Top step (1.9 x 27 x 44.5 cm).

For steps

prepare blanks with the following parameters:

4 medium legs (1.9 x 10 x 47 cm);
2 crossbars (1.9 x 10 x 40 cm);
2 small legs (1.9 x 10 x 21.5 cm);
3 front drawers (1.9 x 9 x 22 cm);
1 back drawer (1.9 x 10.5 x 30 cm);
2 steps (1.9 x 18 x 29.8 cm).

Stages of work:

For a high step stool, it is necessary to correctly cut and prepare all the parts, and carefully sand each piece to perfect smoothness.
In order for the stool to be stable, the legs should be parallel at a 10-degree slope. Make sure that the ends of the crossbars and the plywood trim diverge.
If dowels are chosen as fasteners for the middle legs, make grooves for them (dowels are inserted into the holes).
The ends of the drawers should be cut at an angle of 80°.
When cutting the bottom step, make two 3.8 x 3.8 cm notches so that it will line up properly with the smallest size legs.
The large legs and upper crossbars are connected with screws, the same is done with the drawers and the top step.

The middle legs are assembled with dowels, and
the crossbars are attached.
All together these parts are attached
to the rear and front drawers.
Use screws
to connect the small legs and crossbars, attach the front frame,
steps.

Install the stool and steps as they will stand when finished, screw the guide.
If there are no flaws in the design,
disassemble
the structure in the reverse order and reconnect all the parts using
glue.
Clamps are used to
tightly
compress workpieces.

Description of work stages

It is important to pay attention to the safety of high chairs: Avoid sharp corners, cracks, cracks, cracks, cracks, cracks, gaps between structural elements, as well as unevenness and other defects.

To give the top beam an attractive appearance, it can be rounded. The carved rod is designed with all possible patterns in every way, but without any sharp corners.

In this case, the parts are secured with wooden skewers and glue, but other methods such as nails, furniture scales or self-tapping screws can be used.

In spikes, the most durable hidden elements are rectangular ones, which are inserted into holes pre-treated with glue.

For additional fastening of bolts, you can use through pins (diameter 6-35 mm).

Chair assembly:

Step 1: First, the back legs of the chair and the adjacent crossbars must be secured in the chosen manner.

Step 2: Attach the front legs, remaining cross members and stems to the structure.

Step 3: Attach the top, cut and middle crossbars to the back legs (attached at the same height as the seat).

Step 4: Use a special tool, a connecting screw, to make sure that all parts are glued together as securely as possible. It is designed in such a way that the parts are located close to each other.

Step 5: Once all the bottom slats and legs are securely attached, attach the two-panel seat to the base of the chair. For added security and durability, secure the panels with pre-drilled pins after the glue has dried. If the seat boards partially protrude from the floor, the protruding ends should be removed with a chisel.

Important: When using a clamp, make sure the parts are connected at right angles. This torque can be controlled by the joint angle.

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DIY step stool

This item for household use is also intended to help you reach the necessary things among many other “necessary” things, to put things in order for which you are not tall enough. A step stool has a lot in common with a ladder stool, except that in its more common state the design looks not like a stool, but like a chair. We list the obvious advantages of the chair below:

there is no need to store the stepladder and chair separately;
A step stool can be used as a seating area in everyday life;
just one movement of the above structure will allow you to turn it from a chair into a stepladder for the necessary minor repairs or to get something from a considerable height;
using a chair not only in the apartment, but also in summer cottages, outbuildings, storage rooms, etc.;
availability of manufacturing and the ability to choose the material from which the chair will be made.

And here is the actual diagram of the chair, which was mentioned earlier:

What is the process of making such a step stool? It is necessary to perform the following sequence of actions:

First, the main support of the chair is made. In general it is shown on the left.
then the rest of the seat with the backrest of the stepladder chair is made. The back of the chair should not be solid, but with free space where you can put your foot.
At the top of the chair structure, in the middle, hinges are installed like those installed on the door.
check the functionality of the chair design and the correct execution and following of the diagram. If everything works as it should, then when turned 180 degrees, the chair should turn out to be a high-quality stepladder. If something is not straight, you need to look for the problem and solve it until the desired result is achieved.

Which tree to choose

A natural wood chair can be made from the following types of wood:

Governing body;
bar;
array
Protocols.

In most cases, a combination of several types of materials is used, each of which has its own function when designing a chair.

You can buy ready-made materials or, if you have the necessary equipment, make them yourself. This requires quality protocols. When choosing logs, pay attention to their appearance: the presence of branches, cracks, fungal diseases. Inspect the top layer of wood - sometimes logs are painted to improve their performance.

If you decide to purchase lumber for a chair, you should take into account the following recommendations:

Tires and slabs must be dry, with smooth edges and no cracks. Pay attention to deformations - only minor deviations are allowed, as well as the presence of holes (diameter from 2 to 4 mm), symptoms of rotting, and mold.
The thickness of the panels reaches 100 mm, and the thickness or thickness of the panels is 100 mm.

Solid wood is a material containing only natural wood without impurities. When choosing a lattice, we pay attention to the type of wood that best suits the design of the chair.
Chairs are preferably made of oak or mahogany - these varieties are known for their excellent decorative and practical properties (strength, durability, ease of use).
Other suitable materials are pine and beech.

Important: Store wood, rods and plates in a slightly larger volume than designed for production, as there is a possibility of damage or breakage of one of the parts.

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Having carpentry skills, you can independently assemble not only stepladders, but also other interior items for children and adults. Knowing the sequence of work and maintaining accuracy in the dimensions of the components, you can independently create a stool-ladder that will not differ from the factory Ikea Bekvem or Molger chair.

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How to make a stepladder from a high stool

Assembling a high step stool is carried out in three stages:

Making a chair.
Making steps.
Assembly of the entire structure.

The chair is assembled from:

four large legs (72.5x10 cm, thickness 1.9 cm);
two lower crossbars (10x42 cm, thickness 1.9 cm);
two top crossbars (18x3.8 cm, thickness 1.9 cm);
drawers: two for the upper part of the structure (34.5 × 12.5 cm, 1.9 cm thick) and one for the lower part (34.5 × 10.5 cm, 1.9 cm thick);
two plywood overlays for the side parts (30.5x25 cm);
top step (44.5x27 cm, thickness 1.9 cm).

The steps are assembled from pre-cut blanks:

medium legs measuring 10x47x1.9 cm - 4 pieces;
crossbar measuring 10x40x1.9 cm - 2 pieces;
small legs 21.5x10x1.9 cm – 2 pieces;
drawers for the front part 22x9x1.9 cm - 3 pieces;
drawers for the back 30×10.5×1.9 cm – 1 piece;
steps 18 cm wide, 29.8 cm long - 2 pieces.

The work is carried out in stages, with each part being cut out according to pre-prepared measurements, its surface must be smooth:

To give the structure stability, the legs should be fixed parallel at an angle of 10°.
The overlay and crossbars at the ends should not diverge.
When using dowels to assemble a stool structure, it is necessary to cut out the required number of grooves for them.
The ends of the drawers are cut at an angle of 80°.
To ensure that the bottom step fits well with the front legs, two 3.8 x 3.8 cm squares should be cut under it.
Screws are used at the junction of the large legs with the upper crossbars; the upper step and drawer frames are fastened in a similar way.
The middle legs are assembled using dowels, followed by fastening the crossbar.
The previously made structures are connected to the back and front drawers.
The crossbar is screwed to the small legs, the front drawer and steps are attached.

All that remains is to secure both blanks into a single structure using a guide. If the test assembly turned out to be suitable, then you can safely disassemble the product and reassemble it with all the elements glued. The tightest possible fit of the parts is achieved using clamps.

Preparing to make a stepladder

A folding stepladder may be needed for various purposes. If you are assembling a ladder for use in a garage, some utility room or for a large house, then its dimensions should not be small. It is worth considering that a person must not only reach the top point he needs, but also be able to freely do the work. Accordingly, the first thing you need to do is calculate the height of the future structure.

The optimal height for a regular household stepladder is about 1.5 – 1.7 meters. Taking into account the average height of ceilings in houses and apartments, an adult will be able to reach the very top, even standing on the penultimate step.

Don’t forget to add the average height of a person to the height of the stepladder

If you plan to reach higher from a stepladder - for example, to the tops of fruit trees or the roof of a private house, then the recommended height of the ladder should be from 2.5 to 3.5 meters. It is not advisable to make a longer stepladder - the product will turn out to be bulky, and the excess consumption of materials will cost a pretty penny.

Examples of the height of stepladders and the number of steps in them

Another important parameter that needs to be calculated is the tread. A tread is the width of one step. For ordinary stairs used in an apartment, the tread can be made within 25-30 centimeters. If the stepladder will be used for repairs, harvesting or regular lifting and lowering of loads, it is better to increase the tread to 30-35 centimeters

Please note that a stepladder needs steps not so much to climb them, but to perform some actions at height, so the support should be as wide as possible

Mini stepladder with comfortable steps

As for the length of the steps, it changes for a stepladder - the higher the step, the shorter it is. The classic design is assembled according to the principle of a truncated pyramid. We recommend making the longest steps about 55 centimeters in length, and the top ones – 35 centimeters. Such parameters will be enough to make it convenient to both climb and descend the stairs.

The last nuance is the number of steps. You can decide this yourself so that you can feel comfortable using the stepladder. Typically, a distance of about 20-25 centimeters is maintained between steps. You should take into account the overall height of the stepladder and the angle at which its “legs” will move apart—the steepness. If the whole number of steps does not fit, then the interval between the penultimate step and the working platform must be reduced.

The final product should be comfortable, first of all, for its owner

Back assembly

If you decide to make a transformable garden bench, then at the next stage you can work on the back. It will also serve as a tabletop at the same time. This part of the product must be made from 5 boards that will form a common plane. The dimensions of the backrest are 57x126 cm. The blanks are connected to each other using a pair of planks. Self-tapping screws that hold the boards together will help with this.

On one side of the tabletop, stops should be fixed, which will have a thickness of 20 mm. The workpieces must be cut at an angle of 115°. It will determine the backrest angle. Using self-tapping screws, all stops are fixed in the next step. Subsequently, you will use screws and metal connections that will allow you to connect everything into a single structure.

Drawings with dimensions

The process of making a chair begins with a drawing. If this is your first product, then it is best to avoid complex designs and try to make the chair a simple design with fabric seat cushions. You can use the following drawing (all dimensions are in millimeters):

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How to make a transforming stepladder-stool yourself

A transforming chair is a more advanced version of furniture that allows you to visually change the position of parts of the chair due to moving elements. This allows you to significantly improve the appearance of the product, as well as save some home space by folding the chair when not needed.

In order to create a transforming stool you will need:

4 parts of sidewalls: 2 front and 2 rear;
3 elements of the back of the chair;
2 seat components;
3 steps;
6 connecting strips.

In addition to the material and tools, you will also need a piano hinge and two sets of guide profiles for steps - 310 mm. They are designed to ensure that the structure is movable and allows you to comfortably change the given position.

After preparing the drawing and processing the elements, the back and sides of the chair are attached to the base using self-tapping screws. The seat and steps are fastened in grooves previously hollowed out with a chisel. The joints also need to be lubricated with glue, strengthening the elements and making the gaps between them minimal.

The main parts - the steps and the pull-out stool - must be connected using a piano hinge of the required size. Also, after completing the assembly of the transformable stool, you can give a unique appearance to the back of the chair and the seat by painting them in different colors, which can highlight each other and give a more elegant appearance to your achievement.

Adviсe! To make the chair legs more stable, it is necessary to cut all sides, with an inclination of 10 degrees. Also, gluing of parts must be carried out after a thorough visual inspection. If there are defects, this will help to correct the defect more easily and quickly. Another important tip is to mill the planes and connecting grooves. Mechanical processing will prevent chipping and damage to sharp edges.

Making a step stool with your own hands is quite easy, the main thing is to treat the work with understanding and care. Making furniture with your own hands is always profitable and beautiful, and can be celebrated as a personal achievement or used as an unusual and pleasant gift for others.

Safety precautions

When making a wooden stepladder, you must adhere to safety precautions and the following rules:

no need to run your hands over the unsanded surface of the wood - you can drive a splinter under the skin;
It is better to wear safety glasses to avoid splinters getting into your eyes;
Be careful when working with cutting tools, watch your fingers.

After completing the work on making the stepladder, you need to check it for reliability and stability. To do this, it is recommended to test the stepladder in different positions.

When performing various types of work with a stepladder, it is recommended to adhere to the following safety rules:

check the stability of the structure before work;
when performing work at a height of more than 1.3 m, use a special belt for insurance;
it is advisable to have someone provide support from below and provide the necessary tools;
Do not place a stepladder on the steps of a flight of stairs;
there is no need to try to reach objects that are located more than 1 m from the top of the stairs;
It is undesirable to use it when working with welding, pneumatic, and electrical equipment alone.

If you have some skills and tools, you can purchase material and make your own stepladder from wood. It will not be difficult to make a simple wooden structure; it will require ordinary tools and no special skills are required.

Making a transformer will require a jigsaw and the ability to work with wood.

From the pipe

If there are fragments of a profile pipe left from welding any metal structure, you can put them to use - build a step-ladder chair with your own hands.

Using a grinder, we cut the profile into parts so that the base can be welded. We will weld the frame at an angle of 45 - for comfort in climbing stairs.
We make the frame of the bench at an angle of 90 degrees (see picture below).
We cover the finished frame from the profile pipe with black paint (it is better to do this twice, drying each layer thoroughly).
We construct steps with a seat from a plank pallet (from under blocks or bricks). We cut out the elements using a jigsaw in accordance with the dimensions of the welded structure.
We fasten the parts from the board with self-tapping screws, covering the steps with the seat with furniture varnish (2 layers are desirable). Ready to use!

Stages of production from a profile pipe

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Manufacturing process and drawings

The easiest way to make such a wooden stepladder is to make it from plywood. In this case, you will only need to cut out the parts of the shape as shown in this drawing with dimensions. If you plan to make such a stool from solid wood, then cutting some parts from a solid piece of wood will not work without losing the material’s resistance to stress.

Once you have cut out all the pieces, sand them down with 180 grit sandpaper. Drill holes in the indicated places and tighten them together to create a structure like in the picture.

You can also make a step stool in a similar way. Such a transformer differs from a stool only in size, number of parts and the presence of a transformation mechanism.

To equip a stool-ladder with your own hands according to the given drawing you will need:

This ladder stool is the simplest and most accessible even to a novice master. A couple of details are added to a familiar piece of furniture, after which it is transformed into a universal ladder stool. The height of the product will be small, but sufficient for housework.

Making a step stool with your own hands is carried out according to the following drawing:

To equip a stool-ladder with your own hands according to the given drawing you will need:

legs: two pairs of shorter and longer ones;
crossbars for horizontal fastening;
seats and steps made of boards;
bolts or nails for fastening structural parts.

Tip: if you want to turn a stationary model into a folding ladder stool, fasten it not with nails, but with hinges or bolts.

We will need the following tools:

Ladder stool for children: design features

The use of the children's ladder stool by children is as widespread as by adults. Children have many of their own problems when sitting down, in which a children's ladder stool can become a reliable assistant.

A ladder stool for children must be made only from durable materials and meet all standards and quality of products for children.

If you decide that your child should have a ladder stool, it is better not to make it yourself, but to buy it in specialized stores that sell only certified products. These ladder stools will certainly not harm your child during use.

Basic requirements for children's ladder stools

A ladder stool for children should not be high in height and have no more than two steps;
Must be safe and stable when climbing it;
In order for children to be able to easily move the ladder stool from one place to another, it must be light;
Must be made of a material that is easy to clean with a damp cloth;
The material from which the children's ladder stool is made must be environmentally friendly and wear-resistant.

To avoid an accident with your child, do not go for the low price. It is better to give preference to a high-quality ladder stool, thereby ensuring the safety of your little climber.

Drawing of transformers and dimensions of parts

When making a transforming ladder with your own hands, you can use the standard dimensions (indicated in millimeters) of the blanks:

Drawing of a transformable chair.

1. To assemble a transformable chair, we will need:

two front sides, 20*270*400;
two rear sides, 20*325*850;
three slats for the back of the chair, 20*50*400;
rear seat, 20*165*400;
front seat, 20*90*400;
three steps, 20*120*360;
six planks, 20*20*95.

2. The transformer ladder is assembled from:

seats, 280*360;
side walls, 280*620;
bases, 280*320;
bases, 200*280;
four cross bars, 25*60*360;
two support bars, 20*250*60;
side walls, 200*230;
rear wall, 230*240.

Drawing of a high step stool.

3. The high step stool will be assembled from:

four main legs, 19*100*725;
two lower crossbars, 19*100*420;
two upper crossbars, 19*38*180;
two upper kings, 19*125*345;
two lower kings, 19*105*345;
two side pads, 305*170*250;
top step, 19*270*445;
four middle legs, 19*100*470;
two crossbars, 19*100*400;
two small legs, 19*10*215;
three front drawers, 19*90*220;
rear drawer, 19*105*300;
two steps, 19*180*298.

Diagram of a step stool with a screw module.

4. Step stool with screw module consists of:

seat bases, 300*580;
top step, 240*520;
bottom step, 175*450;
three high round legs, 38*571;
three medium round legs, 38*368;
three low round legs, 38*165;
stepped leg, the dimensions of which taper downwards and are: 76*165, 57*203, 38*203.

The drawing requires careful and detailed drawing of all elements of the product. Based on the drawn sketches, it is necessary to prepare blank patterns.

Design of a stool-ladder (video)

A ladder stool is a convenient and necessary design for the household. You can make a stool ladder yourself, or you can purchase a ready-made one from well-known manufacturing companies. This stool will become your reliable assistant, which will be at hand at any moment.

A step stool is a little helper for your home.

In every home there is a need to use a staircase. High mezzanines, cabinets and shelves force housewives to build pyramids of chairs and stools, which can lead to injury. You can, of course, use the stairs, but it’s better if the household is comfortable. This design will not require additional storage space and can be used daily as a regular chair. It is with its help that you can easily reach high shelves.

Any housewife will not have any difficulties using such a step stool.

Finishing of the product

The final stage in making a transformer with your own hands is grinding and applying a protective composition to the product. For the best adhesion of the protective agent to the wooden surface, it is necessary to sand all parts very carefully. The next step is to apply a layer of latex primer and putty on the screw heads. Also, as plugs you can use wooden or plastic plugs to match the wooden product.

Sanding is done carefully on all parts of the chair.

And at the very end we coat the structure with varnish of the desired color. It is recommended to apply at least three layers. After each application of the protective layer, the product must be completely dried. Rushing in this type of work will lead to poor quality of the protective material.

Advice!
A more decorative look will be given to the product by contrasting coloring of the seat and back of the chair.

By following the step-by-step instructions, you can easily assemble a functional transformer ladder with your own hands. A detailed drawing of all elements of the product greatly simplifies the self-assembly of a transformable chair.

Once properly assembled and processed, this step stool can be used comfortably.

When making a ladder-stool with your own hands, you should use the following formula:

2h+s= 400…450 mm

H
– designation of the height that the riser has. 150-200 millimeters are considered the optimal combination.
is designated as S. It is better to do it at 100-200 millimeters.

About 50-60 degrees is the maximum value for the slope of the steps. Thanks to the steep rise, it will be more comfortable to sit on the stairs. Several defining parameters:

A children's ladder-stool should not be very high. The maximum permissible value is 500-700 mm. Here it is important to pay attention to the angle of inclination of the stairs and the height of the chair.
The distance between the edge of the seat and the beginning of the steps is always no more than 400 millimeters. Only in this case will operation be convenient.
The upper plane should be such that a person can calmly not only stand, but also sit. Most of the foot area is usually on the pedestal.

The main difference between such structures and conventional analogues is that one pair of legs should be shorter than the other. In a shorter pair, a special hole is made with a diameter not exceeding 12 millimeters. This is necessary to insert the rods on which the entire structure will rotate. In addition, the fulcrum must be reliable in any position. Three pieces of wood are enough to connect the long legs. At the final stage, it is allowed to align the front edges of the retractable steps in one direction. To do this, simply completely pull out the free parts of the guide elements into the groove of the guide elements. After this, we firmly fix the structure. The fastening should be as strong as possible, then it will not warp. You can even use glue to connect important elements to each other. A choice of different manufacturers and prices is allowed. This type of stool ladder is easy to assemble on your own
. It is important to find a competent drawing in advance, and then strictly follow the technical recommendations, observing all the requirements. Tools and materials for the job are very easy to obtain. The wood should be treated with protective compounds immediately after the assembly is completed. Then the stepladder will not lose its attractive appearance for a long time. Paints or stains, varnishes, drying oils, and impregnations are quite suitable for solving this problem. A triple layer of varnish is the optimal solution for a wooden structure that is often used. It is also recommended to lubricate all rotating parts with oil so that the ladder does not jam. And the chair can be folded and unfolded without any problems at any convenient time.

In any home, you simply need a step stool, which is useful in all situations when your own height is not enough: when replacing a burnt out light bulb, if you need to get something from the mezzanine, when you need to remove or hang curtains, etc. If we are talking about a summer cottage, then a ladder-stand will also help out in the garden when harvesting. The ladder chair combines the convenience of a regular chair and the functionality of a mobile ladder, fitting perfectly into the interior.

It is not at all necessary to purchase a ladder in a store, because you can easily make a step stool with your own hands. Although there are models made of metal or plastic, it is unlikely that you will be able to build them yourself. As a rule, home craftsmen choose wood as a material, because it has a number of advantages:

wood is easy to process;
the natural color of the wood is pleasing to the eye and harmonizes perfectly with the rest of the decor;
wooden stepladders are small in size and light in weight;
is an environmentally friendly material;
The ladder stool is made from available materials: wooden boards and bars.