To work you will need:
- Jigsaw;
- Electric planer;
- Grinder;
- Drill or screwdriver;
- Drill and screws;
- Clamps;
- PVA glue;
- Square, pencil, compass;
- Paint brush;
- Sandpaper;
- Varnish, stain;
- Wood.
The first stage of work is assembling the lower part of the chaise. To make it you will need a 50x50 mm beam. You need to fasten three beams together, two of which will be 30 cm long, and the third 35 cm. The 35 cm long beam should be on top, since the wheels will subsequently be attached to it. However, please note that the second beam must be cut in the middle, so that another 50x50 cm beam can be inserted into it. You need two units of such parts. The length of the chaise will be 120 cm. Cut this size of timber with a jigsaw. Then thread this 120 cm beam inside the two pieces you made.Use PVA glue as fastening, and also additionally fasten the structure with self-tapping screws. Before tightening the screw, drill a hole for it. This will allow you to avoid chipping the wood.
Next, you can begin assembling the upper part of the chaise. To do this, you will need a board 10 - 20 cm thick. You need to prepare two boards 120x15 cm and two boards 120x20 cm. It is not necessary to choose pure first-grade wood. On the contrary, it is very beautiful to use wood with knots and chips that look natural. This will add aesthetics to your product. In addition, you can artificially trim the edges of these boards using a jigsaw, which will also give an “antique” look.
You also need to make two parts in the shape of a trapezoid. The first trapezoid, which will be in the back of the chaise, should be 30 cm high. To do this, take a 40x30 cm board. If you don’t have one, you can glue two boards together to get the required size. Next, draw a trapezoid on this board, the upper part of which should be 30 cm, and the lower part 40 cm. The second trapezoid should be lower. To do this, take a board 40x25 cm. Then draw a trapezoid on it, which will be 40 cm at the bottom and 30 cm at the top.
Next, you can begin assembling the cart. Attach the boards that were prepared earlier to the trapezoids on both sides. The lower part of the chaise also needs to be covered with a board. When assembling, use self-tapping screws and PVA glue. On the side of the chaise where the lower trapezoid is attached, attach a board 40 cm long, which will be the seat of the chaise.
Now you can start making the wheels. Two cart wheels will have a diameter of 25 cm, and two more wheels will have a diameter of 35 cm. To make the wheel, you will need a 50 cm thick edged board.The wider the board, the better. Take a compass and draw a circle with a diameter of 35 cm on the board. Then, from the same point, draw a circle with a diameter of 30 cm. After that, use a jigsaw to cut out the wheel that you drew on the board. The inside of the large wheel is 10 cm in diameter. It also needs to be cut from a 50 cm thick board. Next you need to drill 8 holes in the wheel rim with a diameter of 15 mm. This is the diameter the knitting needles should be. After this, thread the spokes into the wheels and fasten them with PVA glue. Small wheels are made in the same way. A circle with a diameter of 25 cm is drawn on the board with a compass, and a circle with a diameter of 20 cm is drawn from the same point. The inner circle will have a diameter of 10 cm. If you do not have a board 35 or 25 cm thick, then in this case you can glue two boards together. To do this, you need to process both sides on a plane, then carefully coat them with PVA glue and secure them with clamps.
Next, the wheels are attached to the bottom of the cart, to a beam that has 5 cm protrusions. The wheels can be secured with long self-tapping screws or a bolt.
Now you can sand the piece to prepare it for painting. After the cart is completely assembled, it must be opened with stain. You can choose the color of the stain to suit your taste. However, lighter colors go well with the green of the lawn and greenery. Next, you need to thoroughly treat the cart with varnish or drying oil. It is better to use high-quality varnish that will protect the wood well from moisture, since this decoration will be located outdoors.
This product will add zest to the design of your summer cottage and will perfectly decorate it.You will be able to pleasantly surprise your guests with this unique and exclusive decoration. As a rule, the chaise is used as a flower stand.
