A drawing of a step stool with your own hands will allow you to make comfortable furniture out of wood, which you and your friends can use as a ladder

How to make a stepladder chair using simple drawings

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 a ladder, but it is better if you have a comfortable chair and stepladder. 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.

Purpose of a step stool

A step stool is a compact structure for the kitchen. It can replace two objects at once: a chair and a ladder that helps you get something from high shelves.

The main advantage of a step stool is that this design is compact, will never disturb you and will not clutter up the space even in the smallest room of the apartment.

Initially, such a design was intended for use in libraries, but its usefulness was also noticed when used in everyday life, for example, in a garage or in an office. Nowadays, the scope of use of step stools is much wider, and this item can be found in almost every home.

Types of stepladder chair

Folding stairs can be presented in several types, let's look at them:

a high step stool looks like a tall stool with pull-out steps;
the transforming chair consists of three steps, and when folded it looks like a regular chair;
the transforming staircase includes steps that move out using guide runners for drawers;
step stool with a screw module for extending steps.

Transformers in appearance are not much different from ordinary chairs with backs. Such furniture can easily and harmoniously fit into any interior.

Tools and materials

You can easily make a wooden transforming chair with your own hands. To make it you will need wood or plywood. In addition to being environmentally friendly, wood can be easily processed and has a fairly high degree of strength, reliability and, with proper care, will last for many years.

A stepladder with your own hands is a weekend spent with pleasure and benefit.

At home you can assemble any of 4 types of step stools.

Additional mounting tools required:

dowels, dowels, self-tapping screws, wood glue;
clamps, drill and drill bits, electric jigsaw;
piano hinge, two sets of step guides (310 mm);
sanding machine or sandpaper;
paint coatings for final processing.

A variant of the awkward design of a step stool.
Then you need to prepare a detailed drawing of the future step-chair.

Step stool review.

Wood species

As for choosing the type of wood, it all depends on your financial capabilities, the overall interior of the room and personal wishes.

Attention: when choosing wood, be sure to pay attention to its appearance. The lumber should be free of blue spots, traces of bugs, cracks and other visible defects

Also, when choosing a natural tree, it is worth considering that all its species are divided into:

durable: acacia, yew, pistachio wood;
soft: pine, juniper, linden, alder, aspen;
hard: oak, beech, walnut.

Help: with hard varieties, problems may arise when cutting at home.

There are a huge number of types of wood that are often used in making furniture. The most popular and widespread of them are:

Pine. This is the most budget option. The lumber is easy to cut, has a pleasant light texture and has an unobtrusive smell of pine needles.
Birch.
It has a unique and inimitable texture. Of course, this lumber is not as strong and durable as oak, but its cost is several times less. Birch can be easily processed with various hand or electric tools; it emits a pleasant aroma and pleases with a beautiful and light shade.
Nut. Black walnut is especially prized. It has incredible texture and texture and the highest technical qualities.
This lumber is considered elite and, most often, furniture from it is made in classic motifs. The advantages of walnut include the fact that there are no scratches, chips or cracks on its surface.
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Beech. It is also a durable species. Furniture made from it will serve its owners for decades. The only drawback of beech is the absorption of excess moisture. Therefore, when working with this lumber, it is recommended to treat it with antiseptics.
Oak. This is one of the most durable trees with high technical characteristics. Oak furniture looks aristocratic and elegant in interiors. This material does not deform over time, does not crack, and does not dry out. It is also resistant to high moisture and has an incredibly beautiful texture.

In addition to the above tree species, you can make a step-stool from: ash, linden, rowan, pear, cherry.

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.

Step stool with spiral module

To make a ladder stool, just install a spiral module. In this case, the set of wooden materials changes slightly. To work you will need:

legs with a diameter of 3.8 cm, a length of 57.1 cm - 3 pieces;
legs of the same diameter, length 16.5 cm - 3 pieces;
1 step leg with a tapering top, made to the following dimensions: 16.5x7.6 cm; 20.3×5.7 cm; 20.3×3.8 cm;
base (aka seat) 30×58 cm;
the upper and lower steps are 24x52 cm and 17.5x45 cm, respectively.

To obtain a high-quality product, it is necessary to take into account some features of its manufacture:

The steps at the location of the internal corners are rounded with the exception of the top.
The corners opposite the rounded ones are drilled for a stepped leg.
The first assembly of the product is carried out to check the correct proportions of all parts. If there are any deficiencies, areas are marked, after which the defects are eliminated.
Sanding of each part of the structure is carried out separately.
The final stage is assembling the stool using self-tapping screws with a preliminary application of a layer of glue.

Preparatory work

The finished drawing is fixed to the future wooden workpiece in any convenient way. Then, using an electric jigsaw, they cut out the internal contours of the part with their own hands. Then they move on to cutting out the external outlines. This procedure must be done with each element of the product. The ends of each workpiece must be carefully sanded.

An important step in assembling a step-chair is the precise cutting of parts.

Advice!
Milling the sharp edges of parts will prevent them from chipping under increased loads.

Finished parts must be connected in the correct order.

Stages of assembling transformer parts with your own hands

Before you begin fastening all the elements, it is recommended to do preliminary assembly in order to make sure that all parts of the product fit perfectly together. After this, it is necessary to carry out final assembly using wood glue, dowels, screws, self-tapping screws and dowels. Each type of transformer has its own installation features. Let's look at them in more detail.

Elements of a classic stepladder chair.

The transforming chair is assembled in the following order:

The finished, carefully polished parts of the back and high sides of the chair are secured using self-tapping screws.
The seat and steps are attached to the grooves of the small sidewalls. The joints are additionally secured with glue and screws.
The resulting parts of the chair are fastened with a piano loop.

Assembly diagram of a transforming chair.
Steps to assemble a step stool with your own hands:

For better stability, the ends of the stool legs should be filed with an inclination of 10 degrees.
Using dowels it is necessary to connect the middle legs and the ends of the drawers. The crossbars are cut at an angle of 80 degrees.
The high legs of the chair are connected to the upper drawers using screws.
Fasten the drawers to the top tread with screws.
Use a dowel to strengthen the middle legs with the crossbar and secure them to the front and rear drawers.
Screw the small legs to the crossbar, then to the front drawer and install the step.

Assembly diagram of a step stool.
Do-it-yourself transformer ladder:

The side ends of the chair are attached in pairs to the crossbars using self-tapping screws.
The steps are attached to the stool using a piano hinge.

Steps for assembling a step stool with a screw module:

Mill the inner corners of the middle and bottom treads. Drill holes in opposite corners with a diameter of 38 mm. Secure the leg.
Using self-tapping screws and wood glue, assemble the remaining product blanks.

Step-by-step assembly of a step stool with a screw module.

Step-by-step manufacturing algorithm

Making your own ladder stool is an interesting creative endeavor. The manufacturing algorithm includes the preparation or selection of drawings, preparation of materials and tools, production, assembly of workpieces and finishing. Step-by-step master classes will help you complete all the steps correctly.

Transformer

Practical multifunctional furniture can be made from wood with your own hands. Pine or ash is used as the main material. To work you will need the following elements:

2 side panels, for chair and footrest;
seat base;
turning step;
backrest rail;
steps.

From the tools you need to prepare wood drills, a drill, a grinder, from consumables - screws, self-tapping screws, guides, hinges. After preparing the drawing, all elements of the transformable staircase chair are cut out from the selected material and carefully polished. All actions are based on the instructions:

Perform markings and chamfers at the bottom of the sidewall.
Cut out the inner and outer contours of the element.
The drawing is transferred to wooden blanks.
The end parts of the sidewalls are ground, the sharp edges are processed with a milling cutter.
The back is made in the same way as the sides.
For assembly, the middle step is glued and fixed with self-tapping screws.
Secure the steps and seat.
The two finished parts of the structure are connected with a piano loop.

All screws are covered with wood putty, and the surface of the product is sanded. At the final stage, the finished stool is painted in the chosen color or varnished.

Professional furniture assemblers do not recommend using only glue without screws to fix elements - the structure will be unstable and fragile.

Mark and chamfer the bottom of the sidewall

Cut out the inner contour of the side panel

Cut out the outer contour of the side panel

Transfer the drawing to wooden blanks and repeat the procedure with the remaining parts of the chair

Sand the end parts of the sidewalls

Make the back in the same way as the sides

Prepare parts for installation

Glue the middle step and secure it with screws

Make markings for the seat

Attach steps to stepladder

Secure the seat

Putty all the screws and sand the entire structure

Fasten the two parts together with a piano loop of the appropriate length

Paint the wooden structure in the desired color or coat it with a protective agent

Ready-made transforming chair

High step stool

To work, you will need blanks for steps and a chair: crossbars, large and small legs, drawers and other elements. The tools you need to prepare are a screwdriver, a grinder, and a drill. The manufacturing process takes place step by step:

All workpieces are carefully sawed and polished.
Assembly involves parallel positioning of the legs at an angle of 10º. The ends of the plywood overlay and the crossbars should not diverge.
If dowels are used to fix elements, grooves are first prepared for them.
The drawers are cut at an angle of 80º.
A couple of cuts are made on the bottom step for an accurate connection to the legs.
The crossbars are attached to the base, the drawers - to the top step. Screws are used in the work.
The middle legs are fixed with dowels, the front drawer and steps are assembled.

After assembly, the high transforming stool is installed in a suitable place and the guide is screwed on. The structure is carefully inspected for defects. If no defects are found, the product is dismantled and then reassembled using glue.

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Stool diagram

Make all the elements to connect the structure

Assemble the seat

Prepare the support part for assembly

Connect elements using dowels

Measure the location of the steps and make recesses with a router

Secure the slats to connect the support post and the ladder at one end, and secure the other ends in the middle of the support posts

Ready-made step stool

Ladder chair

To make such models, it is necessary to prepare the main elements from wood or chipboards. You will need side and back walls, a seat, a pair of bases and supports, and 4 cross bars. The tools and consumables you need are a screwdriver, a grinder, a drill, as well as self-tapping screws and a piano hinge. The work is carried out according to the instructions:

First of all, they select or draw up drawings for making a chair with their own hands, and all the elements are cut out from them.
The parts are polished, sharp corners and edges are smoothed.
For assembly, the sides of the product are connected.
Installation of the base and steps is carried out using a piano hinge.

When making furniture from wood with your own hands, you need to take care to carefully smooth out pointed edges and corners. The procedure will help extend the life of structures. Sharp ends can break when exposed to high loads.

Cut out parts, sand sharp corners and edges

Glue all the elements of the steps

Fasten the elements to each other, and then fix the resulting structure to the stool

Ready product

Ironing board stool

In recent years, a variety of additions have been used in the production of a wooden transformable stepladder chair with your own hands. An ironing board built into the back will help increase the functionality of the furniture. For work you will need blanks cut from pine beams, as well as plywood. Tools required include a circular saw, drill, drills, jigsaw, plane, and grinder. Do-it-yourself transformable stepladder chair is assembled in stages:

They select a ready-made one or create an individual drawing with measurements.
The necessary elements are cut out from suitable materials.
The parts are assembled together using connecting rails. The ironing board is attached to the backrest.

After assembly, the DIY staircase chair is carefully sanded to obtain a perfectly smooth surface. Then the product is painted, varnished or decorated by any available means. For the ironing board itself, a durable fabric cover is sewn, under which a thick layer of foam rubber is placed.

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.

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