The word "chaise lounge" is immediately associated with a comfortable outdoor recreation. In addition, a comfortable portable chair will emphasize the style and individuality of a country or garden plot. A store-bought chaise lounge can be quite expensive, but you can easily assemble it yourself from improvised materials.
Chaise lounge - the general principle of design, varieties
Any deck chair is a folding chair on a frame, often with an adjustable backrest. The word "chaise lounge" comes from the French expression Chaise-longue - "loafer".
Variety by purpose
Depending on the purpose, sun loungers have a different configuration.
- For cottages and home gardens.
- For beach.
- Baby chair.
Variety by design
By design, sun loungers can be seated and recumbent.
- Standing folding chaise longue made of wood with a solid seat. More often made from wooden slats, and not from plywood or sheet plastic to facilitate the design.
- Standing folding made of wood with fabric.
Fabric seat can be easily removed for washing or transport
- Standing folding out aluminum tubes with fabric seat.
- Lying folding with a wooden seat.
- Recumbent chaise lounge made of aluminum tubes with a fabric seat. In fact, it is very close to the cot so familiar to all of us.
- Hanging deckchair.
Photo gallery: the variety of sun loungers has no limits
Eco-friendly products are popular with summer residents 
Chaise lounge with a plastic seat in a classic crate is suitable for the beach 
Chaise longue may be a variety upholstered furniture 
Chaise lounge "Leonardo" is equipped with a mattress 
The fabric for the seat should be strong and dense, not subject to stretching. 
The simplest folding garden lounger"Valdai" - the most a budget option 
Non-folding sun loungers are best used permanently 
Chaise longue Cosatto - minimalistic plastic and metal 
Chaise lounge CHAISE LONGUE is made of thick plywood
The choice of design and material for construction
You need to clearly understand what you would like to receive and what opportunities you have. If needed solid construction, but has no weight of great importance, then you need to focus on a metal or wooden deck chair with a wooden seat. The easiest way is to make such a seat from pallets - there are already finished assembly boards on the frame, but the boards themselves are of poor quality and will require long processing after assembly - sanding, painting. Making a deck chair from bent steel pipes requires handling skills welding machine. The finished structure will be very strong, but heavy. If, on the contrary, you need an extremely lightweight and space-saving design, then think about a chaise lounge from the frame of an old folding bed.
But the easiest option to make is the usual wooden deck chair with a fabric seat.
Future deck chair - drawing and description
We settled on a simple wooden structure: bars connected by bolts with nuts and washers. The strength of this deck chair is given by three slats in the back, they also allow the chair to transform. The seat made of durable tent fabric is fixed on two round bars.
Tools and materials
We need tools:
- saw;
- drill;
- wood file and sandpaper.
Metal fittings and other little things:
- bolts and nuts - 4 pieces;
- washers (under the bolt head and nut) - 8 pieces;
- joiner's glue;
- screws;
- reinforced thread for a sewing machine.
Ingredients for wood preparation:
- impregnation against decay and moisture;
- primer (linseed oil or other);
- paint or stain.
Table: necessary parts for a sun lounger
It is necessary to carefully approach the choice of fabric for sitting, it should be hard and comfortable, should not wear out quickly. The best option- awning fabric; but any other will do. dense fabric- tarpaulin, dzhinsovka, canvas. Well, if it is bright and not light. It's smarter and more practical.
Preparation for work
All bars must be sanded, starting with coarse-grained skins, ending with the smallest. It is advisable to impregnate them with a special anti-rotting impregnation or water-repellent impregnation, then prime and paint or stain. Then the deck chair will serve you for many years in any conditions.
Chaise lounge assembly
- You can start with the frame of the back of the deck chair. A beam with a section of 2 × 6 × 61 centimeters will be the main bearing link, so we fasten it very carefully. In the back of the seat we mount the crossbars. With the help of a stop that changes its position, the backrest tilt changes. At the same time, these crossbars work as stiffeners. You can not attach the planks, then in their place it is necessary to make cutouts 20, 25, 30 and 35 centimeters from the rear edge of the structure. Be sure to leave a centimeter gap between the two bars to secure the fabric seat.
- According to the drawing, we drill the necessary holes: on the back - two, from the edges - 41 centimeters each; on the seat from the top edge - 43 centimeters; on the bar to support the back - in the center.
- Then we combine the back and seat. We check the alignment of the holes. We connect them with bolts and nuts. Be sure to put washers between the wooden parts.
- We connect the elements of the frame. We mount the back support. A round bar is inserted into a hole drilled for it with glue.
- We fold the pre-cut rectangular piece of fabric in half and sew it with a reinforced thread with an indent of one and a half centimeters from the edge. We turn the stitched part inside out, make a drawstring for a round bar with a line. We do the same on the other side. We put it between the planks and fix it with a wooden rod. With this decision, it will be easy to remove the fabric seat and wash it, along with this there is no risk of falling out of the deck chair - the seat is firmly fixed.
Fabric can be removed without much effort
Nuts have the ability to unwind, but they cannot be tightened tightly - otherwise the deck chair will not be able to easily unfold and fold. To avoid untwisting, you can add one more locknut; or you can put nuts on glue or paint, only then do not touch the structure for some time so that the glue or paint dries. But at the same time, it is first necessary to adjust the tightening of the nut so that the parts move freely relative to each other.
Here is another approximate drawing of a slightly different design - all parts, dimensions and connections are clearly visible here.
Further care
If you carefully approached the preparation wooden parts then no special care is required. But over time, all sanding, impregnation, priming and painting should be repeated by removing the fabric seat. The removable seat can be removed when it rains and can be easily washed when dirty. You can also make it from washable fabric. For the winter, it is better to clean the sun lounger indoors.
The simple process of making a deck chair with your own hands will please any craftsman with a wonderful end result. A variety of materials and fabrics will allow you to be creative and create an original thing. And when proper care sun lounger will serve you long years.
Surely the word "chaise longue" in your imagination appears a pleasant picture of relaxing in the sun. But, sometimes, we overpay in stores for a “comfortable” seat. In this article we will tell you how to make a deck chair with your own hands. Take a look at this photo of a sun lounger and you won’t say that this is homework, not factory work. Making a deck chair is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
Types of sun loungers
Before you get started, you need to understand what kind of deck chair you need. Depending on the type of seat device, frame, we can say that there are several types of homemade sun loungers.
Chaise lounge with a monolithic frame
All parts are connected to each other and are inseparable. This type is very reliable and can withstand even big weights. However, there are also disadvantages: you can’t change the angle of the backrest, and you won’t be able to compactly fold such a deck chair.
Monolithic chairs with special inserts can fit perfectly into any interior. However, inserts make the design less reliable.
If you want the deck chair to freely change its position, then you need portable design. Also this perfect option for travel - it can be easily folded into the trunk of a car.
Blueprints
One of the most important components of the successful creation of this seat is the drawings for the manufacture of a deck chair. You should select competent drawings, where all the small details are written. If you are new to this business, it is recommended to choose not very complex structures so that the deck chair lasts as long as possible, and you do not damage your health.
wooden deck chair
What is needed to make such a deck chair? What materials do we need?
- glued wooden plate 20 mm wide
- For the base, we need some boards and beams
- Tools needed for making:
- Drills, preferably different sizes
- four rollers
- Sheets for grinding our parts
- Components to further prevent breakage:
- Varnish for wood
- Dye
Detailed instructions for a sun lounger with your own hands
First, determine the size of your sun lounger. As a rule, the standard size is 60 * 190 centimeters. However, you can choose any other option that will fit your dimensions.
After determining the dimensions, you can safely proceed to the manufacture of the seat. From cooked wooden beams we will assemble the base. Between themselves, the bars must be connected by means metal corners to assemble the bed.
Depending on the size you choose, you should prepare the legs for the deck chair. As a rule, their size varies from five to ten centimeters in height. At a short distance from the edge of the base, you need to attach the legs. Use longer screws to secure.
In the center of all legs, with the help of screws measuring 3-5 centimeters, it is attached along the roller. Then prepare the planks. Cut out planks with a jigsaw with a format of 8 * 60 centimeters. Next, screw these strips to the base with a distance of 1-2 centimeters between them.
After you have assembled the frame, process the deck chair by special means to keep your piece of workmanship for years to come. Once the products are dry, cover the deck chair with varnish or paint.
Chaise longue with fabric
In addition to the usual wooden deck chair, you can make a seat with fabric. For its production, we will also need wood blocks, durable fabric, fastening materials, an air drill, glue and sandpaper.
The best fabric option in this case is denim or canvas, as they do not fade in the sun, and they are also not afraid of wet weather. When choosing such fabrics, your deck chair will retain a presentable look for many years.
Durability
In order for your deck chair to remain in working condition longer, you should treat it with antiseptics and impregnations intended for wood during and after its manufacture. This protects your deck chair from various bugs, moisture and rapid destruction.
Photo of sun loungers with your own hands
Hot summer brings a lot of trouble to a person. How sometimes you want to lie down somewhere and take a nap under the dense canopy of trees. Such rest both relaxes and allows you to gain additional strength.
To please yourself with such a relaxing relaxation, you need to come up with something. Something that is both quite easy to do and does not take much time. And here it is worth paying attention to the unusual long chair-chaise lounge. It's pretty simple and handy.
And in order not to lose sight of anything, it is enough to use photographs of a sun lounger set by yourself, which can be found in large numbers on the Internet.
Long... chair?
Chaise longue is long and light wooden chair which is meant for relaxation. Most often, sun loungers can be seen at tourist camps, recreation centers, sanatoriums and hotels. They are installed next to a pool or an artificial reservoir, where any vacationer can lie down and relax calmly.
Chaise longue fits very well general interior, so a person can install it in his country house, house or plot. Beautiful appearance will decorate any corner of your home.
A person can either buy it for himself or make a deck chair with his own hands.
What do we have?
Comfortable long chairs look completely different. And before proceeding directly to work, you should understand what type of deck chair you need to make. They are:
- in the form of a rocking chair (the back is at an angle, so the process of rest is very comfortable. You can not only sit, but also lie down and even sleep);
- as ordinary chair(elements of a folding bed or a crib are taken as a basis; armrests are mounted at will);
- in the form of a monolithic product (with manual assembly all parts are tightly fastened, so parsing is impossible; possesses strength and reliability. Backrest adjustment is not provided, the product itself does not fold);
- in the form of a soldered product with beautiful hand-made inserts (chaise lounge handmade with amazing beauty; can fit into any interior);
- in the form of a sunbed (a strong and reliable deck chair made of plastic or wood; beautifully sanded and varnished);
- in the form of a portable product (it is compact and reliable; a position regulating mechanism is provided).
Cheap but angry
The materials that should be used when working on a sun lounger are very diverse. The myth that a sun lounger is wooden chair, is unreliable.
When working on its creation, the most various materials, which are at the same time quite cheap, and you can find them in any hardware store. Chaise longue can be made from:
- tree. At the same time, the deck chair will differ in strength, reliability, and Environment it will not suffer. Minus - it weighs quite a lot (to facilitate the transfer, wheels should be attached);
- fabrics. The basis of a chaise lounge differs in pleasant comfort and convenience. The frame is made of wood;
- rattan. Chaise longue, heavily made to decorate the home. It is environmentally friendly, but there is one big drawback - the price;
- plastic. Plastic sun loungers are very light, so you can safely take them on a hike. The frame is made of wood or special pipe. Minus - poor reliability;
- PVC material. Chaise lounge on a fabric base, but the base is made of PVC pipes.
Beginning of work
After the type is selected and the material is selected, the work starts with the outline of the drawing of the deck chair. The drawing plays the main role, since during its creation the dimensions, shape, additional inserts and much more that will be included in the final work are determined.
Not everyone can draw such a scheme, so if necessary, you should contact the experts.
Helpers
After the approval of the drawing, in order, for example, to make a wooden deck chair with your own hands, a person will need such improvised assistants:
- wood for the legs of the back, seat;
- wooden rod to support the back of the part;
- fabric for the back itself;
- bolts;
- nuts;
- screws;
- self-tapping screws;
- washers;
- special glue;
- drill;
- hand saw;
- marker;
- roulette;
- sandpaper;
- round file.
Using these simple devices, you can make a beautiful and comfortable lounger for relaxation in one day.
Fabric deck chair on a wooden frame
If it is necessary to do small version chairs, then folding sun loungers come to mind. A folding deck chair is very easy to make. At first:
- you need to take the base from a folding bed or crib;
- drill holes in the main frame;
- make four cutouts in the auxiliary frame (to adjust the tilt of the back);
- make holes for both ends of the rails (for installing the seat);
- Lubricate the round cross-sections with an adhesive solution and install in the holes.
In the second phase, the seat itself is made. To do this, take the fabric, and measure out the right dimensions(the fabric must sag after installation).
Then on sewing machine fabric edges are processed. At the very end, the fabric is stretched over the crossbar and nailed.
Conclusion
Making a deck chair for a summer residence or at home is not great work. If everything is done correctly, then in the end you can get a great assistant who will serve as a place of rest in the hardest part of the working day.
Photo of sun loungers with your own hands
is coming holiday season and it's time to think about creating a deck chair with your own hands. It will allow you to enjoy outdoor recreation to the fullest.
Chaise longue means long chair in French. This is a relaxing chair. It can, at the request of the owner, change the position of the back.
Sun loungers are widely used on the beaches, by the pools. On the household plots, cottages.
Chaise lounges are made of various materials:
- tree;
- plastic;
- aluminum;
- rattan;
- PVC pipes;
- durable fabric.
Wooden deck chairs are the most popular and environmentally friendly. They are distinguished by a variety of shapes and designs. The disadvantage of monolithic wooden deck chairs is their weight. But this problem is solved with the help of wheels.
Plastic deck chairs are characterized by easy mobility, ease of care, and relatively low cost. Their minus is fragility.
Fabric beds are versatile and comfortable. Their frame is made of wood, metal or PVC pipes. They fold easily and don't take up much space.
Rattan sun loungers look great in the bosom of nature. They are environmentally friendly. However, their purchase is expensive. With sufficient skills, you can simply weave a rattan lounger yourself.
In the article we will tell you how to create wooden deck chairs with your own hands.
For the durability of the effort expended, it is necessary to process the materials used.
Wood from moisture harmful insects, rot, mold will help protect antiseptics and special impregnations. Processing is best done before assembling the structure.
After mounting the lounger, the wooden parts should be coated with a primer, drying oil, varnish or paint. So you extend the life of your masterpiece.
Fabrics should also be protected from rain and sun. Water-repellent impregnations will help to keep their brightness and service life. Their action lasts 2-4 weeks.
And, of course, remember the well-known Russian proverb when working. Measure seven times, cut one.
Monolithic deck chair made of wood
Solid models are heavy. Therefore, to facilitate carrying them, wheels are added to the headboard. Further instruction will help to make a deck chair on wheels with your own hands.
You will need tools:
- electric jigsaw or hacksaw;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws;
- sandpaper with fine grain;
- spirit level;
- roulette.
When choosing a tree, pay attention to conifers. They are sold by affordable prices, are characterized by high water resistance.
For a sun lounger you need materials:
- glued board made of wood, its thickness should be 2 cm or more; not less than 2 cm thick.
- boards 0.25 cm thick.
- wooden beam with square section 50x50 mm;
- 4 wheels with a diameter of 10 cm;
- corners to strengthen the bed;
- door hinges;
- varnish or paint.
We suggest you make a deck chair according to this scheme.
Legend:
- Front legs.
- Rear legs.
- Bearing longitudinal.
- Back carrier.
- Back pressure.
- Bearing cross.
- Fixing strap.
- Backrest support.
- Wheels.
- End bar.
- Back planks.
- Seat planks.
- The support bar is transverse.
- Fixing strap.
You can independently determine the size of the desired sun lounger and make calculations. Or use standard size 60x190 cm. It is the most optimal and ergonomic for the average adult.
Assembling a sun lounger on wheels
We fold the base frame from the bars. We fix the bearing parts with corners, similar topics that fix the base of the bed.
We sheathe the resulting frame with pre-prepared and sanded boards.
We make blanks for legs from a bar. Their height usually fluctuates between 5-10 cm. We choose a comfortable one for ourselves and the household.
We drill holes with a drill, retreating 5-7 cm from the ends of the longitudinal sides. We fix the legs with long bolts. The horizontal side is controlled by a spirit level.
We screw the wheels to the center of the legs with bolts with a diameter of 30mm.
Let's start cutting the elements of the lattice. We cut boards 8x60cm with a hacksaw or electric jigsaw.
Using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver, we screw the slats to the deck chair frame. Since the boards are not screwed tightly, we use spacers to get even gaps.
We should have two pieces. The smaller one is for the headboard. Connecting both grids door hinges. Under the opening part we install a bar for support.
It remains to sand the flaws of production. Apply wood primer. Paint in your favorite color and your deck chair is ready.
For more comfortable rest you can sew additional mattresses that fit the size of the box.
Simple sunbed
To create a deck chair made of wood with your own hands, you need the following materials, as well as tools:
- tape measure and square;
- pencil;
- saw;
- electric drill;
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- screws, self-tapping screws and studs for fixing;
- sandpaper or grinder;
- putty for wood;
- dye.
The work uses wooden beams:
- for the back of a deck chair, take boards 5 × 10 with a length of 88 cm - 2 pieces, 39 cm - 3 pieces, 60 cm - 1 piece;
- 2 longitudinal bars for a frame 215 cm long;
- 2 transverse beams -50 cm;
- 6 legs -35 cm;
- 13 rails for a seat measuring 2.5 × 8 × 60 cm;
- 6 rails for the back - 2.5 × 8 × 88 cm.
The first task is to create a very strong frame. We take two parts 215 cm long, connect them with screws with half a meter transverse parts.
Let's move on to the seat. Take all the 60 cm rails. Attach them to the frame with self-tapping screws, leaving small gaps. In order for the gaps to be even and uniform, use spacers 1 cm thick.
We create the legs of the sunbed. To give maximum stability to the deck chair, two legs are nailed “at the feet” at once. One at the head. The instructions indicate bars with a height of 35 cm. But you can choose a height that is comfortable for you
We make the back of 2 boards measuring 88 cm and 3 - 39 cm. The resulting frame must easily enter the base, leaving a small gap between the structures.
We securely fasten the longitudinal strips. We round them for a more beautiful look.
We attach the back to the base of the sunbed. To do this, you need to drill holes, stepping back from the edge of the seat 9cm. Fasten with pins.
We make 2 grooves for the support bars at the base of the deck chair. The first 5x10 cm notch should be about 9 cm from the hairpin. The second is 20 cm from the first. But its depth will be only 5x5 cm.
A 60 cm bar is inserted horizontally into the first recess. To change the position, the plank is transferred vertically to the second recess.
Sand all the roughness, shortcomings. Process. Cover with paint or varnish. The chaise longue with your own hands is ready.
Video garden lounger do it yourself
Fabric chaise longue
A chair with a frame, complemented by fabric, is one of the most comfortable, budget types of sun loungers. It is convenient to fold, easy to carry. Can be stored in flat view. It takes up little space.
To create a deck chair with your own hands you will need:
- bolts, nuts with a diameter of 8cm;
- small nails with round caps;
- sticks of round section (1pc - 65cm, 2pcs - 50cm, 2pcs - 60cm);
- rectangular bars 25x60cm thick (2 pieces 120cm, 100cm and 60cm long);
- needle file, sandpaper with fine grain;
- glue;
- durable material measuring 200 by 50 cm.
Choose materials carefully so that your work is not in vain. Rock bars solid wood perfect for a bed. Opt for:
- birch;
- oak;
- beech.
Choose fabrics with maximum durability. Great fit:
- teak for mattresses;
- tarpaulin;
- canvas;
- camouflage;
- denim.
These materials are highly durable and will serve you for a long time. We turn to the creation of a deck chair with our own hands. The base consists of three frames:
- A.1200x600 mm.
- B.1100x550 mm.
- H.650x620 mm.
We cut the boards to the desired length. Sanding with sandpaper.
In the longitudinal bars we make indents of 70 and 40 cm, we drill holes with a drill with a diameter of 8 mm, as with bolts. We grind with a round file.
We make cutouts in detail B. They will allow you to change the position of the backrest later. To do this, step back 7-10 centimeters. It is necessary to cut 3 or 4 recesses. We grind well.
According to the scheme, we drill holes in the bars for connecting parts.
We collect the base of the sunbed. Frames A and B are connected with screws. Then we connect frames A and B. For greater reliability, we lubricate the ends of the round rails with PVA before assembly. The frame of the sun lounger is ready.
Now you need to sew the seat. Attach the material to the bed in the folded position. The fabric should be slightly stretched. Measure the desired length. Hem the edges. Thus, you will increase the wear resistance of matter. The chair will look neater.
We attach the fabric base to the sunbed. We wrap round slats on parts A and B. We nail with small carnations with round caps. The chair is ready.
ADVICE. The edges of the fabric base can be made in the form of loops. In this case, the seat is simply strung on rails.
Fabric chaise longue with your own hands. Model 2
For this chair you will need:
- wooden slats size 2x4 cm. Two slats 122 cm, 112 cm, 38 cm long. One piece 61 cm, 65 cm, 57 cm. And four slats 60 cm long;
- slats measuring 2x6 cm. One each 61 and 57 cm;
- 65cm wooden rod with a diameter of 1.2cm;
- piece of fabric 137 cm long and 116 cm wide;
- bolts, washers, nuts, screws;
- glue;
- round file, sandpaper or grinder;
- electric drill.
Manufacturing process:
Process all the details of the future chair in advance. Sand them with a machine or a fine-grained sandpaper. Cover with special impregnations that protect the wood from corrosion. Appreciate your work.
Pay attention to the drawing. The crossbars at the bottom of the legs help to fix the position of the back. Make them. Or cuts, stepping back from the edge of about 20, 25, 30 and 35 cm.
Drill holes for the bolts in the back frame. To do this, measure 41cm on each side.
On the seat frame, step back from the top 43cm. Make holes.
On the part that supports the back, drill holes in the center of the edges.
Finish all holes with a file with round section.
Mounting the model
First assemble the back frame. A bar with a length of 61 cm will carry a large load of the body. Fasten it as securely as possible. Leave a small gap between the two rails. Through it will pass the fixation of the tissue.
Assemble the seat. Fold it with the back frame. Between them, be sure to put the washer. Bolt the frames.
ADVICE. To prevent the nuts from loosening quickly, tighten an additional lock nut from above. For greater reliability, put nuts on glue, varnish or paint. Tighten the nut first. Then slightly loosen it so that the parts rotate freely.
Install the back support piece with washers and bolts.
Sand all the flaws. Lacquer or paint as desired.
Bend the fabric in half, sew, stepping back from the edge of 1.5 centimeters. Turn out. Bend the edge of the material for the rods that fix the panel between the slats. Sew.
Now slide the fabric between the planks. Fasten with a rod. This mounting model allows you to remove the fabric for washing without much effort.
Chaise longue made of PVC
Another example of a sunbed with a fabric base. Only in this case wooden slats were replaced with PVC pipes. Chair sizes may vary.
In this do-it-yourself deck chair model, we used:
- 2" PVC pipes;
- L-shaped connectors - 8 pieces;
- T-shaped connectors - 6 pieces.
Connect first for the vertical bar pvc pipes 30 and 45 cm long with a T-connector. Put L-shaped connectors on the ends. Connect the second vertical in the same way.
Now you need to connect the two sides together. Please note that one horizontal bar is solid. Its length is 66cm. It sticks closer to T-joint, which in turn should be directed inside the structure. The second side consists of two 30 cm pipes, combined with a T-piece, turned at an angle of 45 degrees from the long side of the bar.
Do not hurry. Measure your pipes accurately. As a result, you should get a rectangular design.
Now it's time to make the connection on which the seat will rotate. To do this, insert a 5 cm long pipe into the T-shaped connector and secure it with another T-shaped adapter. It will become the basis of the horizontal frame.
Make the long sides similar to the vertical section, using 30 and 45 cm pipes with an L-shaped connector. For the crossbars, use a 30cm continuous tube. And also consisting of 2 x 20 cm with a T-shaped adapter.
You did everything right if you got a rectangle within a rectangle.
The seat is located between the long section of the vertical section and the short horizontal section. Adjust the incline level that is comfortable for you. Measure the distance between the two free T-pieces. Cut the pipe to the desired length. Insert the back brace.
Take measurements of fabric consumption for your chair. Use a thick fabric. For example, canvas, tarpaulin, jeans. Hem the edges and pin the fabric to the chaise longue. Enjoy your vacation.
Portable lounge chair
Sturdy, lightweight chair quickly assembles and disassembles. It is convenient to take it with you to nature. The model is so easy to manufacture that it is suitable even for beginners.
The collapsible chair consists of 2 parts:
- backrest covered with dense, wear-resistant fabric;
- wooden seat.
In addition to tools, the following materials are used:
- 2 legs for the backrest measuring 20x40x800mm;
- 2 legs for the seat - 20x40x560mm;
- 2 lower crossbars - 10x50x380mm;
- 1 upper crossbar - 10x40x380mm;
- 1 crossbar for the seat - 20x40x300mm;
- 5 rails - 20x40x400mm;
- piece of fabric - 600x500mm.
The procedure for assembling a portable deck chair is shown in the diagram.
First, the parts are connected using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.
The workpiece is processed and varnished.
While the frame dries, the fabric is tucked and stitched. Then nailed with brackets and construction stapler to the woodwork.
We connect the back and seat of the deck chair.
We are enjoying our new armchair.
Pay attention to another interesting deck chair model in the video.
Armchair Kentucky
The original look of the deck chair can be done with your own hands. A sunbed is assembled from the bars. Convenient, easy to fold. Takes up minimal storage space.
For the chair you will need:
- 4mm galvanized wire;
- 16 staples;
- bars 30x55 mm.
Before starting assembly, it is recommended to process the bars to protect against ultraviolet rays, humidity. Choose a stain based on oils and waxes. "Beitz" is good. You can take parquet oil. Apply with a sprayer or brush.
Mounting the Kentucky Chair
Drill holes. Their diameter should be slightly wider than the thickness of the galvanized wire. Sand all the bumps and roughness.
Fold the parts according to the photo and start stringing the boards on the wire.
Fix it with brackets.
ADVICE. Instead of wire, use galvanized studs. They are fastened with nuts and washers.
Raise the boards. The Kentucky chair is ready to use.
Original deck chair
Design Koalition has developed an unusual chaise longue with a fabric canopy that will allow you to enjoy outdoor recreation even on a hot day, covering from scorching sun. The cost of such a sunbed is 5970 euros. We will tell you how to save money and make an original deck chair with your own hands.
To create a sunbed, you will need the following materials. Also the tools:
- 2 sheets of plywood 2 cm thick with a size of 160x180 cm;
- 6 planks with a circular cross-section with a diameter of 30mm and a length of 92cm;
- 12 planks from the remnants of plywood measuring 94x10cm;
- thick fabric with a width of 92 cm;
- building glue;
- screws;
- roulette;
- cardboard for the layout;
- Circular Saw;
- electric drill.
Transfer the diagram to cardboard or thick paper. To facilitate the task, you can first draw it into squares 10 by 10 cm. The template makes it easy to correct all the flaws on paper. Subsequently, you will only circle it 2 times. Or maybe you will get a taste and make some lounge chairs.
We transfer the drawing to sheets of plywood and cut out the side parts of the disk or band saw. At the junctions with a round beam, we cut out recesses with a diameter of 30 mm.
We grind all the bumps and trimming defects.
We assemble a rigid structure. Lubricate the ends of the timber with carpentry glue, or PVA. We insert the beam into the recesses and fasten it with screws. The joints can be additionally treated with glue for maximum reliability.
Now you need to put the structure on its side. Put the weights on the gluing points. And let the sun lounger dry completely.
We begin to fasten the slats to the ribs of the structure. At the same time, we make an indent between them 10-12 cm long. Tighten the screws deeper so that their caps do not cling to the fabric and do not tear it.
We polish the product again. Now we hide the assembly flaws.
With putty for wood, we hide all the heads of the screws in the places of fabric tension. We paint a sun lounger.
You most likely noticed that in the description only the approximate width of the awning is given. The fact is that you can decide on your own to cover the deck chair completely with a cloth, or to make only a canopy. Decide for yourself. Measure the dimensions and sew the awning.
ADVICE. It is better to fasten the awning with ties or Velcro. This will allow you to remove the fabric at any time and wash it without problems.
birch lounger
I must say that our Russian craftsmen are distinguished by ingenuity and creativity. This deck chair is made by hand from birch logs. It is distinguished by Russian folk flavor. Great for garden areas.
The work uses:
- logs with a diameter of 75-120mm;
- drill and a set of drills;
- electric saw;
- staples and screws;
- marker;
- electrical tape or chalk for drawing.
Let's start creating a sun lounger.
We saw the trunk into logs 45 cm long.
On the floor we draw a line of the future sunbed with chalk, or we glue it with electrical tape.
We lay the logs according to the scheme. We drill holes with a drill and connect the logs with long screws. We use a socket wrench for this.
We turn over the almost finished product. Testing. Eliminate shortcomings.
For greater stability, we fix the back side of the lounger with brackets.
A monolithic birch deck chair is ready to please you and your guests.
Unusual sunbed for giving on your own
Pallet bed
One of the most budgetary sun loungers is made with skillful hands from pallets. What it is? A pallet or pallet is a support that is designed to transport cargo.
Do-it-yourself pallet sunbed video.
Now you have several options for making sun loungers with your own hands. Choose a design that is convenient for you, or acceptable in terms of cash costs. When choosing sizes, keep in mind that in addition to you, your wife and your children will also rest on the sunbed. Adjust the width and height for general needs.
I think that a deck chair for giving a thing is as necessary as outdoor table and benches: without them, rest is not rest. Make a deck chair with your own hands, drawings and detailed instructions for the manufacture of which I propose no more difficult than garden bench, and the savings will turn out to be serious: don’t believe it - look at how much a similar folding deck chair for a summer residence in stores costs.
Folding wooden chaise lounge for a summer residence. How to make a deck chair with your own hands - drawings, detailing, manufacturing process
A folding wooden chaise longue for giving is structurally quite simple, but very light, comfortable and functional. Subject to a high-quality selection of materials, careful manufacturing and finishing, it will last a very long time and, unlike the Chinese consumer goods that our stores are packed with, will look on your suburban area noble and exclusive.
To make a deck chair with your own hands, you will not need any specific tools or devices such as Kreg Jig. However, a deck chair for a summer residence must be strong and, as a result, safe, so pay serious attention to the selection of wood and high-quality fastening of all structural elements of a folding deck chair.
Note: Before connecting the elements of a folding chaise longue to each other, pre-drill pilot holes and countersink them under the screw heads. All connections are made with glue. Immediately remove the remnants of glue squeezed out after the screed of the elements together - this will facilitate the finishing of your chaise longue for giving.
By the way, at the very end of the article is placed small video a selection of wooden sun loungers of various designs. I think it would be useful for you to look before you start creating your own masterpiece.
Overall dimensions and general view of a deck chair for a summer residence
Do-it-yourself blanks for making a sun lounger
back frame
19 × 38x1219 mm - 2 pcs.;
19 × 38x610 mm - 1 pc.;
19x38x648 mm - 1 pc.;
19 × 64x610 mm - 1 pc.
seat frame
19 × 38x1118 mm - 2 pcs.;
19 × 38x603 mm - 4 pcs.;
19×38x565mm - 1 pc.
19 × 64x565 mm - 1 pc
Chaise lounge back support
19 × 38x381 mm - 2 pcs.;
Round wooden dowel diameter 12 mm, length 648 mm - 1 pc.
Chaise longue seat material, clamps
Fabric (awning, denim or other dense fabric) 1372x578 mm - 2 pieces;
Round wooden dowel diameter 12 mm length 559 mm - 2 pcs.
fasteners
Bolts 6x50 mm with nuts - 4 pcs.;
Washers - 12 pcs.;
Wood screws 4x50 mm;
Glue for wood.
Do-it-yourself summer chaise lounge. Frame assembly
1. Carefully assemble the frame of the backrest of the chaise longue seat for giving. Special attention We pay attention to the reliable fastening of the second bar from the top (19x64x610 mm), since it is she, along with a similar bar in the seat frame, that will carry the main load. Leave a gap of 10mm between this and the top bar to secure the fabric.
2. In the same way, we assemble the seat frame of the deck chair.
3. We fold the frames of the back and seat of the deck chair together, and tighten them with bolts, installing washers under the heads of the bolts and nuts, as well as washers in the middle - between the racks of the frames.
Note: so that the nuts do not arbitrarily unwind during operation, they can be put on paint, or better, on Moment type glue: first we tighten the nuts, and then slightly loosen them so that the deck chair folds out quite easily, but without any play in the connection, and leave the structure in rest until the glue or paint is completely dry. The nuts themselves will not be unscrewed, and later, if the need arises, you will disassemble the deck chair without much difficulty.
4. Install the support for the back of the sun lounger. The support bars are attached to the back with bolts and washers in the same way as we fixed the back and seat frames together.
The round dowel is pressed into the drilled holes in planks with the use of glue very tightly, without gaps.
We sew a fabric seat for a deck chair
1. We fold the pre-cut pieces of fabric with their right sides to each other, combine the corners and sew with an indent from the edges of 6 cm. On one of the edges we leave a gap without a seam of 10-12 cm, which is necessary in order to turn the workpiece inside out later.
2. We turn the workpiece right side out, straighten the corners and edges, and stitch along the long sides.
3. Fold the short edges over and sew, making "pockets" for inserting the wooden dowels holding the fabric.
Note: It is best to determine the size of the pockets in place: after setting the deck chair in the working position and threading the fabric into the grooves between the top rails, adjust the length of the fabric seat so that there is no excessive sagging and it does not interfere with the deck chair unfolding.
4. We thread the ends of the fabric into the grooves, insert the dowels and - voila! Your do-it-yourself deck chair for a summer residence is almost ready - all that remains is finishing wooden elements frame.
The advantage of such a device for a chaise longue fabric seat for giving, unlike most industrial designs, is obvious: the fabric can be easily removed for washing, or during transportation and storage, in just a second. In addition, if you make the top and bottom of the seat out of fabric different colors and shades, you can literally flip the fabric and change the look of your folding lounge chair with just a flick of your hand.
I don’t see the need to dwell on the protection and finishing of the wooden elements of a deck chair for a summer residence, all this is described in sufficient detail in my other articles on this site, for example: about making it yourself country table, or benches. Read.
By the way, if the drawings helped you, and you made a deck chair for your summer cottage with your own hands, then send a photo - I will publish it with pleasure!
And here is the promised video.
