How to Build a Deck Chair
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How to Build a Deck Chair
The chairs usually found on deck are used for relaxation and comfort. There are usually separate chairs for children and adults.
Necessities in building a chair
A clear hardwood of either birch or maple tree, approximately 8 foot, 4 slip washers, 4 lock washers, almost 3/8 inches, 4 carriage bolts
5/16 inches, 4 nuts and 10 wooden screws. Separately, after the above mentioned things, denim, canvas and fused drapery or duck. Equivalent
bonding or witchery web, almost 40-3/4- x 12-1/2-inches, (52- x 18-inches). A thread is requisite.
1. Fabric seat: Almost about a quarter-inch and another quarter-inch of fabric is pressed on the edges. The edges need to be stitched
properly along the sides along each of the 2 wraps. Another quarter-inch of almost 2 and 3/4-inches is folded along sides to make the
comfortable sleeves for the wooden chair. Then, another fold of almost quarter-inch is kept and edge-stitched properly. Stitching lines are
reinforced by a sewing machine in a zigzag manner.
2. Wood is marked and well cut in following measurement:
and D (smoothen the edges with saw and then carve out base leveled). Engrave check-mark grooves, almost 3 to 4-inches deep in wooden named as
E.
4. Right through the boards B, E and C, drill holes right in the middle of it ad assemble as shown in diagram. Larger nuts and bolt heads.
With a larger bit, countersink the appropriate side of each hole to accommodate bolt heads and nuts.
5. Slip the rounded A named piece into the sleeve at top of fabric seat, having the round edge facing up at top. Slip the rounded F named
piece through the sleeve at the bottom of the fabric seat, having a round edge and facing up at the bottom.
6. On a flat surface, assemble pieces named E and F to form a rectangle, fitting notches in place. Drill holes (to fit screws),
1-1/2-inches deep through the top ends of F pieces centered over notches. With a larger bit, countersink holes to hold screw heads. Screw
together. Assemble pieces named A and B to form a rectangle, fitting notches in place, being careful that fabric is not twisted and that
rounded A piece is in correct position. Drill holes (to fit screws), 1-1/2-inches deep through the top ends of A pieces, centered over
notches. Countersink holes as before. Screw together. Assemble pieces C and piece D into a U-shape, fitting notches in place. Drill holes (to
fit screws), 1-1/2-inches deep through top ends of piece D centered over notches. Countersink as before. Screw together.
7. Bolt unit’s together, leaving bolted joints slightly loose so chair may be folded up.
Hence you have your deck chair.
on January 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
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I was very pleased to find your instructions for the classic deck chair. Do you happen to have a sketch showing your parts A, B, C, etc and what size are the pieces? I had in mind 1″ x 1-3/4″ Do you think this would be satisfactory, using oak?
on January 7th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I was very pleased to find your instructions for the classic deck chair. Do you happen to have a sketch showing your parts A, B, C, etc and what size are the pieces? I had in mind 1″ x 1-3/4″ Do you think this would be satisfactory, using oak?