Make: Like the Pioneers by The Editors of Make:

Author:The Editors of Make:
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Published: 2015-10-11T04:00:00+00:00

10 1/4” × 2-1/2” lag bolts (10)

2 × 4 fir or pine, 8’ length for cross braces

1 × 4 fir or pine, 6’ length for arms

1/2” plywood, 4’ × 8’ sheet, A-C interior grade (minimum)

For the Footstool and Headrest:

Hook-and-loop fastening material (Velcro™), 30 square inches

Fabric bonding tape such as Stitch Witchery, 1/2"–5/8” wide such as Stitch Witchery. This is an alternative to sewing.

1 yard of 54” or 60” upholstery fabric. Material for upholstery is abundant at mill outlets. I used denim for my deluxe chair, which looks good, is easy to work with, and (you guessed it) cheap.

1 box staples, with 3/8” leg

Spool of white thread (optional)

4 oz (minimum) pillow stuffing, such as Holofil or Nature-fil, for the headrest

Medium-density foam, 29” × 19” × 1-1/2” thick, from a foam store or upholstery shop. Medium density weighs about about 1lb/ft3.

1” wood dowel, 8-1/2” length for the headrest

2×2 fir or pine, 3’ length for footstool top supports

2/4” foam, 7” × 25” or you can saw 1-1/2"-thick foam

Jigsaw with plywood blade

Circular saw (optional) with plywood blade

Sander with various grits of sandpaper Random orbit is best.

Drill with drill bits and screwdriver bits

1-1/2"–2” diameter drum-sander accessory for drill with 60-grit paper

7/16” ratchet wrench—A manual ratchet is OK, but an accessory for your drill is faster.

Sharp pencils with erasers

Standard 15oz can. You may eat the contents, but save the can.

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