Four Dollar Stackable Children s Chairs [1]

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1 [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Sun, :43 [1] Summary: Stackable economical lightweight children's chairs. CategoriesProject Type: Chairs [3] Kids Tables and Chairs [4] Room: Kids and Toys [5] Skill Level: Beginner [6] Style: Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans [7] Estimated Cost: Under $20 [8] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Page 1 of 16

2 2 1x3s, 8 long (Furring strips were used for my chair, about $1.50 each) 1 1 2, 8 long (furring strips again, $1 a stick) 1 1/4 screws Dimensions: 2 screws OR 1 1/4 pocket hole screws for pocket holes wood glue finishing supplies Tools: Page 2 of 16

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4 [11] [12] Cut List: (Front and Side Aprons) 11 3/4 (Side Supports) 13 1/4 (Front Legs) 12 1/2 (Seat Slats and Back Slats) 26 (Back Legs) Page 4 of 16

5 [13] Side Step Supports 1 Predrill holes and screw the side supports to the front aprons. I built mine with 1 1/4 pocket hole screws, but you could also use 2 screws. Use glue. Page 5 of 16

6 [14] Front Step 2Legs Now just screw the legs to the front apron and supports. Use 1 1/4 screws to screw into the side supports. Page 6 of 16

7 [15] Side Step Aprons 3 Now simply add the side aprons with glue and 1 1/4 screws. Page 7 of 16

8 [16] Back Step 4Apron Back apron is the same length as the seat slats. Just attach the back apron with 2 screws and glue. Page 8 of 16

9 [17] Back Step 5Legs Simply screw the back legs to the back of the chair, on the outsides, as shown above. Use 2 screws and glue. Make sure the chair back legs are square with the chair seat. Page 9 of 16

10 [18] Back Step 6Slats Predrill and attach the back slats to the back legs. I spaced mine 1 1/2 apart. For a different look, you can cut an arch shape out or use three 1x2s for back slats. Page 10 of 16

11 [19] Seat Step Slats 7 Predrill two holes in both ends of each seat slat. Then screw the seat slats to the chair frame, with 1/8 gap (evenly spaced between all seat slats) between seat slats. Use glue. Page 11 of 16

12 [20] Now that I've designed quite a few adult chairs [3](for example, this squared chair, plans here [21]), thought I would take some time to work on a childrens design. Specifically, one that met these requirements: 1. Under $5 a chair 2. Stackable 3. Super easy to build 4. Lightweight enough for my 18 month old niece to carry 5. But still sturdy enough for me to sit on. And after a couple of prototypes and some redesigning in the garage, I think we've found our winner. Page 12 of 16

13 [22] And yes, they do stack. Not sure exactly at what point the chairs would tip forward, but at least four high would work. Page 13 of 16

14 [23] And because we went with a slatted seat, this chair would also work well outdoors if finished appropriately. Page 14 of 16

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