Convertible Bench

Dear site visitors, from the material provided by the author, you will learn how to independently make an unusual and unique convertible bench from thick 18 mm plywood.

This bench was made by the author specifically for the boarding house where older people live and undergo treatment. Not so long ago, the master saw a similar bench on the Internet, decided to borrow an idea and create an improved and more comfortable version of a folding bench-transformer) It can take several positions: sitting with a back, a couch, a seat with armrests and a combined version.

Thick plywood 18 mm was used to create the bench, for the main legs it was double glued and reinforced. At first, templates were made and workpieces were already cut out on them. The base is made up of legs and two aluminum pipes, one pipe holds blanks, and the second pipe plays the role of a lock.

In total, about five sheets of thick-walled plywood were used up, many of course will say that this is not rational. Yes, of course, a lot of material has been spent, but the result is certainly worth the time and money spent.

And so, let's look at how the master assembled the bench and what exactly did he need for this?

Materials

1. plywood 18 mm, 5 sheets 3050x1220 mm
2. aluminum pipe 48 mm, wall thickness 5 mm and length 2000 mm
3. bolts, nuts
4. wood glue
5. varnish

Instruments

1. jigsaw
2. drill
3. milling cutter
4. grinding machine
5. market

Step-by-step instructions for creating a convertible bench do it yourself.

First of all, the author made paper patterns. According to these templates, blanks were cut.The chamfer is chamfered.A hole is drilled and assembly of the bench structure begins.Here is the result.The bench, as you see, turned out to be multifunctional, has a unique and unusual look, which is very much appreciated in our time. If desired, it is quite possible to do the same independently for your needs, for example, whether for a summer house in a country house.

Step-by-step instructions are presented to you, so we take and do it!

That's all, thank you all for your attention!
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