Depending on what you like, you can make a wooden chair that is elaborate or one that is simple. Building one that has a simple design is easy particularly if you have worked with wood before. There are certain steps that you can follow when it comes to how to build your own chair and they will enable you to accomplish the task easily.
Gathering essential tools and materials is the first step. These materials are wood planks, wood finish, wood filler and wood glue. Others are jig saw, measuring tape, nails, hammer and furniture plywood boards.
The next step is sketching the shape of the chair that you desire. When sketching, make sure that you consider the purpose that the piece of furniture will be used for and you can do it on a graph paper.
The other step is making the parts of this furniture piece and these are the bottom side that is used for sitting, a place to rest the legs and at the rear to support the back.
After this, cut the boards in the right sizes according the design you like and then cut the wood planks which will make the legs. The next step is setting the back side of the piece and joining it with the bottom board using nails. Afterwards, set two pieces of wood which you will use as handles.
The other step is attaching the bottom board to the legs. You should then measure 6-8 inches on average below the bottom board. Then place a board on the area so that it will become the leg rest. Make sure that you fix it sturdily.
After building the piece of furniture in this manner, you should then use a sand paper to make it smooth. Start with coarse grit sandpaper and then complete the job with fine grit sandpaper as you attain the level of smoothness you need. Take care as you sand the furniture since wood splinters can pierce your hands.
After this, clean it using an old piece of cloth to prepare it for varnishing or painting. Painting or varnishing is the last step when it comes to how to build your own chair and it will make it appear attractive in addition to making it durable. Another thing that you can do is waxing and varnishing for you will get the same results.