Thread: Help with measurements of childs chair.

Do you have a design for Australian children? It looks really well.

Originally Posted by ian

John

I've copied the plan, it's in a PDF
I'm reluctant to post it here, so can you PM me your email and I'll forward it
(also sent a PM)

I am no expert, but I wonder whether the back legs should be extend back further than the back rest for the purpose of stability. Some kids like to do odd things with their chairs.
Zelk

Originally Posted by zelk

I am no expert, but I wonder whether the back legs should be extend back further than the back rest for the purpose of stability. Some kids like to do odd things with their chairs.
Zelk

In terms of chair design, the lever effects are pretty low with a chair this small and the legs correspondingly big and chunky.

In terms of durability ...
my father has made at least three of these chairs -- one for each grandkid

the one used by my neice is still extant 16 years later having been used as both a chair and a ladder (to get to kitchen bench height)
my 10 y.o. still uses his occasionally although his legs are far too long for the seat height. From memory the "sweet" age was about 15months to 6 years

For those with access to a library, the design is in
Nelson, John A. -- 52 Toys & Puzzles for the Weekend Woodworker -- Sterling Publishing, New York, 1994

I think the book is still in print, hence my reluctance to post a copy of the design here

Originally Posted by munruben

PM sent.

plan emailed

Originally Posted by ian

plan emailed

Received with thanks mate. Cheers.

Haven't you finished those chairs yet

Haven't even started yet. but I might today.

LOL... just told you've done some or planning to do some childrens chairs.....

I've finished doing a set for granddaughters... sorry no plans... designed them myself....

Specifically didn't want chairs with four legs... I've been mum to 4 kids... Executive Nanny(Professional Career)... to 7 others/3 families over 25 years... & chairs with 4 legs tip over too easy for little kids... not stable enough... the other reason I designed my own... chairs with gaps between dowels & frames(kids like to get they heads stuck....true!)

Try to draw up your own plans .... walk into toyshops with tape measure... look at what other people have.... its pretty easy.. take note book & pencil... lol

Hope you will post a picture when you've done them...
cheers Kerry....KEKEMO