Woodworker's Journal 1980-4-5, страница 31

Child's Booster Seat

by Melvin Buisker

If a little boy or girl you know finds the telephone book a bit uncomfortable to sit on when at the dinner table, this sturdy booster chair may be just what's needed. It elevates the child a full 3" above normal chair height - a considerable amount when you're a little person in a world of furniture made for grown-ups.

Start with the back (A), cutting it to 12Vi" wide x 12Vi" long. Refer to the grid pattern to layout location of lifting handle. Use a 1" dia. bit to start each end of handle hole, then cut out remaining portion. Next, use a band or saber saw to cut V* " x 7" notches.

The sides (B) are cut from V*" x 7 x 11 stock. Layout side handle holes and carved shape, then cut out with saber saw. Now, cut the front (C) to % x 2 x 10^s/», the corner blocks (E) to % x 1 x 1, and the seat (F) to % x lO'/s x 10Vi.

At this point, give all the parts a complete sanding and stain to suit. Use glue and finishing nails to join the seat supports (D) to sides (B). The back (A) and front (C) are joined to the sides (B) using the same technique. Add corner blocks (E) as shown.

Cut 1" thick foam rubber to fit (F). Next, cut a piece of fabric so that it overlaps all sides of the seat by about 3". Wrap fabric over foam rubber and under seat, then fix in place with small tacks or staples. Now attach seat to chair with IVi x #8 screws driven up through (D) and into (F). Two coats of varnish (first remove seat) will complete the project.

SEAT- % x io4 x io/£ NOTI:

SEAT BOARD SHOULD Apprdx . Smaller wm INSIDE of Box. DIMENSIONS SO UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL-CAN BE WRAPPED AROOND