Handmade furniture is now at the peak of popularity. And more and more home craftsmen want to make interior items themselves, rather than buy factory-made “stamping” in the store. Moreover, diversity modern materials allows you to repeat, in a private workshop, the solutions proposed by fashion magazines. But it is believed that bent furniture and radius parts cannot be made without special equipment.
Image 1. Drawing of a kitchen unit with curved facades.
This opinion is wrong. Indeed, furniture with figured, complex facades is not so easy to make. First of all, to design it you will need knowledge of geometry within the framework school curriculum. Besides, optional equipment You will still have to purchase or make it yourself. But if you know some nuances and tricks, then big problems will not occur during operation.
General principles of calculation
Most often, curved facades can be found in kitchen sets or in modules of prefabricated furniture structures. This technical solution not only looks beautiful and stylish, but also allows you to make the most of the entire area of the room. In addition, the sharp corners of the drawers often cause injuries to the owner. Naturally, smooth, curved lines of furniture will not cause harm.
But before you take on self-production such facades, it is worth considering some nuances:
- Calculating such modules is more difficult than designing standard solutions.
- Making bent furniture will cost more than assembling a simple structure.
- Profile curved cornices and false panels are not easy to find (and they are much more expensive than traditional counterparts).
Image 2. Design diagram for bent furniture.
But all these difficulties can be solved. If you are not confident in your abilities and cannot correctly calculate the necessary parameters, then the project can be ordered from a company that produces furniture. For an additional fee, many organizations provide not only a software calculation, but also a three-dimensional model of the future kitchen, made according to your sketches. If the company does not provide such services, you can always order a project from a private specialist.
The necessary components and parts are usually purchased from manufacturer catalogs. Such a catalog, as well as contact information, can be obtained from a specialized store or ordered individual delivery. Naturally, the cost of furniture increases. But, as a rule, a high-quality kitchen with curved facades lasts longer than its traditional counterparts.
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Independent project preparation
You can also draw up a project yourself, using as an example the calculation of a headset manufactured at a factory. Such a diagram is shown in Image 1.
Naturally, you can use own sizes. In this case, it is necessary to observe the ratios and proportions indicated in the original.
Some manufacturers offer to purchase ready-made curved facades, since experienced craftsmen usually have no problems creating the body. Then the calculation of the headset depends on the dimensions of the finished elements. But it should be taken into account that the calculation of countertops and open shelves is usually not included in the project (or only preliminary dimensions are indicated), since their shape depends on the finished gables, which are not perfectly accurate. That is, the curve of the tabletop is drawn only when you already have ready-made facades. The same applies to the case when the furniture is completely made independently.
Image 3. Stencil diagram for bent furniture.
As mentioned above, when designing curved pediments, knowledge of geometry is required. But complex mathematical calculations are useless, since in the manufacture of complex shaped and curved parts exact dimensions almost impossible to comply with. IN in this case just stick to it general principles calculation:
- Rounded corners of elements located under each other (for example, a tabletop and open shelves) must have the same fillet radius.
- All shaped elements that will be connected to other parts in the design must be designed taking into account certain proportions. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the rules of symmetry (in this case, you will need an example of a finished project).
- Correctly curved lines must be repeated in all main modules. You cannot make shelves and facades with different types bending For this, cutting cards are used, that is, patterns made of cardboard or thin plastic.
The design principle and main errors are shown in Image 2.
For example, the back surface of the module must be designed so that at certain positions corner shelves(H1, H2, H3) the distances from the edge of the back wall to the shelves themselves were observed - h. Knowing these dimensions, a smooth curved line is drawn through points a1, a2, a3, a4, a5. Moreover, the radii of the corners of the elements (indicated as R) must be the same.
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Making a template for curved furniture
Based on the above principles, most curved or curved facades designed in 1 of 2 ways. Either a regular fillet of a certain radius is drawn, or a point fillet is used. The first method is used in the manufacture of corner shelves, cornices, and countertops. The second one is suitable for cornices irregular shape, rear walls of modules and the like.
In order to make furniture with your own hands, you need to make a template in advance. But even before creating it, you need to evaluate the tools that you have available or the ability to rent them. To make curved furniture you will definitely need the following:
Image 4. Plywood is bent using parallel cuts in the bending area.
- format cutting machine;
- milling machine;
- edge banding machine.
And if you can do without the first 2 tools (replacing them with simpler analogues), then it will not be possible to install the edge on the edge of the rounded parts using “improvised” means.
If you have everything you need, you can start creating a template. It will help to produce identical curved parts with the same mating radius. At the same time, you will save time on marking out different elements and make them absolutely symmetrical.
To do this you will need:
- chipboard residues;
- trimmings of bars (residues) from MDF or wood;
- MDF plank.
The basis of the template will be a “pattern” made from chipboard. Select a piece of approximately suitable dimensions for you and draw the desired curve on it (usually a template is first cut out on paper). TO finished part use bars to attach the MDF strip. It should exactly coincide with the required curly line. Its level of bending is regulated by the same bars. Therefore, the more there are, the more accurate the template will be. An example of a stencil diagram is shown in Image 3.
Such a template is especially necessary when creating large, bulky parts. For example, countertops, top covers of large modules and the like.
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Manufacturing of bent chipboard facades
If you want to make furniture with your own hands with radius (curved) facades, then for its manufacture it is best to choose chipboard rather than MDF. It is the first material that will allow you to achieve the desired shape without using complex equipment, and the furniture will be strong and durable.
The necessary rigidity will be given to the curved façade by a body made according to a curved template. But the details themselves must be given the required form.
To do this you will need the following:
- furniture parts blanks;
- cut fiberboard blanks (facade covering);
- hacksaw or jigsaw;
- blank to give the workpiece the desired bend.
Typically, craftsmen use a solid metal part as a blank, the upper edge of which follows the desired bend. But you can use any device that has a flat surface and can withstand sufficiently strong pressure.
In order to bend the workpiece, apply inside It is necessary to make longitudinal cuts.
The distance between the cuts from each other is no less important, since if the distance between them is too large, chipboard surfaces edge corners will appear. If the cuts are made too close to each other, the workpiece will crack.
Typically the depth is ¾ of the sheet thickness, and the distance between cuts is 3-5 cm. The thickness of the cut depends on the parameters of the saw you have. The recommended thickness is 40 mm. But a lot depends on the quality and density of the material. Therefore, it is wiser to first try on unnecessary trimmings of the slab from which the blanks were made.
After the cuts are formed, the facade is bent on the blank. This process is shown in Image 4.
Please note that the cuts are not formed along the entire length of the workpiece. There should be approximately 7-10 cm of untouched areas at the edges.
The blank curved in this way will serve as a reliable facade, since its edges will come into contact with the furniture frame at a right angle. This will make it possible to use conventional furniture hinges and pens. This is precisely why a gap is left at the edges without cuts.
Before bending the part, it must be glued with fiberboard sheets.
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Dear customers. Please note that custom furniture has custom sizes and your wishes.
The same set of furniture can be both cheaper and more expensive. In addition to size, the cost is usually influenced by:
External materials. For example, facades made of wood, plastic, enamel, with or without patina, matte, glossy, with photo printing, etc.;
tabletop made of plastic or stone, presence of a wall panel: in the color of the tabletop, with photo printing or others, etc.
Internal components. For example, hinges, drawers with or without closers, the presence, types and number of mechanisms; presence and quantity of decor, etc.
The furniture sets presented on the site are manufactured by our factory in different time, during which prices changed, so we do not recalculate all submitted photographs, but count projects created after measurements specifically for you or projects provided by you.
Each project has individual characteristics and individual cost depending on the types and quantities of materials and components used, sizes and design.
Together we will create best project in appearance, convenience and price!
We will be happy to answer your letter!
(Prices for linear meter As a guide to the minimum cost depending on the material of the facades, they are given in the corresponding section (see the top menu of the site).
For calculation of the kitchen, wardrobe, other furniture, set of facades Please describe your wishes and premises in free form, indicating:
- Dimensions of walls and furniture
- Presence of protrusions and pipes
- Describe the design, material and color of the facade
- Presence of closers in drawers, baskets, hinges
- Availability of lighting panel, cornices, other wishes
- Your phone number and name
For kitchen additionally indicate what appliances are planned (built-in or free-standing: refrigerator, oven, dome hood or in a cabinet, Dishwasher 450 or 600 mm, etc.)
- Tabletop type (plastic/stone)
- There will be on the wall Wall panel, photo printed panel or tile
For wardrobe additionally indicate:
- Wardrobe type: free-standing or built-in.
- System:
Aluminum - standard, inexpensive, strong, profile in different colors.
Hidden – suitable for use separately standing wardrobes, costs more. For hanging any furniture fronts. - Number of doors.
For a set of facades additionally indicate which of them:
- Deaf (without glass): height, then width - in millimeters, quantity
- Showcases (for glass or stained glass): height, then width - in millimeters, quantity
- Which ones are boxes?
- Count glass or stained glass
- Are new hinges needed, with or without closers, quantity.
If you have a floor plan with a furniture design, a separate furniture design, a photograph for reference, or a hand-drawn drawing, please attach them to your application for calculation.
It is advisable that you come to our store to get acquainted with furniture samples, materials, components, capabilities and directly participate in the creation of your project on the computer with calculations. Please call the designers in advance (see the Contacts section) to agree on the time allocated specifically for you.
You can leave a request for measurement by phone or e-mail and then receive a furniture design with calculations. Also, after taking measurements, you can communicate with the designer via email.
Or send your request for calculation to us by email
Dear customers. Please note that we do not accept applications for the design and production of a separate bedside table, a separate facade or body, a glass cutout, a section of a tabletop, a set of handles, furniture with soft parts, restoration old furniture. We produce cabinet furniture in one piece (kitchens, wardrobes, walls, etc.) - the range is presented on the website. Furniture components and certain furniture services are provided by other relevant companies.
For our customers of cabinet furniture, we often take on solving non-standard problems: manufacturing window sills in the color of the furniture, solid gratings for bear skins, stairs, etc. (See section Miscellaneous Furniture/Other Furniture). We also accept applications for the production of any additional order, including the smallest and non-standard ones.
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The production of bent furniture was invented and patented by Michael Thonet back in 1841. Bent furniture was considered a valuable novelty and the pinnacle of furniture art. It was made from beech, giving it incredibly beautiful, bizarre shapes. Beech is very plastic and bends easily, so this particular material was chosen for the production of bent furniture. Thonet improved the production of bent furniture, made it easier and simpler. He established the production of a wide variety of pieces of furniture with original curls and decorations: chairs, armchairs, rocking chairs, hangers, tables, couches, pieces of children's furniture and much more. Bent furniture very quickly gained popularity all over the world, including in Russia, and brought huge profits to manufacturers.
For a long time, technologies for the production of bent furniture have changed, and new solutions have been sought. The result of the work was the appearance of bent-glued elements. Due to gluing, such furniture has less strength, but allows you to create more original bends and curls. The production of bent-glued elements requires less materials, which means that the production of such furniture has become cheaper. Later, stamped parts appeared, which were given the desired shape by pressing.
In Russia, the demand for bent furniture has always been great, and is currently only increasing. Antique-style bent furniture is a decoration for any interior.
Such furniture has a number of excellent characteristics that support the demand for bent furniture. These are ease of manufacture, strength and reliability of furniture structures, originality of patterns, low weight finished product, elegance of form. In addition, bent furniture is made from wood - environmentally friendly pure material, and its production does not use toxic furniture adhesives.
Technologies for manufacturing bent furniture
The production technology of bent furniture “Thonet” consisted of several stages. Beech wood was cut into bars, then it was exposed to hot steam for a certain time until the desired flexibility and ductility appeared. After evaporation, the bars were stretched and dried on metal forms, after which the workpieces were given the desired shape using machining. When the parts were completely ready, they were assembled, resulting in pieces of furniture of extraordinary beauty. Such furniture was a decoration for absolutely any room, and its inexpensive price made her popular all over the world.
Modern technology for manufacturing bent furniture
During the entire existence of bent furniture, the technology for its production has changed little. As before, bent parts obtained after the operation of plasticizing wood, bending wood planks, drying blanks and fixing the shape.
To achieve the necessary flexibility and ductility of wood blocks, they use various methods. In addition to the well-known and most common steaming, technologies for heating workpieces in a current field are used high frequency(High Frequency), impregnation of parts with various solutions, as well as treatment with ammonia. Before steaming, pay attention to the moisture content of the wood. To achieve optimal humidity, manufacturers pre-dry the wood and then moisturize and condition it. Steamed or welded parts can be bent and then processed on specialized machines.
Modern production of bent furniture and furniture with bent facades is fully mechanized and automated. To make bent furniture, parts with a round or oval cross-section are used, and the pieces are fastened with screws or bolts. They mainly produce armchairs, chairs, sofas, tables, flower stands, rocking chairs, hangers and other products. They are characterized by high strength and light weight, due to the fact that during processing the parts have a small cross section. When using bent furniture, remember to periodically check the connections and tighten them if necessary.
Equipment for making bent furniture
When making bent furniture, the gluing method is often used. Bonding via TV is one of the most modern methods, used in the production of bent furniture. High frequency current ensures effective heating of the entire adhesive layer. To do this, the parts to be glued are placed between electrodes through which high-frequency current flows.
The main advantage of this method is that when exposed to HDF, only adhesive layer without heating wooden blanks. This allows you to significantly speed up the gluing process and increase the overall productivity of the enterprise. The HDTV machine is necessarily equipped with a protective screen that protects its personnel from harmful high-frequency radiation.
The bending machine is used for bending wooden parts. When using a bending machine, you can bend workpieces without pressing and with pressing by 20-30 percent, depending on the material. The bending machine is supplied with replaceable templates, which are used to give the required shape to the workpiece. Bent-drying machines are very popular in the production of bent furniture. hydraulic presses with heating. Blanks with tires are placed under the press, then they are clamped and dried.
On our website you can purchase a wide variety of equipment for making bent furniture and other products, such as inflatable boat, Rubber Shoes, stretch ceiling, various types of packaging and much more.