The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how you can do made of plywood their hands.
The article lists the basic principles by which similar ones should be built.
Step 1: Materials and Tools
Materials:
For a plywood cache, you need:
- 1 sheet of birch plywood 30*60 cm, 1.3 cm thick;
- 2 sheets of birch plywood 30*60 cm, 0.3 cm thick.
- 10 neodymium magnetic disks with a diameter of 0.95 cm;
- The spring is about 3.8 cm long and 0.95 cm in diameter;
- Dowels with a diameter of 0.95 cm;
- Copper sheet measuring 12.7*10.2 cm;
- Incandescent lamp;
- A piece of walnut with a cross section of 2.5*2.5 cm and a length of 12.7 cm;
- 5 cm threaded nipple with cap, 0.6 cm in diameter.
This list looks massive, but the good news is that you can find many of these items around the house, and the rest you can buy for not too much. a large amount money.
Tools :
- Various clamps;
- Wood glue;
- Putty;
- and drills;
- Sandpaper;
- Squares;
- Band-saw;
- A circular saw;
- Personal protective equipment (glasses, gloves, hearing and respiratory protection).
Step 2: Construction
I wanted each side to have a kind of hiding place. Once installed, they should not interfere with each other when opening.
Sketches must be scaled for paper measuring 21*28 cm.
Step 3: Style A (Top Compartment)
This compartment will be located at the top of the lamp. It will open using a magnetic key.
Glue 3 of the 1.3cm strips onto one board, leaving a 10cm edge open. Make sure that all corners of the square are securely clamped.
Take the remaining 1.3 cm strip and drill two 0.95 cm diameter holes on the inner edge, spaced about 2.5 cm apart. The holes should be as deep as possible, but not through. Place a magnet in each hole, then apply wood glue and cover everything with a dowel. After the glue has dried, apply putty to the surface.
Once the glue has dried, use the frame as a template for the drawer. If done correctly, the sides of the box should be 7.5*10 cm with a 1.3 cm piece as the front. Let's connect the 4 walls and the bottom of the box together, making sure that it still fits into the frame before fixing them further.
Glue another 0.3cm piece of plywood to the frame, making sure the box won't stick to it.
We use sandpaper for cleaning the edges of the box.
Step 4: Style B (Right Compartment)
Let's lay out the pieces of wood and make adjustments. I advise you to leave enough space for moving parts.
Glue together the three parts that will make up the edges of the box and press them together for 20 minutes.
Let's add small 0.6 cm pieces in which the button and spring mechanism will be located. Let's glue and fix them in the right places.
Let's install the box, and as soon as everything fits well, we'll glue it too.
We install magnets and moving parts. Let's install the drawer into the box and add a button and a spring. If everything is moving smoothly, then everything is fine! If not, it's time to start sanding... Let's mark the mounting locations for each magnet. Remember that when the button is at rest, the magnets must be positioned (+) (-) so that they attract each other. When the button is fully pressed, they should be positioned (+) (+) so as to push the drawer upward.
Let's drill a hole for each magnet. Let's check that they are in right place, then cover the magnet with a dowel and the two magnetic buttons with a piece of wood veneer.
Glue the last 0.3 cm of plywood to the top, and clamp the lid. Press the button every few minutes until the glue dries to make sure the button is not stuck.
Step 5: Style C (Left Compartment)
Style C differs from other drawers in that it uses a 45 degree bevel on the inside walls
Need to use a reliable measuring tool for installation band saw at the right angle.
After all the parts are cut to size, we will check the fit and make necessary grinding. Glue the first set of beveled perimeter strips onto the plywood.
Using the finished halves as a template, sand the remaining 1.3cm strips until they are flush with the beveled strips. Then we glue them to another piece of plywood.
Let's cut out several 0.6 cm strips that will serve as shelves.
Let's place sets of magnets around the perimeter of the strip so that they hold the compartment closed. Let's install them below inclined surface and cover everything with a dowel.
We will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments if necessary.
Step 6: Style D (Bottom Compartment)
In one of the short 1.3 cm strips, drill a hole with a diameter of 0.95 cm in the center and cut off the edges.
Glue the 1.3 cm strips that make up the frame to one of the plywood. Clamp and leave them to dry.
Using 0.3 cm strips, we will form the inside of the box. Let's start by gluing four 0.3 cm strips together.
Using a drill, we will make through hole from 1.3 cm of board through 0.3 cm of plywood and using a saw we will open the non-glued edges.
Step 7: Key
This key fob is the key that opens compartment A.
Let's start by cutting a piece of wood. The end result should be a 12.5 cm piece with a cross section of 1.9 * 1.6 cm. Cut it in half to get two 6.25 cm pieces.
Let's take one of the parts and drill two 0.95 cm holes, 2.5 cm apart.
Mark with a pencil where the magnets will be installed, and then glue the second 6.25 cm half on top of them.
Now, let's cut the block to a size of 1.9*1.9 cm, so that the magnets are just below the surface. This means that you will cut off all but 0.3 cm of the second block that was glued.
Let's shorten the 1.9 * 1.9 cm bar to 5 cm, trimming the last part by 1.3 cm to put on the cap.
In the main body of the key fob, drill a 0.95 cm hole to accommodate a 0.6 cm threaded nipple. Screw the nipple into the hole using pliers.
Let's make two holes in the cap. One with a diameter of 1.3 cm to accommodate the threaded metal cap, and the second for the fastening ring. Let's drill it so that the cap sits flush with the wood. Glue the lid in place.
Using sandpaper, round off all the edges.
Step 8: The Secret of the Lamp Box
Just for fun, it was decided to make a hiding place in a light bulb. If you are going to use such a hiding place, do not connect the lamp to the power supply.
All you need for this is a white light bulb and some bright paint.
Wear protective gloves when working. Let's sand the edges of the base.
Let's put a little red paint on the end of the lamp to indicate that this is not a working lamp.
Step 9: Putting it all together
Cut out a rectangle measuring 10*12 cm from a copper sheet (to fit the dimensions of the lower compartment). Use a file to smooth the edges.
Using wood glue, fix the copper sheet.
We use a ruler to mark the center of the sheet and then drill a small hole through the copper and plywood in the compartment lid. Using a 0.95 cm drill, we will make a hole to install the lamp socket.
Install the socket through the back of the compartment where the hole is drilled.
Let's connect the four finished sides.
Fill the gaps with putty and clean the edges with sandpaper.
Step 10: You're done
It's time to hide the treasures! As stated at the beginning, the concept can be applied to any project. This lamp hides small treasures. Let's install it on a shelf, screw in an Edison lamp and enjoy.
Thank you for your attention!
A finishing material that can be successfully used in construction and furniture making is. These sheets containing waste wood have one unique feature. The point is that with their help you can quickly and inexpensively build a house or create a furniture wall, as well as make luxury products or use them in expensive construction. Tightly joined sheets of pressed veneer can withstand heavy loads, can withstand moisture, and their appearance can be close to natural wood.
What can be made from plywood
The advantages and disadvantages of plywood walls are presented in the table:
However, plywood walls can receive a rating of 5 if they are used strictly for their intended purpose. In other words, where they are needed, the likelihood of water getting in is reduced to zero and nothing heavy will hang on them. Decorative material is often used for wall cladding.
Decorative plywood
DF is made from at least 3 sheets of peeled veneer of grades A, B and AB. The finished plywood is lined with a film, which consists of paper impregnated with resin. Even numbers in the plywood markings (DF-2, DF-4) indicate that an opaque coating was used. But the odd ones (DF-1, DF-3) have a transparent coating.
The tensile strength of decorative plywood is in the range of 1.0 – 1.2. This material can be used in car construction and aircraft construction. Decorative plywood costs quite a lot, but it specifications justify the high cost.
Plywood and wallpaper
When not decorative plywood, but ordinary plywood was used for wall cladding, the process of decorating it awaits. You can glue wallpaper onto plywood, but it is worth considering that such walls are quite hygroscopic and very textured. Therefore, ordinary thin paper wallpaper won't fit here.
Before gluing wallpaper onto plywood, you need:
- “Sink” all fastener elements.
- Treat the surface with wood primer.
- Fill deep uneven areas.
- Sand the prepared surface.
It is better to choose plywood that has a high density.
Plywood paneling for vans
The interior lining of car vans will be needed if there is a need to update the old body. Or when purchased new model car as standard. In this case, plywood will not only perform protective function, but will also increase the level of heat and sound insulation.
Most often sheathed with plywood:
- floor. Moreover, you can even do this yourself;
- doors and half of the side walls. Such work is carried out as temporary work or in machines that are obviously not loaded to the brim;
- walls, roof and doors completely.
The installation technology is the same in all cases. The only difference can be in the thickness of the building material. Isothermal treatment of bodies is insulation, thermal insulation and noise reduction.
Good specialists are able to perform the work in such a way as to maintain the maximum volume of the body and ensure the absence of seams. After such lining, the cargo compartment will have to function for at least 10-12 years.
Laminated moisture-resistant, so-called FSF automotive plywood is used for cladding. Its thickness can be 6.9 and 12 millimeters. When carefully applied, plywood can significantly transform any car van and make it as functional as possible.
How to line the cargo compartment of a van yourself:
Formwork
Proper production of formwork involves the use of plywood of a moisture-resistant brand, but a special one. This is an expensive building material. Therefore, it is used only by large construction companies, whose professionalism does not allow them to “exchange” for low quality.
Such plywood has a thickness of 10-21 millimeters, with sheet sizes, for example, 2,440/1,220. The choice of sheet sizes should depend on the pouring height. The plywood itself can be marked as follows: FC, FBA, FB. Whether one or both sides are sanded is not so important.
This building material, which has been used in our country for only a few decades, belongs to the category of professional ones and deserves the highest rating. His high price is leveled by the fact that each sheet of bakelite plywood can be used at least 100 times.
Plywood doors
Most doors on average price segment made of plywood. You can even make them yourself. Door leaf you need to cut it to size from a finished sheet of FK plywood, install awnings, handles and, if necessary, a lock.
You can decorate the doors with different overlays. After that ready product needs to be painted. There are special paints that will help imitate the color natural wood different varieties.
Doors made of plywood in factory conditions can be:
- whole;
- with glass;
- with inserts from other materials.
At the same time, when plywood is initially made for doors, it is possible to make the most various details. And then later connect them into the desired structure. In any case, a plywood product is great alternative doors made of natural wood. At the same time, they cost much less, are light in weight, and look stylish.
Photos of finished doors
Plywood doors Plywood doors
Application for roofing
Plywood coniferous species used for foundation bitumen roof on par with OSB. Brand of this building material FSF or FOF (this material is laminated and therefore more expensive). The thickness of such plywood should range from 9-11 millimeters.
Main characteristics plywood FSF, which can be used as roofing material:
- Rot resistant.
- High bending strength.
- Good moisture resistance.
- High density.
- Resistance to aggressive external influences.
No other material that could be used for a roof base has such physical and mechanical characteristics.
What else is made from plywood?
Plywood is a fairly pliable and at the same time strong material from which you can not only build almost anything, but also make many furniture elements with your own hands. It is possible to simplify this process significantly if you order elements for future products by size from the manufacturer. This way you can get pieces of furniture of any shape.
Making furniture entirely with your own hands from plywood sheets is somewhat more difficult, but darker ones are also possible. Need to stock up professional tools, which will help to produce elements.
Thus, you can make from plywood with your own hands:
- furniture and furniture walls, including living rooms and kitchens;
- chairs. Plywood here can act as part of the product, for example, the back of an adult chair. You can also make an entire product from it, for example, a children's high chair;
- closet. This product is the easiest to make. All parts of the cabinet are canvases that need to be connected to each other;
- hives. For a very long time, most bee houses have been made of plywood. Ordinary plywood can be used for them, but it is better to opt for moisture-resistant one;
- toys. You can make planes, trains, horses and even dolls from plywood. Such toys can be either flat (dolls) or three-dimensional (locomotive, airplane).
To make these products you need desire, blanks (drawings) and good tools. The environmental friendliness of plywood makes any product safe to use.
The video will tell you how to make a table out of plywood with your own hands:
In general, plywood, having a number of significant advantages, can be used in many stages of construction, as well as in the creation of furniture. This unique material, which took all the best from the tree, while weighing much less. Environmental friendliness, ease of installation and low cost make plywood a leader among similar materials.
Many people begin to hone their skills in childhood. For girls this is sewing and knitting for boys carpentry. Ordinary children's interests develop into something more over time. In this regard, the children cutting out crafts from plywood with a jigsaw, as a result, over the years, acquires the features of design art.
Plywood jigsaw and fantasy - elements of personality development
Indeed, the plywood sheet in in capable hands can become a beautiful piece of furniture. And even for beginners who first encountered and became interested in performing original wooden crafts, this will certainly become an interesting and exciting activity. And at the same time useful, honing skills decorative processing tree.
This activity is a great opportunity to have a great time with interest and benefit. Relax and at the same time enthusiastically do what you love, giving pleasure both to the process itself and to its result. In addition, the created things, which will certainly subsequently decorate the house, will serve to form a common home comfort and comfort.
The main benefit of cutting out beautiful decorative elements made from plywood is in the process of spiritual development of a person, his ennoblement. Mastery, skill, labor development, all this is inherent in these classes.
Work shapes personality. And working on what you love is doubly interesting. Time no longer has power over busyness here. They don't notice him. And this is one of the signs of true passion.
"Exhibition" of skill
The arrangement of a house or apartment involves making a personal contribution to feeling the aura of inner beauty. And sometimes even externally, since the placement of objects made of plywood can be located, for example, on the territory of a summer cottage.
Of course, the result of fruitful work will always find its rightful place. Whether it's a carved lampshade for table lamp or light plywood crafts in the form of figures, located on bookshelves and acting as book dividers.
More complex elements are performed with a solid consolidation of knowledge on working with wood material. To rush and immediately start cutting out such objects means wasting time and ruining the material.
First steps on the path to perfection
It's worth starting with the simplest. And for the initial comprehension of the science of carving, choose a certain one to help you educational literature, presented as a guide to making decorative wooden elements from plywood sheets. Take advantage of the advice of experts on thematic Internet sites. Be sure to look at photos of crafts made from plywood. This in itself will attract interest in such work.
Nothing awakens zeal for something more than seeing its results. And products made from plywood sheets, sanded, treated with paints or varnish leave an indelible impression.
Separately, it is necessary to mention this required element like drawings. They are necessary in any case. When performing complex figures and when cutting out the most simple details. It is much easier to work with a material when its future appearance is determined in advance.
Returning to the question of the initial steps, it is worth mentioning such important things as carefully studying the rules for using tools and materials. And of course about mastering technology. It is quite simple and will take a little time to master.
But in order to achieve a master class level, in addition to consolidating in memory the technological stages of the wooden manufacturing process plywood crafts, additional knowledge is also required.
Signs of a true master
A true master will immediately determine:
- what type of plywood sheet is best suited for sawing and processing. Wood varies in quality and properties. Some types are easier to work with, but some types are more difficult due to delamination, sudden appearance of cracks and other negative aspects.
- what thickness of material to choose for a specific design of a future craft;
- what jigsaw files to buy in order to use them for a long time.
This experience has accumulated over more than a long period. But the more interesting it becomes to advance along the path of self-improvement.
Handmade crafts made from plywood, at first simple, unprepossessing, but over time, acquiring real features that confirm high class home handyman, can become a substantive reflection of the formation and development of artistic skills wooden decoration. Sometimes this is expressed in a very original way.
Over a certain period of time, plywood crafts are displayed in a row one after another, and then a picture of the gradual passage of the entire path from a student to a real specialist begins to emerge.
Photos of plywood crafts
How nice it is to stroll around your own garden, enjoying the enchanting nature and stunning fresh air. Thinking through the design suburban area, every owner tries to make it special by adding color and creating positive mood. Garden figurines made of plywood can successfully complement plant compositions and amazingly transform the area, making it attractive and cozy corner conducive to a pleasant holiday. Anyone can make such funny figures from plywood. To create such a decoration, it is not at all necessary to have the skills of an artist; you just need to show your imagination and put in a minimum of effort.
Such figures are designed to emphasize certain places on the site, making them more elegant and attractive. Thanks to their natural nature, decorations made of wood and plywood fit most harmoniously into landscape design.
Figures cut from plywood garden plots look extraordinary
You can make a lot of interesting things out of plywood. functional jewelry for the dacha. It can be:
- Funny figures;
- Containers for flowers;
- Bird feeders;
- Decorative fences.
There are a great many options for plywood figures, and each of them is distinguished by its originality and expressiveness.
Miniature toy houses, animal figurines, whimsical fairy-tale sculptures and cartoon characters decorate many suburban areas today
Plywood is one of the lightest and most convenient materials for creating crafts. It is so easy to work with that figures can be made from it quite quickly, and most importantly, it is interesting.
Plywood is sheets wood veneer, fastened together in several layers using glue or a synthetic composition. The strength and thickness of the material directly depends on the number of these layers. The thickness range of plywood sheets ranges from 3 to 30 mm. The material can have a completely different texture, which can affect the color and structure of the finished craft. For example: thanks to its beautiful structure and warm shades, birch plywood looks very aesthetically pleasing, while coniferous plywood is more suitable for painting.
For creating garden decorations sheets of plywood, the material for which were made from: poplar, alder, aspen, pine, birch, spruce, are excellent
The main advantages of plywood:
- Environmental friendliness;
- Strength and durability;
- Waterproof;
- Good flexibility;
- Compatibility with other materials;
- Ease of processing.
But since plywood is still a tree, which by its nature is susceptible to environment, when choosing a material, a number of points should be taken into account:
- Moisture resistance. To decorate outdoor spaces and decorate your backyard, you can use plywood sheets marked FKM and FSF. In their production, melamine and phenolic resins are used, which have a moisture-repellent effect.
- Sanded finish. On sale you can find sheets that are sanded on one side (Sh1), processed on both sides (Sh2) and not sanded at all (NS). This point is very important only when you do not have time for additional processing.
Oil and oil paints are ideal for creating expressive and colorful garden decorations. acrylic paints. They fit perfectly on wooden surface, creating rich color combinations. The paints are resistant to ultraviolet rays, maintaining attractiveness for several years.
When choosing materials for making jewelry, it is important not only to pay careful attention to the quality characteristics of plywood. It is also important to choose paints for decoration that will maintain color saturation for several seasons.
We create figures with our own hands
Most often, dachas are decorated flat figures, cut from moisture-resistant plywood sheets. For creating original decoration we will need:
- Moisture-resistant plywood 2 cm thick;
- Stencil;
- Jigsaw;
- Simple pencil;
- Fine-grained sandpaper;
- Screwdriver and screws;
- Acrylic paints, brushes and varnish.
If you plan to install the figure without resting it on any support in the garden, you must also consider making pegs for its base. Their size depends on the dimensions of the figure itself. But, in any case, expect that the pegs should go at least 50 cm into the ground.
We invite you to remember a forgotten type of creativity - cutting out with a jigsaw, making unusual decoration for the garden with your own hands
You can decorate any corner in the garden with a plywood figurine, hanging it on a rope, fixing it to a support with nails and placing it on stands.
You can also make a stencil for making a figure yourself. To do this, you need to draw the design you like on a sheet of paper, formatting it in the form of a drawing or silhouette, and then simply cut it out.
Master class #1 - curious snail
This cute plywood figurine is so easy to make that anyone can make it. Little helpers will happily respond to adults’ invitation to participate in the exciting process.
The charming snail will surely appeal not only to little fidgets, but also to adult guests of the site, becoming an elegant decoration for the playground and a favorite character in exciting games.
On a sheet of paper we make a sketch of the future figure, the image of which is subsequently transferred to a plywood base
If you are confident in your abilities, you can do without a paper template by drawing a snail directly on a sheet of plywood. For safety reasons, you will have to do it yourself when cutting out the shape with a jigsaw. But you can safely entrust the drawing of the contours and coloring of the snail to impatient little helpers.
Using a felt-tip pen or burner, we draw the contours of the snail so that even after covering with paint they remain bright and expressive
We paint the blank with acrylic paints, choosing effective contrasting combinations. To get rich colors, it is better to apply acrylic paints in 2 layers
The snail is ready. Let the paints dry a little, and you can safely plant the cute character in any place you like in the garden.
Material on how to make it will also be useful garden figures for a do-it-yourself garden:
Master class #2 - charming Scarecrow
By allocating just a couple of hours of free time to make the Scarecrow, you can make a funny figurine with your own hands that will bring a touch of sincerity and warmth to the site.
This incredibly cute and charming fairy-tale character Scarecrow from the fairy tale “The Wizard of the Emerald City” can live on your property
We will make the figurine in several stages. First, we take a sheet of plywood, onto which we apply the outline of the future character using a stencil. The finished drawing can be transferred to plywood using regular tracing paper.
If we make a figure that will rest on pegs, we immediately attach them. To do this, we drill paired holes in the body of the figure, the diameter of which corresponds to the size of the pegs.
Using a jigsaw, cut out the shape along the outlined contour. We carefully sand its edges with sandpaper, giving them smoothness.
We draw up the figure: on the blank with a simple pencil draw the character elements and paint them with acrylic paints
Having painted the front part of the workpiece, we paint the end faces. When the paints have dried, coat the figure with varnish.
To decorate the figure, we used dried grass to decorate the scarecrow’s hair, a button and a satin ribbon to make the character’s collar.
Our cute fairy tale character is ready. All that remains is to stretch the wire through the holes in the hat and secure it to a tree branch or fence.
A little secret: if during cutting with a jigsaw a sheet of plywood begins to delaminate, it is necessary to saturate it with a solution prepared from PVA glue and water, taken in a 1:1 ratio. The plywood is impregnated 2-3 times, applying each subsequent layer after the previous one has completely dried.
Since such crafts turn out to be quite light, the finished products should be securely fixed, partially buried in the ground, covered with sand or glued to the base.
Using the same principle, you can make themed plywood structures, for example: a miniature fairy-tale forest with fancy trees lost in a flower garden or a pretty clearing by a pond filled with funny figures of animals. Do-it-yourself plywood structures will decorate your site, making it attractive and unique.
Every day, decorating a house or apartment with your own hands is becoming more and more popular. Today, netizens are very attracted to inexpensive projects, so making furniture from plywood with your own hands remains “in trend.” It's both cheap and beautiful at the same time.
Nowadays, due to the widespread spread of the Internet with detailed instructions to carry out certain work and the abundance of various supermarkets with materials, making something will not be difficult. It is also important that when making furniture from plywood, virtually all the main work can be done with just a jigsaw.
Selection and processing of materials
As we already know, plywood consists of wood veneer ( thin sheets wood), which is glued together in layers using various types glue. In this case, the direction of the fibers in adjacent layers is strictly perpendicular. This technology increases the strength of the final material, which is very important when constructing furniture from plywood. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with characteristics of the material, types, thickness and sizes.
Which plywood is right for us?
What kind of plywood should we choose to make this or that product? It all depends on the intended purpose and conditions of use of the plywood product.
For example, to make a chair, desk, chest of drawers, shelves and other elements interior will suit moisture-resistant plywood (FB, BS, FBS) with a strength of 1200 kg/m3. However, for making dining table, kitchen and bathroom elements, open balcony or streets, high moisture-resistant plywood (FSF) would be more suitable.
Can be used in furniture making different varieties plywood. For front elements, it is better to choose grade E material, since it is made from high-quality veneer and does not allow knots or cracks. There is also 1st grade (cracks up to 2 mm, requires surface treatment with varnish, hard hat, etc.), 2nd grade (defects up to 20 mm, suitable for not facial parts), grades 3 and 4 should not be used in the manufacture of furniture due to their very low quality.
Be sure to look for drawings
Find out how to make furniture from plywood; the drawings will help you understand this process.
Features of material processing:
- when dividing a sheet transversely (or cutting out parts with a jigsaw), in order to avoid cracks, cuts are made on it using a knife parallel to the cut;
- when gluing parts, the places of their contact are carefully ground, and then, after applying glue in an even layer, they are clamped over the entire area of the glued surface until completely dry;
- before tightening the screws or bolts, holes of the appropriate diameter are drilled and countersunk with a larger diameter drill to hide the screw heads;
- if softwood plywood is used, then washers are placed under the screw heads;
- if it is necessary to bend the sheet, it is pre-soaked in water and then kept in a bent state for about 12 hours;
- Sometimes the problem of sheet delamination arises, but it can be solved very simply: the layers can be glued together by placing them on paper that has been pre-impregnated with glue.
What tools will we need?
We will need a jigsaw, manual Circular Saw and a knife. They are needed for cutting sheets of plywood and cutting out parts. To fasten the elements of crafts together, you need to prepare a screwdriver, screws and glue. As an alternative to self-tapping screws, use furniture bolts (in this case, you need to stock up on a key for them - a hexagon). You will also need a drill with drill bits with which we will drill holes for screws or bolts.
To maintain the dimensions and angles of the cut parts, you need to use a construction pencil, tape measure, square and level. Also prepare sandpaper to sand the ends of the plywood pieces cut with a jigsaw.
What is the best way to glue furniture parts together?
When gluing parts, you can use synthetic or protein (animal) glue. Synthetic ones include phenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde. Epoxy-based adhesives and phenol are excellent in this category. Representatives of the second category are albumin and casein types of glue.
If you are not gluing the front parts of the product, use any wood glue.
It is also important to know that adhesives water based cannot be used for gluing non-waterproof materials, as this may lead to delamination.
Final varnish coating
To add strength and beauty, the finished plywood product is covered with self-adhesive film, paint or varnish.
Varnish is the most popular finishing coat crafts. Can be used clear nail polish or with a tint to match any type of wood. The varnish is applied using a sprayer, roller or brush. A sprayer will cover the surface more evenly, but if it is not available, you can also use a roller (foam rubber, lint-free). Before applying any of the coatings, you need to sand the surface and remove any resulting dust. Treatment with the product will not hurt.
DIY plywood crafts will not only help you save on buying furniture, but will also decorate your home, cottage or apartment.
Over time, this activity can become a hobby for you or even a means of earning money, since such products are distinguished not only by their low price but also by their originality, and many people choose exclusive and one-of-a-kind crafts for their home. And the prefix “ handmade” will significantly increase the rating of your creations.