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• Select topic 1. Sprocket Stool

  1. Sprocket Stool
  • Select activity This is that clean industrial look. How it works: ...

    This is that clean industrial look.

    How it works:
    You take any number of chainrings, those toothed plates, and weld them together into a circle to form the seat. Then you add 3 or 4 metal rods or pipes as legs.

    Upgrade ideas:

    • Add a wooden top for comfort
    • Spray paint matte black or even gold for that aesthetic finish
    • Add rubber at the bottom so it does not scratch the floor

    This one can even pass as a coffee table if you style it right.

    
    

    

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    + remember... these aren't fixed procedures. Be creative in any way.

    
    

• Select topic 2. Wooden Crate Chair

  2. Wooden Crate Chair
  • Select activity This one is beginner friendly, no welding, just si...

    This one is beginner friendly, no welding, just simple work.

    Materials:
    Old wooden crates or pallet wood
    Nails or screws

    How it works:
    Stack two crates on top of each other
    Add a flat board on top as the seat
    You can add a backrest using another plank

    Make it look better:

    • Add cushion or foam with fabric
    • Sand it down and apply varnish for a clean finish

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• Select topic 3. Bucket or Drum Chair

  3. Bucket or Drum Chair
  • Select activity Now this one is creative. You can use old paint bu...

    Now this one is creative.

    You can use old paint buckets or metal drums.
    Cut them to the shape you want, then add foam and fabric on top.

    If you use a metal drum, cut it in half and it becomes a curved lounge chair.
    Add a cushion and suddenly it looks expensive.

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• Select topic 4. Concrete Block and Wood Chair

  4. Concrete Block and Wood Chair
  • Select activity No welding, very strong, very simple. Materials: C...

    No welding, very strong, very simple.

    Materials:
    Concrete blocks
    Wooden planks

    How it works:
    The blocks act as the base or legs
    You place or slide wooden planks on top to form the seat

    This one gives that clean minimalist look without trying too hard.

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    We do not own the copyright to the video used, it is shared strictly for educational purposes only.

    
    

• Select topic 5. Simple Metal Frame Chair

  5. Simple Metal Frame Chair
  • Select activity If you have access to basic welding, this is a sol...

    If you have access to basic welding, this is a solid option.

    Materials:
    Square pipes or round tubes
    Flat bar or wood for the seat

    How it works:
    Weld a rectangular base
    Add four legs
    Then add a simple backrest

    Even the most basic design looks premium if the finishing is done properly.

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    We do not own the copyright to the video used, it is shared strictly for educational purposes only.

    
    

• Select topic 6. Car Tire Chair

  6. Car Tire Chair
  • Select activity This one is a classic, but still hits. Stack 2 or ...

    This one is a classic, but still hits.

    Stack 2 or 3 old tires
    Cover the top with plywood and add a cushion
    Wrap the sides with rope or fabric

    This one sells fast, especially in campus setups.

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    We do not own the copyright to the video used, it is shared strictly for educational purposes only.