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FOLDAWAY PULLEY LOUNGER

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Age 9+

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Use eye protection, always!

Use ear protection with loud power tools

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This project is recommended for ages 9+

TOOLS

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Rafter squarePencilJapanese style handsawClampsDrill and drill & driver bitsCountersink bitSanding spongeElectric SanderHammerTongue-in-groove pliersWrench or ratchetLevelTrowelButane lighter or matchesStaple gun and 1/2-inch staplesScissors

SUPPLIESWoodPlatform:

4x8x3/4” sheet of plywood2x4 lumber for the platform frame and legs

Two pieces cut to 96” [243.8 cm]Two pieces cut to 45” [114 cm]One piece cut to 93” [236.2 cm]Four pieces cut to preferred length for the legs

Support Frame:2x10 lumber

Vertical pieces long enough to connect to the rafters while resting on the floor. About 8’ to 10’ [243.8 cm to 304.8 cm] in a typical garage.Horizontal piece to fit between the two vertical pieces resting on the floor (about 8’-4” long [254 cm])

Step:A piece of scrap plywood 12" x 24" [30.5 cm x 61 cm] for the top of the step2x10 scraps leftover from building the support frame

Two pieces cut to 24” [61 cm]Two pieces cut to 9” [22.8 cm]

Miscellaneous:2x2 boards or deck-railing spindles

Two pieces 36” [91.4 cm] longFour spare blocks of wood

HardwareThirty-five 3” [7.6 cm] deck screwsThirty 2” [5 cm] deck screws Six 1/2-inch x 4-1/2-inch boltsAbout twenty-five 1/2-inch fender washersSix 1/2-inch lock nutsFour 3” [7.6 cm] butt hingesTwo 1/4” [0.64 cm] eye-bolts, 2” [5 cm] long with four fender washers and two lock nuts to matchTwo pulleys (the type that anchor to the wall with three screws)Two carabiners1/2-inch nylon rope - about 20 feet [61 cm] in length

Other SuppliesSandCanvas dropcloth (plastic lined) for making sandbags Or small pails to use in place of sandbagsParacord (for making drawstrings on sandbags)Area rugThrow pillowsGarden netting

Eye-bolt Fender washers Lock nutPulley

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Watch the video at: www.lowes.ca/kidsvideos

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OverviewBuild a counter-weighted lounging platform that folds away for storage when the kids aren't using it - works great as a foldaway table or workshop bench too!

1. MeasureStart by measuring and marking the 2x4 lumber according to the cut list on Page 3.

TIPUse a rafter square to make a nice, sharp pencil line that will help you make a straight cut in the next step.

2. SawCut the framing lumber using a Japanese-style hand saw, which cuts on the pull stroke so it's really fast and easy to use.




3. SquareSquare up the frame at the first corner using the rafter square.

4. ClampClamp the boards in place for fastening.

5. MarkMark each corner for drilling two pilot holes.

6. DrillCreate pilot holes using a counter-sink bit, which carves a nice funnel-shaped hole for the head of the screw so it will be flush with the surface and also less likely to cause the 2x4 to split.




7. DriveNext, drive screws into the pilot holes. Use a pulsing motion with the drill to help control the speed.

TIP The drilling process leaves slivers behind, so scuff them off with a sanding sponge.

8. BraceAdd a 45-inch [114.3 cm] center brace that will support the plywood top.

TIPIt's going to be a tight fit, so tap the brace to the center of the frame using a hammer.




9. FastenFasten the center brace the same way you did the corners - by drilling pilot holes and then driving long screws.

10. Position the topLift a 4' x 8' [122 cm x 244 cm] sheet of plywood onto the top of the frame and center it.

11. FastenDrive one screw into the first corner to anchor the plywood using a 2-inch [5 cm] screw.

12. SquareYour rectangular frame will not be quite square, so on the second corner, use a block of wood and a hammer to tap the frame so that it lines up square with the edges of the plywood sheet.




13. Drill and driveNow drill countersunk pilot holes all around the edge of the plywood (about a forearm's length apart) and then drive 2-inch [5 cm] screws into the pilot holes.

14. SandUse electric sanders to remove any slivers from the plywood edges and surface.

15. FastenNext, add four hinged legs that will support the front edge of the platform when it's in the horizontal position. You can decide on a custom length for the legs, or cut them to 36-inches [91.4 cm] like we did.

TIP Place the two center legs to one side of the center platform brace and space them 24 inches [60.1 cm] apart (outside dimension) so you can add a small booster box for getting on and off the platform.




16. CutUse the Japanese style hand saw to cut the lumber for the box step (see the cut list on Page 3).

17. BuildFasten the first 3 sides of the box together using 3” [7.6 cm] screws and position it at the bottom of the two center legs.

18. Drill/driveDrill pilot holes and fasten the back of the box to the two center legs.

19. FastenAdd the fourth side to the box step.




20. Top it offAdd a plywood top to the step.

21. SwingCheck out how the step is going to work!

INSTALLATION TIME!It's time to transport the lounging platform to the garage and install it. This section should be done by an adult as it involves ladder work and some heavy drilling.

22. DrillCut a 2x10 to fit and clamp it to a rafter so that the bottom end is resting on the floor and it is at least 1” [2.5 cm] out from the wall. Then mark for two holes 2-inches [5.1 cm] in from each edge of the 2x10. Using a 1/2-inch bit, drill through both boards.




TIPYou'll need two washers and one lock nut for each rafter bolt.

23. BoltPush a bolt through the hole. Slip on a washer and screw on a lock nut.

24. TightenHold the bolt head in place with a pair of pliers and use a ratchet to tighten down the locking nut.

25. RepeatMake sure the 2x10 is plumb and then drill a second hole for another bolt.




26. BoltInstall and tighten the second bolt.

27. RepeatClamp, drill and bolt a second vertical board to another rafter with a minimum of 97-inches [246.4 cm] between the two vertical 2x10s.

28. Install spacerPlumb the two vertical boards then measure, cut and place a spacer board on the floor between them. When attached, it will help to anchor and stabilize the vertical boards.

29. FastenFasten the spacer board to the bottoms of the vertical boards by pre-drilling, countersinking and then drive in five 3-inch [7.6 cm] screws.




30. PlumbPut a level on the vertical boards to make sure that they're plumb. If not, tap the bottom of the assembly a little to square it up.

31. ClampNext, clamp two 2x4 blocks in place at the height you want to set the platform. The height will be the distance from the bottom of the legs to the bottom of the platform frame. If using 36” legs, then the distance is 32-½” [82.5 cm] from the floor to the top of the blocks.

32. LiftPut the platform in place so that its back corners are supported by the clamped blocks, and the front edge is supported by the legs.

33. DrillClamp the platform tight to one side. Line up the back of the platform with the back edge of the vertical frame. Clamp in place and drill a new bolt hole through the centre of the vertical board and the centre of the platform frame. Repeat on the opposite side.




34. Add washersTo prevent the platform from binding on the frame, centre it between the two sides then add several fender washers between the frame and the platform as you push the bolt through.

35. TightenSnug the lock nut to the bolt with a ratchet. (TIP: Over-tightening the nut will make it difficult for the platform to hinge easily on the bolt!)

36. Pulley time!Now we'll create a counterweighted pulley system that will help the lounger swing up against the wall for storage. Start by fastening a pulley approximately 5 feet above the bolt-hinge on the outside surfaces of both vertical framing boards.

37. Drill and bolt Install an eyebolt near the end of a 2x2 board.




38. Fasten the 2x2 spindle on the underside of the platform so that it extends past the edge of the platform by about 5 inches [12.7 cm].

39. TieNow tie a bowline in the loop of the eyebolt. Not sure how to tie a bowline? See the knot-tying tips at the back of this booklet!

40. FeedTake the rope up to the pulley and feed it through from front to back. Leave the rope hanging while you make counterweights.

41. ShovelTo make counterweights, sew two drawstring bags and fill them with sand (or just fill a couple of buckets with sand). About 10 pounds of sand works well in each counterweight.




42. LoopTie a loop in the end of the rope coming out of the pulley.

43. Carabiner-izePut a carabiner through the drawstring on the sandbag (or the handle on the bucket) and clip the carabiner onto the loop in the rope.

TIPRemember, nylon rope frays really easily, so heat the cut end with a butane lighter to melt the fibers and prevent unraveling.

44. Test the counterweightsTry folding away the platform. If it rushes up too suddenly you can remove a little sand from each of the counterweights. If it rises sluggishly, add a little more sand to the counterweights.




45. DecorateAdd throw pillows and a cozy area rug from Lowe's to make the platform really cozy!

46. FastenUse a staple gun to secure the rug to the platform so it doesn't slip off when the lounger is folded up.

47. Install nettingThe lounger closes better with fewer cushions on top, so you can create a cushion storage net underneath the lounger using all-purpose garden netting cut to size. Use the staple gun to attach it to the frame.

48. StowStore extra cushions in the net and stow the foldaway platform to see how it looks.




Lounge!





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How to Tie a Bowline (from the Tree Swing episode of Family Fun Projects)Start by making a ‘6’ shape about a foot (30.5 cm) from the end of your rope.

Now bring the tail end of the rope up through the loop of the '6' like a rabbit sticking his head out of a hole.

Take the 'rabbit' around behind the upper piece of rope and then back down into the ‘hole’ formed by the loop of the ‘6’.

Snug the bowline down by tugging it from each direction till it’s nice and tight. For an animated version of the bowline that you can practice with, visit http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/



http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/

DISCLAIMER

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Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skill will vary, as will the conditions of your project site. Lowe’s Companies Inc., and its subsidiaries ("Lowe’s") have made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions and other content contained in this publication. However, neither Lowe’s nor the publisher will assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your home improvement or repair project or in the course of your use of the item you create or repair. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all standard safety precautions. Prices and supply may vary, so check the cost of materials and labour in your area before beginning any home improvement project. We strive to be accurate, but unintentional errors may occur and we reserve the right to correct any error. See a Lowe’s store for information regarding product warranties and any available protection plans. All prices, products and promotions are limited to Canada locations only.

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