Selecting a project and creating an interior: how to make a beautiful and functional woodpile for a fireplace?
At a summer house or in a country house, firewood is usually needed for a fireplace or barbecue. In addition, it is necessary to heat the room on cold winter or autumn evenings. For this you need a woodpile for your home.
Types of firewood holders for fireplaces and stoves
Firewood racks there are two types: portable and stationary.
Stationary
Such structures serve excellently for storing huge quantities of firewood.
However, to install such a firewood shed, a lot of free space is required.
Therefore, it is only put in large spaces.
Important! Typically, stationary products are built into the fireplace body. They are designed in different ways. For example, they can be semicircular, square, with or without decoration.
Portable
Considered a practical solution. Often used braided options. True, you can't put a lot of firewood in them. In addition, such products are not distinguished by their durability.
Portable devices save the situation metal firewood holders. They can last for several years and become an excellent element in decor.
What materials are suitable?
Even the most harmful person will be pleased with the variety of materials from which models are made.
For example, they are very popular wooden. In the interior of the house they become a very interesting solution. Wood products are considered environmentally friendly.
For lovers of exoticism, leather analogues are produced. They They look unusual, which is why they are expensive.
How to choose a woodshed for your home
Let's imagine that you already have a fireplace in your home. What product is convenient to use then? To do this, you need to think about its purpose. Perhaps you need a sturdy, permanent stand, or you want to carry your firewood outside with you. When using the second option It is more logical to assume that the model should be made of lightweight materials.
Attention! The product should fit into the interior of the house. If the hall is made in the Art Nouveau style, then a simple one will do. metal model. Do you prefer aristocratic or classic style? Then you need forged options, and the legs must be curved.
Making a plywood fireplace set
No specific equipment is needed for this. And construction skills are not important here either. Algorithm of actions:
- Take a sheet of plywood and draw an ellipse on it measuring 90x40 cm. Use a hacksaw to cut out the figure along the resulting outline.
- In the workpiece, step back 5 centimeters from opposite sides and mark the places where the holes for attaching the handle will be. After that, drill the indicated points with a drill.
- Place the workpiece in a container with hot water for 60 minutes. Next, carefully bend the sheet until you get a spherical shape.
- Insert a wooden handle into the hole. To keep the product stationary, it is fixed with a dowel.
- Make runners from several slats. They are secured with self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.
The beautiful woodpile is ready!
Photo of firewood storage in the house
Photo 1. A forged portable fireplace woodpile of golden color decorates the interior of the house.
Photo 2. A woodshed made of wood, equipped with a handle, contains logs.
Photo 3. A wooden firewood holder with a metal handle stands on a carpet in the room, suitable for interior decoration.
Useful video
A video showing the process of creating a firewood box from wire and metal rods.
Conclusion
The house has a woodpile of great importance for the owners of the premises. It helps to keep firewood in a dry place. As a result, you do not waste time to light the fireplace or grill when you cook shashlik.
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