How to Build a Captain Kirk Chair
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Use an office or other chair with a squared back and base.office chair image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.com
Find a flat-backed chair; one with a high back and arm rests is best. Disassemble it, removing the back, seat and arms for later use. If the seat and back are connected, leave them that way. - 2
Measure and cut your wood frame pieces.construction ,measuring image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
Measure, mark, cut and lay out your base frame according to command seat plans. If you are not using plans, use the outer dimensions of 40 inches wide, 44 inches high and 38 inches deep, if going with the authentic size--or you may size the frame to fit your own chair. - 3
Assemble your frame pieces.hammer and nails image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Assemble the wood frame pieces with wood glue and nail them to hold. The frame can be assembled in one piece or in sections, the sides, back and base pieces. Paint all sections in a gray or cream tone. - 4
Secure the chair using nuts and bolts.nuts and bolts 1 image by Vincenzo Novello from Fotolia.com
Set the chair seat and back into the frame and center. Secure using nuts and bolts, two for the seat and two for the backing. - 5
Use leather to match the arms to the chair pieces.Top Grain Leather Background Pattern image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com
Fully-covered chair arms may be secured to the sides of the base using the remaining bolts. If your chair does not have full arms or has no arms at all, you can build frames or surrounds and cover with matching material.
