Hanne Vercaemer and Reinout Bevernage created a chair for a handicapped boy, so he can take this chair to other places and sit comfortably. This is an open source design, feel free to improve it and use it.

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2. REISSTOEL 1.7
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Reinout Bevernage / Hanne Vercaemer
A few daysRoughly 30-50€
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3. ASSEMBLY MANUAL
PARTS
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4. BILL OF MATERIAL
1. Ribbon (3x)*
2. Buckle (3x)*
3. Foam (oldpillow)
4. Wood
5. Fabric *
6. Velcro*
7. Sheetof flat mousse
8. screws*
9. eyelets
10. Pearls(2x)
11. Hook screw(2x)*
12. Woodplug(2x) *
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Drill,saw,screwdriver,sandpaper
Cutter, sewingmachine, scissors,stapler,...
* Buy in DIY store
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5. 1 DESCRIPTION WOOD
Saw a wooden board according to the
dimensions of the technical drawings.
Making the grooves can easily be done by
milling or with a jigsaw.
Sand all the surfaces and round the edges
for a beautiful finish.
Drill all the holes. This way screws can be
attached without splitting the wood.
Parts:
1. Seat
2. Side (2x)
3. Block for side
4. Back seat - bars
5. footrest
6. handles
7. beam
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Technical Drawings 1-8
A day
Saw, mill,sandingpaper, drill
wood
Depends on type of wood

6. 2 DESCRIPTION PAINTING
Paint all parts how will be visible later in the
chosen color.
Use a primer as the firste coat to hide the wood
texture.
Note: Write the name of the child or make a
funny picture.
Parts:
1. Side (2x)
2. footrest
3. handles
4. Beam
5. Pearl
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30 minutes + drying time
Paintbrush …
Paint( a small jarof 100 ml is sufficient
€ 3,50
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7. 3 DESCRIPTION FABRIC
Fabric : 2,50 m by 1,50 m
Sew all covers (see patterns)
When sewing the seat buttonholes must be
made first before sewing the seatcover.
The velcro (total about 1m) can be taped or
sewn.
Parts:
1. Seat
2. Backseat
3. Side (2x)
If needed a bag can be made. (buy extra fabric
and ribbon)
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Approximatly 2 days,depending on the sewing
experience
Sewing machine,scissors,pins….
Fabric,Velcro,sewing thread
Fabric : 8 – 16€ / meter
Sewing thread: 1,5€
Velcro: 3€/m
Patterns 9-12

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SEAT.
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9. 4.1 DESCRIPTION SEAT
1. Measure sheet of flat mousse
2. Fold the fort edge
3. Staple
4. Cutting holes
Note: The mousse can also be attached with
double-sided tape.
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15 minutes
Stapler, cutterknife, scissors
Sheet of mousse (min. 40 x 42 cm)
Sheet of mousse

10. 4.2 DESCRIPTION SEAT
1. Make cover (pattern)
2. Buttonholes !
3. Sewing velcro
4. Sliding the cover over the seat
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Pattern
45 min
Sewing machine
Fabric,Velcro
Fabric : 8 – 16 / meter
Sewing thread: 1,5€
Velcro: 3€/m

11. 4.3 DESCRIPTION SEAT
Srew hook-screw in the predrilled holes.
This may be srewed through te fabric.
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2 min.
If necessary a pliers
2 hook- screws
1,60€ ( a pack of 8 hook-screws)

12. 4.4 DESCRIPTION SEAT
Screw the handles into the predrilled holes
using a screwdriver
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2 min.
Screwdriver
4 screws (4 x 55mm)
Approximitaly € 0,10 / piece

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SIDE.
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14. 5.1 DESCRIPTION SIDE
1. Make cover
2. Sew velcro
3. Slide cover over the side.
Note: These actions must be done twice. Once
for the left side and once for the right.
Consider mirroring.
Pattern
45 min.
Sewingmachine
Fabric,Velcro (10 cm a side)
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15. 5.2 DESCRIPTION SIDE
Fixe the block with a screw. The fabric may
stay between the block and the wooden side.
Note: These actions must be done twice. Once
for the left side and once for the right.
Consider mirroring.
2 min.
Screwdriver
2 screws / side
Approximitaly € 0,10/piece
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16. 5.3 DESCRIPTION SIDE
1. Insert the foam in the cover
2. Close the velcro
Note: These actions must be done twice. Once
for the left side and once for the right.
Consider mirroring.
2 min.
Foam
Foam
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BACKSEAT.
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18. 6.1 DESCRIPTION BACKSEAT
1. Measure sheet of flat mousse
2. Folding the edges
3. Staple
Note: Do not cover the bottom with foam so
that the wood plugs will be free.
Technical Drawing
10 min
Flatmousse
Mousse
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Stapler, Scissors

19. 6.2 DESCRIPTION BACKSEAT
1. Make cover
2. Sewing velcro
3. Slide cover over the backseat
Pattern
45 min.
Sewing machine…
Fabric,Velcro (40 cm)
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20. 6.3 DESCRIPTION BACKSEAT
1. Slide the pillow in the cover
2. Make sure that the pillow will be evenly
distributed.
2 min.
Pillowcan bebought or made.
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21. 6.4 DESCRIPTION BACKSEAT
Closing the cover of the backseat must be done
in several steps:
1. Pull the small hole over the wooden plug.
2. Fold the rear flap inwards so that the sides
are folded nicely.
3. Fold the front lap like an envelope
4. Make sure the wood plugs are not covered.
5. Flod the front lap inside.
6. Close the velcro.
2 min.
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22. REISSTOEL 1.7
FOOTREST.
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23. 7.1 DESCRIPTION FOOTREST
1. Remove the element of the ribbon.
2. Cut the ribbon into 2 equal parts.
3. Burn the edge to prevent ravel
4. Beat the eyelets equally spaced on the
ribbon.
Space between eyelets: 2cm
25 min
Hammer or eyelet-pliers
Eyelets , lint
€ 4,75 (50 eyelets with assistantdevice)
€ 1, 55 / ribbon
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24. 7.2 DESCRIPTION FOOTREST
Insert the ribbon through the selfmade holes.
1 min
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25. 8 DESCRIPTION RIBBON
1. Remove the element of the ribbon.
2. Burn the edge to prevent ravel
3. Sew the buckle on the ribbon
4. Make one hole 9 cm from the buckle.
Note: These actions should be done twice..
15 min.
Scissors,sewingmachine,lighter
Buckle
1,55 € / ribbon
0,50 €/ buckle
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26. 9 DESCRIPTION
1. Remove the element of the ribbon.
2. Burn the edge to prevent ravel
3. Sew the buckle on the ribbon
Length: minimum 1m.
15 min
Sewing machine,scissors
Ribbon,Buckle
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€ 1, 55 / ribbon
€ 0,50 / buckle

27. ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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28. 1 DESCRIPTION
Ribbon Assembly.
Start from the rear because the buckle – part
can not get through the grooves. (see picture)
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29. 2 DESCRIPTION
Come back up through the next groove.
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30. 3 DESCRIPTION
Go back down and up.
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31. 4 DESCRIPTION
Same actions must be done on the other side.
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32. 5 DESCRIPTION
Assemble the other part of the buckle on the
ribbon.
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33. 6 DESCRIPTION
Position the seat on a chair.
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34. 7 DESCRIPTION
Position the backseat.
Make sure the wooden plugs are put into the
provided holes.
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35. 8 DESCRIPTION
Position the ribbon over the backseat.
Screw a small screw into the provide hole
through the eyelet in the ribbon.
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2 min
screwdriver
2 screw(3x15)

36. 9 DESCRIPTION
Position the sides.
Slide the the blocks underneath the ribbon.
Next tighten the ribbon so the blocks are stuck.
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37. 10 DESCRIPTION
Take the front end of the ribbon and pull it
behinde the front chair leg.
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38. 11 DESCRIPTION
Pull ribbon through the handles of the seat.
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39. 12 DESCRIPTION
Hook the ribbon behinde the rear chair leg.
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40. 13 DESCRIPTION
Before thighting , the beam must be positioned
first.
Losen the ribbons so the beam can be placed
easily.
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41. 14 DESCRIPTION
Put the beam in place and tighten the ribbon.
This will make sure the beam will not move
during use.
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42. 15 DESCRIPTION
Snap the buckels together at the back of the
backseat.
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43. 16 DESCRIPTION
Tighten the ribbon.
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44. 17 DESCRIPTION
Hang the footrest on the hooks.
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45. 18 DESCRIPTION
Put the pearl down on the hook, to make it
safer for the chid.
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46. 19 DESCRIPTION
READY FOR USE
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47. 20 DESCRIPTION
DISASSEMBLY:
Unsnap the buckle.
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48. 21 DESCRIPTION
Remover the sides by loosing up the ribbon.
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49. 22 DESCRIPTION
Tilt the backseat.
The ribbon and screws should not be remover
for the disassembly.
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50. 23 DESCRIPTION
Place the sides on top of the backseat.
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51. 24 DESCRIPTION
Place the footrest on top of the backseat.
Again the ribbons should not be released.
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52. 25 DESCRIPTION
Remove the ribbons form under the seat and
place them on top.
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53. 26 DESCRIPTION
Store everything in the bag.
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54. TECHNICAL ADDENDUM
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55. REISSTOEL 1.7
SEAT.
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HANDLES. (2x)
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57. REISSTOEL 1.7
SIDE. (2x – mirror)
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58. REISSTOEL 1.7
SIDE-BLOCKS. (4x)
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59. REISSTOEL 1.7
BACKSEAT.
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PART A.
PART B. (2x)

60. A
B
B
C
The parts can be assembled
with screw and predrilled holes
of 4 mm.
The green edges must be round
by 5 mm.
The red ones should not be
rounded.
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PART C.

61. REISSTOEL 1.7
FOOTREST.
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62. REISSTOEL 1.7
BEAM.
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63. REISSTOEL 1.7
9 DESCRIPTION SEAT
1. Draw the outline of the seat on the back of
the fabric.
2. Draw a line on 1 cm of the outline which
has to be sew.
3. Draw a line on 2 cm of the outline which
has to be cut.
4. Add more than 2 cm on the bottom
(opening).
5. Zigzag-stitch all sides. So the fabric can not
unravel.
1. Mark the buttonholes
2. Sew the buttonholes
1. Fold the fabric in the middle (line1). (The
front of the fabric inside).
2. Sew the sides with a sewing machine
(line2).
3. Sew velcro: Once on the inside, once on the
outside.
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10 DESCRIPTION SIDE
1. Draw the outline of the side on the back of
the fabric.
2. Draw a line on 1 cm of the outline which
has to be sew.
3. Draw a line on 2 cm of the outline which
has to be cut.
4. Add more than 2 cm on the bottom
(opening).
5. Zigzag-stitch all sides. So the fabric can not
unravel.
Do these actions two times for each side.
1. Lay the two pieces together. (the front of
the fabric inside)
2. Sew line 1 with the machine.
3. Fold a small edge and sew line 2.
4. Sew velcro: Once on the inside, once on the
outside.
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11 DESCRIPTION BACKSEAT
1. Draw the outline of the backseat on the
back of the fabric. (2x with a gap of 2cm).
2. Draw a line on 1 cm of the outline which
has to be sew.
3. Draw a line on 2 cm of the outline which
has to be cut.
4. Add more than 2 cm on the bottom
(opening).
5. Zigzag-stitch all sides. So the fabric can not
unravel.
1. Fold the fabric in the middle (line1). (The
front of the fabric inside).
2. Sew the sides with a sewing machine
(line2).
3. Sew velcro: Once on the inside, once on the
outside.
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66. REISSTOEL 1.7
12 DESCRIPTION OPBERGZAK
1. Measure the correct measurments.
- 2x Side(A)
- Band (B)
2. Start sewing the 2 sides on to the band.
(center)
3. Sew the sides and band.
4. Sew the ribbon on the corner.
5. Sew the handles firmly.
6. Sew (by hand) the press buttons
7. Lay down a piece of cardboard (for strength.)
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B
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67. TEAM CONTACTS
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68. HANNE_VERCAEMER@HOTMAIL.COM
TEL +32 498 197 662
REINOUT.BEVERNAGE@GMAIL.COM
TEL +32 479 560 717
JOHANNA.VANDENBERGE@UZGENT.BE
TEL +32 9 232 19 23
ANNELIES.BECU@TELENET.BE
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