The video showcases a DIY project of building a multifunctional sofa that can transform into a chaise longue, has storage underneath, and can also function as a coffee table. The creator made the sofa using two sheets of 21mm birch plywood, a circular saw, and a drill, without using any specific metal hardware. The sofa features a foldable mattress design for the cushions and has a unique look with details that were incorporated from mistakes made during the building process. The project took time and patience, but the result is a sturdy and functional piece of furniture that meets the creator's needs.
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1. The project is to build a sofa that can be converted into a chaise longue with additional features such as bad hair storage and a coffee table.
2. The sofa is designed to fit a specific place near the creator's desk.
3. The sofa's width is approximately one meter.
4. The project uses two sheets of 21-millimeter birch plywood.
5. The creator used a circular saw and a drill to build the project, but also used other power tools that they had available.
6. The main cuts were made at the lumber store.
7. A doweling jig from Rockler was used to join the pieces together.
8. The creator used three-eighths or 9.5-millimeter dowels to glue the pieces in place.
9. A bar clamp was used to help with the clamping process.
10. The back of the bottom module was closed, and a back piece was inserted to create a nicely fitted joint.
11. The creator made a few sketches and small-scale models to visualize the project before starting.
12. The sofa's sitting board is not reinforced, but it is recommended to do so if the sofa is to be made larger than one meter.
13. The creator used scraps of plywood and hardwood to make the drawer.
14. A false front was created to cover the drawer's sides.
15. The creator did not want any nails or screws showing on the sides of the drawer, so a rabbet was created to join the pieces together.
16. The drawer was large, so hardwood strips were added in the middle for support.
17. The creator made some pockets for the hardwood strips and then glued and attached the drawer pieces.
18. The drawer slides were added, but the creator had to remove some material from each side to fit them.
19. A pivot point was created to allow the backboard to move up and down.
20. The creator used powerful magnets to connect the triangles, but initially considered using wedges for added stability.
21. A little dowel was added to prevent the triangles from sliding off while the retention was in place.
22. The creator sanded everything smooth by hand and applied four coats of acrylic matte varnish.
23. The backboard was reattached to the sitting module, and the drawer slides were installed.
24. The creator used a centimeter of good-quality foam and wrapped it with polyester batting for the cushions.
25. The fabric was sewn together, and the foam was inserted and removed three times to ensure a good fit.