Do-it-yourself bench of chairs. Original and useful ways to remodel old chairs. To make a comfortable stool, you will need
Old chairs are a real treasure for the realization of creative fantasies. All ideas are easily implemented at home, and the result will exceed expectations.
Several chairs, connected by boards, turn into a comfortable bench or trestle bed. For these purposes, you need to select chairs of the same height, preferably in the same style. After final assembly the tree should be sanded, spackled and painted for better safety.
You can play with shapes and arrange chairs not in a row, but in a circle. All furniture that will be used outdoors must be carefully treated with solutions that save the tree from decay. This will extend the service life as long as possible.
How often a chair in the house serves as a hanger. So why not use it for the same purposes, but ennoble appearance.
Wall-mounted chairs transform into unusual shelves. In this case, the chair can be used entirely, or you can leave only the back and seat.
It will be unusual to use the chair as a shoe holder. A basket is installed instead of a soft seat. You can do without it, but this increases the useful volume of the shoe rack, and sloppy placed shoes will not be on the floor. Such a solution will help save space, while the shoes will always be in order and at hand.
In the country, the chair can be used not only as a bench, but also as an art object. Instead of a seat or on the seat itself, you can put flower pots or cute little things. Such a chair should be treated with wood stain and varnish, after thoroughly drying it out - this will help to save the tree from moisture for as long as possible, because the flowers will have to be watered quite often.
The chair looks unusual as a storage for small things.
A garden swing can be made from a chair with a strong seat and back, but with worn-out legs. A synthetic or hemp rope is suitable for suspension, and in order for the swing to be removed, it is better to attach it to a carabiner for climbing equipment.
Chairs will also come in handy for lovers of our smaller brothers. They will make bowls stands and resting places.
If you have enough experience, you can carve runners from wooden blocks and place a chair on them. It turns out a rocking chair.
From the bottom of the chair, coffee table... For weaving, synthetic materials are best suited - they will not stretch as much over time as natural ones.
Old chairs will be a great source of inspiration for a makeover. Using fantasy, you can do not only new chair, but also things that are convenient and useful in the household.
To garden plot was comfortable enough, it should be properly equipped. Garden benches are an important component. You can make them yourself different ways and from various materials.
Bench made of concrete slabs and boards with a back
Looking at the drawings of the bench, you can find out the features of its device. You can make such a structure with your own hands relatively easily, quickly and without high financial costs.
Making a bench with a back with your own hands in step by step instructions described in great detail.
Assembly: initial stage
After preparatory work wood processing time is right. In order for a do-it-yourself bench with a back to serve for a long time and decorate the site, the materials must be pre-processed.
Tree cover antiseptic compounds and let dry. After that, you can start collecting backs.
On one of the two-meter boards, fifty centimeters are measured from the edges. At this level, the edges of theton slabs. From this mark, another fifteen centimeters are measured to the center of the board. The first boards will be attached here. From the resulting marks, we measure seventeen and a half centimeters - the gap between the back boards. Next, we measure out fifteen centimeters for two more boards. There should be a gap of five centimeters between them. All this can be seen in the drawing.
Wood glue is applied to areas of fifteen centimeters. Planks are applied to them, the length of which is sixty-five centimeters. Additionally, they are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Pieces of seventeen and a half centimeters are glued on top between the boards of the back. In order for the parts to stick well together, they are clamped and held until the glue sets. After the completion of gluing, the back is covered with an antiseptic.
All wooden parts can be covered varnish... This will give them additional stability and attractiveness.
Assembling the main part
It is better to assemble the main part of the bench from both sides. Concrete slabs are placed between the boards, and in drilled holes insert threaded rods M16 fifty-five centimeters long. You will need four of them.
The rods are fastened with M16 nuts and washers. Twist them simultaneously from different sides so that the bench is flat.
Simple do-it-yourself bench
You can make do-it-yourself benches for a summer residence quickly enough if you follow the instructions. Consider four options for such garden structures.
On drawings all its features are detailed. Making such a bench with your own hands is quite simple. The only tricky part is the concave seat.
The number of parts and their dimensions are shown in the table.
Do-it-yourself bench making from wood begins with blanks necessary parts... Planks and beams are sawn into pieces of the required length.
The manufacture of seat supports will be somewhat more difficult. You will need to markup on the blanks. At the edges, two points are marked at a distance of seven and a half centimeters from the bottom side, and in the center a point at a distance of four and a half centimeters. They are connected with a flexible plastic ruler and cut out jigsaw... Sections are processed with sandpaper.
The seat supports are attached to the two upper side bars. One on each edge and one in the middle. Next, the supports are screwed, spaced from the outer ones by the width of the legs. All connections are made with self-tapping screws.
The boards are attached to the resulting base seating. It is advisable to deepen the caps of the self-tapping screws.
Then attach legs... They are attached to the seat supports. The lower drawers help to fix the legs.
The finished product is covered antiseptic and varnish.
Simple bench number 2
To make such a garden bench with your own hands, you will need concrete flower girlsand boards. Flower girls are required to create a bench base. Two with a rectangular base and two cubic are used.
In order for the base to be stable, the flower girls must be glued together or connected from the inside with brackets fixed with self-tapping screws. A drainage layer and soil are poured into the container. This increases their resilience.
The seat for the bench is made of planks. To do this, they are cut into pieces of the required length. These blanks are laid so that they have a distance of half a centimeter. Then they are connected using transverse strips. The planks are placed in three places: at the edges and in the middle. Corners are attached to the slats. With their help, the seat will be fixed on the flower girls.
Do-it-yourself bench with a back
Prepare the details of the bench indicated in the figure. They are processed antiseptics before connecting.
Then the supports are assembled from the parts. Pre-round the corners and chamfer. First, parts A and B are connected with a bolt, and then B, C and D also using a bolt.
The inclination of the backrest is determined by part D, after which it is connected to part A. Similarly, but in a mirror image, another support is made.
After that, the back and seat are assembled. To do this, the supports are placed so that there is a distance of twenty centimeters between them. First, the front and rear strips are screwed to the supports, then all the others, and finally the stops are screwed on.
The last step is to screw on the back of this bench.
Bench number 4Another option for a simple do-it-yourself bench. Its length is one hundred and twenty centimeters. The height from the ground to the seat is fifty centimeters, the height of the backrest is also fifty centimeters.
The base is made of boards, the thickness of which is five centimeters, and the width is from ten to twelve. One of the legs continues to support the back. Supports are connected by the "half-tree" method and bolted.
The basis for the seat is a bar fixed with self-tapping screws. The short legs on the back of the bench are connected with a collet to increase stability. The seat and back are covered with boards of lesser thickness. The surface is painted or varnished.
Simple bench with a back for a summer cottage
The dimensions of the structure and wooden parts can be seen on drawings benches. If we consider how to make a bench with our own hands, then this option will be the most optimal in terms of the simplicity of the process and the result obtained.
It is better to purchase materials already cut to size. If there is no such option, then you need to saw them yourself.
The resulting blanks polished. The ends of the boards are processed with an electric plane.
The back legs of this simple bench with their own hands are at the same time a support for the back. To create the desired level of inclination, the workpieces are marked out.
At a height of forty centimeters mark the attachment point seating... Above, the board is cut at an angle of twenty degrees. The cuts on the two workpieces must be the same.
Collect first legs benches: the front ones are connected with the back ones using a bar. It is better to do this from above and below.
When the side pieces are assembled, they can be joined together by seat boards. The boards are screwed on with self-tapping screws, leaving a distance of one or two centimeters.
To strengthen the structure and increase its stability, make the lower harness a bar on the legs. Two boards are attached for the back.
Finish work at the finish coveringwhich will protect the product from moisture and adverse conditions.
DIY pallet bench
Make a do-it-yourself bench from pallets not difficult if you connect your imagination. This will require three or four of these wooden structures... Some will need to be sawed to get additional parts. The most simple construction do-it-yourself pallet benches, when two pallets are attached perpendicular to each other, creating a back and seat.
So that the structure does not turn out to be too bulky, it is better to cut the pallets to the desired size. The elements are fastened with self-tapping screws. Adds side pieces for added strength and legs. All this can be seen in the photo.
Since the material of the pallets is raw, rough, you will need it first. grind... This will eliminate splinters.
The manufacture of a bench with your own hands from pallets is being completed with varnish or paint.
Puzzle Bench
You can make such a bench with your own hands if there is a wide board and shovel cuttings. Curly seats are cut out of the board in the form of puzzle pieces. Legs from shovel cuttings are attached to them. Individual stools are obtained, which quickly gather into one long bench. All stages of manufacturing are discussed in detail in step-by-step photos.
Benches from unnecessary chairs: two do-it-yourself options
First option
To create such a do-it-yourself bench for a summer residence, you will need four old chair.
From the first two chairs take off parts from the front of the seat.
The remaining saw off the front feet are slightly below the seat structure.
From the resulting details, you need take off old varnish or paint. To do this, a special agent is applied to the parts, which dissolves paint and varnish coatings. Then the softened layer can be removed with a spatula.
The racks should drill holes for dowels. Holes are required on the front and front sides.
The dowels are greased with glue and inserted into the drilled holes.
When the dowels are glued, you can assemble base benches. To make the structure strong, the parts are fastened with self-tapping screws. Construction surface sands herself.
For seating benches choose a board that is suitable in size, saw off the excess.
If several narrower boards are used, then they are glued together with wood glue. For a tight connection, they are clamped with clamps and wait for the glue to dry.
The finished seat is also glued to the base with wood glue. Heavy objects are placed on the board and clamped together with the base with clamps.
When the glue is dry, cover the seat with masking tape and paintother structural elements with wood paint.
The tape is removed and the seat is processed stain... Finally, the entire bench is varnished.
Second option
For making the second garden bench do it yourself from old furniture you need two chairs. It is better if the back and hind legs are not separated.
Two identical chairs take away all parts of the structure except for the rear legs with a back.
Take bars five centimeters wide and three thick. Cut off two pieces equal in length to the width of the chairs, and two pieces of the same length as the finished bench. A rectangle is assembled from these four parts. It is fixed to the backs of chairs with screws.
Another frame is collected similarly. Several transverse strips are attached to it. This structure is attached under the seat, makes the bench more reliable and acts as a shelf.
If the chairs have old coating, then it is removed with sandpaper. After that, the surface is putty special composition or covered with a primer. When the layer is dry, it must be sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. Finally, the structure is covered with paint.
A seat for a garden bench with their own hands is made from Chipboard or plywood... A rectangle is cut out of the selected material, which is half a centimeter larger than the base on each side. Then cut a piece foam rubber with the same dimensions. A rectangle is cut out of the upholstery fabric. It should be five centimeters larger than the seat on each side.
Foam rubber is laid on a sheet of plywood, it is covered with a cloth on top. The fabric is attached from the inside of the furniture stapler.
The seat is attached to the base with a piano loop.
Swing bench
To make such a bench for a summer residence with your own hands, you should prepare necessary materials... Manufacturing begins with creation basics constructions. The seat bars are attached to the backrest bars at the selected angle.
Additional ribsproviding rigidity.
The seat is attached planks, drilling holes in the base bars for fastening. Do the same with the back.
Armrests are installed on both sides of the seat. They can be bolted in place.
The resulting bench coverwood preservatives and varnish. It is very important to paint over everything as carefully as possible.
The bottom of the bench is reinforced with metal profile. Chains are attached to the profile, on which the swing bench will be suspended. It is imperative to check the reliability of the beams on which the bench will be suspended.
Log bench
To make such a bench with your own hands from wood, you will need chainsaw... A thick log with a length of one meter is taken as the main material.
Log mark out, to make two slightly unequal parts. The back will be made of the smaller one, and the seat will be made of the larger one.
Chainsaw log sawedalong the label. The resulting irregularities are immediately cut off with the same saw.
The cut triangular piece is cut into pieces and inserted into the holes in the seat. The back is fixed on top. The bench is almost ready. It remains only to give it a more decorative look.
You can put the seat on legs... For this, recesses are made in the lower part for installing a pair of logs as legs.
Bench-transformer
The design features of the transformer can be seen on the bench drawings. A do-it-yourself transformer bench is made from a planed boards, which is sawn to the named dimensions.
In chopped timber details holes for fasteners are drilled.
At the table top, the boards located on the edge can be made wavy.
In the material intended for countertops, holes are drilled with a diameter of twenty-two millimeters and a depth of three centimeters. Cuttings of the same diameter will be inserted into them.
The edges of the parts and the edges are processed and rounded. 
The assembly of all elements is performed with screws and screws. Screws are needed with dimensions 6x70 and 6x90, screws - 8x80.
Wooden parts stain stain.
The structural parts that will move are connected by hinges.
Parts of a round are placed between the boards of the countertop cutting.
Set the stop for backs.
Do-it-yourself transformer bench is covered varnish.
Rocking bench
Making an original bench with a back with your own hands is not difficult if you have tools and materials. First you need to consider the drawings of the bench, which contain a small amount of details.
The lateral parts are transferred to the eurofaner three centimeters thick. They are cut out with a jigsaw and the ends are processed with a grinder.
To fasten the connecting strips, markings are made. Then holes are drilled. After assembling the frame, the rails are attached with self-tapping screws. The attachment points are putty, and the entire product is varnished.
Bench around the tree
The simplest version of such a bench is hex. The size depends on the size of the tree. Measurements are made at the height of the seat. To the result obtained, another margin of fifteen to twenty centimeters is added. If you divide the result by 1.75, you get the length of the inner side.
For cutting, boards ten centimeters wide are laid in four rows at intervals of one centimeter.
The cut point is marked at once for all rows with an angle of thirty degrees. So cut out six sets of blanks.
Legs are used with a height of sixty to seventy centimeters. They are connected with crossbars by drilling holes and using bolts and nuts.
The seat is installed so that the joints are located in the center of the ribs of the legs. First, the outer parts are screwed, and then the inner ones. In this way, the entire hexagonal structure is assembled around the tree.
At the end, the back is made and the apron is mounted. The result is a do-it-yourself circular bench with a back.
The finished product is processed oil impregnation.
Bench made of curved branches
A bench made of curved branches will look original. This will require branches for the front, two legs, a horizontal top, and a couple of transverse branches.
Sawn branches so that they fit together as accurately as possible. Then they are connected with metal corners.
The back part is made in the same way and connected to the front.
The finished product is placed on a flat area and the seat is assembled.
Bench options
- Log benchthat blends well with the surrounding nature. It consists of half a log used for the seat, and two short round logs that are legs.
- Beautiful wooden bench with a back and armrests, reminiscent of a sofa. Curved and cut elements make it look more attractive, while the knots and unevenness left behind give the design a natural look.
- Bench made of wood and metal... The base of the structure is metal. The wooden parts of the seat and back are fixed to it. The thin metal parts make it look light.
- The bench is simple, classic. It is made of rather wide wooden boards. This width allows you to comfortably sit on the bench. The armrests complement the design.
- Original bench made of wood with curly details. This option is well suited for a plot with a natural, rural design. Carved legs and armrests, curly back - all this gives the product originality.
- Bench with an interesting backrest... Curved parts gradually tilt back, creating a unique design. The seat is slightly curved but has a more traditional look.
- Complex of wood - a table with two benches. The design looks traditional thanks to the material used. Original decision is the fastening of all components into a single structure.
- The bench is made of solid logs... A single piece has been cut out of it, combining the back and seat. Legs are attached below. The log is required rather large.
- Bench with storage box for toys... Outwardly, it looks like an ordinary wooden sofa bench, but under the seat it has a drawer into which you can put various things.
- A comfortable bench made of wood with a simple shape. The base is made in the form of a rectangular box. The back is also simple with a straight shape. The seat has soft cushions for added comfort.
- A wooden bench around a tree. It is made as if it consists of four benches, each with one armrest. The composition looks attractive and comfortable.
- A simple bench made of wide boards... It looks solid, but its size is somewhat concealed thanks to the gaps between the boards and the light in bluein which it is painted.
Then do not rush to get rid of it. Applying your imagination and our tips, you can make a new set out of this furniture. In this homemade product, we will tell you how to make an original bench from old chairs. This option is not only convenient, but also very interesting. You can put such a bench in the courtyard of the house or in the country. The original bench will become an unusual piece of furniture.
To make this homemade product, you will need the following materials.
Materials
Old chairs (4 pieces);
Saw tape;
Jigsaw;
Drill and drill bits for wood;
Dowels (wooden);
Remover for varnish and paint;
Joiner's glue;
Putty knife;
Wood varnish;
Paint;
Brush;
Boards;
Meter;
Marker;
Step 1.
You must first take two chairs and carefully remove the horizontal racks that are located in front of the seat.
Step 2.
Now we take the remaining chairs. With the help of a meter and a marker, you need to mark where the cut line will go. This line should be slightly lower than the A-pillar. Take the saw and carefully cut the legs along the marked line.
Step 3.
At this stage, you need to remove the old varnish and paint from the chairs. To do this, apply a special product for this job in an even layer. Withstand the required time (it is indicated by the manufacturer of the product). After the required period, carefully remove the old coating. To facilitate the work, you can use a spatula, as well as sandpaper (fine-grained)
Step 4.
Now you need to drill holes for dowels in the racks from the front and front sides. First you need to make a marker with a marker where these holes will be. Then take a drill and drill holes.
Step 5.
Take the dowels and insert them into the resulting holes. Before that, be sure to grease the dowels with glue (carpentry)
Step 6.
After the dowels are firmly glued, it is necessary to assemble the future base of the bench. This must be done as shown in the photo below. All components of the bench are fastened together with self-tapping screws. After that, the entire surface of the bench is sanded again.
Step 7.
At this stage, we will make the bench seat. For this we need a board. The board should be adjusted to the size of the bench. It is necessary to mark the desired length, and cut off the rest. Do the height of the back at your discretion.
Step 8.
If you decide to make a seat from several boards, then they must be glued together with wood glue. After that, the entire structure should be clamped with clamps and wait until the entire structure is completely dry.
Step 9.
Now you need to glue the seat to the base of the bench. Coat the base and seat with wood glue. Place weights on the board, and also clamp it with clamps.
Step 10.
Wait until it is completely dry. After that, take masking tape and paste over the surface of the seat. The rest of the bench should be painted with a special wood paint.
If you find that the old chair is completely worn out, do not rush to throw it away. Often, old pieces of furniture carry with them fond memories of people and events in your family's life. And to be honest, furniture used to be made for centuries ...
Therefore, the restored chair may well serve not only you, but also your children. Simply by changing its appearance, you can return the furniture to its former attractiveness and novelty. Fortunately, there are many options now. Everything will depend only on your imagination. 
How to upgrade an old chair? Pre-cleaning
To begin with, the surface of the chair must be cleaned of the old coating, whatever it may be. If there is a soft seat upholstery, it must first be removed. To do this does not necessarily require "masculine strength." Try turning the chair upside down and you will see that the seat is held in place with screws that must be removed. To do this, you need to arm yourself with a hammer (to knock out the seat) and a screwdriver (straight or cross-shaped).
Now you can start removing the old coating. To do this, you can use the usual "sandpaper" of different grain size or a sanding sponge. It is important to sand the wood surface well. This will help to easily apply the coating of your choice. It should be said right away that this work is not easy.
But there is an opportunity to simplify the process a little by periodically moistening the treated surface. This way you can get rid of the dust. Just do not be alarmed that the old varnish becomes viscous from moisture. This is normal. After the chair is completely dry, you need to once again sand the entire surface well with fine "sandpaper". 
How to upgrade an old chair? Everything in order
Now it all depends on your imagination. If you decide to varnish the surface of the chair, you need to use a colorless primer so that the texture of the wood is clearly visible through the protective layer. You will have to use a layer of primer in any case. Even if you decide to paint the chair later.The fact is that the paint lays down better and lasts longer if the surface is pre-primed.
It is necessary to cover the surface with varnish in two layers. It is important that the first coat is well dry before applying the second. The varnish can be applied with a brush or by spraying it over the surface.
The chair can be painted in any color. Furniture is now considered very fashionable. white... And the seat upholstery can be chosen in contrast. Now there are many ways to show originality. For example, use a stencil. Let it be flowers or any other ornament.
Another way to cover the stool surface is with beeswax balm. The surface is also pre-sanded and primed with linseed oil. Then cover with a thin layer of balm with a cloth. Twelve hours later, the surface is polished with a brush.
Now you can start restoring the upholstery. The old one must be removed. Previously, it was attached to the seat with ordinary nails. You also have to get rid of the foam rubber. It is necessary to cut a new one according to the old standards. The fabric should be cut with a hem allowance. Upholstery material can be very different: as a special fabric for upholstered furniture, and regular linen or heavy cotton. It is better to fasten the fabric with a furniture stapler. But if you don't have one, don't be discouraged. You can use regular nails by hammering them in. It is important to remember that the material must be well tensioned on all sides.
The seat can now be inserted in its original place and screwed down.
Renew an old chair with a slipcover
Another way to update an old chair is to use a cover. It can be made from any fabric, hiding defects and imperfections without major intervention. The cover can be with various frills, ruffles, bows, tassels ... You can make several options. Festive and casual. Show your imagination! Don't rush to throw away old furniture, try to become a designer, we are sure that you will succeed!
Sometimes old unnecessary things can be turned into a worthy and functional decoration for a summer residence. In today's review, we will focus on old chairs, from which, with a little imagination, you can make really interesting decorative, and in some cases functional items: garden flower stands, coat hangers, shelves, swings, benches, etc. Below are examples of what can be made from unnecessary chairs. Let's get started ...
1. Hanger.
A necessary thing in everyday life is a hanger, it can be in the form of a coat hanger or a wall hanger. Option with wall hanger easy to implement, for this you just need to remove the back from the chair, tie a string on its upper part, drive a nail into the wall and hang this structure on it.
A hanger-coat hanger, in general, is also not difficult to make, for this you need to stock up on curved hooks, the size of the crossbar in the closet and the backs of unnecessary chairs. With a thin drill in the upper part of the back of the chair, you need to create a hole in which to insert the pre-prepared hooks, covered at the base with a generous layer of glue.
2. Swing.
Great idea for making a swing seat. It is necessary to take a seat with a back from an unnecessary chair, nail down two crossbar boards from below, drill holes along the edges of which to thread the ropes. Fix the finished rocker on a sturdy tree. Children will be delighted, especially if the seat is painted in some bright shade.
3. Armchair from an old tree stump.
There is an old, unpleasant stump in the garden, so why not make an outwardly attractive chair out of it. To do this, take the seat of a chair and glue or nail it to the top of the stump. The seat can be painted in a bright shade or decorated using decoupage technique.
4. Rocking chair.
Many people dream of a rocking chair, but it can be made from an unnecessary chair. To do this, you must order semicircular beams from the carpenter or remove several planks from wooden barrel, and secure a chair on them.
5. Bed for a pet.
Below you can see how loving owners delight their beloved pets. To make such a bed, you need to prepare a box in which you put a foam mattress, make the headboard from the back of the chair, and the foot from the legs of the chair.
6. Shop or bench.
On three chairs without seats installed in a row, you can put a board upholstered in a pleasant-to-touch material with a foam layer. Various options makeshift benches can be explored in the photo below.
7. Stand for a bowl of a large dog.
A large pet can be fed from a bowl attached to the seat of the chair; for this, simply cut a circle in the seat of the chair with a jigsaw to fit the size of the bottom of the bowl. Thus, the dog will not be able to throw the bowl of food or water.
8. Shelf.
From the back of the chair, as well as part of the seat, you will get a great shelf for small things, the options for such shelves can be explored in the photos below.
9. Sleds.
And here is another great idea on the topic of "what you can do from old chairs with your own hands" - a sled. Highly interesting idea, but requires design, the location of every detail must be carefully thought out so that in the end the sled is safe in operation.
10. Flower stand.
The idea of \u200b\u200busing old chairs is most in demand - a garden flower stand. To make such a decorative element, it is necessary to cut a hole in the chair seat to the size of the future pot installed in it. The photo below shows the process of making such a stylish garden flower stand.
More examples of flower stands:
11. Box for storing magazines and newspapers.
From the legs of the chairs, you can put together an excellent box for storing correspondence - newspapers, magazines, letters.
Also, the box can be made of flat boards, and fixed between the legs of the chair at an angle, as in the photo below.
12. Bright chairs.
This point implies the restoration of an old chair, or rather sanding it, and then painting it in a bright acid shade, as a result, the chair turns out to be so fashionable that it is simply impossible to guess about its previous deplorable state.
Old chair flower stand:
After this review, the question of what can be done from an old chair should stop bothering you, you just have to choose a suitable idea and start implementing it. It would seem that it is an old chair, well, what can be made of it, someone might say “throw it away and forget it,” but the ideas presented above will be very relevant in the country house, so if you have such retro items in your house, do not rush to dispose of them, nowadays, this nostalgic destination is in great demand.
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