This is my favorite watersports toy. It's quite simple to build. It's small enough to fit in a garbage bag, but it also knocks down quickly so that it is easily transportable. It traps the subject's head so that he can't escape his fate, and I'm told that it is really quite comfortable to use. ;-)
Cut a "U" shaped mousehole out of center of the 14" bottom of the back piece, approximately 5" wide and 7" high. Determine the exact size of the mousehole by measuring the width and the height of the subject's neck while he is lying on his back. It should be large enough that it does not touch the subject's neck when he is tries to swallow, but not so large that he can pull his head through the opening.
The two smaller pieces of plywood will be positioned on either side of his head, with very limited clearance. The two side pieces butt against the back piece, forming a 15" high support for the toilet seat.
Prepare two braces, approximately 1.5" x 2" x 9" long. Fasten these along the outside tops of the side pieces with wood screws. Prepare two additional braces, approximately 1.5 x 2" x 13" long. Fasten these along the outside backs of the side pieces. At this point, the side pieces should each have an L-shaped reinforcement situated along the top and back edges. Prepare a final brace 1.5" x 2" x 12" and attach it to the outside top of the back piece.
Sides and back, ready for final assembly |
Drill some attachment points for cuffs at this stage, before final assembly.
The top braces provide additional support for the toilet seat, while the vertical braces provide purchase for the screws that hold the back to the sides. Attach the sides to the back by pre-drilling 3 holes for each piece, and fastening with 2" wood screws. The two side pieces should be about 7" apart. You should now have a "pi" shaped 15" high platform that can be slipped over your subject's head while he is lying down, with three braces along the upper edge to provide support for the toilet seat. Your toilet head cage is almost ready to use!
Sides and back assembled |
Cut a toilet seat out of 1" x 12" x 12" pine, round the corners so you won't get any splinters, and screw it to the upper surface.
The finished chair, without the funnel. |
By attaching the cage to a piece of plywood that is about 2' x 4', the cage can be rendered inescapable while it is not in use. This is quite convenient for parties or longer term use. Some ideas on how to make use of the cage are listed here.
...ready for use... | ...and draining, after use. |