Hello. Today I will tell you how to make a table that can fit 10-12 people behind it, and at the same time it folds easily and takes up very little space in the trunk of a car. After all, its thickness when folded is only 10 cm.
My company and I go out to nature very often. Sometimes - with tents for a week. And I thought about a table that you can carry with you. Purchased models are usually designed for a company of 4 people, which did not suit us. And so, after some thought, I assembled just such a table.
I did it by a certain date and "from what was." For example, I cut out the elements of the tabletop itself from OSB boards 10 mm thick. Therefore, my design turned out to be quite heavy. It is quite possible to make these elements from thin plywood- hardly anyone will dance on this table!))))) But I had OSB (Half of the sheet remained after repairing the walls in the shed), so I used it. I made the supporting structures from 50 by 25 bars for the same reason - they were lying in the barn. And they can be made completely, without loss of strength, from the same plywood, only thicker. As a result, we get a significant reduction in weight ...
So where did I start? I started with the table top. Having planned the width of the future table to be 80 cm, I cut out two pieces of the slab of this length. And my width turned out to be 62.5 cm. It “turned out” - because the width of the OSB sheet is 125 cm, and I just sawed its eighty-centimeter segment in two.))))
Next, I proceeded to the manufacture of "legs", that is, the structure on which the countertop will be mounted. I assembled two frames from the bars. One is 100 by 62.5 cm in size, the other is a little narrower. That is, after I assembled the first one, I put two meter-long bars inside it and fastened them transversely of such a length that the frames fit snugly into one another. At the same time, I attached the transverse bars in both frames "overlapping" and not along the edge, but so that there was a distance of 80 cm between them. What did it give: firstly, my pieces of the table top would be evenly inserted there when the table was folded. Secondly, the "horns" remained behind the crossbars. It was originally intended to use the table on uneven ground. And such a leg can, by pressing, deepen into the ground. Finding the center of the long sides of both frames, I drilled holes and fastened them together with M8 bolts.
I got this design:
It turned out that the structure turned out to be wobbly, so I strengthened it from transverse wobbling by screwing a rectangular trim USB /
Next, I proceeded to the manufacture of load-bearing slats, on which the countertop will be superimposed. Since my design is maximum size 100 cm, then the load-bearing strips must be folded to this length. To do this, I cut off two strips of 100 cm each, and two of 90 cm each. I fastened them in pairs with M6 bolts like this:
After that, I laid out both structures and drilled one more through hole.
Now, if we lay it out in one line and tighten it with ordinary furniture bolts with a wing nut, we get two strong planks, each 1 m 85 cm long:
Next, I spread out my "leg" to such a width that its height was 75 centimeters (this standard height table). After that, measuring the distance between the upper ends (in them I pre-drilled holes with a diameter of 6 mm). In the unfolded and fastened support bars, I drilled two holes at the same distance, making sure that they were located at the same distance from the ends. Then I fastened the planks to the stand using the same M6 furniture bolts with wing nuts:
Having placed my tabletop fragments on the edges of the resulting "table skeleton", I came to the conclusion that another one, 40 cm wide, could be inserted between them. After that, I made it.
After placing all the fragments, I marked the attachment points and drilled through holes in the tabletop and guides. Then I bolted the first...
Then the second....
And finally, the last one...
Like this:
All. The table is ready!
In order to fix it in the assembled position, I prepared such a sling in advance:
At its ends are two loops that can be tightened with rings cut off from old jackets.
Since I used a narrow sling (it, again, was))), then in the middle, where it will be hung on the shoulder, I inserted a section of a wide car seat belt:
And the table is assembled like this:
First, all the wing nuts are unwound and it is disassembled into components. Then one of the wide parts of the countertop is placed on the ground:
A folded "leg" is placed on it.
Hiking trips involve recreation, requiring availability a large number specialized items and devices. One of these structures, which you can’t do without in nature, is a camping table. If you have certain skills, it is quite possible to make it with your own hands.
Features and types of structures
Varieties of camping tables differ from each other in a list of various characteristics. Their list includes the following:
- cover material;
- design and material of the supporting part;
- functionality;
- size.
The range of the modern tourist market offers wide choose camping table modifications. Among the list constituting the main the lineup, you can find folding tables, detachable, one-piece, combined and others. A folding camping table consists of the main parts: table top, supporting elements, fasteners.
The parameters of these components may vary in shape, size and other design characteristics.
The principle of operation of the folding mechanism of the camp table is similar for all models. The main rules for its implementation are simplicity of functionality and saving free space. Modifications of detachable tables allow you to separate their supporting parts from the table top. Depending on the design, the parts can be stored together or separately. Models of one-piece camping tables suggest a partial separation of the supporting part from the table top. In this case, the parts that make up the structure are stored together.
Tourist picnic table, can be used in different ways. Depending on the need, it can be used to process different kind food. For example, on a camping table, you can butcher meat, prepare food for further cooking procedures (frying, boiling, drying, and so on). Among other things, you can use this table as a storage surface for various camping supplies, such as crockery or other kitchen tools.
If the design and size allow, the table can be installed in a tent, which makes it possible to use it for its intended purpose in adverse weather conditions. In order to meet the individual needs of a particular tourist group, you can assemble a homemade camping table.
In order to achieve best result when assembling, it is necessary to take into account the full range of needs that may arise on a hike or on a picnic.
Materials used
The factors that determine the intended use of a camping table depend on what materials it will be made of. Before choosing a particular material, the degree of expected load that will be exerted on the product during its operation is calculated.
Boards
It is allowed to use boards as the main material that makes up the surface of the countertop. For example, you can use boards taken from a loading pallet. However, they are not the best option. This is explained technical specifications plank material, determining the methods of its attachment to the supporting elements.
To attach table top boards to the top support legs table, you must use two fastening points on both edges of each individual board. If bolts are used for attachment, then a minimum of 4 bolts will need to be used per board, which will lead to an increase in the number Supplies used in assembly, and increasing the weight of the entire structure.
Chipboard
Chipboard as a countertop has the characteristics that meet the criteria greater efficiency. However, its main disadvantage is the susceptibility to structural destruction. Under the influence of moisture or destructive loads exerted on various fastening currents, it quickly collapses, which leads to the appearance of factors of defectiveness of the entire structure, a decrease in the period of uninterrupted operation and a decrease in reliability.
Plastic
Plastics are materials that meet the practicality criteria to a greater extent than other materials. It is not affected by moisture and, depending on the brand, is resistant to most loads. However, finding a suitable plastic blank is extremely difficult.
Plywood
The most advantageous material for the manufacture of countertops is plywood sheet. Its structure suggests the presence of several wood layers interconnected by gluing. At the same time, the direction of the wood fiber of each layer is perpendicular to the others, which has a positive effect on the parameters of rigidity and resistance to deformation loads.
The structural characteristics of plywood make it possible to equip reliable fasteners that serve uninterruptedly for a long time. If there is enough this material it is also possible to design a "suitcase" type camping table, which is stored and transported in a closed case. For the manufacture of legs, it is recommended to use a metal square tube with a side size of at least 2.5 cm.
Its profile provides a sufficient level of structural rigidity and makes it resistant to deformation loads.
Required Tools
To make a camping table with your own hands, you need to prepare a set of basic tools with which the assembly will be carried out. In the list of the set, the following names of tools can be noted:
- wood saw or electric jigsaw;
- welding inverter (if possible);
- electric drill or screwdriver;
- angle grinder;
- circular nozzle on the angle grinder for grinding;
- hammer;
- square;
- brushes or a small roller;
- marking devices (pencil, marker or chalk);
- measuring instruments (tape measure or ruler);
- other related tools.
In the manufacture of metal support legs, it is desirable to use a metal welding machine. This is due to the fact that the welded joints of individual parts of the structure in this case are the most durable. With absence welding inverter bolted connections can be used. To do this, you need to prepare a certain number of bolts and nuts. The presence or absence of certain items of tools will be determined by the type of design of the future table and the method of its assembly.
Consumables:
- sandpaper;
- drill;
- self-tapping screws;
- bolts;
- electrodes;
- cutting wheels on the grinder.
Depending on the characteristics specific model table may require additional consumables.
How to make?
Before starting the manufacture of a homemade camping table, it is necessary to prepare drawings of its design. The drawings should indicate the dimensional parameters of individual parts of the product: table tops, height and width of the supporting elements, data on the dimensions of the workpieces used. Fastener locations should also be marked on the drawing.
Support legs
For the manufacture of support legs, it is necessary to cut off from a square metal pipe segments that will be legs and jumpers connecting them. Optimal Height one pair of legs, taking into account their diagonal arrangement - 70 cm. The height of the other pair should be 3-5 cm more, which will compensate for the displacement that occurs when 2 support pairs are cross-connected.
The width of the upper jumpers connecting the legs is equal to the width of the table top, reduced by 20 cm. Reducing the width of the jumper is necessary to free the end edge of the table top from the proximity of metal parts and ensure ease of use. The resulting blanks are welded in the form of the letter "P". U-shaped pairs should be made in such a way that one of them fits into the inner perimeter of the other with a minimum gap.
Through holes are drilled in the side faces of the legs, penetrating both pairs in the same place. Bolts are inserted into these holes, the length of which should allow them to pass through the thickness of two legs and go out on the other side by at least 1.5 cm. The protruding distance is needed to screw the nuts onto it. Washers are laid under the bolt head between the walls of the legs that are in contact with each other and under the nut, which reduces the friction of the workpieces against each other.
It is recommended to use a lock nut whose profile does not allow it to be completely screwed onto the bolt. This will help maintain a sufficient gap between the workpieces, causing their free movement relative to each other. At the same time, a Grover is placed under the nut, preventing its arbitrary unscrewing.
If there is no counter-profile nut, you can rivet the edge of the bolt opposite its head. Violation of the integrity of the extreme threads prevents the screw connection from unraveling. Finished sliding legs are prepared for further installation.
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There are things that many of us lack in Everyday life, and not of their own free will, but due to the surrounding life, and one of them is outdoor recreation. I want to tell you how to folding table for a picnic with your own hands, which can be used not only in the forest, but also in the country. Below are drawings and supporting videos that will help you with the assembly.
Folding table
Where to begin
Of course, you need to start with the assembly of the tools and materials necessary in this case.
Carpentry tools
Carpentry tool set
To get started, make sure you have all the carpentry tools you need to assemble your camping table. This is mandatory, since all work can stall due to the inability to do this or that operation. Therefore, you should prepare:
- manual circular saw and / or electric jigsaw;
- screwdriver with different nozzles (you can use an electric drill);
- a set of drills of different diameters;
- a set of chisels and a hammer;
- belt or disc grinder. If it is not available, you can do sandpaper;
- building angle with a measuring ruler;
- level (can be short);
- metric tape measure;
- burner (if necessary);
- a carpenter's pencil and a varnish brush (instead of a brush, some use a piece of foam rubber).
Note. The choice of instrument may be different in one case or another. Firstly, drawings and structural diagrams can differ significantly from each other. Secondly, carpenters have their own preferences - the same operation can be done with different tools.
We select the necessary materials
Plywood moisture resistant FC
To make a folding table, you can use different material, therefore, the list contains all the blanks from which you have to make a choice:
- bar for legs with a cross section of 20x45, 30x40 or 30x45 mm. Length 300-600mm - 4 blanks for legs;
- bar 30 × 40 mm for fasteners and jumpers;
- board from 25 × 100 to 25 × 200 mm (for a plank tabletop);
- moisture resistant or laminated plywood (for plywood countertops);
- PVA glue, dowels;
- varnish for wood with stain;
- 2 screws with washers, nuts and locknuts for movable support units, 2 studs, 6 washers and 8 nuts or 2 bolts, 6 washers and 4 nuts for attaching the legs to the tabletop;
- stainless wood screws.
Assembly work
We will consider one of the assembly options with different countertops (plank and plywood), and you just choose for yourself what you see fit.
Table top and legs
Board preparation
In fact, it is not even necessary to use new boards to make a folding countertop. For this purpose, old ones, blackened, but edged, are also suitable, so long as they are not affected by a fungus or shishel. If desired, the countertop can be made glued, but this is unlikely to be useful for a picnic. Boards should be sanded top and bottom, and then cut along desired length. After that, process the top edge around the perimeter at an angle of 45⁰, as in the photo above or in the video clip below.
Video: Plank worktop
But it is not at all necessary to make a tabletop from boards - it can be cut out of plywood 10-12 mm thick, but at the same time choose moisture-resistant brands. Be sure to sand the cut panel around the perimeter so that there are no sharp edges. It is also desirable to round the corners, and this already applies to the safety instructions.
Leg drawings
The easiest way to make a folding table with your own hands is to make X-shaped legs, which will not only unscrew from the tabletop, but also fold into a straight line under it. To do this, first of all, you should grind the bars, grinding off the edges, put them one on top of the other, find the middle and drill a hole through two workpieces at once. The hole diameter should match the bolt with nut and locknut you will be using. Substitute the washers under the bolt head and under the nut, and then tighten the structure so that the legs can move along this axis relative to each other. Make the second pair of legs in the same way.
Construction assembly
Elements for Assembly
Table assembly details:
- countertop made of plywood or boards;
- bar for stop legs;
- bar for attaching legs;
- second support post;
- main support post;
- straps for ligaments;
- swivel axle bolt with washers, nut and locknut;
- nuts;
- rotary axis of the main rack.
Important! First of all, I want to draw your attention to the fact that the above drawing is designed for a plywood countertop. If it is plank, then between the bars No. 2 and No. 3 you need to screw the jumpers to stop the boards.
Now you need to decide on the length of the countertop - it should match the width of the trunk of your car, unless, of course, you plan to use your table only in the kitchen. If you set its width to about 400-450 mm, then the optimal length of each leg will be 310-360 mm, respectively (later you will understand why).
First, on the sides of the tabletop, stepping back from its edge no more than 25-30 mm, attach the support No. 2 and the main No. 3 bars. In this case, there are two options for fixing: they can be attached with dowels and PVA glue, or with stainless wood screws through the body of the countertop. At the same time, do not forget to take into account that the stop bar must be at least 50 mm longer than the main one in each direction.
Now let's figure out how to do correct connection legs with the main bar. To do this, round off the ends of the main support post No. 5 with a jigsaw and grind the edges so as not to drive a splinter during operation. You round the second support post only from the bottom side, and at the top you make a cut with a slope of 45⁰ so that the leg with a sharp end enters the corner between the stop bar and the table top.
We continue to assemble the folding one and mount the rotary assembly between the bar No. 3 and the rack No. 5. As you probably guessed, through rack No. 5 you need to drill a hole equal in diameter to the pin, and in bar No. 3 make this hole 2-2.5 mm smaller. Now screw a nut with a locknut onto one end of the stud or use a bolt. Put a washer under the head, insert it into the hole in the leg, on the other hand put the washer on and screw on the nut (preferably with a lock nut) so that the bolt has a slight play in the hole.
Put on the washer and screw the bolt #9 into the end hole of the bar #3. But at the same time, it is better to do the final tightening of the bolt or stud into bar No. 3 not through the head, but with an open-end wrench, pressing the nut with the locknut to the bar. Perform an identical operation from the other end of the tabletop and on the sides (almost at the very floor) fasten the strips for bundle No. 6. This completes the assembly.
Video: One of the folding table options
Finishing
Prefabricated wooden table top, varnished
Now all that's left is the woodworking and here you can go in different ways, but this will also depend on the material from which the countertop was made. The easiest option is to open the lumber with a stain, and after it dries, varnish it in several layers. In addition, you can purchase varnish with stain - here, too, only two or three layers will be enough. This is suitable for both plywood and solid wood.
Boards after firing
The most advanced way to design such furniture is to age the wood, and the easiest and cheapest way to do this is to fire it, but this is not for plywood, but for solid wood. Here you can use hand burner which works from gas spray. The flame, burning the fibers, emphasizes the structure of the tree (you can see an example in the top photo). After firing, the boards and bars are opened with colorless varnish, and when it dries and you go on a picnic, you will have appropriate place where to arrange food and drinks.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I want to say that someone is interested in a folding table-cabinet, which you can do with your own hands at home. But the thing is, it's more complex structure, moreover, such a topic will take a separate article.
The desire to break out into the vastness of nature is increasingly overpowering residents of cities and towns. One-day trips to the nearest reservoir or multi-day fishing trips to other regions of vast Russia require careful preparation and organization. One of the essential elements of camping life is a table. Wherein the best option will serve as a folding table, occupying as much as possible less space in the trunk of a car and easy to carry. A wonderful option for a camping table can be easily made with your own hands.
The design is so simple that it can be made by any home craftsman with experience in owning various tools. The following tools will be required for work:
- hacksaw with small tooth for sawing parts;
- sandpaper (sandpaper) of various grain sizes for finishing the edges of parts and the entire product;
- tape measure for measuring the lengths of parts;
- joiner's square to control the squareness of the edges of flat parts;
- construction stapler with a supply of staples;
- drill with a drill of suitable diameter;
- flat screwdriver.
In addition to tools, you need to prepare the following materials:
- a round rod with a diameter of about thirty millimeters and a length of one hundred and sixty centimeters;
- lath from hardwood a section of fifteen by forty-five millimeters - six meters;
- two slats of the same section, fifty-four centimeters long each;
- two pieces of a nylon belt twenty-five to thirty millimeters fifty-four centimeters wide;
- threaded inserts made of brass internal thread ten millimeters;
- four bolts М10×70.
Let's start the description of the manufacturing technology with the legs of the camping table. best material for them, two birch cuttings for rakes can become, which are easy to purchase at any hardware store. Choose straight-line products to make the table look neat. Saw off four pieces of forty centimeters with a carpenter's saw, clean the ends with sandpaper, slightly round the lower edges. It will not be superfluous to grind the surface of the parts.
The next stage in the manufacture of the table is sawing birch slats into ten pieces of sixty centimeters. According to the preliminary marking, use a tape measure and a square with a hacksaw to cut the blanks. To give smoothness, flatness and ends sand sandpaper. Next, you need to process with sandpaper two pre-prepared parts fifty-four centimeters long each.
This is followed by work on the manufacture of a flexible tabletop, which is a slatted rolled mat. Its basis is those ten rails of sixty centimeters. To connect the rails, we use nylon straps and construction stapler. Lay the tabletop elements on a flat surface. smooth surface, with the reverse side towards you, trimming their ends.
To maintain straightness, lay a planed even bar along the ends. It is better to calibrate the distance between these parts with small elements with a cross section of one centimeter. Put the straps on reverse side rails, stepping back an equal distance from the ends. Pre-melt the edges of the belts in the flame of a lighter.
Using a stapler, attach the belt to the rails as shown in the attached photos. Watch the distance between the rails.
If the stapler does not finish the staple slightly, then use a hammer for a tighter fit in the material. Thus, attach all the slats of the tabletop to the belts. Next, we proceed to the installation of threaded bushings in the legs of the camping table.
To do this, drill blind holes about 40 mm deep with a drill of the required diameter from one of the ends, then carefully screw the bushings in with a screwdriver, trying to keep them aligned with the hole.
Now, having laid out the tabletop front side down, lay the prepared slats at an equal distance from the ends of the countertop elements and drill one hole in each slat (as shown below).
The diameter of the holes must be such that the bolts pass freely through them.
The desire to save money pushes quite a few people to try to make furniture with their own hands. Such an intention is commendable, but in order to achieve good result, you need to take into account many subtleties and nuances, carefully think everything through. Think about shape and color, about material and construction.
Shapes and sizes
oval table It is considered convenient and practical, due to the absence of corners and blurred lines, the design looks very elegant. In fact, it combines the best features of round and rectangular variations, allowing you to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. While saving space in the room, there is enough space on the surface of the countertop for almost any purpose.
The semicircular shape is appropriate in the most different styles, due to decoration and design, it can be used both in lush baroque and discreet hi-tech. You will not be limited in the choice of materials. They are traditional and the most modern:
- A small square table is good precisely for its classic expressiveness; often it is equipped with a transforming mechanism.
- A small folding table is appropriate for cottages ( country houses), which are visited only in certain seasons, if necessary, it is not difficult to bring them up and take them back.
- However, if you want, you can immediately do big table to put the whole family behind him and more guests in addition.
Consider when choosing sizes and clean practical considerations. For 1-3 people, it simply does not make sense to make large structures, but for those who like to assemble large companies, the situation is completely different.
note that furniture should not seem overly voluminous or get lost in the middle of the room. Usually, each seated person is given 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep, additionally reserving part of the countertop for a salad bowl, common dishes. It will be very inconvenient for four adults if the diameter of the circle is less than one meter, for six people it will take at least 1.3 m, and for 8 - at least 1.5 m.
materials
Wood countertops are a win-win classic solution that is durable, practical to use and very elegant. A serious disadvantage of it is the high cost, as well as stylistic inappropriateness in small rooms. With a lack of space, it is better to make a folding table from chipboard with your own hands. This design is ideal for kitchens also because it calmly tolerates moisture and is easy to clean.
Whole wooden table rarely seen even where it is permissible to use for design reasons. After all, metal legs are preferable to oak, pine or birch due to their increased strength and stability. profile pipe not bad for creating legs and racks, wheels can be installed below if there is a desire to make the table also mobile.
Plywood can also be used in the clamshell construction. An excellent substitute for metal and wood in the manufacture of individual pieces of furniture can serve as polypropylene pipes. Although they are not very durable, they allow you to create original look decorative elements. Important: if you do not know how to do diffuse welding, plastic carving, you can use the gluing method. The material, unlike PVC, is not toxic, it can be used even in children's rooms.
How to do?
Each type of folding table uses its own method.
Transformer
When preparing a transforming table, it is always necessary to choose the mechanisms of transformers. They can be made with springs or using a gas lift, both solutions help to unfold and fold furniture as gently as possible. Inexperienced people should prefer spring version, it is simple and reliable to use, while the springs will not spoil appearance designs.
The calculation of the product is quite simple, especially if you use computer programs. Having chosen chipboard, order cutting to professionals or make a detailed cutting map yourself. Never deviate from the table top thickness recommended by the manufacturer. When the source material is obtained, stack all the blocks to check the accuracy of the intended dimensions.
When marking dark chipboard, use stickers. Pencil and marker marks will be completely invisible.
To assemble the table frame, confirmations and a special drill are used. When the base is ready, insert the springs, then the mechanism. If it is heavy enough, it is often necessary to connect the parts through a through method. Having correctly calculated all the nuances, you can not be afraid that coffee table will be crooked, fragile, ugly.
Table-bench
To make a wall table, as well as the option attached to the windowsill, will not be difficult. The tabletop should not be thinner than 20 and thicker than 30 mm, then it will be both durable and not too heavy. You can make any width, as long as it is in harmony with the desired height. As for the length, when calculating it, take into account functional features, forthcoming placement and usability. The legs must be strong enough to hold both the mass of the main structure and the exposed dishes and dishes. In especially difficult cases, the legs are fastened with mutual ties.
In order not to be mistaken with the place of screwing the legs to the floor, you can do it simply - drill where you put it.
A folding table placed above the radiator (battery) must have a certain number of holes, otherwise the heating of the room will deteriorate. Attention: when fastening over heating and heating devices, chipboard is not suitable at all. Better to use natural array, MDF board or plywood. It is necessary to use triangular supports only for short and medium tables; they are also unacceptable when located above the batteries. Direct mounting to the wall will be much more appropriate. Do not forget to attach the workpiece to the attachment point in order to clarify all the parameters again and eliminate errors.
Table-bed
This solution is in great demand, but it is necessary to prepare a space in the wall for displaying furniture - best of all, shelving and cabinets. Think about what the dimensions should be, be sure to draw up drawings to avoid mistakes. Making a sofa table involves preparing a box, a bed and a lifting mechanism. The box is a separate structure or included in the product depending on the intention of the manufacturer. It is attached to the wall.
Attention: tables that transform into beds are best assembled from chipboards, furniture panels are unsuitable for them. The boxes are made from 5x5 cm bars, supports with a height of 14 cm are taken for the outer strapping of the frames. It is not difficult to lighten it, for this you only need to cut out the core of the supports.
To make the finished structure stronger, screw in the screws occupying the legs from top to bottom.
Piano or bar hinges are required to create bases that are removed when the bed is folded; a slight slope of the lower and higher ends of the legs will help to make the furniture more reliable. Professionals recommend do not make the mechanism yourself, but purchase ready-made, with a pipe for a domestic gas pipeline at the base: it can open and close several thousand times guaranteed. And at the same time, the sofa will definitely be located as it should be. The table is held together with the bed by auxiliary rods, easily pulled out as needed.
swivel-folding
Making your own turntable is no more difficult than the options described above. Even special fasteners for rotation (for example, rotary mechanism for mounting a TV), if the furniture will be used occasionally, you can not use it. But you will definitely need laminated chipboard, optimum thickness layer - 2.5 cm. The folding tabletop should be 77x50 cm.
A false tabletop is made 40x67 cm in size, they also prepare legs and trim for them, take corners, confirmations. The tabletop is fastened with card loops, using from 4 to 6 wooden dowels. The false tabletop is placed on top, its corners are usually held by confirmers, although furniture corners can also be used. A mechanism is placed in the center of the turn or a blind hole is drilled, into which a steel dowel is half inserted.
Optionally, you can use dowels to tie the false top to the bottom of the turntable.
About how to do Rotary table with your own hands, see the next video.
Table-book
The advantages of this format are the following:
- Minimum occupied area;
- Ease of movement;
- The ability to easily convert the design into a full size table.
It will take only a few hours to create a product; The tabletop is made up of three parts. The center is always stable, and the sides can be lowered or raised. Otherwise, it is allowed to diversify the arrangement of the table at your discretion: you can use wheeled legs, make solid or frame sidewalls. If there is a desire, it is not difficult to make the middle of the tabletop longer by placing a mini-bar or a cavity for folding chairs inside. There are also versions of book tables without a middle fragment at all, they are especially compact.
Beginning craftsmen should do exactly the design, not equipped with anything extra. Rectangular fenders are easier to make at home, but if you can order them from the pros, rounded options are also available. Production of all details from chipboards is possible. Another scheme involves the creation of legs and side racks from profiled steel with lower wheel mounts. According to professionals, piano hinges should be abandoned in favor of "butterflies" as they are more resistant to heavy loads. When the workpieces are cut, all parts should be covered with an edge. At the edges of worktops, the flat edge can be replaced with edge profiles.
