An integral attribute of every home is a coffee table. At first glance, it may not seem like the most necessary furniture, the purchase of which is postponed for a long time.
But it is these interior items that make it truly cozy and comfortable. On the coffee table, you can place all the things you need that should be at hand: books, remotes, keys and other small items.
DIY wood coffee table
If you still could not find the option that suits you or have difficulties with the design, we will share with you ideas that will tell you how to make a coffee table with your own hands.
A coffee table made of wood will perfectly fit into almost any style of interior
Wood coffee table
Wood is especially popular among the many different materials from which furniture is made. If you take care of your wooden furniture properly, it will serve you for a very long time. In addition, by working on your own, you can create a unique piece of furniture.
To make a wooden coffee table yourself, you will need to prepare all the necessary materials and tools. You can put the finished structure directly on the floor or additionally make four legs on which your table will be located.
An example of how you can make a do-it-yourself coffee table from wooden pallets
By using multiple drawers, you can also create great living room coffee tables. Four large drawers stitched together form a stylish side table. There is usually a gap in the middle of the boxes that can be decorated with various items.
Living room table made of wooden boxes
Photo: do-it-yourself coffee table
A coffee table made of wooden boxes is a great place to store all the necessary things
Diy rectangular coffee table
Modern look
You can also make a table that looks modern and stylish. But before choosing a specific design for the table, determine the general composition of objects in the room. It is important to maintain a uniform style in every item that is used indoors.
Stylish wooden table with metal legs
Pay attention to the retro style, which is also very popular today.
A true work of art - an elegant low coffee table made of wood
Effective design move - furniture duo in the living room
Decorating a coffee table
You can turn your coffee table into a stylish and trendy piece of furniture with decor. Thanks to this, the most inconspicuous table will become a real work of art. You can decorate it with anything: old wallpaper, shells, mirrors, fabric or mosaics.
Use textiles to decorate your coffee table to give it a touch of originality
Think about your mood. After a long day at work, you want to return to the atmosphere of tranquility, comfort and coziness. Therefore, for the decor of the table, it is better to select elements that fit perfectly into the overall interior of the apartment and do not violate the harmony.
Mobile coffee tables on wheels - a beautiful piece of furniture that will transform any living room
Materials and items that can be used more than once
A wooden pallet is a versatile item from which you can make anything with your own hands. Perhaps the easiest way is to build a coffee table, since the pallet is, in fact, a ready-made tabletop. It can be painted in any color, pattern, symbol or ornament. The legs can be castors or wooden blocks.
Turn a wooden pallet into practical designer furniture
Table design options depend only on your skills, preferences and, of course, the interior of the room.
Glass table top is able to set the tone for the entire interior
Suitcases and old radiators
Your old suitcase can become an integral part of your apartment interior. To make a table from it, it is enough to attach four legs. A coffee table made of a battery will also look unusual and original.
DIY coffee table from an old suitcase
Wooden coffee table on wheels in the interior
Regardless of the size of the kitchen, whether it is a spacious kitchen in a new building, a country house or a small one in a small family, the most important piece of furniture is the kitchen table. Various building materials are used today for the production of tables, for example, glass, metal, stone, plastic, wood. But of all these materials, wood is still used more often. If you want to save money, then the kitchen table can be done by yourself. In this situation, you can save up to 70% of the cost of the table. But first, you should work hard and take into account a large number of factors that we will consider together with you in this article.
Making important measurements and calculations
Before starting work on the manufacture of a kitchen table, it is important to make some calculations. Typically, these tables are designed for a specific number of people. Typically, this number ranges from three to nine. But it is best to take into account a couple of additional places when calculating, in case of the arrival of guests. If you are a hospitable host, then most likely you will need a large table that can accommodate up to fifteen people.
Important calculations:
- The working distance for one person should be 60 cm. This figure is multiplied by the number of persons. The resulting figure will be the perimeter of the future table.
- How exactly the table will be installed: in the middle of the kitchen, near the wall. In the first version, the table will be able to accommodate a larger number of guests.
- Whether the table will have drawers or other accessories.
You should decide on the size and location. The optimal table width is 80–110 cm. If a narrower table is planned, then you will have difficulty serving. In the case of choosing an oval table shape, it is necessary to calculate the circumference. To do this, multiply the square of the radius by Pi (3.14).
Round or oval kitchen tables must be placed only in the center of the kitchen.
- Do not place the table near the stove.
- Do not place the table under the air conditioner.
It is equally important to decide on the shape of the table. Surface geometry can dramatically change the appearance of an entire space. The form directly depends on whether it will be convenient to eat or not. The most in demand is a rectangular shape with right angles. These countertops are great for square or rectangular kitchens. Moreover, it can be placed near the wall or in the center of the room.
Oval-shaped tables are also very popular. There are several valid reasons:
- The oval table has an attractive appearance.
- There is no need to go around corners. This is especially convenient when there are small children in the house.
- An oval table is best suited for a festive meal.
There are many advantages to using an oval kitchen table. But in the presence of a large family, it is inferior to a rectangular shape. There are also round shapes, but with this option it will be inconvenient to take certain dishes. As for the oval countertop, the ideal diameter is 140 cm.
So, when choosing the shape of the table, start mainly from your own taste. Moreover, remember that for a kitchen with an area of 8 m 2 or less, an oval table will be impractical, since it will require a lot of free space.
We prepare drawings and tools
If you have decided on the size and shape of the kitchen table, then you can proceed to the next step - drawing up a drawing. It should display the required dimensions of the surface, legs and other elements. You should consider the method of fastening certain nodes. Consider, for example, a kitchen table that will have the following dimensions: 120 × 60 × 75.
Although such a table will be small, its example can easily understand the principle of making such furniture. In your drawing, you can resize the table according to your needs.
You will need:
- Tabletop 1.2 × 0.6 m - 1 piece.
- Cross bars 40 × 2.5 cm - 2 pieces.
- Longitudinal lintels 100 × 2.5 cm - 2 pieces.
- Table legs 70 cm high - 4 pieces.
To build a countertop, you need to prepare boards of the appropriate size. Before starting work, you will need to think over the method of fastening important nodes.
First of all, you will need to collect all the necessary tools and materials:
- plane,
- hacksaw,
- electric jigsaw,
- screwdriver,
- sandpaper
- a ruler or tape measure,
- square,
- pencil,
- circular saw,
- milling machine,
- file,
- clamps,
- paint brush
- wood glue,
- polyurethane varnish: matt or glossy,
- solvent.
When everything is ready, you can get to work.
Assembly Guide: Countertop Requirements
As for the countertop, it is important to decide whether it will be sliding or not. For example, when assembled, the table can be used for cooking, and when it is extended, it can be used as a means for eating.
The countertop should not absorb odors and grease. Consider practicality as well.
A good worktop should not absorb moisture or withstand strong impacts. The surface of the table should not be afraid of steam, condensation and high temperatures. All these requirements are met by a countertop made of natural and artificial stone or covered with ceramic tiles. But it should be noted that such a table will only look in the interior of the Art Nouveau style.
One of the most common types of countertops is chipboard, laminated with foil or covered with plastic. At the price of chipboard slabs are available to many. Moreover, this material is the easiest to work with. Some may deny that a chipboard countertop is practical. This is partly true, but with proper processing, it will last more than one year. Here are some tips and tricks for working with a chipboard countertop:
- The film or plastic should be rounded at the ends of the chipboard.
- Each 90 ° rounded end is treated with silicone.
- However, in this position, the end is vulnerable to moisture ingress, so it is better to wrap the end 180 °.
You should be objective and mention the disadvantages of such a countertop. If the chipboard swells, then there is no way to fix this problem. As a result, you will have to make a new table or at least a countertop. But, on the other hand, such a surface is resistant to aggressive detergents and mechanical stress.
Of course, if we talk about the most ideal and environmentally friendly option, then the tree is rightfully in the first place here. But in leaving, such a surface is more capricious. Do not allow moisture to penetrate into the wood, allow scratches and other damage. Inside them, microbes can settle and multiply, which negatively affect the mechanical strength of the wood. Therefore, from time to time, wooden countertops must be varnished, cleaned, opened with a layer of wax.
Requirements for legs
The number of legs will fluctuate depending on the shape and size of the table. For example, if you are making a table from a chipboard plate, then 4 legs will be enough, which are attached to the corners of the tabletop. If you make strong wooden legs, then such a structure will be durable and strong.
The legs can be made with your own hands. To do this, you can purchase a ready-made sketch. The complexity of this work will depend entirely on the shape of the legs. If you think that this is beyond your power, then get ready-made metal legs or choose wooden carved ones. Everything will depend on your financial capabilities.
The table can be on one leg. As mentioned above, this will depend directly on the weight, shape and configuration of the table top and the table as a whole.
A table with one massive leg looks spectacular and beautiful from the side. For its installation, a high-quality cruciform strapping is performed.
Two massive legs are located at a certain distance from each other. In most cases, a table with two legs is rectangular or oval. The advantage of such structures is that the legs will not interfere with any of the sitting people. As for the design of such legs, they expand at the bottom to increase the support area. They are connected to each other by a jumper board.
But ordinary tables with four legs are simple in design and do not need precise and complex calculations. Such a table is stable and durable. The most important thing here is to choose the right size of the legs and mount them at the right distance. At the same time, tables on four legs can be very different in shape: oval, round, square, rectangular.
So, regardless of the number of selected legs in your design, the most important thing is always their aesthetics. The aesthetic appeal of the table legs is even more important than the beauty of the table top. After all, the table top is always covered with a tablecloth or oilcloth, and the legs are always visible.
We build a folding table
One of the simplest shapes of the kitchen table is rectangular. This design consists of four legs and six sides of the box. The table top and sides can be made of 18 mm chipboard, and the legs can be made of 40 × 40 mm bar. To begin with, you need to make drawers from plywood, 2 cm thick (table legs will be attached to them), as well as two horizontal strips. It is on them that the removable part of the table will be placed. In our case, for manufacturing, you will need to purchase the following material:
- Self-tapping screws 4 × 16.
- Self-tapping screws 4 × 50.
- Furniture corners 30 × 30.
- Laminated edges in the color of chipboard.
- Wooden dowels 8 × 40.
To make the table move apart, you can use standard guides. They provide smooth movement of the tabletop. So, all the necessary parts of the following sizes are pre-made:
- Leg 710 mm.
- Two non-removable parts 450 × 700 mm.
- Removable part 400 × 700 mm.
- For the box of the non-removable part, four sidewalls 420 × 120 mm.
- For a box for non-removable parts, two end pieces 600 × 120 mm.
- Two side drawers made of plywood 830 × 120 mm.
- Two end drawers made of plywood 498 × 120 mm.
- To accommodate the removable tabletop, two planks 498 × 120 mm.
With such blanks, you will get a sliding table in the size:
- Expanded 1300 × 700 mm.
- Assembled 900 × 700 mm.
It is best to cut all the blanks using special equipment. This is important to accurately accommodate all dimensions. All plywood and wood blanks should be thoroughly cleaned and varnished in two layers.
So, step by step instructions:
- First of all, the side and longitudinal tsars are fixed on the outside of the legs, flush with the ends. Then, with the help of self-tapping screws 4 × 50 mm from the outside and from the inside 4 × 16 mm, the corners are attached. The corners are attached to the longitudinal side bars through horizontal strips.
- Further, a wide guide is fixed on the inside of the side drawer side.
- For the dowels, you will need to drill two holes on the inner ends of the tabletop. They are attached for a collapsible connection, that is, one half will be free, and the other will be attached with glue. From the dowel to the edge of the table top, the distance should be equal, but not exceed 10 cm.
- Two dowels are mounted on a removable tabletop. For this, two holes are drilled on the back side.
- At the next stage, it's time to assemble the U-shaped parts of the box from chipboard. In this case, the end elements 600 × 120 should be located between the sidewalls 420 × 120 mm.
- Now screw on the narrow guides. This is necessary so that the chipboard box moves on average 2 mm above the plywood collet.
- After that, the guides are snapped into place and checked for movement along the side bar.
- Using corners and self-tapping screws 4 × 16 mm, attach the non-removable part of the tabletop. Both parts should match perfectly. Therefore, just before securing them, slide both parts and check that they match. Then carefully push the drawers apart and secure the countertops.
- Place the removable part of the tabletop on the shelf inside the table.
A folding table is an original solution for a small kitchen!
If your kitchen is miniature in size, then choosing the appropriate shape for the kitchen table can be difficult. However, there is always a way out. For example, you can build a homemade folding table. When folded, it will serve as a decorative frame, and when unfolded, it will serve as a full-fledged dining table. Although in each case the size of such a table will differ, we will take our own dimensions as a basis. This will allow you to visually imagine what your drawing will look like.
For work you need:
- MDF board 180 mm thick - 5 pieces,
- 150 × 90 cm,
- 130 × 10 cm - 2 pieces,
- 90 × 20 cm,
- 70 × 20 cm,
- holdfast,
- wood glue,
- acrylic putty,
- electric drill,
- drill for wood 3 mm and for metal 8-10 mm,
- sandpaper,
- acrylic paint for wood,
- roller,
- masking adhesive tape,
- screws 3.5 × 30 and 3.5 × 16 mm,
- loops,
- screwdriver,
- two furniture latches.
The whole process of work will not take you much time if you follow the step-by-step instructions below exactly.
- Based on the set of material, the table will be made of MDF. Make drawings first.
- The first step is to construct the frame. To do this, four smaller elements are attached to the bottom of the largest board, using a joiner's vice. Every 250 mm, holes are drilled in the frame with a Ø3 mm drill, up to 3 cm deep.
- Then, with a metal drill Ø8-10 mm, a hole is drilled to a depth of 3 mm. In this way, the heads of the twisted screws can be deepened.
- Further, wood glue is applied to the lower surface of the four frame elements, and then, each element is applied in its place. Each of them must be well pressed with a carpenter's vice.
- Fastening the frame with glue is not enough, therefore, it must be additionally secured with screws.
- In this case, mask the screw caps so that they do not spoil the general appearance. For this you will need an acrylic putty.
- When the filler is dry, you can sand the surface of the decorative frame with sandpaper.
- The ends of the table top should be glued with masking tape.
- Paint over the surface of the frame with acrylic paint using a roller, and paint over the corners and edges with a brush.
- Then screw the hinges along the short edge of the worktop. There must be at least 150 mm from the edge. Mark holes on the wall and drill for a dowel. This will secure the hinges to the wall.
- When the table is in an upright position, it will be held on top by latch bolts. They should be secured so that they are not conspicuous, for example at the edges of wall shelves.
Postforming table top in 5 steps
Such a table can be completed in the shortest possible period of time. To do this, you will need to first collect all the necessary material and tools. You will need:
- pencil,
- postforming table top,
- jigsaw,
- jigsaw file,
- Sander,
- edging,
- cutter,
- silicone sealant,
- rubber mallet,
- sharp knife
- clamps,
- metal legs with a holder,
- hex wrench.
All work can be done in 5 consecutive steps.
Stage 1
Use a pencil to mark the front of the countertop. The markup will match your drawing. Each rounding is performed with a radius of at least 60 mm. This will prevent discoloration of the piping in sharp bends.
Stage 2
Now you need to shape the countertop accordingly. To do this, use a jigsaw. When cutting, it is recommended to leave a small backlog of 2-3 mm. Pay attention to the direction of the jigsaw. It must have a reversible tooth direction. This will prevent the plastic coating from chipping. Although they can be partially hidden by edging. In order to accurately bring the dimensions and outlines of the table top, it is necessary to work at the ends with a belt-type sander.
Stage 3
In the third step, it's time to mill the groove. Milling is always performed strictly in the center of the face. And this is even regardless of whether the edging will exactly match the thickness of the table top or will be large. If you do not have a cutter with the exact dimensions of the edge groove, then you can walk several times with a cutter with a lower tooth height.
Stage 4
When the groove is ready, you can start filling the edge. For this, the end is pre-coated with silicone sealant. This will prevent water ingress. The sealant is applied to the top edge of the piping. The edging itself is stuffed with a rubber mallet. The joint should be formed in the most inconspicuous place. When the packing is complete, it is important to make an accurate edge fit. There is no way to do without a sharp knife. After that, you will need to remove excess sealant along the entire perimeter of the tabletop, which was formed when the edging was driven in.
When fixing countertops using clamps, it is important to use special spacers. They are installed on the protruding edges of the edging and prevent damage to them.
Stage 5
At the final stage, the legs are fixed. To do this, you must attach the molded holders to the underside of the table top. To keep them at the same distance, mark it out with a pencil. The leg should be at a distance of up to 10 cm from the edge. This holder is fixed with 2.5 cm countersunk head screws. Now it remains to complete the final touch: fix the legs in the holder with a hex wrench. The dining table for the kitchen is ready!
As you can see, the post-formed tabletop table is very simple and, most importantly, is available for homemade production at home. To do this, you need to have basic carpentry tools. But here you should also remember the dangers. If handled roughly, there is a risk of breaking the holder, which is made of fragile material. But if you carefully operate such a table, then it will last for many years.
The choice is only yours
We have considered with you several options for how to make a kitchen table. There are other technologies for its manufacture. In most cases, everything will depend only on your financial capabilities and ingenuity.
Video
This video shows an example of making a rectangular kitchen table with rounded corners. Balusters are skillfully used as legs:
To begin with, a lover of self-made furniture should learn how to create a stool, since this is the easiest way. And then comes the time to study the issue of creating a table.
Table designs vary, however, the simple version is very similar to the process of creating a stool.
A simple table for use in the country or during a picnic can be assembled in just a few hours. To do this, you need a hacksaw, hammer or drill.
However, a table based on a similar approach can be made for living quarters. Because it can ideally replace the current very large version purchased at a retail point of sale or furniture store.
The process of self-creation of a table is also interesting from the other side, because with the help of it, the author's freedom of creative expression appears. It can be imagined as a noticeable element of the interior of the room.
The creators of handcrafted amateur furniture are called joiners for a reason. The usual definitions do not apply to them, such as: sofa beds or bedside tables, or maybe cupboards.
Having gained experience in this area, over time it will be possible to create exclusive types of tables with advanced characteristics.
Now we will consider the issue of self-creation of tables based on a tree.
Wood is clean and affordable, and besides, it is not as difficult to process as other materials. It conveys the maximum energy of the aesthetic content of the living room style.
Due to its properties, it is condescending to the mistakes of beginners in the field of self-creation of furniture. However, thinner versions of tables will require an advanced level of skill.
To begin with, having learned how to work with wooden things, then it will be easier to use it as a material: glass, plastic or even metal.
Selection of tools and premises for work
To be engaged in the independent creation of tables or other wooden furniture elements, it is necessary to use only non-residential premises.
This is due to the specifics of working with wood. It leads to the formation of a large amount of dust, shavings and other waste.
And the process of toning or creating protection for a material based on a stain can form hazardous emissions into the air. Actually, nitro lacquers can also be dangerous.
Because of this, for a personal carpentry workshop, you will have to take care of airing the room. Experts advise to create artificial ventilation of the room.
Many people use a garage for this, however, industrial waste can pollute or damage the car, because of this, this is not the best option.
Carpentry tools are modern and traditional.
For the most part, for a start, you can limit yourself to a simple carpentry tool, however, later modern versions may be required in the form of:
- A rotary version of the miter box, which helps to create cuts on the basis of two planes, adhering to the required size.
- This tool will reveal all its useful properties, especially with a bow saw. This couple is considered versatile, it can be useful for many jobs.
- A hand-held version of the all-round electric jigsaw featuring a tilting shoe to help you cut at the correct angle in relation to the vertical plane.
- Disc version of the sander. It will help beginners complete the surface treatment of wood in about 5-15 minutes. An experienced carpenter, along with the skin, can do the same job in about an hour.
And there is also a conventional belt sander for grooves with recessed places, which is distinguished by a protruding version of the working part.
Such tools are distinguished by their price and narrow specialization of work performance; experienced craftsmen recommend taking them for a short lease term.
The very best specialists, using various grinding machines, can even create the effect of artificial aging of wood, however, this is a very difficult job, as for beginners.
Which tree is best for you?
To create a wooden table, any wood with an average resistance to the decay process is suitable, however, you should refrain from soft versions like: poplar, willow, ailant wood, aspen and even alder.
Of domestic types of wood, it is best to use:
- soft options in the form of pine, fir, cedar, horse chestnut, sycamore, juniper or spruce.
- solid in the form of an ideal oak, suitable for many works of beech, maple, walnut or ash, larch, as well as fruit species such as apple, plum, pear, apricot and quince. And also elm and mountain ash should be included here.
- fairly hard species based on acacia, yew, stone birch, dogwood and boxwood.
Conclusion
I would like to decorate the table and probably all types of furniture made with my own hands with an artistic version of painting, and not with ordinary stripes.
However, over time, the drawing may deteriorate, so that this does not happen, it is necessary to rub the paint deep into the wood before the varnishing process. This can be done on the basis of the technique - glaze. This is a layer-by-layer rubbing of the paints used.
Photo of tables with your own hands
The arrangement of a summer residence is an ongoing process. You build something, then you improve it. Moreover, furniture is constantly required and tables are most in demand in the country. And put in the garden, and near the house, and also in. We will tell you how to make a table for a summer residence with your own hands in this article using the example of ready-made projects.
Homemade table from pallet boards
Disassembled pallets served as the material for this table. Naturally, new boards can be used. There is only one condition - they must be dry. You can buy dry ones (this is more expensive) or buy ordinary ones, put them somewhere in ventilated piles and keep it that way for at least 4 months, or better - six months. In general, any furniture, including, is made of dry wood.
We assemble the table for the street - put it in the gazebo, so we will not glue the boards of the tabletop, but we will fasten them from below with the help of planks. This is a very simple country table and very cheap.
Having disassembled the pallets, we get boards with an individual color and pattern. Having conjured a little, shifting them several dozen times in different ways, we achieve the desired result. It turns out quite a nice tabletop.
We take the side parts of the pallet. We use them for the table frame. We grind them first with coarse sandpaper, then with fine sandpaper we bring them to the required smoothness (grain 120 and 220).
We take the strips that remained unused, with their help we fasten the tabletop. We place them in the place where the joints of the boards are. For fastening each board with a joint, we use two self-tapping screws, for a solid one - one.
From the processed sidewalls and two boards (also sanded) we assemble the table frame. We fasten its parts with self-tapping screws to the end (two for each joint). The frame can be glued or also "put" on self-tapping screws. Only their length is large. For each, we pre-drill holes with a drill, the diameter of which is slightly less than the diameter of the screws.
Turn the assembled tabletop over and grind it. The procedure is the same - first with coarse sandpaper, then with fine grain.
Next is the installation of the legs. We select four boards of the same size, check their length, and adjust if necessary. Then - sanding again. This is easier than sanding the already screwed legs. We fasten the sanded boards to the frame. These will be the legs. For each one there are two self-tapping screws fixed in a diagonal (look at the photo). For greater stability, we install jumpers at the bottom. From the floor to the jumpers, you can leave about 10 cm. We connect everything with self-tapping screws so that the boards do not crack, we pre-drill the holes.
After removing the dust, we again varnish. In theory, the varnish should lie flat, but it depends on the wood, so another sanding / painting cycle may be needed. As a result, we get such a homemade country table.
If you don't like motley planks and old nail marks, you can make them the same design. This table can be rectangular or square. All sizes are arbitrary - see available space.
Country table from the remains of boards
This table for giving with your own hands is assembled from the remains of boards of different breeds and sizes. Pine boards with a thickness of 25 mm and a width of 50 mm were used for the frame of the tabletop, the remains of 15 * 50 mm were used for the legs. We make the frame according to the dimensions you need. This table will stand on the veranda, and it has a small width. So we will make it not wide - 60 cm, and the length 140 cm. The height of the legs is 80 cm (everyone in the family is tall).
Immediately cut off two long boards of 140 cm each.To make the width of the table top 60 cm, we subtract twice the thickness of the board used - this is 5 cm. Short bars should be 60 cm - 5 cm = 55 cm.Fold the frame, keeping an eye on the right angles, and twist it with self-tapping screws. We check if the bars were folded correctly - we measure the diagonals, they must be the same.
We cut off four boards of 80 cm each, fasten them from the inside to the assembled frame. You can have 4 self-tapping screws for each leg.
We attach the crossbars approximately in the middle of the height of the legs. This is the frame for the shelf. The shelf can be used for its intended purpose, and it also increases the rigidity of the structure. We fix it strictly at right angles, checking with a large square.
We put the frame on the floor, check if it staggers or not. If everything is done correctly, it should be rigid. Next, we take sandpaper or a sander and grind.
Let's start assembling the countertop. Planks of various types of wood remained from the finishing work, some of them were painted with stain. We alternate boards of different colors.
We fasten the boards of the tabletop with finishing nails, carefully finishing them off with a finish. It can be fixed on the shelf with ordinary nails or self-tapping screws. Then we level with a grinder. The last stage is painting. Very unlucky with the choice of varnish. We bought it too dark, didn't like the look. We'll have to sand it again and paint it in a different color.
Wooden table with glued top
This design features L-shaped legs. They are assembled from boards of the same thickness. In this case, 20 mm. In order for them to hold well, 5 self-tapping screws are needed. Pre-drill holes with a drill with a diameter of 1-2 mm less than the diameter of the screws. Then, with a larger diameter drill, we drill recesses for the caps. The diameter can be matched to furniture plugs of a suitable color or made from a wooden rod. Another option is to use wood putty, to which add wood dust that remains after sanding. After drying and sanding, the marks will be difficult to find.
When assembling the legs, make sure that the angle is exactly 90 °. You can choose a bar as a pattern. First, we coat the joint of the two parts of the leg with wood glue, then we install the screws in the following sequence: first the two extreme ones, then the middle one, and only then the other two. After the glue has dried, the legs are sanded, varnished and dried.
It's time to make the countertop. We collect it from boards of the same thickness. We dial as much as necessary. Fragments of different widths can be used. It is only important that everything looks organic, and the sides of the boards are even and docked without gaps.
We coat the sides of the boards selected for the tabletop with glue, lay them on a flat surface (some kind of table) and tighten them with clamps. In this case, they cost one, but preferably at least three. We tighten it so that there are no cracks in the resulting shield. We leave for a day. Having removed the clamps, we get an almost finished tabletop. It still needs to be ripped off - to align the edges, and then sanded. You can trim with a jigsaw or a conventional hand saw. Using a grinder is difficult to get a straight line, but you can try. After sanding, we get a beautiful tabletop.
Using the same technique, you can make an oval or round tabletop. It will only be necessary to draw the appropriate line and end the glued boards along it.
To make the table look more attractive, let's make a frame. We take a thin strip, process it with sandpaper and fasten it around the perimeter of the tabletop. You can also use finishing nails. Only the planks are also pre-coated with carpentry glue, and then with nails.
After the glue dries, we process the joint again with sandpaper.
Now you can attach the table legs. We assemble a table frame from four boards (there is no photo, but you can do it as in the previous paragraph). We attach it to the back of the countertop with glue, then install furniture confirmations through the countertop. A preliminary hole is drilled for confirms with an expansion under the head. The holes for the fasteners are masked in the same way as on the legs.
We attach the legs to the fixed frame. We put them inside the frame. You can attach it with ordinary self-tapping screws. That's it, we made a table for a summer residence with our own hands.
How to make a garden table from wood with benches
For this table, boards of 38 * 89 mm were used (dismantled themselves), but you can take standard sizes. The difference in millimeters will not greatly affect the results. In the photo below you can see what should turn out.
To connect the parts, studs 16 cm long with washers and nuts (24 pieces) were used. All other connections are made with nails 80 mm long.
The parts are installed in place, a through hole is drilled with a drill. A hairpin is installed in it, washers are put on on both sides and nuts are tightened. Everything is tightened with a wrench. Why is this option convenient? For the winter, it can be disassembled and taken to a shed or garage.
Making seats
According to the drawing, we cut the boards of the required size. Everything is needed in double quantity - for two seats. We grind the boards, pay special attention to the ends.
The short sections, which we use to fasten the three seat boards along the edges, are cut off at an angle of 45 °. First, we assemble the structure that is attached to the bottom of the seat. We take a board with a length of about 160 cm, at the end to it we attach two short boards sawn at an angle. You need to attach it so that this board is in the middle.
Then we attach the legs to the resulting structure (you can use nails). Then we add the boards cut at an angle and pull everything together with studs and bolts.
We attach the seat boards to the resulting structure. Since this is a table for the street, you do not need to knock them close. Leave a gap of at least 5 mm between two adjacent ones. We nail it to the supports (which have been cut down), two for each board.
We fasten the finished seats with four boards 160 cm long. We fasten each leg with studs (if you walk, you can put two studs by placing them in a diagonal or one above the other).
Putting together a table
The table is assembled in a different way. Please note that for the countertop, the transverse boards are sawn at the edges at 52 °. We attach them at such a distance that the legs enter. Each board has 2 nails. You can finish, with small caps, or you can hammer in deep, and then mask the holes with putty.
Now we need to assemble the cross-legs. We take two boards, cross them so that the distance between their ends is 64.5 cm. We outline the place of intersection with a pencil. At this point, you will need to take out the wood half the thickness of the board.
We make the same notch on the second board. If you add them, they turn out to be in the same plane. We connect with four nails.
We make the second leg for the table in the same way. We are not assembling the table yet.
Installing the table
Now you need to fix the legs to the structure on which the benches are installed. We put them at an equal distance from the benches, fasten them with hairpins.
Now we install the tabletop. We also fasten it with pins. The last stage is painting. Here everyone does as he pleases.
Variations on a theme
According to this drawing, you can make separate benches and a table for a summer residence, a garden. The design is reliable and easy to perform.
Diy table for giving: drawings
The interior of any house will be decorated with a hand-made craft. Not the most difficult option for individual creativity is a home table made of wood. It is not difficult to develop a design yourself. Here the flight of imagination is unlimited, but you need to start by choosing the design, purpose and design features that you plan to implement. At the very beginning, you need to create drawings and drawings, according to which it will be possible to assemble a finished table.
Drawings and diagrams
Initially, work out in detail each element, especially decorative additions, if any. This is just the case when the decoration will not be superfluous. It is best to draw the drawing in accordance with the actual dimensions, choosing the appropriate scale on paper.
The type of table can be very diverse, from the usual writing to the children's massage table. A table with your own hands can also be made for a bath. One of the easiest to make is a corner table.
It's not so difficult to create a small transformer or a table-book. It takes up little space in the room and is functional in many situations. The sliding design will help save a little space. For home construction, a carpentry table is very suitable. And, of course, a table on the veranda, where the whole family can gather for an evening tea party.
Decor
Decorating will greatly enhance the look. Almost any table design will be decorated with carved legs, especially if you decide to implement a project in a rustic style. Complementing the countertop decor with LED lighting will look elegant. A luminous table in the corner of the living room adds warmth to a cold winter night There can be an infinite number of options, but the main thing is not to overdo it and not to overdo it with decorations.
Style and design
There are no restrictions and strict frameworks for your own creativity. The easiest way to make an original piece is to perform it in an antique style. This is the most common and not too difficult craft to perform. Imitation of antiquity will decorate almost any interior.
The design of a home-made table, ideally, should organically fit into the interior of the room in which it is planned to use it. Various forms and artistic solutions are possible. Wood products allow you to experiment with geometry.
For information on how to make an unusual table, see the next video.
The form
Such a table can have different angles and will not lose in any way in functionality. Permanent seats for family members can be assigned to each side of this design. Smaller sides are for kids. Larger sides are for adults.
Material
The tree is convenient to use in any condition. The recycling of wooden structures is also quite suitable. It is very good to use old boards. Many breeds only get better over time.
It is no secret that a floor of valuable species that has served a century is sometimes used to make musical instruments. In case of reuse, it is imperative to remove the top layer, which will give the final product a cleaner look. Products made from such material, without exaggeration, will last forever.
Mix of dissimilar materials
Combinations of wood and metal look original. The massive plane of the table will be decorated with iron, and ideally - cast iron - legs. The combination of oak and cast iron will achieve an excellent result. Heavy cast iron matches perfectly with oak or ash.
The combination of hard African rocks and metal structures will be unique. The result will amaze anyone, even the most demanding connoisseur.
Glass and wood blend perfectly
An elegant wooden stand will be the best decoration for a glass table. Modern fastening devices will ensure a reliable joint of these materials. With this combination, the round shape of the final product is the most optimal solution.
You can combine different materials
It is quite possible to install a wooden or glass top of a coffee table on a lightweight concrete base. A completely modern solution that will add a light industrial touch to the interior design. The combination of glass and concrete, as well as pine additions will look great.
How can natural stone be used?
Quite an elegant combination if done in moderation. Do not overload the table structure with too heavy elements. Try to find a suitable natural stone base. The design of the wooden top will be indicated by the stone itself. Put a massive wooden surface on it and you have a table that no one else has.
Beautiful examples and options
It is quite possible to make very beautiful, original things with your own hands that will look no worse than those of famous masters. Homemade items will always be your pride and a topic of discussion with your friends.
What can you make yourself?
Almost any table is within the power of each of us. This simple household item does not require special knowledge and special professional skills. We begin to make wood products at school, in labor lessons. Therefore, the simple wooden structure of the laptop table will be quite on the shoulder. Both chairs and a bench for a country house can also be made independently.
You can come up with your own home craft design. The folding table will not constantly occupy the living space. It can combine several functions. From a baby changing area to a work surface for home crafts.
A wide field for creativity will give a combination of wood and other materials. Feel free to experiment. Connect different objects together and you will achieve amazing results. Even if you decide to combine rarely combined elements, do not be afraid to try. Any ideas can be realized.
How to make a table?
Home design should start with a small coffee table. The design can be quite simple. A work surface can be purchased at a local hardware store.
Glued pine is best. Glued wood is less susceptible to deformation due to changes in humidity and temperature drops. It is most convenient to pick up legs for your craft in the same place.
Desk
It is better to assemble it from ready-made wood panels - a perfectly reasonable start to home crafts. The easiest way to order ready-made elements or whole blocks is with delivery on the website, where components for such works are sold. Here you can also pick up all the necessary accessories. All that remains is to spend a little time on assembly. Additional processing and adjustment will not become too difficult, the main thing is that you will get the necessary experience for further creativity.
Kitchen table
It's not that hard to make your own kitchen utensils. You can start with a small pine kitchen table. The legs are the easiest to buy ready-made, pine is the most budgetary option. The work surface is easier to choose for the planned dimensions. All that remains is, in the literal sense, to put the table on its feet.
Kitchen set
Everyone can easily assemble a set of kitchen furniture according to their own drawings. You need certain skills to install opening doors, but this simple science can be learned by watching several videos on the Internet.
Required tools
You can start with a small set. A hammer, a plane, a chisel, a wood saw, nails and screws can be found in every home. You will also need a ruler and a pencil. If it is possible to purchase an additional power tool, be sure to do so.
An in-house electric plane or jigsaw will come in handy for the following crafts. Such a tool must be of good quality. It will last for many years, even if you don't use it every day.
Special tool
To achieve high quality, it is better to use special equipment with an electric drive. The acquisition costs will not be significant, and you will have the opportunity to move on to more complex projects in the future.
What can be purchased in addition to an existing electric drill:
electric jigsaw - will allow you to make high-quality sawing of any materials;
electric planer - will make the surface of the tree perfectly flat;
circular saw - will provide industrial quality rip or cross cuts;
mechanical device for milling work - will process the edges of your craft with an intricate pattern and help cut decorative elements on a wooden surface;
sanding machine - will make finishing a wooden surface a simple and enjoyable activity that does not require significant effort.
It is best to purchase a power tool combination that combines several different functions in one device. This will reduce costs and allow many design ideas to come true. By the way, a home electric drill can be supplemented with various attachments, which will expand its capabilities.
Components
If you decide to take a trip to a craft store, stock up on everything you need at once. For your craft, you will need additional components to securely hold the wooden parts together. The simplest steel corners will make the structure more reliable in operation. Don't skimp on additional decorative items. They will not be superfluous, but will only decorate the look.
Ready-made kits, which can be purchased in the store, will give more grace to wooden crafts. A homemade desk for a child will look very nice if you use metal legs from any ready-made set of furniture. It is not difficult to independently make a bedside table for him from the same standard sets. Handles and fittings can be found in the same store.
Fastening wooden structures
The ancient technology of wood joints without iron nails and glue is almost lost. But it won't be superfluous to try. Fit all wood joints with minimal clearances, drill six to eight millimeters in diameter holes in the joints, and hammer in a dried wood spike.
If all wooden parts are too dry before assembly, then over time they will gain the required amount of moisture and increase their size. The connection will be strong enough, and the swollen wooden spike will add extra strength.
Traditional mounting options
The easiest and most reliable option is to drive a screw into a tree. Now they make special self-tapping screws for wooden joints, which, unlike a conventional screw, do not require an exact hole for screwing in. If the thickness of the joint is not very large, then additional holes can be dispensed with. A self-tapping screw for wood will do everything by itself, especially if you use an electric screwdriver. Such a connection will last long enough without glue.
Why do you need glue?
To give the wood structure extra strength, it is best to glue the mating surfaces. You need a little glue, but the result will be excellent when combined with screws or nails, the glued wood joint will remain strong for many years. The glue is best used water-based. There are many varieties of reliable wood glue.
How to make an original home table?
Crafts of your own design are not so difficult to create. The material can be found in any forest.
A unique craft will come out of solid wood. But this will take a little work. The ideal option is the base of a large tree, the diameter of which is more than eighty centimeters in circumference. If it turns out to use part of the root system, then a reliable base for the table will come out and additional legs will not be needed.
You need to understand that it will not be easy to deliver such a preparation from the forest, but the result will pay off all the work, such a table cannot be compared with anything.
Suburban table
A street table for a suburban area certainly needs to be made yourself. The ideal material is the same log brought from the forest. The base is conveniently made of small diameter birch logs. They need to be dug into the ground about fifty centimeters.
Then align their tops by sawing off the excess wood. The working surface can be made from a log of large transverse diameter by sawing it longitudinally. The flat part will just be the surface of the street table.
All outdoor additional buildings are best made of wood. This natural natural material perfectly tolerates moisture, heat and frost. It is also better to make a bench for a summer cottage yourself from the same wooden components. A homemade bench will look organic next to your handmade table.
Why is it better to use solid wood?
The structure of the tree is such that its durability directly depends on how much its integrity is not violated. Therefore, since ancient times, solid logs have been used for the construction of houses. With minimal processing, when the integral structure is preserved as much as possible, wooden structures can last hundreds of years without collapsing and without changing their shape.
What can be made from solid wood?
First you need to be patient. Cutting down a tree and delivering it to your home is not the most difficult task. It is important to properly prepare the material for subsequent processing.
Wood preparation
It is imperative to rid the tree of excess moisture. If it is not possible to agree to do this at a woodworking enterprise where there is special drying equipment, then it is quite possible to dry it at home.
Logs are usually harvested in the spring, when the trunk has not begun to collect moisture from the soil, that is, before the thaw. This is usually the month of March. Drying naturally lasts from several months to a year, depending on the type of wood.
Why is it important to use only dry material?
Raw wood will surely crack as soon as the bark is removed, unless, of course, this is planned by your design idea. Some breeds change their shape a lot if they are not dried properly.
Dry wood should be well cleaned and sanded, a light layer of textured varnish or stain will not interfere to give more texture to the product. If the diameter of the circle is large enough, and part of the root system has become a reliable support, then the table is almost ready. The upper part must be well sanded and varnished. The perfect laptop design is ready.
Dimensions (edit)
If you want to make a large dining table from a solid log, you will have to work a little and make a longitudinal cut in the middle of the trunk with a chainsaw. You get two almost identical halves. If the width of one part is a meter or more, and the length is at least one and a half meters, then there is already a base for the dining table. You can leave the bottom half round or flatten out by cutting off the half round bottom.
It remains to build reliable legs and process the table surface in any convenient way. It is not necessary to make the table absolutely level, especially if precious woods have been used. Moderate irregularities will add extra charm to the craft.
How to use the other half of the log?
A little extra effort, and a sturdy table bench is ready. If the width of the log is large enough, there can be two sturdy benches on either side of the table. It is best to rigidly connect them into a common structure, or make two separate strong seats for several people. The bench, of course, will have to be leveled and all irregularities removed. Ideally - sanded well and varnished or stained.
Colors
Do not be too zealous in painting wood products. If you decide to enhance the natural color, then coffee tones are best suited for any breed. It is best to use water-based varnishes and paints. They are less toxic and work well with wood.
It is perfectly acceptable to use unpainted materials with natural colors. Cast iron without additional coating and wood of a natural color will become an original decorative solution that does not require additional color shades.
A very good combination of untreated aluminum and dark woods. Natural silver color and dark texture of oak look very original. Elements with natural colors are well suited for additional decoration.
But the components made of iron, unless, of course, it is a stainless steel, in any case, you need to paint. Even if your table with iron legs will be constantly in the room, the metal must be covered with any coloring compound. Iron corrodes even in dry and warm rooms and requires painting.
Wood color
When using wooden planed products outdoors, painting is required, not only for decorative purposes. A good coating will protect the wood and extend its life. In this case, special compounds for outdoor work are used. Any color scheme can be used. The most acceptable are all the same dark coffee shades.
Useful little things
- The wisest thing is not to rush. Any work requires thoughtfulness and precision. Don't set any deadlines for yourself. Do work when you are in the mood.
- If something doesn't work out, put aside the craft and come back to it after a while. Such work will only be a joy, and you will achieve a good result.
- Don't tackle a complex project right away, start with a simple job. You need to get some experience for subsequent more complex crafts. Using power tools will make your work easier. Be sure to follow all safety precautions when working with any tool used for woodworking.
- Even a small splinter can become a problem if you don't pay attention to it in time. Observe the safety instructions. Always wear goggles when working with wood products, especially if machining is used.
- If you have little experience, but you want to make at least a wooden table in your own home with your own hands, start by going to the building materials supermarket. There you will find everything you need for individual creativity. The design decisions will be prompted by the materials themselves.
- To get started, use wood blanks that require minimal post-processing.
- Carry out all work in a spacious room. A small workshop in the country is ideal. Painting should be carried out in a well-ventilated area, even if low-toxic compounds are used. Observe all required drying times for glued and painted parts.
Advantages and disadvantages
Hand-made crafts do not always look perfect. But don't be upset about this. Minor flaws will be compensated for by absolute satisfaction from the work done with his own hand. Such disadvantages can be attributed rather to advantages. An industrial product will not keep your hands warm.