It is no secret that furniture is used in the country house that has served its time in the apartment. The table is no exception. However, in country conditions, the furniture that served perfectly at home may not always fulfill its purpose. We are talking about modern tables, made mainly of chipboard. Such tables are not suitable for gazebos, verandas, gardens, and even in a house with high humidity in the off-season, their service life is limited. In such conditions, a wooden table is necessary, but a wooden table is not a cheap pleasure. The solution to the problem is to make a table with your own hands. To do this is quite simple. In addition, this will save a lot, including on delivery.
The simplest table design
The simplest table design is shown in the photo below. At the same time, this design is the least expensive both in terms of materials and manufacturing forces.
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Optimal table dimensions
One of the advantages of making a table for giving with your own hands is that the table can be made in any size. Thus, the table is easy to adjust to the dimensions of the gazebo, porch or kitchen.
To make it easier to navigate in size, I will give a dimensional grid, which is most often used in the production of tables. The size chart is based on the size of the countertop.
- 60x90 cm. A table with such dimensions is optimal for 3 people. At such a table it is convenient to have lunch, drink tea, etc. Due to its size, it will fit well into any small space.
- 80x120 cm. 4 - 6 people can comfortably sit at such a table. Usually a table with such dimensions is appropriate to place in a large kitchen or on a veranda.
- More than 120 cm. Tables with such dimensions are good for feasts. In the conditions of a summer residence and the limited space of a country house, such a table is mainly installed in a gazebo or under a canopy in the open air.
Naturally, when making a table with your own hands, the size can be made arbitrary, however, in order to be comfortable at the table, you should follow the recommendations given above.
Manufacturing procedure and table drawing
The drawing of the table is shown in the figure below.
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Table legs are made of a wooden bar with a section of 40x40 mm and a length of 70 cm. If you want to decorate the table, then balusters can be used as legs. They are carved, and will make the design of the table more interesting.
The support for the countertop can be made from a board with a section of 25x150 mm, sawing it lengthwise into two halves. For support, you need 2 boards 650 mm long and 2 boards 1050 mm long.
With a countertop, everything is much more interesting. The tabletop can be made in various ways. The easiest option is to purchase a furniture board of the required size. It can be purchased at chain hypermarkets of building materials.
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Following this path, it should be remembered that the furniture board is made by gluing small pieces of boards, and with constant exposure to atmospheric precipitation, it will quickly become unusable. Therefore, a table with a table top made of furniture board must be varnished or painted to protect it from moisture.
Another option is a plank top. Boards can be used in any size. For example, a section of 25x100 mm. This is a simple and cheap countertop option. This option is devoid of the disadvantages that are inherent in the furniture board.
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However, without special equipment, it is unlikely that it will be possible to tightly fit the boards. Therefore, the countertop will have gaps between the boards. It looks good for a garden table. But not very practical.
You can get rid of the gap mentioned above by using an unusual, tongue-and-groove board. It will cost a little more, but you get a smooth, even tabletop.
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As a grooved board, boards for the euro floor can be used. They are easier to find in the store. It is only important not to forget to cut them from the wrong side.
Table assembly
Once all the elements of the table are ready, you can start assembling the table. The assembly of the table is carried out in a certain order.
First, assemble the support for the countertop and fix the legs to it. This is the most difficult moment in assembling the table. As described earlier, the countertop support consists of 4 boards. They need to be connected to each other. This can be done in several ways.
The photo below shows how to assemble the support for the table top and fix the leg to it with a special tie.
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This method is the ideal solution, except for the fact. That it may not be easy to purchase a special screed.
Another way is to pull the entire structure together with a wooden block.
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When applying this method, you need to pay attention to the fact that the bar must be sawn off at an angle of strictly 45 degrees. Otherwise, the table will not be rectangular.
In my opinion, the simplest and most affordable option for assembling the legs and supports for the tabletop is to use a metal general construction corner 50x50 mm in size. You can buy it in any store, and it has the correct geometric shape.
The last step in assembling the table is installing the table top. Depending on the type of countertop, it can be fixed in various ways. The furniture board can be attached with corners or with glue. Separate boards with self-tapping screws and glue.
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As you can already understand, making a table for a summer house or a house with your own hands is quite simple. It's important to get creative. Such a table can be decorated with any paintwork. A handmade wooden table will delight you every day and will last for many years.
Wooden tables and decoration ideas
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As in a bedroom without a bed, so in almost any other room, whether it be a living room, a kitchen or even a hallway, you cannot do without a table. Actually, in the bedroom, he will not be superfluous. And it is better to have several of them at once - for different purposes. So that there is somewhere to put a night lamp, where to lay out notes and books, install a laptop, or even just have a bite to eat or even do something more spicy.
Buying a "desk" is not difficult, the choice is now large, but making it yourself is a matter of special sophistication. Such a home-made item of an apartment “wardrobe” will be valued much higher by both the owner and guests, and it will be more pleasant to use it.
This is not an easy task, but it is also simple, requiring, however, a certain aesthetic taste and carpentry skills. But do not be afraid and immediately retreat. It is quite possible to cope with this task, the main thing is to imagine what you want.
Advantages and disadvantages
A homemade product has both its advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages:
- Variability. You can do with your own hands what you really need. In all aspects. This is complete freedom in the choice of form, material, texture, size, design.
- Saving. Buying in furniture stores will cost significantly more. In fact, for the same or even worse quality, you will sometimes have to pay many times more money.
- Uniqueness. What is done by hand, no one else will do. This will allow you to create a stylish and original, and most importantly, a unique interior almost anywhere - in the country, in an apartment, in your own house.
- Improving skills. Working on a table is an opportunity to practice your locksmith and carpentry skills, to learn a whole range of new things. These skills will come in handy when repairing finished store products in the future.
Having a better understanding of the design of the tables, it will be possible to more professionally approach the choice of such products in retail outlets, or even discover a source of additional income. And in general - it will always be possible to help relatives and friends fix something, bring a fresh idea to the design.
However, the independent production of tables is fraught with certain difficulties. Among them:
- Time consumption. Be prepared to spend one or more days working, and in the case of a large item, even a week. The maximum, as the masters admit, is 10 days spent on a large table. In fact, you can spend the whole vacation tormented with the material and achieve very meager results. Therefore, it is better to have a psychological readiness for difficulties during the first experience.
- Injury hazard. Working, especially with wood, is fraught with splinters. When working with old material (beams, boards from fences), you need to be extremely careful. But in some cases, even work gloves may not save you from small cuts. Too delicate hands are better not to do such things.
- Manufacturing defects. The house is still not a workshop, and it can be difficult to make some calculations - hence the roughness and unevenness on a product that seems to be ready and verified to the smallest detail. Well, if the table is made for giving, but in a standardized room the result can become the subject of offensive jokes and just look out of place. For the manufacture of an impromptu "bureau" or other structures more complex than an ordinary table, skills and some experience are still needed. It would be time to earn it.
- Need a tool. If it is not there, everything is simple - you have to buy and master it. Time is already money, and there are additional costs at the first stage. However, in the long run, such an approach will lead to savings - the next table will be made almost for next to nothing, especially if there are stocks of material in the country.
- Not suitable for all styles. You need to be careful experimenting with homemade products in modern interiors, for example, high-tech, where metal and technological materials “rule the ball”. It is difficult to work with them, and wooden products can disrupt the harmony of the room.
A little advice. If you decide to make a table, and this is the first experience, try to find a good adviser who will psychologically and with the help of his skills support the undertaking. You can take the first steps together, and then go on a free “flight”.
Assembly features
There are many types of tables. The most common are writing, computer, toilet (with or without a mirror). Desktops differ depending on whether they are designed for a laptop or made for a desktop computer. In the latter case, you will need a special space for the system unit - it can be installed both under your feet and at eye level.
Each of the options has its own advantages that affect the design of the table. In the first case, the system unit will not get in the way at hand, but it will not be very convenient to connect USB ports to it from behind. When designing, you should leave a significant open space behind the table, do not put it near the wall. If the system unit is located on top, the bureau should be as stable as possible, and the table top should be made of durable, reliable material.
If there is a goal to design a desktop for a student, including a collapsible structure, it is reasonable to build drawers for notebooks, textbooks and CDs into it. An alternative is a separate shelf above the structure. Drawers can be either drawers or open shelves. The backlight is up-to-date.
Tables can also be angular, transformers; height-adjustable, collapsible, on wheels.
All these are not frills, but practical design elements. Among the more complex options, for example, river tables with a beautiful, often transparent material built into the middle part are popular. Their production will take more time and require higher locksmith skills, however, it will allow not only to upgrade your working “skills”, but also to make a real interior artifact. Each of the types of tables has its own assembly features and specifics. Consider some of the most popular, simple and affordable options for creating a table that do not require the heights of technical training, but allow you to create high-quality and interesting products that do not look awkward or poor even in a modest interior.
Instruments
But before you start carpentry manipulations, you need to decide what and with what you plan to work. You need to get down to business in full "instrumental" readiness. Do not be afraid, nothing rare and particularly complex will be required - only the usual working arsenal, which is always at hand for a real man. So, let's list the main ones. You can’t do without the “classics of the genre” - nails, screws, a screwdriver, a planer, a hammer, glue (instantaneous is also useful), a knife. In some cases, you can use a saw (in nature). Do not forget about work gloves and disinfectants. Be sure to have iodine and cotton swabs with you, unless, of course, the goal is to make a table, and not to get sick with tetanus.
The fact is that when sanding wood (with sandpaper or other device) it can turn out to be very “unfriendly” and just stand up with a pile. When working with metal, more metalwork tools are needed. And in any case, it is better to get eye protection - a special working mask. For the subsequent processing of the material and its cleaning, a brush and disinfectants, including those against insects, are also useful, especially when using old wood. You can also clean the table with sandpaper.
And, of course, you need varnish or paint for final processing. You may have to varnish the countertop several times (after the first one, the pile will simply stand up), which means that it is better to buy it with a margin.
Popular materials
One tool is obviously not enough. There is something, but nothing to work on yet. The main thing, of course, is the material. Theoretically, a table can be made from anything, but there are subtleties. The most popular is wood, but it must be dry! If it is not dry, dry it; it will take time, but for the sake of the quality of the product, in this case, do not rush anywhere.
A table made of dry wood, logs, timber is a wonderful and reliable element of the interior. Beautiful, functional and affordable. On this option, it will be possible to save a lot if there are inexpensive bars or logs at hand - they are stored, for example, in the country. In stores, good wooden tables definitely do not belong to the category of the cheapest.
Wood is trending right now. This is the main eco-material. You can’t do without it in interiors tailored to the natural style. In fact, it is wood in one form or another that is played up in all classical interior styles, up to colonial or modern.
You can make a bureau from chipboard. The material is composite and quite affordable. But it has a lot of downsides. Chipboard is afraid of moisture - no longer an option for the kitchen. It does not hold nails and screws well - unnecessary difficulties in the work. And in general, it is not very environmentally safe - it is better not to keep too many chipboard products in the apartment. Nevertheless, such a table can be placed, for example, in a house or on a veranda in a country house - as an inexpensive, temporary option - for the season, for receiving guests. Inexpensive, simple and moderately aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly - functional.
Let us clarify that laminated chipboard is also on sale - also wood and shavings, only laminated in a special way - with a polymer film at high temperatures, or even with a special varnish that provides increased water resistance. Chipboard is more expensive, but such boards are practically devoid of all the shortcomings of chipboard.
However, the use of plywood will be no less practical. There are many types of it - there are also moisture resistant ones. This means that the range of applications is wider. In Russia, this material is gaining popularity and is also massively exported, which indirectly indicates its quality. Plywood is quite easy to process and not too expensive. Of the minuses - its facelessness, dull texture and the accompanying feeling of unnaturalness. In addition, when working with plywood, it is necessary to carefully approach the preparatory stage. Without a sketch, a drawing is indispensable. You can use both ready-made projects, and make it yourself.
The easiest way is to make a table from a furniture board, for example, ash. This is a little more expensive, but at the same time it will ensure the reliability of the main part of the table - the table top. Less worries with polishing, but at the same time somewhat less naturalness and texture.
An extreme alternative is the use of natural wood: stumps (by the way, they can be used on their own, but this is already a designer chic) or saw cuts. With them, everything is exactly the opposite. You will have to grind and varnish it yourself several times, but in the end you will get a completely unique unique product that all lovers of “natural” design can appreciate, unless, of course, after gatherings they leave without a few splinters in various places.
Often in the design of the table, glass or special optical glue, plexiglass glue, is used to replace it. You can also buy just impact-resistant glass - although it will come out more expensive. It's stylish, effective and safe. This material is optimal for small oval coffee tables, but recently it has been increasingly used by designers in models with right angles.
We also add that the legs and base can be metal. You should not be afraid of the combination of wood and metal - with a competent design, it can be not only harmonious, but also very interesting. In modern interiors, loft and hi-tech, sometimes you can’t do without it. In addition, metal is effectively combined with glass or its analogues.
Kitchen table
This is an absolutely necessary element of the interior. It should be comfortable, comfortable and stable. The surface of the tabletop is often of no fundamental importance - usually it is covered with a tablecloth or oilcloth. When making it yourself, it is important to pay attention to the lower parts of the structure so that you can sit at the table without problems, and you can always place your legs comfortably.
A good DIY dining table can be made in just a few days. According to home "masters", even very beautiful large models took them no more than 7-10 days. Any material can be used - the easiest way to work with chipboard, plywood and wood. The main thing is that the beams and boards are even and well sanded.
Carefully study their dimensions, bring them to the norm if necessary - it is hardly advisable to make a kitchen table more than 80 cm in height. The shape and size of the countertop will depend on the interior and the availability of free space in the kitchen.
The table, although the main element of the interior in such a room, should not occupy the entire place. Therefore, especially in small kitchens, it is practical to make it square - you can approach it from all sides, and more than four people are unlikely to fit behind it anyway. In large dining rooms, on the contrary, it is better to stay in the classic rectangular format.
An oval or round tabletop will also look interesting, especially if you choose beautiful curly legs for it - this, however, will require good carpentry skills.
When working on a standard wood model, fasten the beams or boards with the planks at the bottom under the tabletop. A practical option with plywood. It is better not to use chipboard - there is always high humidity in the kitchen, and something is accidentally spilled regularly, and this material, as you know, does not withstand the influence of the water element.
An interesting idea would be to create a sliding table. In this case, the fasteners must be flexible. But you can do it easier. Still, making a sliding table in the format of one design with your own hands is not a trivial task.
Therefore, make two small rectangular products of the same dimensions. During the day, they can be moved to different parts of the kitchen or even an apartment, and moved before eating together, thereby forming a large table. A very practical option for small kitchens. When manufacturing, pay attention to the lower parts - partitions and beams should not interfere with each other when connecting tables.
If the kitchen is very small, you can make a folding table. Assemble the countertop and attach a special bracket to the wall. Such a “desk”, as a rule, has only two legs, which means that they should be placed so that at least three people can fit behind it at the same time. Another option is to build a small cabinet for storing dishes and food instead of one of the legs. This is the perfect way to save space.
When designing a table with a sink, it is better to seek the help of a professional. It will not be difficult to make sketches and the main structural elements, but the main thing is that they do not interfere with the passage of pipes under it. So you can't do without a locksmith and a plumber.
At the final stage, it is better to process any table. How to cover it and how to decorate it is a matter of taste. It can be varnished and covered with a tablecloth, or even trimmed with special tiles or even stone. The field for experiments is large.
Many color palettes, including bright ones, will fit into the interior of the kitchen. Do not be afraid to make the table red, yellow or green - it is fashionable, pleasant and aesthetically pleasing, it will create a good mood when cooking, eating and communicating with household members and guests.
And one more tip for kitchen tables. If you want to design a product with a drawer, make the design of the latter as reliable and airtight as possible so that moisture does not get there. Assemble it from several boards or planks and securely fasten them with special glue or nails. When using plywood, it should ideally not be thicker than 20mm.
High-quality grinding and processing is important, including against insects. Remember that the kitchen, as a place to store food and prepare food, is a favorite environment not only for cockroaches, but also for various arboreal and moisture-loving insect species, especially in hot climates.
For computer
The table for the computer should be compact and functional. It is always better to design it with a margin. There are two main concepts:
- Table for desktop computer. If the technique is powerful, for example, gaming, you will have to make the table long and wide enough. A monitor will take up a lot of space on it. A diagonal of 20 inches and wide screen rotation means the user is mobile at the table, which means that there should always be a place where to put your hands. A separate measurement should be made taking into account the dimensions of the keyboard.
Other devices should also be placed on the table - a mouse, joysticks, gamepads, or even a game role. Part of the space will be occupied by the system unit. It can be installed at the bottom of the table - for this you will have to make special ceilings so as not to put the equipment on the floor. The table should not be closed - high-quality cooling is very important for a powerful computer, and open space will provide the necessary air circulation.
At the same time, the design of the table is of no fundamental importance - in any case, it will be forced by technology. The main thing is to use high-quality varnish and paint so that the surface is smooth, it is easy to wipe it and it does not accumulate a lot of dust that is dangerous for equipment.
- For laptop. When measuring, keep in mind that both the computer itself and the hands of a person working or playing behind it should fit on it. Often, a full-fledged keyboard is also separately connected to portable computers, so it is better to use material with a margin. Leave room for the mouse too.
We add that almost any shape of a computer table can be made. Previously, there was an opinion that it should be rectangular, but practical experience has shown that oval tables, in particular for laptops, are a very interesting solution. If you attach wheels to them, turning them into an analogue of a coffee table, you can easily move with a computer around the room - show videos to friends from convenient angles or, conversely, if necessary, quickly and quickly immerse yourself in work or correspondence away from prying eyes.
However, a table with right angles has some specific advantages. It is easier to equip it with drawers and shelves for storing books and CDs. Do not forget about the reliability of fastening these structures, since the weight of a music or game collection can reach 7-10 kg.
night table
It is better to make a night table extremely compact. Dimensions are not his strong point, the main thing is the convenience of the form. First of all, adjust the dimensions of the materials to the height of the bed. It is better to make it flush with the level of the mattress, but it's okay if it gets lower. A tall night table is not too impractical, although it is found as an example in some design schools. If aesthetic qualities are more important to you, it is reasonable to experiment in this direction. In this case, you can choose any shape - from oval to rectangular and square.
The design concept should be included in the composition of the bedroom interior. For classic styles of materials, it is better to choose wood. Moreover, in the case of retro and historical styles, the more authentic it is, the better. If you have skills in artistic carving, then in this case it's time to use them. In modern interiors, a wooden product will also be relevant - if necessary, the texture will be hidden under varnish, paint or a tablecloth. The color scheme depends on the color of the room. The color should be in harmony with the bed, linens, and ideally with the floor and ceiling. Radical contrasts are out of place here.
Particular attention when working on a night table should be given to its stability. The leg can be made big. If there are several of them, they should turn out to be absolutely identical. Please note that not only an alarm clock or a table book is placed on the night table, but sometimes they rely on their hands - it should withstand such loads without problems. The table can also be equipped with several drawers, or, if the level of technical skill or the specifics of the material does not allow, with an open shelf.
Coffee table
In many houses and apartments, the habit of laying out newspapers and magazines on the coffee table has already become a thing of the past. They were replaced by new means of communication - various gadgets - from iPhones to laptops. But they also need to be placed somewhere, even if just put on charge. Before making such an interior item, it is better to immediately determine its functionality.
The main thing is to learn one simple truth: no one works for magazine "bureaus" - at best, they earn extra money, so they should be low, aesthetic and comfortable for a relaxed pastime. And it is aesthetics that come first. Your guests will remember, first of all, the design and material of the table. Another point is functionality. It is good if such a table has a space under the tabletop where you can put something.
So, as materials it is better to take chipboard or boards. They should be collected on dowels with the utmost, maximum accuracy - so that the junctions of the elements are not visible.
An additional crossbar will make the table more stable and reliable. If the design incorporates metal (legs), a welding machine will be required. A rectangular metal element can be placed in the base. Do not forget to strengthen the sidewalls in the same way. A very common option with glass (or transparent glue). Such tables are often found in offices, waiting rooms and other "guest" facilities. However, as the experience of many designers shows, it fits well into home interiors.
When manufacturing, it is important to pay attention to a wooden or metal base - it will be visible under glass! Cruciform shapes work well. Do not forget that glass can also be used simply as an additional component. For example, close them part of a classic wooden table. It is advisable to equip the resulting already light object of the interior with wheels. Such a “mini-transport” will be especially relevant in a large living room, as well as in an apartment where there are always a lot of children (then, however, you should not experiment with glass once again). It is a good and useful item for fun and leisure.
But the mobile table should be light. Massive - it is better not to equip with this “bonus”, but to make it from durable heavy overall boards. It will ground the interior, make it more collected.
There is also an option with a table-transformer. It is practical, but not always aesthetic. However, if you make a double (in height) base, then it can even be used as a conditional easel. We add that coffee tables, as a rule, are still small and are usually designed for one, maximum, four people. Sizing is purely personal. Only the height is fundamental - it can vary from 40 to 60-80 cm. Do not forget also that in some situations the product can also be used as a bookcase in combination - for this you will need to make shelves and compartments that meet your needs.
With regard to the color scheme, let's say the contrast of the table top and legs. The combination of metal and wood looks good. You can draw a picture on the surface or make an unusual ornament, but it’s easier to just cover it with something - you don’t have to repaint the products every time you change your mood and taste. And one more thing - about the form. Magazine furniture can be both round and rectangular-square - a matter of taste. Round products are used more often because they are safer and more democratic.
The knights of King Arthur, after all, also sat at the round table, so in the living room, the place of reception and gathering of guests, each of whom often wants to show their individuality and initiative, it is better to do without seats at the head of the table and other patriarchal delights, and for children are safer - once again they will not hit.
Summer cottage furniture
A holiday in nature is a wonderful pastime, however, in order to really have a good rest and sit in a company, you need a high-quality and comfortable table. Such furniture is very specific. On the one hand, it must withstand high humidity - if it is standing outdoors in the rain, on the other hand, it is very unpretentious in terms of aesthetic qualities and always gravitates towards naturalness. In nature, a glass table or an expensive metal product will be inappropriate.
So, before you start making such furniture, you need to decide on an important point: where it will stand and how mobile it should be. Basically there are two options:
- Fixed outdoor table. Typically, such structures are placed near the garden house or away from it in comfortable places to relax - under an apple tree or other fruit tree. The main thing is that such an exterior item be durable and reliable, stand on its “legs” as firmly as possible. It is reasonable in some cases to even dig the legs into the ground. The surface can be anything, but preferably wood.
The main thing is to remove pile and shavings from it, as they can lead to unpleasant and deep injuries or just a splinter. Please note that the surface must be moisture resistant - the table will regularly get wet in the rain. In cases of heavy rainfall or just a long absence in the country, it is better to cover it with something, say, oilcloth. This will not save you from high humidity, but it will protect you from direct contact with water.
- Movable table in the country house. As a rule, this is a more compact option. It can be used indoors, taken out to the veranda or outdoors. The main emphasis in self-manufacturing is best done on the use of lightweight materials so that it can be carried.
Wheels are unlikely to help much (the landscape in the country is not always even), although they can also be attached, but this will make the structure less stable. A good bonus would be the ability to push or assemble the table. For the winter season, such a table can be completely folded and put into the attic so that it does not deteriorate.
What is better to make a table for giving? Pallets, boards, old logs, for example, from an already unnecessary or dilapidated fence, partitions from boxes, an old tire, or whatever, can come in handy. It is better not to use glass and not to abuse metal. The latter tends to rust: this is not so scary, but aesthetically it can spoil all natural harmony, unless, of course, there is a desire to create an entourage of a post-apocalypse.
Boards for countertops in the country are best fastened from below with the help of planks. There is another option with gluing - this is a more time-consuming technology, after processing it will be necessary to pull off the boards and keep them in this state for about a day. If the material is old, it is better to arrange it by color, align it stylistically with color.
Light - to light, dark - to dark, with interweaving of color contrasts closer to the center. Don't strive for perfection with constant alignments - naturalness doesn't have to be symmetrical. The next step is to sand the surface. Better to do it with sandpaper.
When working with legs, the main thing is to make them the same length - otherwise there will be little pleasure in eating at such a table. It is important that their surfaces are not beveled, but even. However, if you dig your legs into the ground, and there is no saw at hand, you can always compensate for a couple of centimeters, but only as a last resort.
Then, after designing the design, the countertop must be varnished. After the first time, the pile will probably rise, so we process it twice. For reliability in the lower part at the final stage, you can make an additional support-mount. It will make the structure more stable and allow you to comfortably position your legs.
In continuation of the work, you can also attach benches to the table - make them part of a single structure. It is better to connect the bench to the table with special wooden planks using nails or long hairpins. For reliability, you will also need washers and nuts. The seats themselves are made according to a similar principle, only their height, of course, is lower than the table, and the mounts should be even more reliable - it is better to make cruciform ones.
The final step is painting. Gray, brown, natural tones look good. Bright colors look too eclectic, unless you have a modern country house design, and instead of trees, artificial vegetation.
And a few more words about the size. As a rule, country tables are long, but not too wide - so it is easier and more convenient to approach them. Do not install them too close to bushes, especially thorns, gooseberries or cherries, it will be painful to approach them.
The distance from the fruit trees must also be reasonable, otherwise you can repeat Newton's experiment, but this is unsuccessful. The height of country tables, as a rule, is made average, since both adults and children usually sit at them. So with built-in seats it is better not to overestimate the design.
How to arrange lighting
This question is relevant both for small night tables and for working products on which a computer is installed. You can put a small floor lamp on the night "buro", it is reasonable to stretch the wire with the switch to the bed so that each time they do not reach for the table and do not drop the lamp in the dark. On a desktop, it makes sense to use a table lamp as well, but as we experiment with homemade designs, other more interesting possibilities emerge.
If you make a small “add-on” above the table from several panels - plywood and chipboard, securely attach them with nails, then under them you can install an ordinary light bulb, or better, an LED. It will be more efficient to use two or three small spot LEDs. They will provide high-quality and uniform lighting.
A child who studies at the table, and an adult in the process of work, can read at any time without problems. To work at a computer (so that the light does not shade the screen), it will be possible to turn on only one point of illumination, which is reasonable to place a little to the side - it will become a source of subdued light.
Among modern design concepts, there are also options for lighting tables from below, through the design of the countertop, however, it will be problematic to cope with such a complex “technical task” without a qualified electrician, and the practical benefits of such structures leave much to be desired.
The choice of light temperature for almost any table design is purely individual and depends more on the place of use. In classic small bedrooms, warm color combinations will be relevant.
In the interior of the kitchen, on the contrary, cold shades will fit more harmoniously. Much depends on the style. Hi-tech, for example, is often imprisoned precisely for a cool range. Accents in the classic, colonial style and some variations of the loft, on the contrary, are best placed on the warm segment.
Forms
The table can be made absolutely anything, completely carved-carved, but the design has already developed several classic and practical shape ideas. Among them:
- Rectangular. It was these tables that were popular in almost all historical eras. In Russia, the boyars gathered behind them, they served as a place for a meal for peasants in huts and the basis of tavern life.
In Soviet times, they were slightly pushed back by other forms - square, designed to minimize living space as such. Now rectangular tables are no longer associated with the ideas of dominance and patriarchy, but have retained their immanent massiveness and hardness. Most often used in large rooms. Suitable for summer cottage, living room, spacious kitchen.
- Square. Products of this form allow you to perfectly organize the space. Their use is reasonable and economical. In addition, it is always possible to move such tables. Often there are folding models that turn from square into rectangular.
It is not easy to make such a product on your own. However, you can simply make two identical tables. Let us clarify that in terms of a home-made approach, it is square and rectangular tables that are suitable for the “pen test” of novice masters. And it’s easy to make, and the field for experiments is wide.
- rounded. A round or oval piece of furniture is suitable as a coffee or night table. This is an ideal shape for apartments where families with children live, as it avoids unpleasant collisions with sharp corners. It is technically more difficult to make them, but the most unexpected items, for example, car tires, can always come to the rescue.
- Designer forms. Table edges do not have to be even. Sometimes they are made curvilinear. Products can be rounded on one side, having right angles on the other. Triangular patterns are becoming more and more popular.
For example, in the kitchen it will be advantageous to look at a table that is rectangular in relation to the seats and rounded towards the sink and cabinets. Guests will be able to sit comfortably, and the hostess or host, while treating them, will not constantly bump into corners. Naturally, the manufacture of such models will require higher technical skills. The main difficulty will be how to cut a suitable shape. This also imposes some restrictions on the materials used - beams, boards and logs in many such structures are technically inapplicable.
How to make from improvised materials
Sometimes it’s hard to restrain the fantasy, then very interesting options for improvised “desks” are born, which can be used both in nature and in modern high-tech interiors and not only - even at work. It is not difficult, for example, to make a table from a car wheel, or rather, tires. Attach chipboard to it on one side - a little less than the radius, and on the other - legs. You can decorate the side surfaces and the lid to your taste.
If you drag the table with fibers or ropes, you will also get an ottoman - two in one at once. To create more effective fasteners, stock up on liquid nails. The cover of such furniture can be made removable and subsequently stored in the "wheel" whatever your heart desires. With a competent approach, such a hiding place will completely become a mini-safe, where you can protect things at least from children, and not every unlucky thief who breaks into your home will guess such a little trick.
Nobody bothers to collect old boxes into a useful design: you get a kind of interesting labyrinth table. However, here you need to be very careful - many craftsmen who posted their creations from boxes on the Internet turned out to be something more like an urn. To avoid this, do not leave too much free space in the center of the structure.
Another, perhaps even more extreme option is to design a table based on an old suitcase. Such Soviet colossus is waiting for the hour of its disposal on many balconies of the country, and perhaps now is their finest hour. Just do not rely in the literal sense of the word on exceptional Soviet quality - it is better to strengthen the product with sheets, for example, plywood. You will need more legs and wheels.
Disinfect the product before starting work. At the final stage, it can be varnished, painted or pasted over with a cloth. This option is suitable for colonial and various retro styles, and in general it will look at least original in any room. With benefit in working on the table, you can also use old frames - the main thing is to strengthen them well. With adequate design, you can achieve all the benefits of the effect of pop art style.
A loft-style pallet table will decorate almost any interior of a modern living room. You can also make an interior object from pallets, from an old window sill or countertop (with an antique effect), from ceramic tiles, professional pipes. A table made of a profile or water pipe is a fashionable idea at all. And in general, almost anything is suitable for creating creative furniture: from old chests and barrels to mirrors, wallpaper rolls and batteries - the main thing is to trust your imagination, sense of style and technical skills in working with material and tools.
Beautiful interior placement ideas
And finally, let's look at some interesting examples of homemade tables in various interiors. Let's start with the cottage. At a distance of a few meters from the landings, a large table made of lacquered boards will fit in well. Light or dark brown color will be in perfect harmony with the greenery. The tabletop is divided into five parts along the narrow part (according to the number of boards). Having fastened them from below, we will keep the effect of naturalness and naturalness.
From below, the table will also be fastened with two overlaps, on which it will be convenient to put your feet. The benches are also attached to the table (consisting of three boards each). Favorable design is emphasized by additional neat carving on the sidewalls. As a result, we have before us almost an example of the pre-revolutionary tsarist Russian style of the mid-19th century, or even modern (how to look).
It was in this environment that connoisseurs of rural idyll met guests at the beginning of the 20th century, organized creative meetings, exhibitions and even theatrical performances. Such a table does not look old-fashioned, it seems to continue the interior of a classic country house, where there is at least glass and metal.
Another example. Table-river for the living room. The easiest way to make a transformer with your own hands is to make an imitation of it, that is, do not use a plug-in structure in your work, but paint the product accordingly. In fact, this is a classic wooden table with a relief surface, which will successfully stand next to a sofa or armchairs.
The color is better to choose depending on the style of the room. Light wood will be in harmony with light light tones and vice versa. The dyed part (blue or its shades) should be in harmony with the chandelier or ceiling. On such a table, low vases with flowers or greenery will look beautiful. The simpler the design of such a table, the better - it can be used both as a coffee table and as a dining table.
The next idea - for a corner computer table - is also quite real for do-it-yourself implementation. We will make the corner parts rectangular, and the one that protrudes on us is of an arbitrary, but wide and comfortable shape, so that you can put your hands on it, put the keyboard. From materials we use plywood or chipboard.
Regular wood will work, as will old countertops, but working with the form in this case will be a little more difficult. If, nevertheless, a “difficult” material is chosen, pay attention to varnishing and painting, it is better to pay special attention to these stages of work.
We use uniform color schemes, without abusing light shades. In our example, the table will be brown. However, for the perfection of the design idea, the color of the table should be harmonized with the color of the monitor, keyboard and system unit.
Among the night tables, a two-level version will be practical and easy to manufacture. It's easier to make it rectangular, but if skills allow, it's better to make it round. The lower overlap is placed at the level of 10-15 cm from the floor, the upper - at the level of the height of the mattress.
For a bedroom decorated in dark colors, a soft dark texture is suitable. The table can be painted even in black paint. It will thus become a color spot in the room, giving additional contrast to the bed and floor. A nice visual effect will appear if you place a carafe of water and a glass on it.
And the last example is a compact small night office with two drawers. In this case, choose dark colors. The wood will need to be well processed and varnished. The design of drawers is as simple as possible.
A great way to complement the interior of a house or cottage is to make an original and stylish piece of furniture. We talk about how to make a table with your own hands in this article. Such a piece of furniture will become a real decoration of the living room, kitchen or office. It can be assembled at home from specially ordered boards and beams or from leftover materials. To do this, the master will need drawings, tools and a little imagination. But the experience of making homemade furniture may be missing. We offer you a very simple project to assemble a strong and stable table. Even a beginner can make furniture according to this scheme.
Everything starts with an idea
How to make a table? You need to start work with the selection of a finished furniture project for the living room or with drawing up your own scheme for the future product. You can not limit your imagination, but remember that the drawings in terms of complexity must correspond to your level of skill. In the absence of sufficient experience, it is better not to try to assemble a very complex structure yourself.
The project of a table for the house can be drawn with a pencil on paper. First you need to draw a design of the desired shape, and only then indicate its dimensions. Most often, a do-it-yourself table for the living room is made square or round, but for a kitchen or study (and any small room), a compact corner or adjustable table is suitable.
The dimensions of the table with your own hands can be absolutely any, when choosing the dimensions of the product, it is recommended to take into account, first of all, the dimensions of the room in which it will stand. Then, using the drawings, you can calculate the amount of material that will need to be bought. It is recommended to purchase materials with a small margin (just in case).
If you are a beginner who assembles furniture at home for the first time, then you are better off giving preference to soft wood (for example, pine).
Such materials are very malleable and do not split during assembly. If you are making furniture for the living room and aesthetics are important to you, then choose poplar. If the homemade table will be used outside the home, it is recommended to choose treated wood or mahogany.
A wrought-iron table with a wooden top will also differ in durability. A piece of wood, decorated with forged elements, will add charm to your yard.
To assemble a simple table at home, you will need:
- edged or tongue-and-groove boards, bars with a square section (for legs) and with a rectangular section (for the frame);
- white or yellow wood glue;
- screws (preferably 4x60 self-tapping screws);
- screwdriver;
- drill;
- clamp set;
- sandpaper or grinder.
Making the tabletop right
We begin the work with a description of the process of manufacturing countertops. There are several ways in which you can solve this problem. What determines the choice of one method or another? First of all, from the skill of the furniture maker and the intended appearance of the table for the living room or country house. So, here are the main ways to make a homemade countertop:
- Board production. This material is characterized by relatively low cost, excellent appearance and environmental friendliness. If you are a novice master, then you can make a table with your own hands from grooved boards (that is, blanks with ridges and grooves.
An experienced craftsman can assemble living room furniture from edged boards. To do this, he will need dowels or a soil carrier of small length. These will be used to connect the boards to each other.
- Made from a single piece of wood. In this case, you generally don’t have to puzzle over how to make a table with your own hands with a fairly strong and beautiful tabletop. The best option is to purchase hardwood plywood. However, such a product will be quite expensive.
- Assembling a product from leftover materials. This is a very cheap way to make furniture for the home, but quite difficult to perform. It will be necessary to select fragments of wood that will be in harmony with each other and will not create problems during installation and further use of the product. Putting the leftovers together is also not easy. In this case, you will have to use screws and a large amount of glue or create an underframe (stiffening ribs).
In the first case, the boards are layered on top of each other, connected with screws and glue. Since all the boards are different sizes, the finished product will need to cut off the protruding elements and conduct a thorough grinding. The result is an original and comfortable table.
The second method involves fastening the remnants of materials in any convenient way (using glue, screws), followed by strengthening the structure by installing an underframe or stiffeners. Such a table with your own hands will be distinguished by stability and durability.
If the table will be located in the courtyard near the house or in a stylized living room, then you can order a forged frame with legs for it. This will add a special color and originality to the product.
When the countertop is ready, it can be left overnight so that it dries properly. The manufacturing technology of this part of the table is approximately the same, regardless of the chosen shape of the product. The main differences between the projects in this case lie in the shape that must be given to the edges of the boards or a solid sheet of wood.
If you are making an original corner table, then the edges of the boards will have to be made at an angle. It is very important to correctly calculate the degree of each cut so that the edges of the product are even.
However, if as a result, bumps nevertheless formed, then the edges of the table will need to be properly sanded. You can also first fasten the boards, and then draw a triangle on the workpiece and cut out the finished product.
If you are making a round table in the living room or a product with rounded edges, then it is recommended to fasten the boards of the future product, and then draw lines for future cuts on the workpiece with a pencil or chalk.
The finished tabletop for such a project will look like this:
The frame as the basis for a reliable table
The next step is to make a table frame for the living room. The frame is a wooden square (for a square or rectangular table) or a polygon (for a round product), which is fastened to the table top and secures the legs.
Making a frame for a regular table is not difficult even for a beginner. To do this, turn the countertop upside down, measure the canvas, count a few centimeters deep and make marks. Then you can draw a rectangle or square from the marks.
After that, you need to cut four pieces of wood of such dimensions that correspond to the drawings on the tabletop. For the manufacture of the frame, it is recommended to take a rectangular beam. The frame of the boards may not be strong enough. Then the frame must be attached to the countertop with glue or self-tapping screws. The second option provides a higher reliability of the structure, however, in this case, the heads of the self-tapping screws will be visible on the surface of the countertop.
We make strong and reliable legs
At the next stage of the implementation of an unusual project, you need to make table legs. First, you can cut off one leg of the desired height (it is recommended to use a square bar for the production of legs), and then, using it as a sample, cut off the remaining 3. If you are making a corner table, then there will be not 4 legs, but 3. After the cutting process is completed, you should clamp all the legs together and cut them so that they are the same length.
At the next stage of work, the legs must be sanded with a grinder or sandpaper. But the top and bottom of the products should not be sanded, as you can spoil the correct cut angle. Then you need to attach the legs. To do this, the table can be turned upside down.
The first leg should be placed in one of the corners of the frame so that the top cut touches the countertop, and the two sides of the leg adjoin the frame. Then the contact lines of the parts must be liberally lubricated with glue and connected using fixing screws that are screwed through the table frame. It is advisable to make holes for the screws in advance so that the screws do not split the tree during the screwing process.
It is best to avoid using nails and a hammer when making a standard or corner table, as nails can split wood, and using a hammer requires special skill from the manufacturer. In addition, screws hold wood better than nails and can be removed from the product if necessary.
Be sure to make sure that the legs are attached to the table at the right angle. One advantage of screws is that they are easily adjustable. If necessary, their position can be easily changed. Then the same operations should be carried out with the rest of the legs. It is also possible to screw the legs through the tabletop, however in this case there is a risk of splitting the top of the legs. Yes, and the aesthetics of the table for the living room will suffer from this.
When the glue is completely dry, it is necessary to check the product for stability by strongly loosening it. However, if you made a corner table, then you can skip this step. It will be in contact with two walls of the living room or study, and this will give it extra strength. Then it remains only to sand the surface of the finished product and cover it with wood varnish or special paint. This is the end of the job. Now you can complement the interior of your apartment or garden with a wonderful product.
To make a dining table with your own hands, you need a little skill and a lot of time and patience. If carpentry skills are well developed, and at home there is a complete set of tools (from a circular saw to a milling machine), then such work will be completely simple. In this case, you can choose the option of making a table that corresponds not only to skills, but also to financial capabilities.
The choice of materials and the size of the future table
The dining table is the center of the kitchen or dining room, even if it is against the wall. Its size should be selected depending on the size of the room and the number of people who often dine together. The comfortable zone for one person at the table is 60 cm. In total, for a family of 4 people, a tabletop measuring 80x60 cm will be enough. But sometimes you have to receive guests, so it is better to increase the size of the table to the maximum suitable for the dimensions of the room.
So it will take up a minimum of space, but if necessary, the usable area is doubled. In this case, it is better not to make the table attached to one wall, because sometimes you may need to move it to another room.
What is the best way to make a dining table?
Solid oak is the ideal material for a kitchen table. Strong, durable and wear-resistant material will last more than one generation with proper care. Pine, on the other hand, is much softer and easier to process, so it is better suited for beginner builders. If you take a ready-made furniture board, you don’t have to adjust and fasten the boards yourself, but such a countertop will cost more.
For the legs, it is advisable to choose strong wood - they must withstand the weight of the countertop with numerous dishes and plates. In addition, the table is often used instead of a ladder - this also needs to be taken into account when choosing wood. Natural wood can be stained, varnished or painted in any color. Or experiment with a combination of different types of coverage and even change the style every year.
If maximum savings are required, you can buy a laminated chipboard, since the choice of decorative coatings is extremely wide - for natural wood, plastic, plain and colored. If you order a sheet of the right size, assembly will take a minimum of time. But you need to choose only products with a durable top coating and isolate the edge of the countertop well, otherwise, if moisture gets in, the surface will begin to “swell”.
How to make a simple dining table
For those who decide to start making furniture with their own hands for the first time, a simple rectangular table with a chipboard top is best. It will require:
- Purchase a sheet of chipboard of the right size.
- Buy 4 legs - these can be ready-made balusters or bars with a square section of at least 5x5 cm, which will have to be adjusted in height and sanded with sandpaper. In addition, you can find chrome-plated metal legs that will give the table a modern and stylish look. The fasteners included in the kit make it as easy as possible to assemble the table.
- If the legs are wooden, the frame is assembled from facing boards - for a stronger fixation. The crossbars are attached to the legs on the sides - with self-tapping screws on the metal corners from the inside.
- The legs are attached to the tabletop 10 cm from the edge. Wooden - on the corners, metal - with the help of ready-made fasteners. The frame to the countertop is also fixed from the inside with corners - one on each side.
- The wood is treated with a stain or painted with a preliminary primer - depending on the chosen style.
- The cut of the chipboard sheet is closed with a furniture edge. It is very convenient to use a hard PVC U-shaped edging. Silicone sealant is liberally applied to its inside (to prevent moisture ingress) and simply snaps onto the edge. The ends are closed with plugs, and excess sealant is removed.
- If the countertop is round or curved, you can take a flexible profile - it is attached to the sealant, the edges are cut off after the glue has set. Flexible edging allows you to make an edge with only one seam, which significantly improves the appearance.
- For greater reliability, you can use a T-shaped profile, but for it you will have to mill the groove clearly in the center of the entire edge - and not everyone has a manual router. But such an edge with a wide antennae perfectly hides uneven cut edges, if they are replete with chips and cracks. An ordinary edge cannot hide such defects.
The advantage of a chipboard table is its maximum simplicity and economy. To assemble it, you will need a minimum of tools:
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- sharp knife for cutting edging;
- sandpaper for grinding wooden legs;
- brush for coating wooden parts.
Folding table-book - for all occasions
In order not to think about placing guests on the floor in the best Japanese traditions, a folding dining table is ideal for a small apartment. How to make a table-book with a swivel mechanism?
No more complicated than a regular rectangular table, only a little more expensive:
In addition, you can make a sliding table. In this case, the frame is made "half". One part is screwed to the bottom tabletop in the usual way, and the second is made wider so that it can go on the first one. Full extension telescopic guides are fixed on the outer side of the narrow part of the frame and the inner side of the wide part. But such a design is still less reliable than a rigidly fixed frame.
How to give the table originality?
If you want to make the table special and have the opportunity to realize your idea, why not try it? For example, make it glowing or decorate with tiles.
Luminous table - how to impress guests
For such a table, a tree with defects is specially selected - chips, cracks and holes from knots. First, the boards are adjusted to size and glued together. For better fixation, they can be attached to wooden chopsticks - dowels:
If it is necessary to fill through holes, boards covered with wax paper are placed under them. You can take ordinary parchment for baking. To prevent the resin from overflowing over the edge of the edge, you can stick adhesive tape on it so that it rises a centimeter above the surface. To make even edges at the chipped board, formwork is made, which is also covered with paper and filled with epoxy.
After the first layer has dried, the countertop is sprayed and sanded "wet" with fine sandpaper, dried and a second layer of paint is applied. This continues until a perfect shine is obtained. In addition, the tree will be protected from moisture, which is very important for the kitchen table.
Table with ceramic tiles - practical and durable
The basis for ceramic tiles can be anything - an old countertop, a sheet of metal or an OSB plate. The choice of decor is also unlimited, although the mosaic looks better. To simplify the work, you can buy a ready-made mosaic on a grid - you don’t have to assemble it yourself, and the thickness is minimal, which is quite important for table decor.
Tile adhesive is applied to the countertop with a notched trowel. The pattern is laid from the corners along the outer perimeter of the countertop, gradually filling the entire surface.
After the glue has completely dried, grout is applied and, as soon as it dries, the excess is wiped off with a damp sponge. If sunflower oil is added to the water, the grout in the seams is evened out and does not cling to the sponge.
To protect the edge of the countertop, it is sealed with masking tape, which is removed after the grout has dried. If the edge requires processing, it can be painted in a contrasting color, which will give the table even more originality, or completely covered with the same tile.
The mosaic laid out only in the center of the table looks original. In this case, a tree is selected with a jigsaw to the height of the tile and a mosaic is laid out in the resulting recess.
Even if it was not possible to maintain the same depth, the height of the tile can be adjusted by increasing and decreasing the adhesive layer. The main thing is that the countertop is even, so each row of tiles is checked by a level.
It is not necessary to buy expensive materials if you can use what no one needs anymore. How to make an original and beautiful dining table for a summer residence from old pallets can be seen in the video:
Of course, today everyone has the opportunity to buy any furniture in the store, including a table. But why not make it yourself, with your own hands?
This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. In addition, you have the opportunity to make such a table that will ideally fit in size and appearance to the interior of your kitchen or other room.
In addition, do-it-yourself furniture is not only saving money, but also some kind of, but a reason for pride, since not every man knows how to make something these days.
What are the tables
If you decide from the boards with your own hands, then you need to figure out what types of tables are, and decide what exactly you need.
The simplest is an ordinary table with four legs, a table top and a frame. It will not be difficult to make it even for those who are not experienced in woodworking.
If you are experienced enough in this matter, you can make the dining table round or oval, decorate it with carvings, paintings, or burn patterns and patterns on the surface.
A more difficult option is from the boards. In fact, this is the same ordinary table, but rather thick and long crossbars are attached to its legs, on which seat boards are laid on top. So we get a table with benches on both sides. Such furniture is well suited for both the kitchen and for installation in the courtyard of a private house or cottage.
If the room has free space only in the corner, make a corner table that fits perfectly into this unoccupied space. It may not be as convenient to dine behind it as at a classic table, but you can put a TV, microwave or kettle on it - there will be enough space there.
Another interesting option could be a window sill table.
In fact, this is the same window sill, but significantly expanded and adapted, for example, for a convenient workplace for a schoolchild.
The advantage of this solution is that the table will be well lit for most of the day.
There is also a minus: sitting at such a table in winter, you will have to rest your feet on a very warm, even hot radiator, which is not very convenient.
Materials and tools
Buying everything you need to make a table with your own hands is quite simple and will not be difficult or expensive. The main material for the dining table is wood, or rather:
- Boards 25 to 50 mm thick, 100–150 mm wide, quite long.
The thicker the material for the tabletop, frame and legs, the heavier, but at the same time more durable they will be.
Choose boards from good wood, without any defects. - Bar. It is necessary for the manufacture of table legs, so choose thick enough and strong samples. The beam can be replaced with the same boards, if you arrange them with the letter "G", or use purchased aluminum table legs. You can also use balusters (curly carved wooden posts that support the railing on some stairs) as legs.
- Chipboard or plywood sheets, which can be used as countertop materials. Choose samples that are thick and strong enough to withstand daily stress.
As with the materials and Do-it-yourself tools and fasteners are easy to get, they are in most homes. If something is missing, you can buy it at the nearest hardware store.
- pencil, corner, roulette and ruler;
- jigsaw or hacksaw on wood;
- screwdriver with a set of nozzles and drills;
- plane, if it is necessary to pre-treat the boards from irregularities and defects;
- kit self-tapping screws, furniture bolts and nuts;
- sandpaper or Sander;
- varnish or stain, roller or tassel for processing the finished table.
Attention! When working with a jigsaw, always remember the safety rules and keep small children or pets away!
simple plank kitchen table
First we need to make a countertop.
There are several options here:
- Cut out a piece of the desired size from a sheet of chipboard or plywood using a jigsaw;
- Lay several fairly wide boards and subsequently fix them on the frame;
- Take a large number of relatively narrow boards, place them side up and glue them together with wood glue.
The result is a fairly thick, heavy and durable countertop.
Stages of work
Step 1. Collecting from boards countertop.
Step 2 We make a frame from boards or their wooden bars. In size, it can be made equal to the tabletop or with a slight indentation, about 2–2.5 centimeters on each side of the table. Having fastened the parts of the frame with screws, connect the frame with the tabletop with them.
Step 3 After we with put together the frame and the tabletop, half the table is ready. It remains to make only his legs. If a timber is used for this, drill two holes in it for furniture bolts. Moreover, they can be made both on the one hand, one above the other, and on two different ones for more secure fastening to the frame.
Important! Carefully check the length of the table legs, they should not differ from each other. Otherwise, the table will stand unevenly and stagger. If you do not want it to spoil the floor material, fix rubber “shoes” at the bottom of the legs.
After that, make similar holes in the table frame and fasten the legs and frame with bolts and nuts. Also, the legs can be fixed from above, using screws, but over time, this fastening may weaken.
If you want to make table legs from boards, fold two boards into an “G” on the outer or inner corner of the frame and secure them with all the same furniture bolts or screws.
To prevent the legs from loosening, connect the folded boards together at the bottom and middle parts with screws or nails.
That's all, simple and reliable, do-it-yourself, ready!
Advice: Before proceeding, make a simple drawing, preferably from several sides. Constantly check the dimensions of the parts. Some parts of the same size can be sawn out at the same time if you fix the boards or timber with clamps.
pallet table
Wooden pallets are widely used in shops and warehouses as cargo pallets.
If you wish, you can get a few pieces for free and use them as a basis for making an original and unusual kitchen table.
If at least one side of the pallet surface is solid, then you no longer need to make a countertop, it is ready.
You just need to process it and, if desired, round the corners.
Note! Since initially the pallets are intended for warehouses, no one is engaged in their grinding and cleaning. Therefore, before making a table out of them, carefully sand them and remove all burrs. Irregularities and defects of the boards can be hidden with putty.
Stages of work
Step 1. Most of the pallets are open and there is plenty of space between the boards. distance, due to which to use the surface of the pallet as countertop not too convenient. There are two ways to solve this problem: either boards appropriate size and to fix with their screws between the boards of the pallet, or install a sheet on top plywood or chipboard.
Step 2 As for ordinary table, table legs from pallets can be made from timber or boards. The best thing fasten them with thick enough and strong pallet beam with nails, screws or furniture bolts.
To prevent the legs from loosening, connect them to each other with crossbars.