If you want to try doing something with your own hands, but you have little experience, it is advisable to start with the simplest ideas. Simple crafts will help you improve your skills in working with various materials and tools. In this article we will tell you how to make a hanging table with your own hands. The project is extremely simple, you need a minimum of materials and tools, and practically no money investment is required.
Materials and tools for making a hanging table:
Cutting board
Wire or thin braided rope
Ferrules (when choosing, be guided by the diameter of the cable)
Hook screw
How to make a hanging table
Use a pliers or chisel to cut two equal lengths of wire rope or braided steel wire.
Mark and drill 4 holes in the cutting board. The holes should be opposite each other, as shown in the photo.
Cut out a piece of leather that is the same size and shape as the cutting board.
Mark where the holes should be, pierce them with a punch or special pliers.
Apply glue to the board, glue the leather on top. Let the glue dry.
Pull each of the cables through two opposite holes as shown in the photo.
Make loops at the ends of the cables, fix them with crimp rings.
Screw the hook into the ceiling and put four loops on it.
Note: if the ceiling is concrete, a screw with a wall plug must be used.
A simple and stylish hanging table is ready.
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Today we will try to make something from the chain. In fact, a lot of things can be made from a chain, from bringing the dog to the booth to some works of art. We will take something in between and make an original chair, which is quite such a work of art.
Looking ahead, the author wants to say that he did not think that this process could take so long. And he was delayed in connection with welding, and why, you yourself will understand everything later.
Today we need a chain, a lot of chain. Certainly not 100 meters, but 5 meters of 8mm chain for sure. And the first step is to fence off something like a conductor that will keep our chain taut. For this, a bar that remained with the master after making the workbench is perfect. You will also need a couple of self-tapping screws.
The first pieces that we need to weld should be 75 cm long, and their total should be 4 pieces. The template is ready, let's move on to welding.
And at this stage the first problems began. It seems like everything was boiled, but in the end it turns out like this:
The author, of course, is a novice welder, but so that the links are welded through one, it's just some kind of joke, to be honest. With grief, having boiled one side of the chain in half, turn the chain over, fix it and boil it on the other side. Of course, it is possible to weld huge pieces of metal onto each link of the chain so that the chain will surely fail well, but since we also need aesthetics, we do not boil the links too much, we just grab it lightly, but still, to make it firmly, because of this, it turned out such an opportunity.
Having welded all the links to the desired length, cut off the remaining part of the chain with a grinder.
And from the monotonous and tedious work, the author entertained himself like this, letting a wave along the chain:
Next, we need 8 blanks of 30 cm each. In fact, with 30 centimeters there was an overkill, 25 would be enough, but since I sawed off and welded, we will use what has already been done.
Every time during the welding work, the author tried to adjust the camera so that the weld seam was visible and in the end he almost succeeded.
Having welded all 8 segments, be sure to beat off the slag. By the way, on those 75-centimeter sections, too, it was necessary to beat off the slag.
We take the first two blanks, put them parallel to each other and put one blank so that we get the letter "P". And of course we weld it all.
At these points, before welding, be sure to set an even angle, well, at least approximately, since the chain is not perfectly even.
We measure 50 cm from the upper part of the U-shaped structure and weld the crossbar. And, by the way, here the master was also mistaken. It was necessary to make at least 10 centimeters higher and it would be more convenient.
Next, we weld a vertical stand to the U-shaped structure and be sure to check the evenness of the angle, because the future quality of our product will depend on this.
The next day, the master finished assembling this whole structure and it turned out something like this:
And it was necessary to check this structure for strength. We do a feint, sit down and fall.
One leg gave way, so you need to think about something. The author straightened the leg and tried another test.
In principle, relatively stable. It holds such weight, but it probably won't pull any more. The master did a couple of exercises and began to think about what to do next, because the structure had to be strengthened. The surest solution was to weld another long chain and cut 9 links each, so that in the end we got 8 segments. We will put these 8 segments in the space of the lower legs, they were supposed to give rigidity to the structure.
We weld and scald everything and get the following result:
It seems to have turned out even better than it was. You can calmly exhale and finally turn off the welding machine, putting it aside, in this project it will no longer be needed.
Next, we move on to the pieces of wood. Take the countertop that the author has left from the manufacture of the lamp and measure out a square with a side of 40 cm. Clamp everything with clamps to the workbench and saw off with a jigsaw.
We sand the edges with sandpaper and immediately install the tabletop on the chain structure and check the evenness of the product so that later there are no nuances.
Everything turned out to be even, but it was not just that, I had to weld a couple of chain links here and there to really get everything even.
Now we take the platband, also left over from one of the previous author's projects, and cut 4 pieces at an angle of 45 degrees.
First, we will squeeze the entire structure with clamps in order to understand where what kind of gap is obtained. We will fasten the tabletop and the platband, as always, with glue and self-tapping screws. Therefore, we apply a strip of glue and press the platband to the table top, drill 3 holes and tighten 3 self-tapping screws.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work perfectly to cut the corners, because, as you can see, the miter box is running out of gear. Therefore, in order to somehow more or less fix this jamb, we mix sawdust with glue and coat the resulting cracks with this composition.
It turned out of course so-so quality, but I think it will go for a garage. The next day, the master sandwiched the remnants of the glue and decided to do a little more aesthetics.
As you can see, the platband from the factory has unpleasant artifacts, on which the paint will not fit very well.
Therefore, we will be a little confused to remove them. To do this, we need a miracle of Chinese engineering in this plastic box.
Inside the suitcase we have a dremel (or an engraver, whoever calls it).
The snooze comes with 5 attachments and 4 drills. The only problem is that it doesn't come with our fork, but this problem can be easily solved with pliers and another fork. There is a speed regulator on the power supply unit for the dremel, but let's not bother, we will set it to maximum immediately. We turn on the dremel using a large metal key and using a cylindrical nozzle from another dremel with sandpaper, we will process all the irregularities.
Having processed all the edges, the author decided to apply the engraving. The master decided to sign his homemade products with his last name. Perhaps a little immodest, but so be it. Of course, there was no special cutter for engraving, but he decided to do it with a drill.
Surprisingly, the drill complete with the dremel coped with this task. Of course, it turned out not perfectly straight, but just right for the garage style. To remove burrs and add evenness to the letters, this nozzle helped:
Turning old unnecessary junk into something beautiful and, moreover, still useful is a real art. The creative couple Forest & Tyska possesses such a talent, with an irresistible passion for using used materials in their works.
"It all started at a local scrap yard where I found a long piece of a hoisting chain. A few days ago, a friend of my husband called and said that a building was being prepared for demolition nearby. There we found delicious old pine rafters. And then the brainstorming began." - wrote the female half of the duet. Let's see what a wonderful table the guys managed to build from this strange set.
The couple took the rafters left over from the demolished building. From 15 planks, they made a tabletop, after which they polished it
They prepared 2 meters each of a rusty lifting chain for the manufacture of two legs, having previously cut two cavities in the tabletop to accommodate them.
Each link in the chain has been welded to each other and each weld has been carefully polished
After the first leg was ready, they tested it by placing a 170 kg load on it. They also painted the chain with anti-corrosion paint and treated the table with a rosewood water-based wood impregnation.
The table is ready!
Photo of a fragment of a chain, in which you can also see the structure of the tree
The dark brown stains of the impregnation quickly faded away, revealing an amazing picture of the multifaceted wood
From a different angle
Stylish structure of 30 years old wood
Underneath the table is supported by welded metal plates
In addition to the table, the couple also crafted a cool stool with the same theme.
Couple Forest & Tyska with their wood-metal creation
In search of original solutions for the interior, you can find very unusual and original things. For example, on chains, as in the photo presented in this article. This piece of furniture is not very functional due to the peculiarities of its design, but there are ways to increase its capabilities using simple design solutions.
Peculiarities
The main difference between such tables from ordinary ones will be their construct. The hanging surface does not rest on the floor in any way and such products have no legs. The load is placed on the chains, which act as suspension fasteners. The general appearance of such furniture is unusual and attracts attention precisely by the absence of the usual legs.
Due to the fact that the plane is suspended from the floor on chains, it can swing and move to the sides. This does not allow full use of this piece of furniture for its intended purpose - it is not very good to dine at such a table or use it as a work surface. There is always a risk of knocking everything to the floor when the table top is rocking.
Therefore, without additional fasteners, such surfaces can only perform a decorative function. On old ships, their ability to swing and maintain a horizontal position was a plus, but, in the modern world, this property is more likely to be harmful. Nevertheless, such products can be used as an additional decorative element.
In addition, such furniture can be installed in a garden gazebo, where there is usually no need for a classic table, and you can put a book or other similar things on it without fear for their fate. At the same time, there are several small tricks to make such products more functional.
An exception would be wall models where chains are needed to support the free edge of the surface. On one side, such countertops are rigidly attached to the wall, and the other hangs on hangers. Such products are more durable and do not swing, which means they can be used in a standard way. In addition, making them yourself is the easiest way.
Expanding opportunities
If you want to have a hanging table on chains attached to the ceiling, then you can reduce the risk of it tipping over or tilting, in which everything from the surface will fall to the floor. There are several solutions:
- You can simply weld together the links of the chains on which everything hangs, providing them with sufficient rigidity. The fastening element will turn out to be monolithic and the surface will not sway. At the same time, it is quite difficult to distinguish outwardly welded links and free-hanging ones, which means that the impression will remain that the plane is hanging.
- The second way is to increase the mass. Usually, large planes are made very massive so that they swing less. With a total weight of about fifty kilograms, the furniture turns out to be quite stable and is quite suitable for use as a dining area.
- The third option is to fix the plane with braces from the same chains from below. It will look like suspensions passed through the surface, and the stability of the structure is guaranteed. This solution will be one of the most durable and less prone to swaying.
- The last option is similar to the previous one and is suitable only for the largest options in terms of area. Here, at the bottom in the central part, an additional support element is installed, which will not be visible from the outside. The plane is rigidly fixed - there will be no swaying or other troubles, but outwardly, the product will seem to be hanging on the suspensions.
Using one of these techniques, you can significantly increase the strength of the entire structure and exclude the possibility of overturning what will lie on it. At the same time, there are different ways to solve the problem - from simple, using a support, to the most difficult to implement, like suspension links welded together. This is important in cases where everything is assembled with his own hands, and not made to order.
Appearance
The material commonly used to create such structures is wood. However, there are other options for making such furnishings. To get a better idea of what a suspended table on chains might look like, you can look at several photos that clearly demonstrate such structures.
If you want to try doing something with your own hands, but you have little experience, it is advisable to start with the simplest ideas. Simple crafts will help you improve your skills in working with various materials and tools. In this article we will tell you how to make a hanging table with your own hands. The project is extremely simple, you need a minimum of materials and tools, and practically no money investment is required.
Materials and tools for making a hanging table:
- cutting board
- wire or thin braided rope
- crimping rings (when choosing, be guided by the diameter of the cable)
- pincers
- hook screw
How to make a hanging table
Use a pliers or chisel to cut two equal lengths of wire rope or braided steel wire.
Mark and drill 4 holes in the cutting board. The holes should be opposite each other, as shown in the photo.
Cut out a piece of leather that is the same size and shape as the cutting board.
Mark where the holes should be, pierce them with a punch or special pliers.
Apply glue to the board, glue the leather on top. Let the glue dry.
Pull each of the cables through two opposite holes as shown in the photo.
Make loops at the ends of the cables, fix them with crimp rings.
Screw the hook into the ceiling and put four loops on it.
Note: if the ceiling is concrete, you need to use a screw with a wall plug.
A simple and stylish hanging table is ready.
Note: Hanging tables are undesirable to use in rooms where there are small children and animals, since upon impact, everything that lies on the table can fall to the floor.