A piece of furniture such as a kitchen (or as it is also called dining) table is the main component kitchen interior. Its shape and size must correspond to the size of the room so that all family members can freely fit behind it. It is also important that kitchen table did not interfere with free passage.
Sliding dining kitchen table-transformer
Currently, stores offer a wide selection of kitchen furniture, of various shapes and sizes, made from a variety of materials. The market offers tables of both Russian and foreign production.
Original round dining table with chairs in the kitchen interior
When choosing a table for a small kitchen, you have to make a choice - you like it when there is a lot of free space, or it is important for you that the furniture is comfortable and roomy. If you just can’t decide on a suitable table for your kitchen, try making it yourself. Anyone who has a certain skill is quite capable of doing this.
Do-it-yourself wooden round table with a four-leg structure
DIY folding table for a small kitchen
Many men who like to make things with their own hands can significantly save the family budget, because finished products are not cheap. Accordingly, you independently select the material for manufacturing dining table high quality and necessary fastening. By demonstrating your design skills, you will assemble an original piece of furniture that is ideal for your kitchen interior.
Folding table for the kitchen that won't take up extra space
Don't think this is a difficult task. Assembling the dining table will not take much time - just a few days. It's a little more difficult to make a tabletop. It is better to first consult with friends who are involved in such matters, or read information on the Internet.
DIY table with shelves and folding tabletop
By assembling a table with your own hands, you will create a unique thing and bring an old idea to life. Maybe with yours light hand, organize the production of kitchen tables, and this will grow into a profitable business.
Round wooden table with handmade painting
Square wooden table for dining area
The design and shape of the dining table can be very diverse. Designers, using imagination, bring the most unusual ideas to life.
Extending oval dining table with chrome legs
Let's look at the design of this piece of furniture.
| Round table | It has smooth lines, as if uniting those who sit at such a table. It has several legs or one large one. It’s comfortable to sit at, and you won’t have any associations with your place of work or study. There is one drawback - it cannot be placed tightly against the wall |
| Oval | An excellent option for owners of a large kitchen, which is divided into working and dining areas. Ideal choice for big family, quite strong |
| Square | The embodiment of rigor, but at the same time it is simple and multifunctional. Suitable for small spaces, good space saving |
| Rectangular | Widely used option. It can accommodate many people. It can be placed however you like - in the center, against the wall, near the window. |
| Triangular | This type of table is quite rare in the kitchen. It is used as an unusual decoration element, for example, as a coffee table |
Wooden kitchen furniture set: rectangular table, bench and corner
Dining corner table from glass
Owners small kitchen They prefer to use a book-like table or an extendable one. Since when assembled they save a lot of space. Other forms of tables are rarely seen. If you prefer products of an original shape, it is better to have them made to order.
Large classic solid wood dining table
A kitchen table, like any other furniture, is selected to suit a certain interior style. For example, a regular wooden table is suitable for a classic look. High-tech is characterized by right angles and lines, so they choose tables made of plastic, metal, glass, with an emphasis on white and gray shades. For Art Nouveau style it is used unusual furniture with ornate lines. Eco-style implies products made from natural materials.
Original folding dining table in high-tech style
Designer's advice. Whatever table you choose, the main thing is that it matches the interior and complements the overall look.
Materials for the dining table may vary. Here are the most used ones:
If desired, they can be combined. You will also need: corners, hinges (for folding models), rollers, confirmations, corner fasteners, eccentric bolts, lining legs, tape for edge decoration, plastic profile for the tabletop, plugs.
You can’t do without a standard set of tools:
When making complex models, you cannot do without additional tools.
We will make the tabletop from wooden boards
How to make a kitchen table with your own hands? Let's look at this using the example of a regular dining table. First of all, we prepare the tools and materials that will be needed for the work.
Diagram of the future dining table with dimensions
Then we mark the furniture elements. We start with the tabletop, since this is the largest part of the table. It can be rectangular, round, square or oval in shape. If you are planning to make a table of an unusual shape, make the markings according to the sketches.
We sand the boards with a plane, carefully process the edges so that the boards fit as tightly as possible to each other
We connect the boards with glue and dowels, remove excess glue on the surface and sand it
Then we apply a drawing of the side posts onto the material - these will be the legs of the future table. Most often, their shape imitates a chess piece. If you want, you can make it in a different shape at your discretion. The main thing is that the structure is stable.
We fasten the legs and make a base for the tabletop
Then we mark the upper and lower crossbars, which will connect the racks and thereby ensure the reliability of the structure. Remember that the lower crossbar is always almost twice as wide as the upper one. Its shape is varied. Typically, the legs are placed from the edge of the table surface at a distance of 15-20 cm.
At the next stage of work, we cut out the elements. Place the material on the table. Cut out the tabletop using a jigsaw. To avoid chipping, we place plywood underneath. We cut out the remaining parts in the same way. Do not allow the material to sag. Because of this, the tool may break or the cut element may break. After cutting out the edges of the parts, we grind them with a special machine or go over them with sandpaper.
We attach the legs to the long crossbars and drill holes in them in order to install the tabletop later
Using tape to decorate the edges and a plastic profile, we perform trimming. First we put the profile on the edge of the surface. In the place of the angular bend, the profile must be heated with a hairdryer and then rotated. For high-quality fastening, use universal glue.
After the glue in the frame has dried, you can begin installing the tabletop on the frame.
Then we trim the legs and crossbars using tape to decorate the edges. Before this, prepare the surface by cleaning it from dirt and grease. Using a hot iron, press the tape onto the edge and glue it. Using a sharp knife, cut off the excess. The resulting irregularities are carefully removed with sandpaper. We process the edges of the remaining elements in the same way.
If you want to make the table longer and wider, you need to strengthen it with two additional cross bars
We assemble the table in the following order. Using confirmations, we connect the legs with the crossbars, positioning the upper one so as to prevent the table top from sagging. We fix the bottom one at a height of 20-25 cm from the floor.
Ready assembled table All that remains is to treat it with varnish or stain or paint it after priming it
We lay the tabletop on the finished base and fix it at the corners. We attach the legs-pads to the racks. We decorate furniture screws with plugs. That's it, the dining table is ready!
Ready-made universal option - tabletop and legs covered with stain
You can paint the legs White color, and cover the tabletop with stain to make it unusual design
Homemade items are popular all over the world. The more mass culture develops, the more unique products of their kind are valued. It is especially worth noting the pieces of furniture, because they are used every day.
It is impossible to imagine modern life without good table. Kitchen table, work table, children's table, computer table - a universal and vital element of the interior.
Furniture showrooms offer today's customers a wide range of tables. But not all manufacturers can boast of their good quality and reasonable price. And then, it’s difficult to choose ready-made furniture for the available space.
However, there is always the opportunity to make a table with your own hands.
After all, such furniture has its advantages:
Among the disadvantages, the following features are worth noting:
It is better to start making furniture fully prepared in technical terms. You should take a closer look at the tools that will be useful when creating your own table.
If you plan to continue making furniture in the future, it is easier to purchase tools as needed, otherwise the total cost will be rather high.
To take measurements:
For cutting and carving material:
For drilling:
For surface treatment and grinding:
Additional things you will need to make a table are a screwdriver, nails, a hammer, and pliers.
In general, the entire list of tools depends on the complexity of your project. It is not necessary to buy everything; some items can be borrowed from friends for a while.
If you are just beginning to be interested in the process of making furniture, then to work independently you will need both additional knowledge and special skills.
To acquire skill in any task, practice is necessary.
The following skills and abilities will be needed when creating a homemade table:
For the first work, you should choose a simpler design or try to make a smaller version of the product.
Wood furniture is style and quality in one bottle. A wooden table is traditional for our realities. Moreover, it will fit perfectly with other materials in the interior. Strength, environmental friendliness and durability make wooden tables one of the most popular in use. According to their intended purpose, such products are used both at home and in work offices.
Tables are usually made from solids of the following species:
Only dried material is used to make tables. The choice of breed depends on what and where you will use the furniture. A kitchen table, for example, must be resistant to scratches and moisture, so hardwoods are best suited here.
In addition to the above solids, tables are made from the following wood materials:
If chipboard and MDF perfectly imitate wood, chipboard can imitate other surfaces. All coatings come in a variety of colors and designs.
To make a table, it is better to choose laminated plywood. It is perfect for a desk for home or more simple solutions for a country house.
In fact, the shield is a ready-made tabletop. All you have to do is cut the length you need and equip it with legs. Legs can be made of various materials.
You can choose plain tiles or with different patterns. The advantage of such furniture is that the table surface will not deform and lose its original appearance.
Purchasing sawn wood in specialized stores will not be cheap. It is much easier to order it from a local sawmill or do it yourself if you have a chainsaw and your own miniature sawmill.
Another plus is the reasonable price of profile pipes. It is worth considering that steel is a high-quality metal and will last a long time. But first, do not forget to treat the table with corrosion protection.
The only difficulty that may arise when working with such pipes is if you want to make curved parts. It will not be possible to bend them using improvised means. You need a special machine.
To complete the decor, you can cover the structure with ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, wooden countertops or stone slabs;
There are various materials with which you can create exclusive things by hand. Some craftsmen even make furniture from ordinary plastic bottles!
It all depends on imagination and possibilities. The materials discussed above can be successfully combined with each other.
An ingenious example of such a combination is a table-river. The base of the tabletop is a wooden slab with original inserts made of glass, phosphorus, epoxy resin, and metal. Such models are very fashionable and look spectacular.
Having decided on the material for work, you should study possible designs for the future product:
There are many options for a folding table. If it is made in the form of a cabinet with sides, then the folding sides should be shorter than the height of the cabinet.
For tourism, lighter collapsible structures are provided, in which you can remove the legs and fold the table like a briefcase. Varnished plywood, aluminum profiles, and a plastic table top are perfect for arranging such a table. The legs can be removable, cross-shaped, straight, with variable height and its adjustment.
The folding design has various variations. To choose the most appropriate scheme, you should analyze the mechanism of their operation.
Will help save space ordinary extendable table , or otherwise called a transformer. A simple example is the Soviet table, in which the rectangular tabletop is moved apart, then another part is inserted into its center.
Swing and fold design even more difficult. It is called a table-book. It is much more compact. Special mechanisms are used to attach the main tabletop lid to the frame, and the sides to the lid itself. Such products can be equipped with a retractable drawer system.
Folding wall table consists of one or two legs. The tabletop is attached to the wall using rotary mechanisms, when closed, it occupies a vertical position thanks to a mechanical lock.
Coffee table crafted with two tabletops, one of which is hidden inside the other. It looks like an ordinary table. But thanks to special levers, the small tabletop can be pulled out and fixed. It can move to the sides or rise up.
"Suitcase" or "briefcase" made from two frames made of timber, covered with plywood and fastened with fittings. The legs are attached separately and are removable.
Corner option designs are difficult to manufacture. Often desks and computer desks are made into corner desks. First, they make the tabletop, then attach the frames to the back, and make blocks for the shelves and drawers.
By functional purpose tables may vary.
To make a table with an infinity effect, mirrors are inserted parallel into the frame, and a light source is placed between them.
Window sill table - ergonomic solution. The tabletop is laid in place of the dismantled window sill and supported with legs and racks.
Children's tables can be very different in design.
To choose a model for your future country table, decide on its location. Basically, it is placed in the house, in the gazebo, on the veranda or terrace, in the garden or in utility rooms. For gardens and gazebos, log models or simple tables with cross-shaped legs, combined with benches.
A simpler option is to create furniture using tree stumps. It is enough to attach a table top made of chipboard, furniture board or ordinary boards and equip similar chairs. Finally, coat the products with varnish.
A table made from improvised materials such as wooden pallets will add color to your deck or veranda. To create a cozy atmosphere, it is better to provide them with similar chairs with soft ottomans.
If the area of the dacha allows, then it is better to build a large round or rectangular dining table from wood materials.
Compact folding structures using aluminum profiles and plywood are suitable for a picnic or for household purposes.
As an example, it is worth considering the creation process wooden model. Wooden furniture is versatile, environmentally friendly and durable.
Having decided on the design, functional purpose and choosing the material for the future product, you can proceed to creating a drawing. It is important to perform all actions correctly and consistently, otherwise you will have to redo the whole job again.
If there are ready-made examples of drawings, great, but study them carefully before using them. You can draw your own ideas on paper or in a special computer program. Indicate the dimensions of each element.
It is necessary to make separate templates for all parts. Prepare the canvas, dry it, clean it, cover it with antiseptics. Then the templates are transferred to the canvas and parts are made: table top, legs, fasteners.
Next comes assembly - connecting the parts into a single structure by drilling holes and tightening bolts, using glue. At the processing stage, the product is sanded and coated with paint and varnish products. Carved patterns will help decorate the product.
To save time and money, craftsmen often use original materials in the manufacture of furniture. Some examples of how to easily and quickly make a table from pallets, plastic bottles, using stumps, a window sill, and polypropylene pipes have already been described above.
But there is no limit to human imagination.
Other interesting materials should be considered in more detail:
Making the finished product unusual and pleasing to the eye is not difficult.
The easiest way is to paint the product. Options interesting design a bunch of. You can place a three-dimensional pattern on any tabletop, simply varnish it or decorate it with multi-colored stripes, or use a checkerboard method or stencils.
In a children's room it would be practical to paint the table top with chalkboard paint. It is convenient to write and draw on such a surface.
In addition to painting, carved patterns (wood only), creating an antique effect, decoupage, stained glass, film covering, mosaics, mirrors, and lighting are used to decorate tables.
“Aging” furniture parts is not so difficult. First, paint is applied in several layers, then it is selectively rubbed with sandpaper in some places. This simulates wear and tear.
Decoupage of wooden products is traditional for furniture in the Provence style. Used in technology paper napkins, fabrics with patterns in floral style. They are glued to a wooden or glass surface and covered with varnish.
Pasting with film is also one of the cheap and extraordinary ways of decoration. Any kind of film is suitable - plain color, with ornaments, with fluorescence, metal effect, imitation of the surfaces of various materials.
Glass tables can be decorated with a luminous panel made of LED lamps or tape or create a tunnel effect using a mirror bottom.
A mosaic countertop will transform even the simplest interior. The material used is both tiles and small stones, pieces rocks, old music CDs, thin wooden slats. If the surface turns out to be uneven due to the convexity of small parts, the tabletop can be covered with glass or filled epoxy resin. Stained glass patterns made with special paints also look advantageous on transparent glass tabletops.
Thus, making a table yourself is a feasible task even for beginners in this business. Homemade products They are in no way inferior in beauty and functionality to their modern factory counterparts. Moreover, working with your own hands will bring not only real results, but also mental satisfaction, a feeling of joy from the work done. You can be proud of the work you have done and proudly show it off to your guests.
How to do beautiful table do it yourself in the next 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?
It's not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. In addition, you have the opportunity to make a table that will be ideal in size and appearance for the interior of your kitchen or other room.
In addition, hand-made furniture is not only a money saver, but also a reason for pride, since not every man knows how to make something these days.
If you decide to make boards yourself, then you need to figure out what types of tables there are and decide what exactly you need.
The simplest is a regular table with four legs, a table top and a frame. Making it will not be difficult 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 designs and patterns onto the surface.
A more complex option is made from boards. In essence, this is the same ordinary table, but quite thick and long crossbars are attached to its legs, on which seat boards are laid on top. This is how we get a table with benches on both sides. Similar furniture well suited both for the kitchen and for installation in the courtyard of a private house or cottage.
If in the room free place is only in the corner - make a corner table that fits perfectly into this unoccupied space. It may not be as comfortable to dine at 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 essence, this is the same window sill, but significantly expanded and adapted, for example, for a comfortable workplace for a schoolchild.
The advantage of this solution is that the table will be well lit most of the day.
There is also a downside: sitting at such a table in winter, your feet will have to rest against very warm, even hot battery heating, which is not very convenient.
Buying everything you need to make a table with your own hands is quite simple and will not be difficult or costly. The main material for the dining table is wood, or more precisely:
As with materials, And Do-it-yourself tools and fasteners are easy to obtain; most homes have them. If something is missing, you can buy it at the nearest hardware store.
Attention! When working with a jigsaw, always remember the safety rules and keep small children or pets away!
First we need to make a tabletop.
There are several options here:
Step 1. Assembling from boards table top.
Step 2. We make a frame from boards or their wooden bars. It can be made equal in size to the tabletop or with a slight indentation, approximately 2–2.5 centimeters on each side of the table. Having fastened the parts of the frame with screws, use them to connect the frame to the tabletop.
Step 3. After we With We put the frame and tabletop together, half of the table is already ready. All that remains is to make his legs. If you use timber for this, drill two holes in it for furniture bolts. Moreover, they can be made either on one side, one above the other, or 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 not stand level and wobble. If you do not want it to spoil the floor material, attach rubber “boots” to the bottom of the legs.
If you want to make table legs from boards, fold two boards in an “L” shape on the outer or inner corner of the frame and secure them with the same furniture bolts or screws.
To prevent the legs from becoming loose, connect the folded boards together in the lower and middle parts using screws or nails.
That's all, simple and reliable, made by yourself, ready!
Advice: Before you start, do simple drawing, preferably from several sides. Constantly check the dimensions of the parts. Some parts of the same size can be cut out at the same time if you secure the boards or beams with clamps.
Wooden pallets widely used in shops and warehouses as pallets for cargo.
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 on one side the surface of the pallet is solid, then you no longer need to make a tabletop, it is ready.
You just need to process it and, if desired, round the corners.
Note! Since the pallets were originally intended for warehouses, no one sands and cleans them. Therefore, before making a table out of them, carefully sand them and remove all burrs. Irregularities and defects in the boards can be hidden using putty.
Step 1. Most pallets are open and there is quite a lot of space between the boards. distance, due to which the surface of the pallet can be used as table top not very convenient. There are two ways to solve this problem: either make boards appropriate size and secure with their screws between the pallet boards, 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 quite thick and strong pallet timber using nails, screws or furniture bolts.
To prevent the legs from becoming loose, connect them together with crossbars.
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 precisely such 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, remote controls, keys and other small items.
If you still haven’t been able to choose 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.
Wood is particularly popular among the many different materials from which furniture is made. If you properly care for wooden furniture, it will last you a very long time. In addition, by working independently, you can create a unique piece of furniture.
To make a wooden coffee table yourself, you will need to prepare everything necessary materials and tools. You can place the finished structure directly on the floor or additionally make four legs on which your table will be located.
Using multiple drawers, you can also create great coffee tables for your living room. Four large drawers fastened together form a stylish table. There is usually a gap in the middle of the drawers, which can be decorated with various items.
You can also make a table that will look modern and stylish. But before choosing a specific design for the table, determine the overall composition of the objects in the room. It is important to maintain a consistent style in each item that is used in the room.
Pay attention to the retro style, which is also especially popular today.
You can turn your coffee table into a stylish and trendy piece of furniture with the help of 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.
Think about your mood. After a long day of work, you want to return to an atmosphere of calm, comfort and coziness. Therefore, for table decor it is better to select elements that will fit perfectly into the general interior apartments and will not disturb the harmony.
A wooden pallet is a universal item from which you can make anything with your own hands. Perhaps the easiest way to build a coffee table, since the pallet is, in fact, a ready-made tabletop. It can be painted in any color, applied with a pattern, symbol or ornament. Wheels or wooden blocks can act as legs.
Your old suitcase can become integral part apartment interior. To make a table out of it, just attach four legs. A coffee table made from a battery will also look unusual and original.
A table with your own hands can easily be made even by a home craftsman who does not have any accumulated experience in carpentry. Of course, this will become possible if the design of the table is quite simple and understandable.
For example, it is not always possible to find a suitable ready-made table model for a kitchen that is extremely small in size. Purchasing custom-made solid wood furniture is quite expensive. Therefore, sometimes you have to take up the tools and construct your own “work” yourself, starting from the specific dimensions of the place where you plan to install the table.
In addition, there is often a desire to show one’s creative abilities in a summer cottage, especially since there is always a desire to beautifully arrange a veranda or gazebo in a suburban area. If you have suitable materials and tools at hand, then you can either sit down to draw up a drawing of the future table, or use finished project, and then get to work.
To figure out which type of table you can build with your own hands, it is advisable to consider several options for this piece of furniture.
Before starting work, you need to prepare the appropriate tools that will be required to make any wooden table. The amount of material for each model will be different.
You can use regular, traditional hand tools, which carpenters have always worked with. This list usually includes:
Many of the tools can be replaced with more modern and convenient devices:
Rating of jigsaws 
To prevent finished furniture from being “crooked”, the assembly is controlled by level 
Anyone can make a table like this For such a country house, which has a tabletop size of 1680×850 mm, you will not need too many wooden blanks. You need to prepare the following:
All wooden elements must be treated with compounds and have a prepared smooth surface. If you plan to “darken” the wood, then it is covered with stain, and to reveal the textured pattern, carefully go over the top grinder. Fine-grit sandpaper will remove the stained, raised parts of the wood grain so that they become lighter than the depressions.
When all the parts for the frame are prepared, you can proceed to assembly.
Frame or “box” of the table The elements can be connected in different ways:
Connection with "quarter" selection and using metal corners
- using a steel angle - this is the simplest and reliable way;
- the insertion method is a more complex method, since it requires precise dimensions not only in the width and length of the connecting elements, but also in the depth of the board;
Several types of joints based on the tongue-and-groove principle - “groove-tenon”, shown in the second figure a), b), c), d) and e) such a connection is also quite difficult for novice craftsmen with no experience;
- connection with dowels is shown in fragment e) - this method also requires perfect accuracy when marking and drilling holes in the parts to be connected.
The next step is installing the legs 
If desired, it would be easy to make a bench to go along with the table.
This small folding table is perfect for a small kitchen or a very small room.
Considering all of the above, the table can be called multifunctional, despite its very compact size.
Find out how, and also check out several models with detailed instructions, in a special article on our portal.
To assemble such a convenient piece of furniture, you need to prepare all the parts that make it up. The list of necessary blanks is given in the table below, and how to make them will be described and shown below:
Diagram of the table with the numbers of assembly parts marked (the illustration is clickable - click to enlarge) | Part number on the drawing | the name of detail | Quantity, pcs. | Part size, mm | Material of manufacture, thickness, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folding part of the table top. | 1 | 600×600 | |
| 2 | Fixed table top of the cabinet. | 1 | 600×475 | Multilayer plywood 25 mm thick |
| 3 | 2 | 530×30 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 120×30 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick | |
| 5 | The upper end part of the groove that limits the movement of the leg. | 1 | 122×30 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick |
| 6 | Groove element for leg movement on a folding table top. | 2 | 530×20 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick |
| 7 | A groove element for the movement of the leg on the tabletop of the cabinet. | 2 | 120×20 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick |
| 8 | The lower end part of the groove that limits the movement of the leg. | 1 | 122×20 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick |
| 9 | Side walls of the table cabinet. | 2 | 720×520 | MDF 19 mm |
| 10 | Horizontal parts of the cabinet that form shelves. | 3 | 520×312 | MDF 19 mm |
| 11 | The lower vertical part of the internal partition of the cabinet. | 1 | 418×312 | MDF 19 mm |
| 12 | The upper vertical part of the internal partition of the cabinet. | 1 | 312×184 | MDF 19 mm |
| 13 | The middle horizontal part of the cabinet. | 1 | 310×250 | MDF 19 mm |
| 14 | Cabinet door. | 1 | 477×346 | MDF 19 mm |
| 15 | Cabinet shelf. | 1 | 310×250 | MDF 19 mm |
| 16 | Cabinet drawer front panel. | 1 | 346×209 | MDF 19 mm |
| 17 | The front panel of the drawer (located behind the front panel). | 1 | 418×312 | MDF 19 mm |
| 18 | Drawer side panels. | 2 | 341×250 | MDF 19 mm |
| 19 | Back panel of the drawer. | 1 | 272×120 | MDF 19 mm |
| 20 | Drawer bottom panel. | 1 | 341×272 | MDF 19 mm |
| Handles for drawers and cabinet doors. | 2 | Ø 30 mm | Wood | |
| Upper leg element. | 1 | 80×80×18 | Multilayer plywood 18 mm thick | |
| Mobile table leg. | 1 | Ø top 55, bottom 30, height 702 | Wood | |
| Furniture hinges for connecting two parts of the tabletop. | 2 | Ø 50 mm | Metal | |
| Furniture door hinges. | 2 | The size depends on the shape. | Metal | |
| Bottom end panels covering the gap under the cabinet. | 2 | 20×300×5 | Plywood 5 mm |
The drawings show a drawing of a table that can be relied upon in the process of manufacturing and assembling elements into a single structure.
Main dimensions of the table (illustration is clickable - click to enlarge) 
Individual table components – drawer and a guide channel for moving the leg (the illustration is clickable - click to enlarge) To manufacture all the parts listed in the table, you will need modern electric tools that can bring the workpiece to professional perfection.
Find out how to do it with a photo and description in a special article on our portal.
You should start making a table with its most important and largest part - the table top. Since the table is folding, this element will consist of two parts - stationary and “mobile”, that is, one that can be folded down if necessary. When folded, this table can easily serve as a regular compact cabinet.
| Illustration | Brief description of the operation performed |
|---|---|
 | The first step is to cut out blanks for the tabletop, measuring 600×600 and 600×475 mm, from plywood 25 mm thick, using a jigsaw or circular saw. |
 | Next, markings are made on the larger panel - a semicircle is drawn, since the front of the table should be rounded. In order to achieve the correct shape of a semicircle, you can use a large construction compass, or make one yourself - from a nail, pencil and rope. |
 | Then, along the marked line, the tabletop is rounded. This can be done using a jigsaw or circular saw, installing the appropriate compass attachment on it. |
 | Next, a cutter of the desired configuration is installed on the milling machine, which will make the edges of the tabletop smooth, or, if desired, even or rounded. |
 | The semicircular part of the panel is processed with a milling cutter, leaving the side that will join the second part of the tabletop flat. Then its edges are processed in the same way. |
 | The next step is to place the two processed parts of the tabletop on a flat table at a distance of 5 mm from each other. Markings are made for installing furniture hinges. They must be placed at a distance of 100-120 mm from the edge of the tabletop. Furniture hinges can have different shapes, so they should be laid in the marked place and outlined with a simple pencil. Then, using a router, special shaped grooves are made in the plywood, the depth of which should be equal to the thickness of the furniture hinges. The hinges are fixed into the finished holes using self-tapping screws. |
 | After connecting the two parts of the tabletop with hinges, in the middle of the panels, markings are made on their lower side to secure the parts that will form a closed channel for the movement of the moving table leg. The guides should be fixed at a distance of 30 mm from the junction of the two parts of the tabletop. For the manufacture of parts, plywood with a thickness of 18 mm is taken. Then, 10 elements are cut out of it and processed with a milling cutter: 530×30 mm in size - 2 pieces, 530×20 mm - 2 pieces, 120×30 mm - 2 pieces, 122×30 mm - 1 piece, 120× 20 mm - 2 pcs., 122×20 mm - 1 pc. It is important to remember here that long slats should have 45˚ cuts on one edge, and short elements on both sides, so that when joined, they form a right angle. In addition, the upper long and short parts, fixed on top of the lower rails of the guides, are cut off from the ends, also at an angle of 45˚. These cuts are necessary so that their angles do not interfere with the movement of the leg along the formed channel. Then, the parts are glued with wood glue to the marked area of the rounded, and then to the rectangular part of the tabletop. First, the longest slats measuring 530×20 mm are fixed with glue and then screwed with self-tapping screws; then a piece of 122×20 mm covers the channel. On top of the long and short fixed slats, second ones are glued, having the same length, but greater width; they are also additionally screwed with self-tapping screws. Thus, an even channel is formed between the tabletop and the top rail, along which the leg will move. It is very important to calculate the location of the places where the screws are screwed in so that the top ones do not collide with those that secure the bottom slats. Four parts are fastened to the rectangular part of the tabletop in the same way. All elements must be processed until smooth and perfectly evenly fastened to each other, otherwise the leg will bump into obstacles and jam when moving. |
 | The leg is usually made on a lathe. If it is not there, then you can order it from a master or purchase it ready-made. As a last resort, you can make it square by treating the timber required height until smooth. Then, using a dowel and glue, a square plywood guide plate measuring 80x80x18 mm is attached to the upper end of the leg using a dowel and glue. |
 | Next, after the glue has dried, the leg can be installed in the channel intended for it and tested for its free movement, without jamming. If necessary, minor adjustments and modifications can be made. |
 | The finished tabletop is painted or coated with water-based varnish - if the goal is to preserve the textured pattern of the plywood. After this, the finished tabletop is put aside and proceed to the manufacture of the cabinet. |
 | The elements of the cabinet do not have complex configurations, therefore, to make them, it is enough to accurately transfer the dimensions of the parts indicated in the table on an MDF panel or thick plywood and carefully cut them out using a jigsaw or saw. After the parts are made, their end parts must be processed smoothly with a milling cutter, otherwise they will look sloppy. |
 | If you plan to cover the visible end parts of the cabinet parts with a special laminated edge tape, then this process is carried out using a conventional iron. The tape on its inner side has a layer of glue, which heats up under the influence of heat and ensures reliable fixation of the edge on the surface of the end parts of the MDF panels. |
 | The next step in the cabinet door panel is to make shaped grooves into which furniture hinges will be installed and secured. The holes are made in the same way as in the countertop using a router, but in this case the cutter can also be installed in a screwdriver, since MDF has a lower density than plywood and is easier to process without chipping the material. The hinges should be placed at a distance of 100 mm from the edges of the door - before starting drilling, it is necessary to carry out careful markings. A similar procedure is carried out with the wall of the cabinet on which the door will be attached. Then the walls and doors are joined together to check the correct installation and to mark holes for the screws. |
 | In addition to the hinges, you can immediately screw the prepared handle to the door. To do this, step back 50 mm from the edge of the panel and find a convenient height position, mark a point through which a through hole is drilled to secure the handle. |
 | All manufactured parts of the cabinet are painted with paint of the selected color using a roller and brush. Paint will not only make the product aesthetically attractive, but will also protect the material from the negative influence of a specific kitchen humid environment. |
 | Next, you can proceed to assembling the bedside table. Professionals carry out this process using special tools, but they can be easily replaced with improvised devices. For example, you can carry out the assembly on a flat table, and for ease of installation of the cabinet, it is additionally installed on flat bars. Mutual fastening of parts can be done using wooden dowels, metal furniture corners or self-tapping screws - last option the simplest, but also the most unreliable. In addition, the screw heads will have to be masked with various compounds after assembly. The assembly process proceeds as follows: - The bottom panel is placed on the stands. - One of the side panels is leveled on it and using a construction corner, and its location is marked with a pencil. -The location of the fastening parts is immediately marked on the horizontal and vertical panels. - Exactly the same procedure is carried out with the second side and dividing middle wall. - Then holes are drilled at the marked points on the bottom and the end sides of the side panels for installing dowels. - After this, before gluing the parts together, locations for installing shelves are determined on the side walls. Then, shelf support brackets are mounted in the marked places, for which holes are also drilled. - Next, dowels coated with glue are installed in the holes drilled in the bottom, and the side walls are put on their upper, protruding part. - Fixed shelves-lintels are mounted in the same way, simultaneously with the side walls. |
 | Before continuing work, you need to make sure that the glue is in assembled structure dried well. To make the cabinet stand more rigidly, it is laid on its side and pressed with clamps while it dries. |
 | While the glue dries, you can start assembling the drawer. Since it will be completely assembled from MDF, the installation of the box can also be carried out using dowels. The sides are attached to the bottom of the box, and a line is drawn along them with a pencil, and then marks are made of the places where the dowels will be installed. Then, the sidewalls are removed, and at the marked places, holes are drilled in their end for installing fasteners. The same is done on the bottom panel. Next, the dowels are coated with glue and carefully inserted into the holes, connecting the sides to the bottom. |
 | The sidewalls are screwed together using self-tapping screws, the heads of which are recommended to be recessed into the wood, and the holes to be sealed with a mixture of epoxy glue and sawdust. Another mounting option could be furniture corners, which are screwed from the inside to the sidewalls with self-tapping screws. Each side will require two corners. |
 | When assembling the box, it is necessary to control the evenness of its corners using a construction angle and changing the diagonals, otherwise a skew may occur. |
 | If you plan to install metal roller guides for easy movement of the drawer, then first, the location of their attachment is determined on the sides of the drawers and on the inner walls of the cabinet. To do this, using a pencil and a ruler, draw a line along which the guides will be fixed. |
 | Next, a front panel is installed to the front of the drawer. It is screwed from the inside of the box, through pre-marked and drilled holes. In addition to self-tapping screws, it is recommended to use glue to fasten the panel: it is applied to the front panel, and then the front panel is pressed against it, and they are tightened with four or five self-tapping screws. After the glue has dried in the center façade panel a hole is drilled through which the handle is screwed. |
 | Finally, the long-awaited moment comes - the connection of the cabinet and the countertop. It is recommended to first glue the stationary part of the tabletop to the surface of the cabinet, and then secure it with screws that are screwed in from the inside of the lower cabinets. But first, the tabletop needs to be positioned correctly. Part of the channel located on the permanently installed tabletop panel should rest against the side of the cabinet - it will serve as a stopper for the movement of the leg towards the table. The tabletop should extend beyond the edges of the cabinet on the drawer side by 50 mm, open shelves by 30 mm, and on the leg side by 120 mm. |
 | Having secured the tabletop, they proceed to the final installation and screwing the bedside table door onto the screws. Then the drawer is inserted, and the shelves are installed on the shelf supports. |
 | When closed, the table is compact, so it does not take up much space and looks quite aesthetically pleasing. If desired, you can choose other colors to decorate it, which will better harmonize with the interior of a particular room. |
 | When open, the table also does not take up much space and fits perfectly into one of the corners of the room. Thanks to its “light” design, it does not weigh down the interior, and the shape of the tabletop makes it safe for children. Therefore, this table option can be considered ideal for small apartments with small kitchens and rooms. |
If there is a need to save money, or simply have a great desire to express yourself in carpentry, then do not delay self-made. Moreover, the assembly will become not only an interesting and useful activity, but also very enjoyable, especially at the moment when the work is successfully completed.
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