For starters, for the amateur self-made furniture, you should learn how to create a stool, since it is the easiest. And then it’s time to study the issue of creating a table.

Table designs vary, however, the simple version is very similar to the process of creating a stool.

A simple table for use in the country or during a picnic can be assembled in just a few hours. To do this you will need a hacksaw, hammer or drill.

However, a table based on a similar approach can be made for a living space. Since it is able to perfectly replace the current very great option, purchased at a retail outlet or furniture store.

The process of creating a table yourself is interesting on the other hand, because with its help the author has freedom of creative expression. It can be presented as a noticeable element of the interior of the room.

Creators of handmade amateur furniture are called carpenters for a reason. The usual definitions like: sofa holders or bedside tables, or maybe cabinets, do not apply to them.

Having gained experience in this area, over time it will be possible to create exclusive types of tables with advanced characteristics.

Now let's consider the issue of creating wood-based tables yourself.

Wood is clean and affordable, and is not as difficult to process as other materials. It conveys the maximum energy of the aesthetic filling of the style of the living room.

Due to its properties, it is lenient towards the mistakes of beginners in the field of independent furniture creation. However, thinner versions of the tables will require an advanced level of craftsmanship.

To begin with, having learned to work with wooden things, then it will be easier to use glass, plastic or even metal as a material.

Selection of tools and work space

To study independent creation tables or other wooden elements furniture, it is necessary to use only non-residential premises.

This is due to the specifics of working with wood. It leads to the formation large quantity dust, shavings and other waste.

And the process of tinting or creating protection for a material based on stain can create dangerous emissions into the air. Actually, nitro varnishes can also be dangerous.

Because of this, for a personal carpentry workshop you will have to take care of ventilation of the room. Experts advise creating artificial ventilation premises.

Many people use a garage for this, however, production waste can pollute or damage the car, so this is not the best option.

Carpentry tools include modern and traditional types

For the most part, to begin with, you can limit yourself to a simple carpentry tool, however, later you may need modern versions in the form of:

• A rotating version of the miter box, which helps to create cuts based on two planes, adhering to the required size.

• This tool will open all your beneficial features, primarily with a bow saw. This pair is considered universal; it can be useful for many jobs.

• Manual version of universal electric jigsaw, featuring a tilting shoe that helps create cuts based on the required angle in relation to the vertical plane.

• Disk version grinder. It will help beginners complete wood surface treatment in about 5-15 minutes. An experienced carpenter and some sandpaper can do the same job in about an hour.

And there is also a regular grinding machine draw machine and for grooves with recessed places, characterized by a protruding version of the working part.

Such tools are distinguished by their price and narrow specialization of work, experienced craftsmen It is recommended to rent them for a short period of time.

The best specialists, using various grinding machines, can even create the effect artificial aging wood, however, is a very difficult job for beginners.

Which tree is best?

To create a wooden table, any wood that is moderately resistant to decay is suitable, however, you should refrain from soft versions like: poplar, willow, ailanthus wood, aspen and alder.

Of the domestic types of wood, it is best to use:

• soft options in the form of pine, fir, cedar, horse chestnut, plane tree, juniper or spruce.

• solid in the form of ideal oak, beech, maple, walnut or ash, larch, suitable for many works, as well as fruit species represented by apple, plum, pear, apricot and quince. And also elm and rowan should be included here.

• fairly hard species based on acacia, yew, stone birch, dogwood and boxwood.

Conclusion

I would like to decorate a table and probably all types of furniture created with my own hands with an artistic version of painting, and not with ordinary stripes.

However, over time, the design may deteriorate; to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to rub the paint into the depths of the wood before the varnishing process. This can be done using the technique of glazing. It's about about layer-by-layer rubbing of the paints used.

Photos of tables with your own hands

Of the abundance of furniture on offer, wooden tables and chairs remain popular everywhere. Natural materials ensure environmental friendliness, safety and durability of the models. Solid wood furniture can be found in any country house, apartment or office.

In addition, you can make wooden furniture yourself.

Wooden kitchen tables

There are a few things to consider before purchasing a table. The comfort and mood of household members in the kitchen depends on them.

Ergonomics

Due to the fact that in small apartments Kitchens are usually small in size, so don’t forget about ergonomics. First of all, when choosing a lunch wooden table, you should take into account the comfort of staying around kitchen items furniture.

It’s not comfortable when you rest your elbows or feet on your neighbor or on the legs of the table. In addition, there should be an optimal distance from the table to other pieces of furniture. The table should be approximately 80 cm away from walls and other objects in the kitchen.

The height of the table also plays an important role. It should be selected depending on the height of the people sitting behind him. Low (70-74 cm) tables are recommended for short people. Those with a height of 1.6 m to 1.7 m should buy tables with standard sizes (75-76 cm).

Appearance of the tabletop

Before choosing a tabletop design, you need to calculate how many people typically need to be seated at it. Shapes are found: oval, round and rectangular and square.

Tables that do not have corners should be placed in spacious kitchens. Tables with a square or rectangle shape fit perfectly into small spaces. You should see if the appearance of the table matches the overall interior.

Practicality

There are many models that provide additional functionality, namely, they replace a cabinet and can be folded and unfolded if necessary.

A wooden extendable table is perfect solution for those owners who suffer from a lack of space in the room for eating.

Like any furniture, these products have a number of positive and negative qualities. Wooden tables for the kitchen have the following advantages:

• uniqueness and originality of wood texture, which cannot be recreated;
• ability to withstand shocks and everyday use for a long time;
• environmentally friendly, thanks to natural material that does not contain glue and does not emit harmful substances in atmosphere.

Negative characteristics include: high cost, vulnerability to moisture and dampness. At elevated temperature the material may dry out, thereby causing cracks and loosening of the table. Over time, the surface may darken or be attacked by pests.

Wood table in the living room

IN Lately It has become fashionable to decorate living spaces in white colors. A combination of white furniture and light-colored walls and windows is actively used. Dark and White color can also be combined in furniture.

For example, the tabletop may be white, while the legs and edging of the table are dark. Such furniture is often used when decorating a room in a minimalist style. In a spacious living room or studio, a white wooden table will be an excellent solution.

The glass and wood table is often found in front of the sofa, comes in a low size and is used as a fashionable piece of furniture in the living room. It is intended for drinking tea in front of the TV, storing books and magazines, and also for working in front of a laptop.

Solid wood table in the country house

On personal plot the most important place for gathering loved ones and guests there is a gazebo or outdoor space.

In nature, one is drawn to everything natural, so a wooden table for a garden is a combination of beauty and practicality in one item. In addition, this piece of furniture goes well with the overall rustic style.

Wooden tables for a summer cottage should not only be durable, but also moisture resistant. If the table will often be exposed to moisture, you should choose a product made of larch.

Country tables should have the ability not to deteriorate under scorching sun. Due to its density, the best material For country table considered walnut or oak. This wood is considered hard and expressive. To resist pests, oak is stained, that is, kept in water for some time. Such material is more expensive than its counterparts.

You can save money if you choose a table made of coniferous wood. They are lightweight, pleasant in color, smell and moisture resistant. The increased resin content resists water absorption.

How to make a wooden table yourself?

Some summer residents make tables themselves. Creativity and hard work will allow you to save money and create a unique thing on your summer cottage. Making a wooden table with your own hands is not at all difficult. Enough to have in your arsenal necessary materials, tools and some time.

Tools and materials needed for manufacturing:

• plane;
• sanding machine or paper;
• screwdriver with a set of bits;
• jigsaw or saw;
• chisel;
• staining and varnishing agents;
• metal corners;
• yardstick;
• building level;
• accessories for fastening (screws, bolts, self-tapping screws);
• boards 40 or 50 mm thick;
• 4 bars for wooden legs table size 50x50 mm;
• auxiliary boards 40 mm thick for attaching the tabletop.

Procedure (step by step instructions)

• Decide on the dimensions of the future homemade product. If the table length is longer standard values installation of at least four racks is required.
• Pre-plane the boards for the tabletop and saw them to the required size.
• Place five boards in parallel, fasten them from below with self-tapping screws to the auxiliary cross boards. It is necessary to leave space for the table legs.
• Install the bars for the legs using metal corners and secure them to the tabletop.
• To prevent distortions and stability of the legs, pass the strips around the perimeter under the tabletop. If the table has more than four legs, an additional cross bar must be strengthened in the middle.
• Clean the edges of the table top with sandpaper on all sides.
• Cover the product with pest repellents (stain) and, if desired, apply a layer of varnish.

There are many ways to create a table with your own hands. The final version of the homemade wooden table we proposed can be seen in the photo.

Wooden tables for kids

When a young child grows up and begins to sit independently, the time comes to feed him various complementary foods.

A wooden feeding table is the most good option furniture designed for comfortable eating. Tables are usually made together with chairs and have a common design.

There are several types of children's chairs:

• transformable chairs
• chairs with adjustable backrest.

In the first case, the seat height is adjusted according to purpose. A child can not only eat at the table, but also play if you remove folding table made of wood and lower the seat.

In the second case, the adjustable seat height allows you to raise the baby higher or lower it to a safe distance from the floor. Even if the maneuver is unsuccessful, the child will not be able to harm himself and will give the mother the opportunity to do everyday chores in the kitchen.

Buying wooden tables for feeding, parents do not have to worry about the health of the child - allergic reactions he won't have it. Therefore, natural wood material is most often used to make children's furniture.

When buying a table, you should pay attention to sharp corners, which can cause unwanted damage to its little owner.

Finally, I would like to say that thanks to wooden furniture, there are many opportunities to equip your home for different design. Particularly popular country style using natural materials and copying antique interiors.

Safety and your own health directly depend on the type of materials that are in your home.

Another important fact is that wood is a material that can be worked with without using complex instruments and equipment. Thus, any man is able to create beautiful things on his own for reasonable money.

Photo of a wooden table

Often, to create something new, we need advice from other people. Have you ever made furniture for your home yourself? Today we’ll talk about how to make a wooden garden table with your own hands. The variety of tables is so great that the manufacture of a desk or dining table has its own nuances. But there is also general tips, which may be useful when creating this piece of furniture. There are several important aspects that should be taken into account first in this work.

• choose the right wood;
• choose the right configuration for your desk;
• create a drawing and mark the necessary details and features on it.

The tree classification can be structured as follows:

1. Soft type: pine, spruce, fir, cedar and other woods.
2. Hard type: oak, birch, beech, ash, maple, walnut, fruit tree wood.
3. Very hard type: boxwood, yew, dogwood, birch wood

According to the needs of different people, as well as in the case of individual distinctive situations, it is important different characteristics wood or its features:

1. Rot resistant.
2. Texture of the material.
3. Price of raw materials.

If your goal is to make furniture for a living space (and not simple practice skill), then it is necessary to take into account the quality of materials without neglecting them. Dry lumber must be used. How it will be dried is up to you. Assess in advance whether you can properly dry the wood at home; if this is not possible, it would be more profitable and reasonable to order already ready material. During drying, the wood will be deformed, this must be taken into account, but purchasing already dry wood is much more expensive. For high-quality drying at home you will need:

• constantly stable temperature regime, otherwise the material will dry in waves;
• good ventilation in the room, no draft;
• It should be remembered that this process is very long; the material must be dried without being shifted from place to place for about six months.

1. Tabletop.

Here, strength plays an important role, as does the absence or low absorption of moisture by wood. Optimal material: pine, oak. For a pine countertop, choose a cheap one, but quality material– without rotten areas, cracks, protruding knots and other unnecessary defects.

1. Table legs.
   

Optimal material: birch, it is strong enough for constant load; boxwood and acacia are also suitable.

To make a table from wood, the material must first be treated with sandpaper. If you are just starting your carpentry career, you should use birch, pine, oak, acacia and boxwood in your work.

There are several advantages when using wood in construction:

• easily subject to various processing;
• sufficiently resistant to changes in temperature and humidity;
• good shock absorption: practically no chips or scratches;
• simply undergoing restoration;
• environmentally friendly material;
• the cost varies depending on the type of wood and processing methods;
• the material is easy to saw, cut, and chip with special tools;
• does not require careful and constant care
• external aesthetics.

That being said, there are some significant disadvantages to keep in mind:

• the cost is significantly higher compared to other materials;
• wood can become deformed under the influence of weight;
• without the use of special coatings it is not resistant to mold and mildew, corrosion;
• wood cannot be called a moisture-resistant material;
• Over time, the above aesthetic appearance may be significantly lost.

Wooden tables: range of shapes and sizes

It is important to decide in advance what shape and configuration the table requires. Professionals advise paying attention to several points:

• the table should fit well into the room where it is planned to be installed;
• think about how many people will constantly be at this table and what it will be used for; from this parameter, calculate the size of the product;
• choose a folding table option if from time to time you need it for more people;
• take into account the age and capabilities of people (for example, the table for children will be different).

The table may be different shapes. Besides various shapes, the table can also have different support under the tabletop itself, in other words, a different number of legs.

• table with one leg - this type of installation is suitable only for a small product; it can be used, for example, to make a children's table;
• table with two stable legs - this type of table is good for a rectangular or oval tabletop, but is quite inconvenient and unstable for constant use in everyday life;
• a table with four legs is the most common type, has the greatest stability (compared to others), is suitable for both dining and writing, and coffee table- represents the most universal type this type of furniture.

In order to guess the most suitable table size for any room, you should take into account and constantly keep in mind the area of ​​the room itself and that part of it that is the maximum allowable for placing this piece of furniture; you should also, of course, take into account the wishes of the owners.

Features of assembling wooden tables

There are several types hand assembled wooden tables.

• o on dowels (attached with glue);
• o on the drawers (necessary on tables that are subject to periodic disassembly);
• o bolted (such connections are used mainly for garden furniture).

Woodworking workshop and tools

1. Room

There are several characteristics that are necessary when organizing your own workshop:

• work should be carried out under some kind of canopy, perfect option: garage or barn (otherwise there will be too much dependence on the weather);

1. it is necessary to make a high-quality hood, otherwise dust will constantly settle on ready product and you will not achieve straight lines or high-quality finishing material. In addition to dust, the hood allows you to eliminate the toxic smell of varnishes and wood paints.

Tools

• an electric jigsaw gives greater accuracy in cutting wood than a saw;
• rotating miter box facilitates corner cutting;
• The sanding machine is universal in use and will obviously be required for the manufacture of wooden furniture;
• a manual router is required when processing holes;
• impregnating and other compositions.

Consumables for working with wood: varnishes, paints, impregnation, glue

• used motor oil is an excellent option for impregnation, but, unfortunately, is not suitable for the dinner table;
• it would be optimal to impregnate with a water-polymer emulsion twice, with a break of three to five days;
• acrylic varnishes on water based superior to old furniture nitrocellulose varnishes;
• PVA has been proven to be superior to bone wood glue.

Options for wooden tables

1. Wooden table with benches.

• You need to assemble the table top: the boards are attached to the crossbars with self-tapping screws (it is important to use self-tapping screws as opposed to nails, since the latter contribute to the destruction of the surface of the wood).
• After this, the legs are attached to the crossbars, which must be strong and durable in order to withstand the weight of the table itself and the people sitting at it placed on them, thus minimum thickness will be 4 centimeters).
• Then you need to attach the side crossbars to the legs, on the basis of which benches should be built, fastening them with bolts rather than screws for greater strength.
• Next, we secure the benches and proceed to the subsequent processing of the furniture.

There are several disadvantages to this invention that must be kept in mind:

• If a person on one side suddenly stands up, then all the food will literally fly towards the other.
• It is also not very comfortable to sit at this type of table.

You can improve this design so that its quality becomes unsurpassed, but we invite you to evaluate the idea and project!

1. Table made from pallet boards.

If you have boards at your disposal different sizes, colors and, perhaps, even tree species, you can make an interesting design out of them by organizing the elements in a special way: alternating, grading, creating your own logic for constructing the boards. Among other things, also use discarded dry boards. The side parts of the pallet can act as a good frame, and the rest can be used as a tabletop. We recommend this work in the yard or garage with an exhaust hood due to the large amount of dust settling everywhere.

• For the legs, use timber more than five centimeters thick. Pre-prepare all the tools and parts needed for the work: you need to sand the wood along the grain with sandpaper, starting with coarse, and then moving to finer grains, carefully removing dust. Next you need to paint the boards with acrylic or oil paint, apply the desired stencils, symbols or paintings. After this, carefully coat with varnish, repeating this procedure several times and dry.
• An attractive table in a rustic style should be assembled from pallets (also called wooden pallets). In the event that a non-aqueous varnish is used, applying two or three layers is enough, otherwise it is necessary to apply larger number times, approximately up to ten. After completing the varnishing of the elements, it is worth moving on to installation, which consists of several steps.
• We secure the tabletop with planks, firmly connect the boards together and secure them with self-tapping screws. It is mandatory to use a drill to ensure that the wood is not damaged when using self-tapping screws. Then we coat the joints with glue and treat the entire tabletop by special means, protecting the tree from rotting.
• IN last resort We install the legs: we need to screw them with self-tapping screws in order to learn the structure, we install jumpers at the bottom.

1. Wooden table with glued top.

For a glued tabletop, you need to take boards of the same width. For this experiment you will need grooves (and therefore a milling machine). Old floorboards already have grooves; if the appearance of the table is unimportant and its purpose is not for a home, it is worth using them.

• The boards need to be laid out completely flat surface, this is important for further assembly of the tabletop.
• Carefully coat the sides with glue, join, avoiding gaps between the boards, then pull the resulting invention together with special tools. Leave the product to dry for one to three days. If the gluing operation of the new tabletop was carried out correctly, then gaps will not appear. If cracks appear, then the tabletop will spread even more.
• The ends need to be processed - first trim them with a jigsaw and then sand them. If draw frame for grinding missing, replace with manual processing– use first coarse, then medium-grit sandpaper. Then carefully varnish the resulting furniture in several layers (about ten layers of varnish, after every third layer you need to treat the surface with sandpaper and remove dust with a damp cloth), in no case rush at this final stage, then installation of the product is required.
• It is required to make massive L-shaped legs. Take boards at least two and a half centimeters thick so that their thickness matches. Connect them at a ninety-degree angle.
• Make a sample on the boards to be joined, coat the joint with wood glue, and then install self-tapping screws. After the glue has dried, coat the parts with varnish and bring them together into the final composition.

Get creative and create your own own home functional, practical and great looking desk! Such a standard piece of furniture can create a certain mood in the premises and ennoble your home with special comfort! Choose your material and begin a new adventure - inventing your own table, which may become an ambassador for generations to come! If you still doubt that you can create your own table, you can imagine new furniture in your head, and then give it to professionals for execution, and then, of course, also enjoy the resulting work of art!

Video: How to make a table with your own hands

Photo gallery: DIY wooden tables

The table is an essential attribute kitchen interior. At the same time, it must not only combine style, beauty and comfort, but also be quite reliable. And what could be more reliable and durable than natural wood? The problem is that the quality wooden furniture It’s not cheap, so not everyone can buy it for their kitchen. However, do not despair, because making a wooden table with your own hands is a completely doable task for a person who is able to distinguish a screw from a nail and knows how to use a drill, jigsaw and sanding machine.

The choice of kitchen table design depends on several factors, such as the size of the kitchen, the number of occupants and interior design. If you look at the options offered by furniture manufacturers, among the variety of designs we can distinguish three categories:

• medium sized tables for 4-6 people;
• dimensional tables for big family or receiving guests;
• practical folding tables for small kitchens.

A table in the kitchen should combine three qualities: aesthetics, convenience and practicality.

To do kitchen table with your own hands, you need to have on hand a drawing of the product, the necessary set of tools and at least some skills in working with wood. Below are design options for standard, large and small kitchens with photo instructions and detailed description each stage of making a wooden table.

Rectangular dining table on balusters

Rectangular design with standard size 1200x600mm is considered the most popular due to its practicality. This table can comfortably accommodate a family of 4 people. In addition, it can be installed either in the center of the kitchen (if space allows) or placed close to the wall in order to save free space.

Schematic drawing

In order to make the wooden table more attractive, we will use balusters instead of straight legs. If you don't have it at hand lathe, then such legs can be ordered separately at the nearest furniture workshop.

For your information! Balusters are shaped pillars that are primarily found on the railings of stairs, balconies and roofs. However, the use of these elements in the manufacture of kitchen tables is also far from uncommon.

Drawing rectangular table on balusters

To assemble the product you will need following materials and tools:

• 4 ready-made baluster legs 720 mm high;
• furniture board 30 mm thick for table top;
• board 20x100mm for the frame;
• wood screws about 30 mm long;
• drill (screwdriver);
• a circular saw;
• sander;
• sandpaper of different grain sizes;
• building level;
• square;
• roulette;
• wood glue

Step-by-step assembly instructions

A kitchen table made of wood on balusters is made with your own hands in the following sequence:

1. We prepare the cross members of the frame. To do this, we cut a 100 mm board into 4 parts (2 x 400 mm, 2 x 1000 mm), after which we remove the burrs and bring the surface to a smooth state using sandpaper or a sanding machine.

1. We take the balusters and connect them in pairs with short crossbars (400 mm), making a small indent from the edge of the leg (about 15 mm). Fastening is carried out using glue and screws, which are twisted at an angle with inside boards.

Advice! To prevent cracks from appearing, it is better to pre-make holes for the screws.

Attaching short crossbars to legs

1. We connect the finished pairs of legs with long crossbars (1000 mm). The fastening algorithm is the same as in the previous stage.

The final stage of installing the table frame

1. After we have made the frame of the wooden table with our own hands, we move on to the tabletop. If it comes to the kitchen, then it is better to purchase a ready-made furniture panel. Although for a gazebo or cottage, where the requirements for the appearance of the tabletop are not so stringent, it can be assembled from tongue-and-groove boards.

Furniture panel for table top

1. The finished tabletop must be connected to the frame. To do this, lay it face down on a flat and clean surface, and evenly place the base with legs on top. The crossbars are fastened to the tabletop using screws according to the same principle as described in paragraph 2. However, in this case you need to be extremely careful not to drill through the countertop.

1. At this point, making a kitchen table with your own hands can be considered almost complete. Final stage characterized by the process of grinding the surface, as well as applying stain or varnish, the color of which is selected to match the interior of the kitchen.

Note! The number of layers of varnish depends on the type of wood. Hardwoods, such as oak or hornbeam, do not absorb varnish very well, so in this case 1-2 layers are sufficient. But for pine or spruce you will need at least 3 layers of coating.

Wooden dining table with balusters

Wooden table for a large family

A large table, at which you can dine with a large family or arrange a feast by inviting friends, must have reliable design. The usual four legs are usually not enough to support a heavy tabletop. Therefore, additional measures have to be taken to strengthen the frame.

Product design

IN in this example Let's look at how to make a large wooden table for the kitchen with your own hands, measuring 2337x978 mm (of course, minor deviations in one direction or another are allowed).

Drawing of a large wooden table

Before starting work, you should prepare lumber for:

• load-bearing frame(38x90 mm);
• countertops (38x140 mm);
• support strips (19x64 mm).

You will also need the following tools:

• a circular saw;
• jigsaw;
• drill;
• screws (4x65 mm);
• drills (3 mm);
• furniture glue;
• pencil, tape measure, sandpaper.

Manufacturing stages

To make the table reliable and attractive appearance, you need to approach each stage responsibly. So let's get started:

1. Using purchased lumber, we make parts for the future wooden table with our own hands:

• 2 upper cross beams (38x90x978 mm);
• 4 legs (38x90x695 mm);
• 2 bowstrings (38x90x921 mm);
• 1 longitudinal lower beam (38x90x1575 mm);
• 1 longitudinal upper beam (38x90x1473 mm);
• 2 braces (38x90x772 mm);
• 7 blanks for the tabletop (38x90x2337);
• 6 support strips (19x64x432 mm).

We carefully grind all parts, achieving an absolutely smooth surface without burrs.

Important! The quality of sanding a wooden surface depends on the correct grit size of the sandpaper. For primary grinding, the grain size should not be larger than 200 microns. Final processing is carried out with finer-grained sandpaper - 80-100 microns for soft wood and 50-63 microns for hard wood.

1. We fasten the legs together in pairs using transverse beams (above) and bowstrings (below). We use two screws for each connection.

1. Using a longitudinal lower beam, we connect two strings together.

Attaching the lower cross beam

1. We strengthen the structure using the upper transverse beam.

Advice! In order for the beam to reliably connect the two halves, in addition to screws, additional wooden dowels with a diameter of 10 mm should be used.

1. We cut the ends of the blanks for the braces at an angle of 45 degrees. After this, we attach both braces to the upper and lower transverse beams.

Attaching the upper cross beam

1. We connect the wooden boards intended for the tabletop to the transverse beams on the inside of the structure.

1. Additionally, we strengthen the tabletop with support strips. Make sure that they do not extend beyond the dimensions of the table.

Strengthening the structure with supporting strips

1. If desired, you can make semicircular corners in your wooden kitchen table, which will give the product a more elegant look.

Such option will do as for large kitchen or a dining room, or for a summer residence

Folding wooden table for a small kitchen

If there is not enough space in the kitchen to place a large or medium-sized table, then you should look for a larger original approach. One such solution is a folding table, which is attached to the wall and can be easily removed, freeing up occupied space.

Materials and tools

To make a folding wooden table for the kitchen with your own hands, you will need the following:

• furniture board 30 mm thick;
• wooden beam 20x60 mm;
• loops (6 pcs.);
• corner lamella (2 pcs.);
• wooden dowels;
• dowels;
• screws;
• drill;
• jigsaw;
• sanding machine or sandpaper;
• glue;

Assembly: step by step

Advice! Before you begin, decide on the location where the table will be installed. Since the structure is attached to the wall, it is very important to take into account all the features of the future kitchen interior, so that you do not have to rearrange it later, leaving unsightly dowel holes in a visible place.

Steps to assemble a kitchen table with your own hands:

1. We prepare the parts for the folding legs. To do this, we cut the wooden beam into 8 parts: 4 720 mm long, 4 320 mm long. We sand each element, removing burrs.

1. We assemble two rectangular frames. The slats are connected to each other via furniture dowels, for which it is first necessary to drill blind holes with a diameter of 8 mm.

1. We connect the finished frames with hinges. In addition, it is also necessary to attach a narrow strip to one frame using hinges, which will be attached to the wall.

1. We fix the frame to the wall using dowels, after which we install corner slats on the sides. It is important to arrange the slats in such a way that they do not interfere with the folding of the legs.

Advice! Instead of corner slats, you can use any furniture corners of the appropriate size, matched to the color of the table.

Fastening the structure to the wall

1. From wooden shield cut out a tabletop measuring 900x600 mm. For a more impressive look, the corners can be rounded. After this, all ends should be sanded using a machine.

1. We “separate” a piece 250 mm long from the tabletop, which will be attached to wall structure. The two parts are connected to each other by means of hinges.

1. We install the 250 mm part on the corner slats and connect the elements with screws.

The final stage of installing a folding table in the kitchen with your own hands

1. You can refine the table at your discretion by applying stain, varnish or paint. But even in its original form, such a product looks very good.

Wooden folding table – original solution for a small kitchen

On the Internet you can find a lot of options on how to make a wooden table with your own hands. We looked at three of the most simple solutions for standard, large and small-sized kitchens, the production of which is quite economical and does not require specialized machines and extensive experience in working with wood. For making more complex structures We recommend that you seek help from specialists.

Finally, watch a video that shows how to make old wooden planks You can make a pretty decent kitchen table.

Video: DIY wooden table

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the table, both in terms of everyday comfort - and any interior design of an apartment or cottage. Moreover, a kitchen without a table loses its functionality, so a table is deservedly considered a necessary piece of furniture for this room. Huge selection various models tables that can be purchased in furniture stores does not detract from the desire of some of us to make a table from boards with our own hands - in our own way own project with the personality and charm of a valuable item self made.

The prospect of making a table from boards with your own hands gives a special charm to the fact that you can choose any model, tabletop shape and size - as long as they are comfortable and suitable for the room in which the table will be installed.

A few examples below will help you make your choice and help you make the model that suits you. In addition, drawings on how to make a simple table from boards will help you visualize more clearly future design and assembly processes.

Table 1. Sturdy and stable dining table for home

To make this table we will need tools such as a jigsaw, electric drill, screwdriver, and sander. You can, of course, do without some of the above “helpers” by using a screwdriver and a block with sandpaper attached to it - such a replacement will simply increase the time and effort spent on making the table.

The material for the manufacture of the tabletop is a tongue-and-groove board with a thickness of at least 30 mm. The tongue ensures a tight connection of the boards, increasing the service life of the table, since with this joining method the possibility of food debris getting into the gaps between the boards is practically eliminated.

To make the remaining elements of the table, take a regular 50 mm board.

1. Boards, if they are not treated, must be thoroughly sanded - in addition to aesthetic considerations, this is required by basic safety and practicality: a sanded board is easier to paint, and much less paint is required for such a surface;
2. Cut out the table parts:

• Grooved boards for tabletops, length 230 cm – 6 pcs.;
• Spacer board about 170 cm long;
• Bars for fastening the tabletop (their length should match the width of the tabletop, or be slightly shorter) - 4 pcs.;
• Bars for legs - 4 pcs., 2 pieces of board for their base.

Cover all parts with a layer of varnish and let them dry;

Connect the tabletop boards tightly to each other (Fig. 1);

Attach 4 bars across the boards with self-tapping screws, placing them evenly along the entire length of the tabletop and retreating from its end by 20-30 cm (Fig. 2);

To improve the appearance of the product, file the ends of the fastening bars at an angle of 45 degrees, carefully cut off the tongues of the outer boards, and slightly round the corners of the tabletop using a jigsaw.

Using a template and a jigsaw, give the legs the same configuration, as shown in the figure below;

Reliable fastening of the legs is carried out in three stages: first, we attach the legs to the outer transverse bars connecting the boards of the tabletop; then we connect the legs with the spacer beam (Fig. 3). We finally secure the legs from above, through the tabletop;

We place the base boards on the lower parts of the legs and securely fasten them (Fig. 4);

All that remains is to cover all parts of the table with another layer of varnish and let it dry thoroughly.

Table 2. The simplest table for a summer house or gazebo

Perhaps there is nothing easier than making this version of a table from boards with your own hands, shown in photo 5. Table dimensions: 1200x740 mm, height - 750 mm.

To make it you will need:

• Edged board, smoothly planed 40x140 mm;
• 2 bars 40x60x740 mm;
• 8 confirmations 70-75 mm long; self-tapping screws of various lengths;
• Chisel and plane;
• A jigsaw, a drill with a special drill for sealing mats, a furniture key, a sander.

The first step is to assemble the tabletop, fastening the boards with two transverse bars, placing them at a distance of 120 mm from both ends of the future tabletop and using self-tapping screws for this, up to 80-85 mm long (so as not to reach outer surface countertops). If ordinary boards are used, when making a countertop, it is better to leave small, only 10 mm, gaps of the same width between them: through gaps will prevent contamination of the countertop with food debris, without interfering with cleaning and without reducing its aesthetic appeal.

To achieve equal width gaps in the tabletop, during its assembly you need to place a centimeter standard made of slats or other solid material between the boards.

Second step: assembling the table legs. On chipboard sheet or plywood, draw a template - a rectangle with sides 600 mm (width) and 690 mm (length). First we make one pair of legs, then do the second in the same way: we lay 2 boards on the template in an X-shape, mark the lines of the upper and lower cuts of the legs, as well as the lines of their intersection - this is where the boards will be fastened together. We saw off the ends of the boards along the marked lines, and at the intersection points, use a chisel to select recesses 20 mm deep for a “half-tree” connection. We fasten the legs using 35 mm self-tapping screws;

Third step – final assembly table. The drawing shows in detail how to make this simple table from boards: thanks to it, the assembly process will not cause difficulties (Figure 6).