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Professional processing and manufacturing of wooden parts is possible only with the use of a milling machine. You can fully use this tool in a special installation. This is the milling table. This setup is rare and the commercially available options are quite expensive. It makes no sense to spend a lot of money on the purchase of this design, since you can make it yourself.

Milling table: purpose, types

The convenience of using a router located in the table lies in the optimization and safety of working with wood, as well as the speed of manufacturing parts. The principle of operation of this installation is quite simple, since it is not the milling cutter that moves along the surface to be treated, but the part moves relative to it. The milling cutter, fixed in the table, gives wider possibilities for processing parts. As a result, blanks are obtained as in professional furniture workshops with the appropriate equipment. Before making a milling table, you need to decide on the appearance and size. Consideration should be given to the possibility of modernizing the table. It is important that the table is reliable and stable to use. The presence of boxes will create additional comfort in work

Compact DIY design will replace an industrial machine

There are three main types of milling tables:

Stationary - a specialized design, as a rule, bulky and non-portable.
Portable - has compact dimensions and relatively low weight. This table is easy to move.
Aggregate - the design provides for the expansion of the saw table surface.

Construction diagram

For self-made countertops, they usually use MDF boards, pasted over with various plastic coatings, thick plywood or boards. These materials are easy to process, lightweight and durable.

Wooden structure is easy to handle and use

Some craftsmen believe that the metal countertop is the most durable and durable. They are right, but such a table with an electrical appliance will be an excellent conductor, which is unsafe. Also, the metal is susceptible to corrosion, so it must be painted.

The milling table covers must be smooth. They are often made from plastic or metal. These tables have a perfectly flat surface that is impervious to moisture. Phenolic plastics lend themselves well to processing. This is very convenient when making grooves for an aluminum profile or when drilling holes for fastening a longitudinal stop. Like MDF, plywood and planks, these materials are reasonably priced.

In branded worktops made of steel or aluminum, holes are already provided for a specific router model. If the produced models of countertops are made of MDF plates or plastic, then firms prepare only holes for the plates. Although this is not always the case.

There are holes in the base of the plate through which the router is fastened with screws to its base. These plates can be made of metal, plastic, polycarbonate or aluminum. The router plate must be installed flush with the worktop surface. If any part of the plate protrudes above the surface, workpieces will catch on it.

The table top is equipped with adjusting screws or other means to level the plate. It is better to choose an insert with replaceable rings. This is necessary in order to select the holes of the rings according to the size of the cutter diameter. This makes it easier to remove chips and other debris from the milling table working surface.

Convenient when selecting the cutter diameter

In milling operations, a rip fence is often required to guide the workpiece at the desired angle. For work to be done accurately, it must be flat along its entire length, located strictly perpendicular to the table surface and easily reconfigured for different processes. The front parts of the stop can be made both solid and in the form of several overlays. To accumulate chips and debris, the side stop is equipped with a branch pipe. The hose of the vacuum cleaner is connected to it.

The front parts of the stop in the form of several fixable pads

The milling table can be upgraded with a bed into which the grinder will be fixed. You can read more about making this structure yourself.

Required tools and materials

Joiner's glue.
Bolts with nuts.
Screws.
MDF board and birch plywood sheet
Electric jigsaw.
Spanners.
Sandpaper.
Ruler.
Pencil

Drawings and calculation

To make a table for a router, you can use a separate surface, which is fixed in wooden supports or between two pedestals. The easiest way to create a table top, support and parts for a milling table is to use MDF board or birch plywood with a thickness of 16 to 25 mm. If the plate is covered with plastic, then there will be less resistance during operation. The board laminated on both sides will not warp during operation. In our case, in the manufacture of a milling table, we used:

1 MDF panel, 19x1000x1800 mm.
1 plywood sheet, 19x1000x1650 mm in size.
1 plate, 4x30x30 mm in size.
Aluminum rails - 2.3 m.
Wheel support with brake - 4 pcs.

Photo gallery: Milling table schemes

Step-by-step instruction

The structure of the table top will consist of wooden parts that are sawn from a solid 19 mm MDF board. Birch plywood can be used as a substitute for this material.

Cut the sheet material into fragments according to the specified dimensions.

1 - working surface; 2 - the base of the stop; 3 - its wall of the stop; 4 - kerchief (4 pieces, dimensions for 19 mm plywood); 5 - tsar (2 pcs.); 6 - side bar; 7 - connecting strip (4 pcs.)

Before sawing into parts, it is necessary to check the thickness of the MDF board, as often it may not coincide with the specified parameters or be defective.

It is necessary to remove the plastic pad from the sole of the router. In the future, it will serve as a template for marking with cutters on the surface of the table top.

The plastic overlay will serve as a template for marking

On the largest cut-out part No. 1, measuring 90x70 cm, make a markup for the cutter. To do this, draw a line at a distance of 235 mm from the edge in the middle, placing a mark. Then place the overlay so that the adjustment mechanisms of the router are closer to the edge of the table. With the trim evenly positioned, mark the places for drilling the holes, which will be fixed with screws.

The mounting holes must line up with the trim

Measure the diameter of the pad and the distance from the outer edge to the edge of the sole as shown in the image.

Determination of its diameter

From the middle of the cut off part of the sole, draw a line perpendicularly to its center, where: S = D / 2- (D-H).

Measurements are taken from the edge of the lining sole

With the help of the holes in the base of the lining, mark the future holes for the mounting screws.

Using the overlay as a template

Drill holes for fasteners and cutters in parts # 2 and 3. At the base and front of the stop, mark out the semicircular cutouts, as shown in the image. Using a jigsaw, cut out the semicircular cutouts. Sand the surfaces.

In the diagram, semicircular cuts are not made

Fasten four strips (part no. 7) to the underside of the tabletop with screws.

Use carpentry or epoxy glue

Glue the rest of the blanks and fix them with screws. Install a router underneath the worktop.

1 - side bar for fixing with clamps on the gantry; 2 - king; 3 - countersunk guide holes; 4 - front wall of the stop; 5 - self-tapping screw with a countersunk head 4.5x42; 6 - kerchief; 7 - the base of the stop

Now it is necessary to make the supporting structure of the table. In our case, its height will be 820 mm. For this, a sheet of birch plywood 19x1000x1650 mm was used.

1 - outer side rack; 2 - inner rack; 3 - rear pillar; 4 - base

Saw plywood into pieces according to dimensions.
Assemble the structure of the table, securing its parts with self-tapping screws, screws, glue. The result is a frame with free space in the cabinets, which are convenient to use for storing tools and consumables.

1 - side stand; 2 - support on wheels; 3 - the bottom of the structure; 4 - inner panel; 5 - rear rack

Then it is necessary to make a mounting plate, which will contribute to a greater overhang of the cutter due to the tool attached to it. For the manufacture of the plate, duralumin, getinax or polycarbonate with a thickness of 4 to 6 mm is required. Cut a square from the specified material, the sides of which are 300 mm. Glue the sole of the router on it (using double-sided tape). In this case, the overlay will be used as a template. Drill the plate through the holes in the lining. After that, remove the cover and make recesses for the caps in the plate with a large drill.

Allows the milling cutter to process parts as much as possible

As shown in the image, you need to place the plate and outline its outline. Draw and cut a cutout on the countertop, sanding the edges of the cutout.

A pre-drilled hole will make the process easier

Drill holes at the attachment point of the cutter and expand them on the back of the tabletop with an 11 mm drill. Place the mounting plate on the prepared hole in the worktop, aligning them for bolting. Attach the part to the router base. Insert the tool into the worktop and fasten with the screws.

The holes of the table top and the plate must match

For the convenience of working on the machine, it is necessary to modify the side stop and equip it with a rotary one. This will help to further process the ends of narrow parts. To do this, you need to cut the guides from the T-shaped profile into the surface of the plate.

Swivel and side stops make the process easy

Install the guide profile in the front plate of the stop for attaching the hold-downs, trims and guards.
To connect the vacuum cleaner to the machine, it is necessary to make a dust extraction pipe. To do this, you need to cut out a piece of 140x178 mm from plywood. In the center of the part we make a round hole for attaching the adapter fitting for the vacuum cleaner.

The part is made of plywood

Add a plywood and plexiglass protective shield for the stop.

For convenience, wing nuts are used

For milling small fragments, make clamps and clamps. To do this, cut out parts from plywood in accordance with the dimensions in the image. It is better to use maple wood when making a pressure-comb. To cut out a part, you need to choose a section with a straight direction of the wood grain. The crests of the ridges are best done with a circular saw on the machine.

Allows you to fix parts when processing small fragments

Fix the guide with the clamps. Sand all surfaces of the table, especially in the places where milling work will be carried out. Remove dust from all wooden elements and coat with oil.

Safety engineering

When working on a milling machine, accidents and injuries are possible from contact with the rotating mechanisms of the cutter and particles of the processed parts flying off from it. Before starting the router, you need to remove the entire tool from the surface of the tabletop, clean its surface from debris and small particles. It is also possible to equip the milling table with a protective screen that will prevent the dispersion of particles.

While working at the table, cleaning and lubricating parts, removing the protective shield and measuring workpieces are not allowed. Protective goggles must be worn to avoid eye contact with emitted particles. This is especially true for high-speed milling or processing of bronze elements, cast iron or silumin.

It is necessary to embed the cutter into the part gradually. Power feed must be turned on before the part touches the cutter drill. During the rotation of the milling mechanism, it is unacceptable that the hands are close to the rotation zone of the tool. Before installing the drills, you need to make sure they are reliable and durable, as well as the integrity and correct sharpening. Drills should not contain metal chips and cracks. If such defects are found, they must be replaced.

Video: Making a milling table with your own hands

Thanks to the relatively inexpensive materials and your skill, you can build a compact milling table design. This will allow you to make parts with high-precision cutouts and high-quality processing at home.

Hello everyone!

This time I'm telling you how to make a table in a gazebo with your own hands. It all started when a new machine came to our production. Instead of wooden pallets at the base of the package, a square tube 50x100 mm metal profile was used. They wanted to throw it out as unnecessary, but I took it to the dacha. Even then, I did not know that I was using it specifically for the table. After another visit to the dacha, I realized that in my gazebo (I told how to make it earlier in the article "How to build a metal gazebo") there is not enough good and solid table. Remembering that there is a 40x150 edged board in the bins, it was decided to use exactly these materials.

Dimensions of my table: width 875mm, length 2000mm, height 800mm. Naturally, you can adjust the dimensions to suit your requirements, but I will tell and describe exactly the process of making my version.

What do you need for such a table?

Materials:

Metal profile 50x100x2mm - total length - 10840 mm. Now for the details:

710 mm - 4 pieces
675 mm - 4 pcs.
1800mm - 2 pcs.
1700mm - 1 pc.

Electrodes 3 mm - 10 pcs.
Edged board 2000 mm - 6 pcs.
Bar 50x50mm - 800 mm - 2 pcs.

Tools and consumables

Welding machine
Roulette
Gon
Bulgarian
Cut-off wheels for metal for the grinder
Sweep circle
Plane
Hacksaw or circular saw
Black self-tapping screws, 75 mm long - 36 pcs.
Schurpovert
Drill with a diameter of 3.5 mm
Black paint 1000 ml
Stain 500 ml
Yacht varnish 800 ml
Brush 50-100 mm wide - 1 pc.
Fine sandpaper - 1 piece

How to do it?

First, we take the existing profile and cut it according to the dimensions indicated above. After that, we choose a flat platform and weld the structure of the table base. When welding, we use a square so that all parts are welded exactly at 90 degrees. In this case, be sure to check the diagonals of the structure for a higher accuracy of the resulting frame. Of course, errors are permissible, but as my grandfather used to say: “You have to do well, it’s bad to do it yourself.” Unfortunately, I did not photograph the welding process itself, I was in a hurry and did not have time to have fun, but the structure itself can be seen in the photo below.

Since the entire profile was rusty, it had to be cleaned. For this I used a grinder with a grinding wheel. After cleaning, the frame acquired the following appearance:

After that, you can start painting the table. Personally, I painted the table with two coats of paint. Now the view has become more presentable.

Now let's take a look at the countertop. As I said earlier, I had in stock edged boards 40x150 mm 6 meters long. We cut these boards to the required length, namely 2000 mm. in the amount of 6 pieces - just from two six-meter ones, six two-meter ones are obtained (which is why the size of a table with a length of two meters was chosen.

Do not forget about two 50x50 blocks, 800 mm long.

After that, we plan all the obtained wooden parts - boards and bars for the countertop. I planed from all sides, but according to the idea, one wide side of the board and the blocks can not be planed, since they will be from the bottom of the tabletop and will not be visible.

Now we collect the tabletop. We take all the boards and put them close to each other, while I tried to pick up adjacent boards in such a way that the gaps between them were minimal. After that, on both sides, we connect all these boards with a 50x50 mm bar using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. we get this tabletop:

As you can see in the photo above, I cut the ends of the bars at an angle so that they do not spoil the appearance of the table from the side. I connected each board with a bar using four self-tapping screws (two on each side). I arranged the bars in this way: the distance between the bars is equal to the length of the frame. This is done so that after I turn the tabletop over and put it on the table frame, the bars fit snugly against the profile. This is important not only for the appearance of the table (side view), but also for the reliability of the joining of the boards. It is not worth nailing these bars inside the frame, since the bars themselves will be short and they will not be able to hold the extreme boards of the tabletop, and it is on them that the maximum load will be during use.

After that, I drilled holes in the upper guides of the metal frame for self-tapping screws that will attach the tabletop to the metal profile. On the long side, I made 4 holes on each side, on the short guides, three.

Now we put the countertop on the table and fasten it with self-tapping screws. We get the following result:

Then I chamfered the top edge of the table using a planer. I also cut the four corners of the table at 45 degrees (to reduce the risk of injury). As you can see in the photo below.

Now we take and tint the countertop (in my case, the color is oak). You can skip this and just leave a planed tree. You can also choose any other tinting color. I gave the oak color to the countertop using Aquatex, you can use other brands of antiseptics, as well as the most common water-based stains. Bedspread in one layer, can be covered in several layers to obtain more saturated colors. Also, coating with an antiseptic will help save on varnish, since the antiseptic acts as a primer and the first layer of varnish is less absorbed into the wood.

Homemade items are popular all over the world. The more popular culture develops, the more unique products are appreciated. Particularly worth noting are pieces of furniture, because they are used every day.

It is impossible to imagine modern life without a good table. A kitchen, work, children's, computer table is a universal and vital element of the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages of homemade furniture

Furniture salons offer today's customers the widest assortment of tables. But not all manufacturers can boast of their good quality and reasonable price. And then, it is difficult to find ready-made furniture for the available area.

However, there is always the opportunity to make a table with your own hands.

After all, such furniture has its own advantages:

Handicrafts are always exclusive, you won't be able to make absolutely identical things. You can independently develop an original table design in any design style;

Quality and controllability. Good and reliable materials are selected to create homemade items. All details are rechecked, because this is a one-of-a-kind work;
Taking into account the parameters of the room will help to calculate the exact dimensions of the future table. Thanks to this, the table will perfectly fit into the space and will be more functional than the factory sample;
The price of a do-it-yourself table will come out lower than that of a store counterpart.

Among the minuses, the following features are worth noting:

If you are not a master in carpentry, then you will need some time to learn the basics of craftsmanship and develop skills;
No matter how much we would like, but the first creations, most likely, will not be so beautiful and perfect. Therefore, before making a table, you should try to make simpler items, for example, in the form of ordinary shelves;
You won't be able to quickly make a table with your own hands. It is necessary to make measurements, prepare a drawing and templates for all parts, purchase materials and tools.

Tools and equipment

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 a table yourself.

If you plan to continue making furniture in the future, then it is easier to purchase tools as needed, otherwise the total cost will be rather big.

To take measurements:

Building ruler for measuring the width and length of objects, drawing straight lines;
Square - two building rulers connected at right angles. It is used for drawing and checking the accuracy of angles;
Roulette - a reel with a metal or plastic measuring tape, which is wound back;
The level is used to assess whether the surface of an object is horizontal or vertical. It is a rectangular body made of metal, plastic or wood with a bulb inside. The flask contains non-freezing liquid with an air bubble.

For cutting and threading material:

A hand saw or a hacksaw is used to cut various materials (wood, metal, drywall). Consists of a cutting blade with teeth and a holder;
The jigsaw is indispensable in both straight and figured cutting. There are manual and electric jigsaws. If the material capabilities allow, it is better to immediately purchase the second option. They can handle various materials;
A cutter is a knife with a powerful blade for carving;
The chisel consists of a handle and a blade; it is used to create indentations, recesses, shapes.

For drilling:

The drill makes holes when the drill rotates; you can work with wood, metal, tiles;
The hammer drill is able to gouge holes in hard rocks, concrete, brick;
Drills of various types for drills and hammer drills;
The screwdriver is designed for screwing in dowels, screws, screws.

For surface treatment and grinding:

The plane is used for planing wood, consists of a knife, blade, stop;
The belt sander can process and give a decent look to surfaces made of stone, metal, wood, plastic;
Glue, brushes, paints for finishing the product. If the table is wooden, you can simply varnish it.

Additional things that you will need in making the table are a screwdriver, nails, a hammer, pliers.

In general, the entire list of tools depends on the complexity of your project. It is not necessary to buy everything, it is enough to borrow some items from friends for a while.

Professional skills

If you are just starting to be interested in the process of making furniture, then for independent work you will need both additional knowledge and special skills.

Practicing is required in any business to become proficient.

The following skills and abilities will be needed when creating a homemade table:

handling hand and power tools;
analysis of drawings;
measurement of the required parameters;
selection of quality material;
production of templates and parts directly;
connection of parts;
processing and decoration of the product;
patience and attentiveness in the process of work.

For the first work, you should choose a simpler design or try to make a reduced version of the product.

Material selection

Wood furniture is style and quality in one package. A wooden table is traditional for our realities. Moreover, it will be ideally combined with other materials in the interior. Strength, environmental friendliness and durability make wooden tables one of the most popular in use. For their intended purpose, such products are used both at home and in work offices.

Tables are usually made from solid wood of the following species:

medium soft (linden, pine, birch, spruce, cedar, alder). They are easy to handle, look good, durable and not as expensive;
hard (oak, acacia, beech, elm, larch, cherry, sweet cherry, ash), they are very durable, wear-resistant, beautiful, but their cost is higher than that of soft species;
exotic (teak, eucalyptus, mahogany, suar, amaranth and others). They are resistant to moisture, dryness and mechanical stress, they have an original look.

Only dried material is used for the manufacture of tables. The choice of breed depends on what and where you will be using the furniture. A kitchen table, for example, needs to be scratch and moisture resistant, so hard rocks are best suited here.

In addition to the above arrays, tables are made from the following wood materials:

Chipboard- wood board made by pressing crushed wooden blocks (deciduous and coniferous), glued with resins. It can contain one, three or five layers and have different densities. It is easy to process, strong enough, has good insulating characteristics and a low price. More suitable for office desks. It is undesirable to use it for children's furniture due to the presence of formaldehyde in the composition.
The same plate covered with a polymer film is called Chipboard... It can be used for kitchen, office tables.

MDF- fibreboard made of sawdust dried and glued together. It is compact, holds its shape and fasteners well with its small thickness from 5 to 22 millimeters. The texture of the boards is smooth and homogeneous, easy to process.

While chipboard and MDF perfectly imitate wood, chipboard can imitate other surfaces as well. All coatings have various colors and designs.

A good training material for table making is plywood... It is a multi-layer veneer board. It is usually made from veneer of coniferous trees, birch or poplar. Differs in moisture resistance. Can be sanded or not sanded.

For the manufacture of the table, it is better to choose laminated plywood. It is perfect for a desk for the home or simpler solutions for a country house.

Another option for furniture for a private house or summer cottage is a table from logs... Round timber of coniferous trees is perfect for creating such a table. Round timber can be of various diameters: small from 6 to 13 cm, medium - 14-24 cm, large diameter starts from 25 centimeters. Log furniture can be placed in a gazebo in the yard, in the garden or in the dressing room. Sometimes stylized log tables can be found in restaurants as well. Some people equip the children's room with small round log furniture, because this is an absolutely environmentally friendly and safe material.

Wooden pallet table- a simple and very interesting solution in home design. Pallets, in other words, are pallets. For a small table, a few pallets will suffice. You can assemble them like a constructor and fasten them together. A great option for a coffee table in the living room or as an original bedside accessory in the bedroom;
Distinctive and durable tables can be made from a bar... It will serve for a long time and withstand any load. Any tree is suitable for manufacturing. To fix the parts, it is enough to use special glue and self-tapping screws. The tabletop can be made from both boards and timber. This sample will be a great solution for a large family dining table;

A simple, stylish and inexpensive table will turn out using wood board... It can be used in all rooms and interiors. Furniture board is a solid sheet or a sheet glued from bars, the width of which is no more than 50 millimeters. It is harmless, aesthetic, has a pleasant texture and color. It can be varnished or painted. Russian manufacturers make most of the shields from birch, oak, beech, conifers.

In fact, the shield is a ready-made tabletop. One has only to cut off the length you need and equip with legs. The legs can be made from various materials.

It is worth considering the model of a homemade table made of wood material, which is decorated with tiles... For work, you can choose any tile or mosaic elements. In principle, the table frame can be anything, but the table top should be decorated with ceramic tiles. To make the decor, we glue the tiles on the countertop. It is more profitable to lay tiles of a large size, so there will be less work and fewer joints.

You can choose a tile with a single color or with different patterns. The advantage of such furniture is that the surface of the table will not deform and lose its original appearance.

Slab table. Only monolithic stone slabs used to be called such an interesting word. But now the term is applied to the longitudinal and transverse cuts of a solid mass. Each saw cut has its own pattern and geometry. They are made by bar, dining tables, bedside tables, coffee tables. Slab is successfully combined with glass.

The purchase of saw cut in specialized stores will not be cheap. It is much easier to order it at a local sawmill or make it yourself if you have a chainsaw and your own miniature sawmill.

The next idea is metal table... Or rather, from a steel pipe, which has a rectangular cross-section. Such a profile pipe is a real find for those who want to create an original thing. This material is easy to use, it can be used to create various table designs. A table made of this profile pipe is suitable for a home or office with a creative design, as well as for outdoor installation. This material is very strong, rectangular pipes and stiffeners provide stability and withstand a lot of weight. Due to their shape, the pipes adhere well to flat surfaces. Parts are fastened by welding or bolts.

Another plus is the reasonable price of shaped pipes. It is worth considering that steel is a high-quality metal and will last a long time. But do not forget to treat the table with corrosion protection beforehand.

When working with such pipes, the only difficulty can arise - if you want to make curved parts. With the help of improvised means, it will not work to bend them. We need a special machine.

Aluminum profile you can make a frame for tables with various tabletops or one-piece folding tables for tourism, massage. Often, aluminum is used to make the base for machine tables in workshops, with a tabletop made of sheet metal or wood;
Unusual tables turn out from metal water pipes... Such a copy will look original both at home and in the garage. Buying pipes will not require large investments. You can use old pipes or buy new ones from a plumbing store. Copper, steel, galvanized are suitable. The main tool in working with them is a wrench. You can choose the material of the tabletop to your taste. The shape of the tables too - from a compact console or coffee table to a large dining table. It is better to cover the legs from the pipe with a protective material so as not to scratch the floor surface. If you equip the structure with wheels, you can easily move it from room to room;

Wrought iron table looks very rich in the home interior. Legs can be ordered from the masters. And it is better to make and install the countertop with your own hands;
To fasten the legs and decorate homemade tables, use and steel cables... They go well with solid wood countertops;
To freshen up the interior will help glass table, made with your own hands. The glass table will fit into any design style. Basically, tempered glass is used to make tabletops, and the legs are made of wood and metal. Attach them with special glue or suction cups. Glass can be used transparent, tinted, matte, colored, with ornaments and other decor. In shape - round, rectangular, irregular configuration. This choice is for your taste. The glass cutting process requires special care and care. For beginners, it is better to purchase cut and finished glass.

Brick table has various incarnations. You can fold the brick structure in the garden area next to the barbecue grill. In an apartment or house, a bar table or a brick counter will become a functional part of the kitchen area. In a dwelling with a large area, a brick kitchen set will look solid. Craftsmen recommend using ceramic bricks. It is more durable and resistant to moisture, in contrast to the silicate version. Brickwork does not require large investments and supernatural skills. But it is better to think over the location of the table in advance. After all, then you will not be able to move it.

At the end of the decor, you can cover the structure with ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, a wooden countertop or a stone slab;

Stone products deserve special attention from the masters. Unique design, environmental friendliness, durability, luxurious look - a chic set of characteristics. Most often, granite and marble slabs are used for manufacturing.
1. Granite Is the most durable material. It shines and is not afraid of mechanical stress, temperature extremes, moisture, detergents and even acids. These countertops are just made for the kitchen. Granite slabs are solid, smooth, with a flat surface. This is the perfect creation of nature.
2. Marble has almost the same qualities, the only thing is that it is not resistant to acids. And it's easier to handle and shape.

Fake diamond produced by applying a mixture of stone and acrylic resin to plywood. It is moisture resistant, easy to process, but susceptible to dyes, high temperatures, deformation in the form of chips and scratches. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the protective coating in advance. Or you will have to grind it periodically to eliminate the shortcomings.
Concrete make tables too. It can be created by mixing cement, chemical additives, dyes, fillers in the form of sand, glass, stone chips. This mixture is poured onto a wood sheet with side contours.

There are a variety of materials with which you can manually create exclusive items. Some craftsmen even make furniture from ordinary plastic bottles!

It all depends on imagination and capabilities. 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, metal. Such models are very fashionable and look spectacular.

Design

Having decided on the material for work, you should study the possible designs for the future product.:

Standard table- conventional design without unnecessary details: either rectangular or round. Consists of four legs, table top, mountings. It is stable, comfortable. Legs can be straight, X-shaped. Such a product is traditional for our everyday life; it is often made of wood. And this is the easiest option that a beginner can try to make;
Foldable design ideal for rooms with a small area. If not needed, the table can be folded and removed so that it does not clutter up the space. It is convenient to transport such furniture in the car. Miniature folding tables are indispensable for a picnic in nature.

There are many options for a folding table. If it is made in the form of a pedestal with sides, then the folding sides should be shorter than the height of the pedestal.

For tourism, lighter collapsible structures are provided, in which you can remove the legs and fold the table like a briefcase. Lacquered plywood, aluminum profiles, plastic table top are perfect for arranging such a table. Legs can be removable, cross-shaped, straight, with variable height and its adjustment.

The foldable design has various variations. To choose the most appropriate scheme, you should analyze the mechanism of their work.

Save space will help regular sliding table, or in another way it is called a transformer. A simple example is a Soviet table, in which a rectangular tabletop moves to the sides, then another part is inserted towards its center.

Swing-out design even more difficult. It is called a book-table. It is much more compact. Special mechanisms are used to attach the main tabletop cover to the frame, and the sides to the cover itself. Such products can be equipped with a pull-out drawer system.

Folding wall table consists of one or two legs. The table top is fixed to the wall with pivoting mechanisms; when closed, it takes a vertical position thanks to a mechanical lock.

Coffee table they are made with two countertops, 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" they are made from two frames from a bar, covered with plywood and fastened with fittings. Legs are attached separately, they are removable.

Corner option construction is difficult to manufacture. Often, writing, computer tables are made exactly angular. First, a tabletop is made, then the frames are attached to the back, blocks for shelves and drawers are made.

Functional purpose

The tables may differ in terms of their functionality.

For instance, regular coffee table quite easy to manufacture. In shape, it can be either rectangular or with a round or oval table top. It can be placed in the living room, in the hall, or applied in the bedroom as a small bedside option. Such furniture is made from various materials. The most common option is wood-based materials. Legs can be made of wood, metal. Wheels can be attached to them for mobility.

To make a table with an infinity effect, mirrors are inserted in parallel into the frame, a light source is placed between them.

Computer table by design it can be angular, rectangular or combined. In the process of work, you need to remember about the windows in the room - the light should fall on the left for right-handers and vice versa. In this case, the light should not hit the computer screen. The standard height of such a model is 75 centimeters. But it all depends on the growth of the user. For convenience, the legs can be made adjustable in height or clearly calculated for your height.

Game computer table they are usually made angular and with a special niche in the tabletop, or they choose a chair with armrests so that their hands do not get tired and lie on the same surface, because often people spend many hours playing. A straight computer desk is convenient for professional work with graphics, photographs. It is recommended to provide niches in the products for a printer, scanner and other equipment.
Desk, like a computer, has various configurations. But his table top should be wider so that it is convenient to work with documents and papers. Your performance directly depends on the design of the product.

Corner school desk saves space for the student in the children's room. Moreover, it should accommodate textbooks and notebooks, stationery. To keep all school supplies in order, it is better to equip the product with drawers. The adjustable feet will adapt to your child's height. If the apartment is one-room, then a rectangular table with a folding or folding mechanism will do.
Adult writing desk it is better to make it large, without unnecessary details, so that they do not distract from the workflow. Loft-style tables are suitable for these parameters. They are made from a metal frame and a wooden or glass table top, under which drawers can be equipped.

A window sill table is an ergonomic solution. The tabletop is laid in place of the dismantled window sill and propped up with legs, uprights.

Dressing table can have various functions. They are often used in dressing rooms for artists, hairdressers and makeup artist's offices. It is advisable to equip this furniture with a backlit mirror with a good light bulb or LED strip. After all, light is very important for the correct application of makeup and makeup.
Home table can be placed both in the bedroom, in the bathroom or in the hallway. Women's dressing tables, unlike make-up models, are more miniature. And the mirror can be separately hung on the wall, not included in the table design. Wood, chipboard, MDF, fiberboard are perfect as a material for their manufacture.

Notebook Stand- a necessary thing. It is small, protects the laptop from overheating, and makes the work process more comfortable. It can be made foldable. Suitable for work lying on the bed.

The adjustable table with casters is convenient if you are sitting on a sofa or in an armchair. Once completed, it can be quickly moved.
Cooled tables are made in the form of a stand, leaving a special hole - a niche in the table top, where a small fan is placed.
This compact stand-up laptop desk is a great solution for shop assistants. It does not clutter up the space.

Dinner table- a mandatory attribute in every home. After all, it is behind him that the family gathers for a meal to celebrate the holiday dates. Therefore, it must be large enough and strong enough. For work, it is preferable to choose natural breeds. If you want to save money, then choose solid wood. It remains to determine the size, shape and design. The design can be different - simple, sliding, folding. Shape - rectangular, round, oval, semicircular.
Children's table is necessary for a child from the moment he begins to sit. The type of such products depends on the age of the child. Of the materials for their manufacture, linden and conifers are suitable. It is better to sand all the details so that the child does not get hurt.

By design, children's tables can be very different.

There are feeding tables for the little ones.
A preschool child will draw, sculpt, play with sand and educational toys at play and touch tables. Folding structures are suitable for them.
While the first grader gets used to the role of a student, an ordinary small desk will suit him.
Older students can prepare lessons at the large writing desk or at the tilt-back shelving table.
Many teenagers like to spend time at the computer desk, the corner option is suitable for them. It is best to equip all samples with shelves and drawers.

To choose the model of the future country table, decide on its location. Basically, it is placed in a house, in a gazebo, on a veranda or terrace, in a garden or in utility rooms. For the garden and gazebos, log models or simple tables with cruciform legs combined with benches are suitable.

An easier option is to create furniture using stumps. It is enough to attach a table top made of chipboard, furniture board or ordinary boards and equip similar chairs. Finally, varnish the items.

A table made from handy tools like wooden pallets will add color to your deck or veranda. To create a cozy atmosphere, it is better to equip them with similar chairs with soft ottomans.

If the cottage area allows, then it is better to build a large round or rectangular dining table made of wood materials.

For a picnic or household use, compact folding structures using aluminum profiles and plywood are suitable.

Manufacturing process step by step

As an example, consider the process of creating a wooden model. Wooden furniture is versatile, sustainable and durable.

The product should fit perfectly into the room and leave room for seating and room to move;
The number of people who will use the product. For each, count at least 70 centimeters in width;
For children, consider age and height, stool features;
The shape of the table top can be oval, round, rectangular, square, irregular.

Size - most often choose a width from 80 to 120 cm;
The number of legs can vary from one to four. They must be the same length and size. The legs are different in shape, but the upper part should end with a square for better attachment. The material may be different from the table top. Ready-made legs can be purchased or welded from a metal profile;
If you are a beginner, choose a durable worktop material that is easy to work with, such as oak.

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 all the work again.

If there are ready-made examples of drawings, great, but study them carefully before using. You can draw your own ideas on paper or in a special computer program. Specify the dimensions for each item.

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 the parts are made: table top, legs, fasteners.

Further, the assembly takes place - the connection of parts into a single structure by drilling holes and tightening bolts, using glue. At the stage of processing, the product is polished and coated with paints and varnishes. Carved patterns will help to decorate the product.

From scrap materials

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 hemp, windowsill, polypropylene pipes have already been described above.

But there is no limit to human imagination.

Other interesting materials should be considered in more detail:

For a private house or summer cottage, you can make a table from firewood or logs. Plywood is suitable as a tabletop; by combining several firewood, a stable leg is built;

It will not be difficult to assemble a table from the remains of the floor laminate. True, the table top will turn out to be thin, but very beautiful and smooth. It is better to use laminated planks with a lock joint. A shield is glued from the boards. While it dries, it is better to tighten it with slats so that the surface is flat. To give stability under the countertop, stiffeners should be installed;
Unwanted tires can be transformed into a mini-table. The tires are covered with round plywood on both sides along the contour. Then glue is applied to the entire structure and it is decorated. Such a product will be a wonderful decoration for the veranda;

You can also make a table from an old suitcase, inside which small things will be placed. It is enough to clean and paint it, attach a plywood base, screw on purchased or made wooden legs;
Lining is considered a material for interior decoration by cladding. But you can make pieces of furniture from the lining. It is perfect for a folding table. It is enough to supplement it with legs made of bars, make fasteners from self-tapping screws and fasten with connecting corners;
If you cover the old door with a glass sheet, you get a wonderful table top for a dining table in the living room. The legs can be selected from a metal profile or a bar. It all depends on the weight of the door;
Wrapping cardboard makes good laptop stands, miniature tables for a nursery, or furniture for placing knickknacks. Its only drawback is that the cardboard loses its shape when exposed to moisture.

Design

It will not be difficult to make the finished product unusual and pleasant to the eye.

The easiest way is to paint the product. There are many interesting design options. On any tabletop, you can place a volumetric pattern, just varnish or decorate with multi-colored stripes or use a checkerboard method, stencils.

In the children's room, it will be practical to paint the tabletop with slate paint. It is convenient to write and draw on such a surface.

In addition to painting, carved patterns (only wood) are used to decorate tables, creating an antique effect, decoupage, stained glass, pasting with foil, mosaics, mirrors, lighting.

It is not so difficult to “age” furniture details. First, paint is applied in several layers, then it is selectively rubbed with sandpaper in some places. This imitates wear and tear.

Decoupage of wooden products is traditional for Provence furniture. The technique uses paper napkins, fabrics with drawings in a floristic style. They are glued to a wooden or glass surface, varnished.

Pasting with foil is also one of the cheap and uncommon decoration methods. Films are suitable for any - monochromatic, with ornaments, with fluorescence, metal effect, imitation of surfaces of various materials.

Glass tables can be decorated with a luminous panel made of LED lamps or tape, or create a tunnel effect with a mirrored bottom.

The mosaic countertop will transform even the simplest interior. As a material, both tiles and small stones, pieces of rocks, old music discs, thin wooden slats are used. If the surface is uneven due to the convexity of small parts, the tabletop can be covered with glass or filled with epoxy resin. A stained glass pattern made with special paints also looks good on transparent glass tabletops.

Thus, making a table on your own is a doable task even for beginners in this business. Homemade products are in no way inferior in beauty and functionality to modern factory brethren. Moreover, do-it-yourself work will bring not only real results, but also spiritual satisfaction, a feeling of joy from the work performed. You can be proud of the work done and proudly show it to your guests.

How to make a beautiful table with your own hands, see the next video.

Necessary materials:

1. Lumber;
2. A sheet of plywood with a thickness of 1.5 cm;
3. Beam;
4. Nails, screws and plugs for them;
5. Joiner's glue;
6. Epoxy resin (5-7 liters);
7. Masking tape;
8. Metal profile (about 9 m);
9. Spray paint (for metal);
10. Oilcloth and other materials.

Manufacturing instruction

Preparing the boards
The trims of the boards need to be sorted, chosen different in color and texture, so that they look harmonious on the table top. If the boards are taken from old pallets, all nails, fasteners and other unnecessary elements must be carefully removed.

The boards selected for the table top must be cut into equal boards, small in width (3-5 cm). The length is not important - the excess will still be cut off. The boards are laid out in the order in which they will lie. The base for the table top is plywood. Having cut off the sheet according to the estimated dimensions of the table, you need to glue the boards one by one. Along the perimeter, unnecessary segments are eliminated to get an even rectangle.

The pattern will be more interesting if you alternate between dark and light boards. You need to wait for the glue to set. If desired, you can nail the boards with finishing nails.<

Frame
After all the boards have taken their place, you need to make a frame from the pieces of timber. It should protrude slightly above the level of the countertop, since it will act as a side when pouring resin. The timber - the base of the frame - is cut at an angle of 45 degrees. All parts are connected.

First, the timber is set on glue, and then fastened to the self-tapping screws. For a stronger connection with the base, holes for self-tapping screws are drilled. Plugs are placed on the self-tapping screws in the corners, and all joints are putty to be invisible. The surface of the countertop takes on an even shape.

Table support
The legs for the table top can be purchased separately, or you can do it yourself - welded from the metal profile. Having decided on the dimensions of the support, the profile is cut into equal segments.

First, the metal parts are welded in a U-shape. Two such parts are required. Strips are welded to the tops.

Having strengthened the spans with metal pipes, both elements are connected into one support. After welding, the seams must be cleaned and the entire structure painted with spray paint.

Table top fixing
Holes for self-tapping screws are drilled in a metal support - at an equal distance from each other along the entire perimeter.

In order for the caps of the screwed-in screws to be "recessed", the resulting holes are countersinked.

To attach the countertop to the support, the first is placed on the floor with the back side up. Places for fastening are marked on plywood. The support, also laid upside down, must be screwed onto the self-tapping screws to the table top.

Pouring resin
The table is placed in the correct position, placed on a support, on a flat surface. Epoxy resin will be poured into the recess of the countertop, formed along the perimeter of the frame.

To keep the floor clean during work, you should spread a film on it, and seal all cracks in the table with masking tape. It is advisable to carry out work in a warm and well-ventilated area.

Epoxy resin is prepared according to the instructions, observing safety precautions. The resin is poured onto the surface slowly, in an even layer of no more than 6 mm.

The mixture must be stirred to avoid the formation of bubbles. If they are still formed - "drive away" them with the help of a gas burner.

After the base coat has hardened, the masking tape is removed. The monolithic table top is further processed. You need to apply several more layers, each of which dries for at least six hours.

All smudges and irregularities are polished. The table looks very original and is durable.

Original post in English

You can make do-it-yourself furniture for a summer cottage or garden not only from natural materials, but also from metal. The supporting parts of chairs, tables or benches are easy to make from a square shaped tube. It is a readily available material that is easy to obtain from hardware stores or home improvement markets. A new birth in the skillful hands of craftsmen is often acquired by metal tubular elements that have served their time from duralumin folding beds, baby carriages, or even old water pipes.

Basic techniques of work

Do-it-yourself metal furniture is easy to assemble by bending tubular elements or connecting straight sections of them. To obtain an even bend of the tube without damage, it is worth making the simplest bending tool from an automobile brake disc. Its general view is shown in Fig. 1. Bending of the pipe takes place in the following order:

the end of the tube is plugged with a stopper, the tube is filled with fine river sand, the other end is plugged;
placing the pipe in the bending device, clamping it between the pin and the protrusion on the disk;
applying physical force, bend the pipe to the desired angle.

Figure 1. Bending of the pipe: 1- brake disc; 2 - pipe or bar; 3 - a stop made of a steel bar.

Bending the steel tube can be facilitated by using a blowtorch, heating the bend to a red color.

In order for the same parts to be identical, you will also need a tool such as a plasma. This is a sheet of cardboard or plywood with the outline of a piece of furniture applied to it. A complexly curved part during processing should be checked on the plaza for compliance with the contours. If there are several parts, then you will have to check their coincidence with each other.

Metal parts can be fastened together by welding and threaded connections. In some cases, wooden bushings are used for fasteners, into which self-tapping screws or screws can be screwed. It must be remembered that duralumin pipes cannot be welded and they can only be connected with screws and bolts.

After welding, the weld should be filed or grinded until a flat joint surface is achieved. Before the final finishing of the metal furniture frame, it will need to be cleaned of rust and polished.

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Making the simplest frame

Before work, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

profile pipe 20x40;
welding machine, electrodes (No. 3);
Bulgarian;
file, sandpaper, drill with attachment or grinder;
measuring tool: meter, square.

The dimensions of the bench are selected based on personal preference. According to the measurements, the pipe is cut: 4 parts are required for the frame, 1 for the transverse connection and 4 identical segments for the legs. The details of the frame are paired, 2 of them should be equal in length to the width of the bench, and 2 to its desired length. The length of the legs is determined by the height of the bench.

The surfaces where welding will be carried out should be cleaned with a file to fresh metal. Lay out the frame parts on a flat surface as they will be welded, and make the connection, constantly checking the correspondence of the angles to the value of 90 0 in a square.
Mark the middle of the long sides of the frame and weld in the pipe section to be cross-braced.
Weld the legs in the inner corners of the frame so that they are strictly perpendicular to the plane of the frame.

The bench seat can be made from planks, thick plywood or MDF. If you want to have a product made entirely of metal, cut the required number of identical pieces of pipe or strip steel for seating and weld or bolt onto the frame.

A frame for a table, stool or chair can also be made on the basis of a bench frame.

To do this, you only need to change its size and provide for additional details (backrest, projections, etc.) or decor.

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Curved metal furniture

Frame made of pipes bent at right angles in 2 planes: a - wooden frame; b - metal corner for fasteners; c - bent pipe of the frame.

A frame made of pipes bent at right angles in 2 planes is shown in Fig. 2. For work you will need:

duralumin or steel pipe with a diameter of 22 mm;
bending device;
grinder or hacksaw for metal;
wooden bushings, screws or pins;
measuring tool.

From a pipe of sufficient length, the frame is bent entirely according to the sketch and measurements, checking its configuration on the plaza. In the event that there are only short pipe sections, separate parts are bent, which are connected into a one-piece structure. To do this, the bushing is driven into the abutting ends, adjusting it so that it fits into the pipe rather tightly. Then they drill holes for self-tapping screws at a distance of 1 cm from the cut and fix the parts by screwing the fasteners into the sleeve through the hole. The frame for the seat is assembled from wooden blocks and attached to the frame with the help of corners on self-tapping screws.

As in the previous case, having changed the dimensions of the frame, it can be used to make a table or stool.

To make it, you will need to bend the part for the back and rear legs in a U-shape. The front legs, seat base and backrest constitute another part of the structure, curved in 2 planes. When using short pipe sections, they are connected as described above: using wooden bushings. The front and back parts of the chair are welded or threaded. The upholstered seat and back are made of plywood sheathed with foam rubber and upholstery fabric. Fastening them to the frame is done using a corner on self-tapping screws.