We make a kitchen table with our own hands (better and cheaper than purchased). How to make a table with your own hands? DIY kitchen table with two drawers

Regardless of the size of the kitchen, whether it is a spacious kitchen in a new building, country house or a small one in a small family, the most important piece of furniture is the kitchen table. Various building materials are used today for the production of tables, for example, glass, metal, stone, plastic, wood. But of all these materials, wood is still used more often. If you want to save money, then the kitchen table can be made independently. In this scenario, you can save up to 70% of the cost of the table. But first you should work hard and take into account a large number of factors that we will consider together with you in this article.

Making important measurements and calculations

Before starting work on the manufacture of the kitchen table, it is important to make some calculations. Usually such tables are calculated for a specific number of people. As a rule, this number ranges from three to nine. But it is best to take into account a couple of extra places in the calculations, in case guests arrive. If you are hospitable hosts, then most likely you will need a large table that can accommodate up to fifteen people.

Important calculations:

• The working length for one person should be 60 cm. This figure is multiplied by the number of people. The resulting figure will be the perimeter of the future table.
• How exactly the table will be installed: in the middle of the kitchen, near the wall. In the first version, the table can accommodate large quantity guests.
• Will the table have drawers or other accessories.

Decide on the size and location. The optimal table width is 80-110 cm. If a narrower table is planned, then you will have difficulty serving. In the case of choosing an oval table shape, it is necessary to calculate the circumference. To do this, multiply the square of the radius by the number Pi (3.14).

Round or oval kitchen tables without fail located only in the center of the kitchen.

• Do not place the table near the stove.
• You can not put a table under the air conditioner.

It is equally important to decide on the shape of the table. Surface geometry can drastically change the look of an entire space. It directly depends on the shape whether it will be convenient to eat or not. Most of all, a rectangular shape with right angles is in demand. These countertops are great for square or rectangular kitchens. At the same time, it can be placed near the wall or in the center of the room.

Oval-shaped tables are also very popular. There are several valid reasons:

1. The oval table has an attractive appearance.
2. There is no need to go around corners. This is especially convenient when there are small children in the house.
3. An oval table is best suited for a formal meal.

There are a lot of advantages in favor of an oval shaped kitchen table. But if available big family it yields to a rectangular shape. There are also round shapes, but with this option it will be inconvenient to take certain dishes. As for the oval table top, the ideal diameter is 140 cm.

So, when choosing the shape of the table, start mainly from your own taste. Moreover, remember that for a kitchen of 8 m 2 or less oval table will be impractical, as it will require a lot of free space.

We prepare drawings and tools

If you have decided on the size and shape of the kitchen table, then you can proceed to the next step - drawing up a drawing. It should display the required dimensions of the surface, legs and other elements. You should consider the method of fastening certain nodes. Consider, for example, a kitchen table that will have the following dimensions: 120x60x75.

Although such a table will be small, you can easily understand the principle of making such furniture using its example. In your drawing, you can resize the table according to your needs.

You will need:

1. Tabletop 1.2 × 0.6 m - 1 piece.
2. Cross jumpers 40 × 2.5 cm - 2 pieces.
3. Longitudinal jumpers 100 × 2.5 cm - 2 pieces.
4. Table legs 70 cm high - 4 pieces.

To build a countertop, you need to prepare boards of the appropriate size. Before starting work, you will need to consider the method of attaching important nodes.

First of all, you will need to collect all the necessary tools and materials:

• plane,
• hacksaw,
• electric jigsaw,
• screwdriver,
• sandpaper,
• ruler or tape measure
• square,
• pencil,
• circular saw,
• milling machine,
• file,
• clamps,
• paint brush,
• wood glue,
• polyurethane varnish: matt or glossy,
• solvent.

When everything is ready, you can get to work.

Assembly Guide: Countertop Requirements

As for the countertop, it is important to decide whether it will be sliding or not. For example, when assembled, the table can be used for cooking, and in a sliding state as a means for eating.

The countertop should not absorb odors and grease. Also consider practicality.

A good countertop should not absorb moisture, withstand strong impacts. The surface of the table should not be afraid of steam, condensate and high temperature. All these requirements are met by a countertop made of natural and artificial stone or covered with ceramic tiles. But it should be noted that such a table will look only in the interior of modern style.

One of the most common types of countertops is chipboard, laminated with film or covered with plastic. At the price of chipboard plates are available to many. Moreover, such material is the easiest to work with. Some may deny that chipboard countertops are practical. This is partly true, but with proper processing, it will last more than one year. Here are some recommendations and tips for working with chipboard countertops:

• The film or plastic should be rounded at the ends of the chipboard.
• Each 90° rounded end is treated with silicone.
• However, in this position, the end is vulnerable to moisture ingress, so it is better to wrap the end 180 °.

You should be objective and mention the disadvantages of such a countertop. If the chipboard swells, then there is no way to fix this problem. As a result, you will have to make a new table or at least a countertop. But, on the other hand, such a surface is resistant to aggressive detergents and mechanical stress.

Of course, if we talk about the most ideal and environmentally friendly option, then here the tree rightfully comes first. But in the care of such a surface is more capricious. Do not allow moisture to penetrate into the wood, allow scratches and other damage. Microbes can settle and multiply inside them, which adversely affect the mechanical strength of wood. Therefore, from time to time, wood countertops must be varnished, cleaned, and opened with a layer of wax.

leg requirements

The number of legs will vary depending on the shape and size of the table. For example, if you are making a table from chipboard, then 4 legs will be enough, which are attached to the corners of the tabletop. If you make strong wooden legs, then this design will be durable and strong.

Legs can be made by hand. To do this, you can purchase a ready-made sketch. The complexity of this work will depend entirely on the shape of the legs. If you think that this is beyond your power, then purchase ready-made metal legs or choose carved wooden ones. Everything will depend on your financial capabilities.

The table can be on one leg. As mentioned above, this will depend directly on the weight, shape and configuration of the countertop and the table as a whole.

The table, which has one massive leg, looks impressive and beautiful from the side. For its installation, a high-quality cruciform strapping is performed.

Two massive legs are located at a certain distance from each other. In most cases, a table with two legs is rectangular or oval. The advantage of such structures is that the legs will not interfere with any of the sitting people. As for the design of such legs, they expand at the bottom to increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bsupport. Between themselves, they are connected by a jumper board.

But ordinary tables with four legs are simple in design and do not need precise and complex calculations. This table is stable and durable. The most important thing here is to choose the right size of the legs and mount them at the right distance. At the same time, tables on four legs can be very different in shape: oval, round, square, rectangular.

So, regardless of the number of legs chosen in your design, their aesthetics always remain the most important. The aesthetic appeal of the table legs is even more important than the beauty of the countertop. After all, the tabletop is always covered with a tablecloth or oilcloth, and the legs are always visible.

We build a folding table

One of simple shapes kitchen table - rectangular. This design consists of four legs and six sidewalls of the box. The table top and sidewalls can be made from 18 mm chipboard, and the legs from a 40 × 40 mm bar. First you need to make plywood drawers, 2 cm thick (table legs will be attached to them), as well as two horizontal strips. It is on them that the removable part of the table will be placed. In our case, for the manufacture you will need to purchase the following material:

• Self-tapping screws 4×16.
• Self-tapping screws 4×50.
• Furniture corners 30×30.
• Laminated edges in the color of chipboard.
• Wooden dowels 8×40.

To make the table move apart, you can use standard guides. They provide smooth movement of the countertop. So, all the necessary parts of the following sizes are pre-made:

• Leg 710 mm.
• Two fixed parts 450×700 mm.
• Removable part 400×700 mm.
• For the box of the fixed part, there are four sidewalls 420 × 120 mm.
• For the box for fixed parts, two end 600 × 120 mm.
• From plywood, two side drawers 830 × 120 mm.
• From plywood, two end sides 498 × 120 mm.
• To accommodate a removable tabletop, two strips 498 × 120 mm.

With such blanks, you get a sliding table in size:

1. Extended 1300×700 mm.
2. Assembled 900×700 mm.

It is best to cut all the blanks on special equipment. This is important in order to accurately withstand all dimensions. All blanks made of plywood and wood should be carefully cleaned and varnished in two layers.

So, step by step instructions:

1. First of all, the side and longitudinal sides are fixed with outside legs flush with the ends. After that, with the help of self-tapping screws 4 × 50 mm, corners are attached from the outside and from the inside 4 × 16 mm. The corners are attached to the longitudinal tsargs through horizontal slats.
2. Further, a wide guide is fixed on the inside of the side tsarga.
3. Under the dowels, you will need to drill two holes on the inner ends of the countertop. They are attached for a collapsible connection, that is, one half will be free, and the second will be attached to the glue. From the dowel to the edge of the countertop, the distance should be equal, but not exceed 10 cm.
4. Two dowels are mounted on a removable table top. For this with reverse side drilled two holes.
5. At the next stage, it's time to assemble the U-shaped parts of the box from chipboard. In this case, the end elements 600 × 120 should be located between the sidewalls 420 × 120 mm.
6. Now screw on the narrow guides. This is necessary so that the chipboard box moves on average 2 mm higher than the plywood collet.
7. After that, the guides snap into place and are checked for movement along the drawer.
8. Attach the non-removable part of the tabletop using corners and 4x16mm self-tapping screws. Both parts must match perfectly. Therefore, just before attaching them, slide both parts and check their alignment. Then carefully push the drawers apart and secure the countertops.
9. On the shelf inside the table, place the removable part of the table top.

Folding table - an original solution for a small kitchen!

If your kitchen has a miniature size, then choosing the right shape for the kitchen table can be difficult. However, there is always a way out. For example, you can build a homemade folding table. When folded, it will serve as a decorative frame, and when unfolded, it will serve as a full-fledged dining table. Although in each case the size of such a table will be different, we will take our sizes as a basis. This will allow you to visualize what exactly your drawing will look like.

For work you need:

• MDF board 180 mm thick - 5 pieces,
• 150×90 cm,
• 130 × 10 cm - 2 pieces,
• 90×20 cm,
• 70×20 cm,
• holdfast,
• wood glue,
• acrylic putty,
• electric drill,
• drill for wood 3 mm and for metal 8-10 mm,
• sandpaper,
• acrylic paint for wood
• roller,
• masking tape,
• screws 3.5×30 and 3.5×16 mm,
• loops,
• screwdriver,
• two furniture bolts.

The whole process of work will not take you much time if you strictly follow the step-by-step instructions below.

1. Based on the set of material, the table will be made of MDF. Make drawings first.
2. The frame is built first. To do this, four smaller elements are attached to the largest board from below, using a carpentry vise. Every 250 mm, holes are drilled in the frame with a Ø3 mm drill, up to 3 cm deep.
3. After that, a hole is drilled with a metal drill Ø8-10 mm to a depth of 3 mm. In this way, it will be possible to deepen the heads of the twisted screws.
4. Further, carpentry glue is applied to the lower surface of the four frame elements, and after that, each element is applied in its place. Each of them must be well pressed with a carpenter's vice.
5. Mounting the frame on glue is not enough, so you should additionally fix it on screws.
6. At the same time, disguise the screw heads so that they do not spoil general view. To do this, you will need acrylic putty.
7. When the putty has dried, you can sand sandpaper surface of the decorative frame.
8. The ends of the countertops should be glued with masking tape.
9. Paint the surface of the frame with acrylic paint using a roller, and paint over the corners and edges with a brush.
10. Then screw the hinges along the short edge of the table top. From the edge must be at least 150 mm. Mark holes on the wall and drill for the dowel. Thus, the hinges will be screwed to the wall.
11. When the table is in an upright position, it will be held on top with latches. They should be fixed in such a way that they are not conspicuous, for example, at the edges of wall shelves.

Table from postforming table top in 5 stages

Such a table can be completed in the shortest possible time. To do this, you will need to first collect all necessary material and tool. You will need:

• pencil,
• postforming tabletop,
• jigsaw,
• jigsaw file,
• Sander,
• edging,
• cutter,
• silicone sealant,
• rubber mallet,
• sharp knife,
• clamps,
• metal legs with holder
• hex key.

All work can be done in 5 successive stages.

Stage 1

Mark the front side of the table top with a pencil. The markup will match your drawing. Each rounding is performed with a radius of at least 60 mm. This will prevent the edge from discoloring at sharp bends.

Stage 2

Now you need to give the appropriate shape to the countertop. To do this, use a jigsaw. When cutting, it is recommended to leave a small backlog of 2-3 mm. Pay attention to the direction of the jigsaw blade. It must have a reverse direction of the teeth. This will avoid chips on the plastic coating. Although partially they can be hidden by piping. To accurately bring the dimensions and shape of the countertop, you need to work on the ends grinder tape type.

Stage 3

In the third step, it's time to mill the groove. Milling is always performed strictly in the center of the end face. And this is even regardless of whether the edging will exactly match the thickness of the table top or will be large. If you do not have a cutter with the exact dimensions of the edge groove, then you can go several times with a cutter that has a lower tooth height.

Stage 4

When the groove is ready, you can start stuffing the edging. To do this, the end face is pre-coated with silicone sealant. This will prevent water intrusion. Sealant is applied to the top edge of the edge. The edge itself is stuffed with a rubber mallet. The joint should be formed in the most inconspicuous place. When the stuffing is completed, it is important to make an exact docking of the piping. There is no way to do without a sharp knife. After that, you will need to remove the excess sealant around the entire perimeter of the countertop, which was formed when the edging was driven in.

When fixing countertops using clamps, it is important to use special gaskets. They are installed on the protruding edges of the edge and prevent their damage.

Stage 5

At the final stage, the legs are fixed. To do this, you should attach the molded holders to the underside of the tabletop. So that they are at the same distance, mark up with a pencil. From the edge of the leg should be at a distance of up to 10 cm. This holder is fixed with self-tapping screws 2.5 cm long with a countersunk head. Now it remains to do finishing touch: Fix the feet in the holder with a hexagon wrench. The dining table for the kitchen is ready!

As you can see, the table from the postforming tabletop is very simple and, most importantly, available for home-made manufacturing at home. To do this, you need to have basic carpentry tools. But there are also dangers to be aware of here. If handled carelessly, there is a risk of breaking the holder, which is made of fragile material. But if you carefully operate such a table, it will last for many years.

The choice is yours

We have considered with you several options for how to make a kitchen table. There are other technologies for its manufacture. In most cases, everything will depend only on your financial capabilities and ingenuity.

Video

This video shows an example of making a rectangular kitchen table with rounded corners. Balusters are skillfully used as legs:

With a wooden table-top at the minimum financial expenses.

The house has been rebuilt and renovations are in progress. The kitchen was also ready at that time. The question was about the kitchen table. Stores were looking at wooden tables. Normal tables with a wooden top (not chipboard) cost from 3,000 rubles. After looking at the whole thing, I decided to make a table with my own hands.

To make the table I bought:

1. type-setting wooden furniture board 60cm wide and 3m long (there was no less),
2. wooden beam 4 x 4 cm,
3. 4 table legs. (they are sold in furniture fittings stores),
4. screw nuts for fastening the legs.

Everything about everything took 1500 rubles.

The dimensions of our future table are 60 cm by 160 cm (half of the furniture board), based on the size of the kitchen), so the cost of the table was set at just over 1000 rubles.

Having cut the tabletop to the size of the table, I set about sawing the ends of the timber at 45 degrees.

The beam is necessary to stiffen the countertop. We start it around the perimeter of the table from the bottom side. Without a bar, the tabletop will sag.

We apply the blanks of the bars to the countertop and check whether everything fits together without gaps.

We fasten the beam to the countertop with screws.

On the reverse side of the tabletop we mark the places for attaching the legs and holes.

We drill holes in the countertop for the screws. Drill diameter - 10 mm. Screw nut diameter - 12 mm.
To facilitate the screwing of the nut, you can set the stroke with a tap to 12mm. The pitch of the tap is equal to the pitch of the thread on the screw nut.

We do all this with four legs.

The table is ready and stands on legs. Let's start sanding and varnishing it.

I cleaned the table with sandpaper, first 80, then finer - 150. I made the edges of the table and bars a little rounded. Somewhere irregularities moonlighted.

After careful polishing, I proceeded to varnish the table.

We had a matte varnish (we took it earlier to cover the floor). After applying the first layer, let the varnish dry. After drying, the pile rises. Again we pass with fine sandpaper and cover with a second layer of varnish.

If necessary, after the second layer, we also sand it with sandpaper and varnish the table, as I did.

The table is ready!

Instead of metal legs, you can also use a square beam or ready-made balusters, which are sold ready-made.

Probably when I make another table, I will use balusters. They are different sizes. It is advisable to use balusters with a diameter of more than 70 mm. They are also fastened with screws.

As in a bedroom without a bed, so in almost any other room, whether it be a living room, a kitchen or even a hallway, you cannot do without a table. Actually, in the bedroom, he will not be superfluous. And it is better to have several of them at once - for different purposes. So that there is somewhere to put a night lamp, where to lay out notes and books, install a laptop, or even just have a bite to eat or even do something more spicy.

Buying a "desk" is not difficult, the choice is now large, but making it yourself is a matter of special sophistication. Such a home-made item of an apartment “wardrobe” will be valued much higher by both the owner and guests, and it will be more pleasant to use it.

This is not an easy task, but it is also simple, requiring, however, a certain aesthetic taste and carpentry skills. But do not be afraid and immediately retreat. It is quite possible to cope with this task, the main thing is to imagine what you want.

Pros and cons

A homemade product has both its advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages:

• Variability. You can do with your own hands what you really need. In all aspects. This is complete freedom in the choice of form, material, texture, size, design.
• Saving. Buying in furniture stores will cost significantly more. In fact, for the same or even worse quality, you will sometimes have to pay many times more money.
• Uniqueness. What is done by hand, no one else will do. This will allow you to create a stylish and original, and most importantly, a unique interior almost anywhere - in the country, in an apartment, in your own house.
• Improving skills. Working on a table is an opportunity to practice your locksmith and carpentry skills, to learn a whole range of new things. These skills will come in handy when repairing finished store products in the future.

Having better understood the design of the tables, it will be possible to more professionally approach the choice of such products in retail outlets, or even discover a source of additional income. And in general - it will always be possible to help relatives and friends fix something, bring a fresh idea to the design.

However, the independent production of tables is fraught with certain difficulties. Among them:

• Time consumption. Be prepared to spend one or more days working, and in the case of a large item, even a week. The maximum, as the masters admit, is 10 days spent on big table. In fact, you can spend the whole vacation tormented with the material and achieve very meager results. So it's better to have psychological readiness to difficulties in the first experience.

• Injury hazard. Working, especially with wood, is fraught with splinters. When working with old material (beams, boards from fences), you need to be extremely careful. But in some cases, even work gloves may not save you from small cuts. Too delicate hands are better not to do such things.

• Manufacturing defects. The house is still not a workshop, and it can be difficult to make some calculations - hence the roughness and unevenness on a product that seems to be ready and verified to the smallest detail. Well, if the table is made for giving, but in a standardized room the result can become the subject of offensive jokes and just look out of place. For the manufacture of an impromptu "bureau" or other structures more complex than an ordinary table, skills and some experience are still needed. It would be time to earn it.

• Need a tool. If it is not there, everything is simple - you have to buy and master it. Time is already money, and there are additional costs at the first stage. However, in the long run, such an approach will lead to savings - the next table will be made almost for next to nothing, especially if there are stocks of material in the country.

• Not suitable for all styles. Be careful when experimenting with homemade products. modern interiors, for example, hi-tech, where metal and technological materials “rule the ball”. It is difficult to work with them, and wooden products can disrupt the harmony of the room.

A little advice. If you decide to make a table, and this is the first experience, try to find a good adviser who will psychologically and with the help of his skills support the undertaking. You can take the first steps together, and then go on a free “flight”.

Assembly features

There are many types of tables. The most common are writing, computer, toilet (with or without a mirror). Desktops differ depending on whether they are designed for a laptop or made for a desktop computer. In the latter case, you will need a special space for the system unit - it can be installed both under your feet and at eye level.

Each of the options has its own advantages that affect the design of the table. In the first case, the system unit will not get in the way at hand, but it will not be very convenient to connect USB ports to it from behind. When designing, you should leave a significant open space behind the table, do not put it near the wall. If the system unit is located on top, the bureau should be as stable as possible, and the table top should be made of durable, reliable material.

If there is a goal to design a desktop for a student, including a collapsible structure, it is reasonable to build drawers for notebooks, textbooks and CDs into it. An alternative is a separate shelf above the structure. Drawers can be either drawers or open shelves. The backlight is up-to-date.

Tables can also be angular, transformers; height-adjustable, collapsible, on wheels.

All these are not frills, but practical design elements. Among the more complex options, for example, river tables with a beautiful, often transparent material built into the middle part are popular. Their production will take more time and will require higher locksmith skills, however, it will allow not only to upgrade your working “skills”, but also to make a real interior artifact. Each of the types of tables has its own assembly features and specifics. Consider some of the most popular, simple and available options creating a table that does not require the heights of technical training, but allows you to create high-quality and interesting products that do not look awkward or poor even in a modest interior.

Tools

But before you start carpentry manipulations, you need to decide what and with what you plan to work. You need to get down to business in full "instrumental" readiness. Do not be afraid, nothing rare and particularly complex will be required - only the usual working arsenal, which is always at hand for a real man. So, let's list the main ones. You can’t do without the “classics of the genre” - nails, screws, a screwdriver, a planer, a hammer, glue (instantaneous is also useful), a knife. In some cases, you can use a saw (in nature). Do not forget about work gloves and disinfectants. Be sure to have iodine and cotton swabs with you, unless, of course, the goal is to make a table, and not to get sick with tetanus.

The fact is that when sanding wood (with sandpaper or other device) it can turn out to be very “unfriendly” and just stand up with a pile. When working with metal, more metalwork tools are needed. And in any case, it is better to get eye protection - a special working mask. For the subsequent processing of the material and its cleaning, a brush and disinfectants, including those against insects, are also useful, especially when using old wood. You can also clean the table with sandpaper.

And, of course, you need varnish or paint for final processing. You may have to varnish the countertop several times (after the first one, the pile will simply stand up), which means that it is better to buy it with a margin.

Popular materials

One tool is obviously not enough. There is something, but nothing to work on yet. The main thing, of course, is the material. Theoretically, a table can be made from anything, but there are subtleties. The most popular is wood, but it must be dry! If it is not dry, dry it; it will take time, but for the sake of the quality of the product, in this case, do not rush anywhere.

A table made of dry wood, logs, timber is a wonderful and reliable element of the interior. Beautiful, functional and affordable. On this option, it will be possible to save a lot if there are inexpensive bars or logs at hand - they are stored, for example, in the country. In stores, good wooden tables definitely do not belong to the category of the cheapest.

Wood is trending right now. This is the main eco-material. You can’t do without it in interiors tailored to the natural style. In fact, it is wood in one form or another that is played up in all classical interior styles, up to colonial or modern.

You can make a bureau from chipboard. The material is composite and quite affordable. But it has a lot of downsides. Chipboard is afraid of moisture - no longer an option for the kitchen. It does not hold nails and screws well - unnecessary complications at work. And in general, it is not very environmentally friendly - there are too many products from chipboard is better do not keep. Nevertheless, such a table can be placed, for example, in a house or on a veranda in a country house - as an inexpensive, temporary option - for the season, for receiving guests. Inexpensive, simple and moderately aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly - functional.

Let us clarify that laminated chipboard is also on sale - also wood and shavings, only laminated in a special way - with a polymer film at high temperatures, or even with a special varnish that provides increased water resistance. Chipboard is more expensive, but such boards are practically devoid of all the shortcomings of chipboard.

However, the use of plywood will be no less practical. There are many types of it - there are also moisture resistant ones. This means that the range of applications is wider. In Russia, this material is gaining popularity and is also massively exported, which indirectly indicates its quality. Plywood is quite easy to process and not too expensive. Of the minuses - its facelessness, dull texture and the accompanying feeling of unnaturalness. In addition, when working with plywood, it is necessary to carefully approach the preparatory stage. Without a sketch, a drawing is indispensable. You can use both ready-made projects, and make it yourself.

The easiest way is to make a table from a furniture board, for example, ash. This is a little more expensive, but at the same time it will ensure the reliability of the main part of the table - the table top. Less worries with polishing, but at the same time somewhat less naturalness and texture.

The last alternative is to use natural wood: stumps (by the way, they can be used on their own, but this is already a designer chic) ​​or saw cuts. With them, everything is exactly the opposite. You will have to grind and varnish it yourself several times, but in the end you will get a completely unique unique product that all lovers of “natural” design can appreciate, unless, of course, after gatherings they leave without a few splinters in various places.

Often in the design of the table, glass or special optical glue, plexiglass glue, is used to replace it. You can also buy just impact-resistant glass - although it will come out more expensive. It's stylish, effective and safe. This material is optimal for small oval coffee tables, but recently it has been increasingly used by designers in models with right angles.

We also add that the legs and base can be metal. You should not be afraid of the combination of wood and metal - with a competent design, it can be not only harmonious, but also very interesting. In modern interiors, loft and hi-tech, sometimes you can’t do without it. In addition, metal is effectively combined with glass or its analogues.

Kitchen table

This is an absolutely necessary element of the interior. It should be comfortable, comfortable and stable. The surface of the tabletop is often of no fundamental importance - usually it is covered with a tablecloth or oilcloth. When making it yourself, it is important to pay attention to the lower parts of the structure so that you can sit at the table without any problems, and you can always place your legs comfortably.

A good DIY dining table can be made in just a few days. According to home "masters", even very beautiful large models took them no more than 7-10 days. Any material can be used - the easiest way to work with chipboard, plywood and wood. The main thing is that the beams and boards are even and well sanded.

Carefully study their dimensions, bring them to the norm if necessary - it is hardly advisable to make a kitchen table more than 80 cm in height. The shape and size of the countertop will depend on the interior and the availability of free space in the kitchen.

table, although main element interior in such a room should not occupy the entire place. Therefore, especially in small kitchens, it is practical to make it square - you can approach it from all sides, and more than four people behind it are still unlikely to fit. In large dining rooms, on the contrary, it is better to stay in the classic rectangular format.

An oval or round tabletop will also look interesting, especially if you choose beautiful curly legs for it - this, however, will require good carpentry skills.

When working on a standard wooden model fasten beams or boards with slats at the bottom under the countertop. A practical option with plywood. It is better not to use chipboard - there is always high humidity in the kitchen, and something is accidentally spilled regularly, and this material, as you know, does not withstand the influence of the water element.

interesting idea will create a sliding table. In this case, the fasteners must be flexible. But you can do it easier. Still, making a sliding table in the format of one design with your own hands is not a trivial task.

Therefore, make two small rectangular products of the same dimensions. During the day, they can be moved to different parts of the kitchen or even an apartment, and moved before eating together, thereby forming a large table. Very practical option for small kitchens. When manufacturing, pay attention to the lower parts - partitions and beams should not interfere with each other when connecting tables.

If the kitchen is very small, you can make a folding table. Assemble the tabletop and attach to the wall special bracket. Such a “desk”, as a rule, has only two legs, which means that they should be placed so that at least three people can fit behind it at the same time. Another option is to build a small cabinet for storing dishes and food instead of one of the legs. This is the perfect way to save space.

When designing a table with a sink, it is better to seek the help of a professional. It will not be difficult to make sketches and the main structural elements, but the main thing is that they do not interfere with the passage of pipes under it. So you can't do without a locksmith and a plumber.

At the final stage, it is better to process any table. How to cover it and how to decorate it is a matter of taste. It can be varnished and covered with a tablecloth, or even trimmed with special tiles or even stone. The field for experiments is large.

Many color palettes, including bright ones, will fit into the interior of the kitchen. Do not be afraid to make the table red, yellow or green - it is fashionable, pleasant and aesthetically pleasing, it will create a good mood when cooking, eating and communicating with household members and guests.

And one more tip for kitchen tables. If you want to design a product with a drawer, make the design of the latter as reliable and airtight as possible so that moisture does not get there. Assemble it from several boards or planks and securely fasten them with special glue or nails. When using plywood, it should ideally not be thicker than 20mm.

High-quality grinding and processing is important, including against insects. Remember that the kitchen, as a place to store food and prepare food, is a favorite environment not only for cockroaches, but also for various arboreal and moisture-loving insect species, especially in hot climates.

For computer

The table for the computer should be compact and functional. It is always better to design it with a margin. There are two main concepts:

• Table for desktop computer. If the technique is powerful, for example, gaming, you will have to make the table long and wide enough. A monitor will take up a lot of space on it. A diagonal of 20 inches and wide screen rotation means the user is mobile at the table, which means that there should always be a place to put your hands. A separate measurement should be made taking into account the dimensions of the keyboard.

Other devices should also be placed on the table - a mouse, joysticks, gamepads, or even a game role. Part of the space will be occupied by the system unit. It can be installed at the bottom of the table - for this you will have to make special ceilings so as not to put the equipment on the floor. The table should not be closed - high-quality cooling is very important for a powerful computer, and open space will provide the necessary air circulation.

At the same time, the design of the table is of no fundamental importance - in any case, it will be forced by technology. The main thing is to use high-quality varnish and paint so that the surface is smooth, it is easy to wipe it and it does not accumulate a lot of dust that is dangerous for equipment.

• For laptop. When measuring, keep in mind that both the computer itself and the hands of a person working or playing behind it should fit on it. Often, a full-fledged keyboard is also separately connected to portable computers, so it is better to use material with a margin. Leave room for the mouse too.

Let's add that the form computer desk almost anything can be done. Previously, there was an opinion that it should be rectangular, but practical experience has shown that oval tables, in particular for laptops, are a very interesting solution. If you attach wheels to them, turning them into an analogue of a coffee table, you can easily move with a computer around the room - show videos to friends from convenient angles or, conversely, if necessary, quickly and quickly immerse yourself in work or correspondence away from prying eyes.

However, a table with right angles has some specific advantages. It is easier to equip it with drawers and shelves for storing books and CDs. Do not forget about the reliability of fastening these structures, since the weight of a music or game collection can reach 7-10 kg.

night table

It is better to make a night table extremely compact. Dimensions are not his strong point, the main thing is the convenience of the form. First of all, adjust the dimensions of the materials to the height of the bed. It is better to make it flush with the level of the mattress, but it's okay if it gets lower. A tall night table is not too impractical, although it is found as an example in some design schools. If aesthetic qualities are more important to you, it is reasonable to experiment in this direction. In this case, you can choose any shape - from oval to rectangular and square.

The design concept should be included in the composition of the bedroom interior. For classic styles of materials, it is better to choose wood. Moreover, in the case of retro and historical styles, the more authentic it is, the better. If you have skills in artistic carving, then in this case it's time to use them. In modern interiors, a wooden product will also be relevant - if necessary, the texture will be hidden under varnish, paint or a tablecloth. The color scheme depends on the color of the room. The color should be in harmony with the bed, linens, and ideally with the floor and ceiling. Radical contrasts are out of place here.

Particular attention when working on a night table should be given to its stability. The leg can be made big. If there are several of them, they should turn out to be absolutely identical. Please note that not only an alarm clock or a table book is placed on the night table, but sometimes they rely on their hands - it should withstand such loads without problems. The table can also be equipped with several drawers, or, if the level of technical skill or the specifics of the material does not allow, with an open shelf.

Coffee table

In many houses and apartments, the habit of laying out newspapers and magazines on the coffee table has already become a thing of the past. They were replaced by new means of communication - various gadgets - from iPhones to laptops. But they also need to be placed somewhere, even if just put on charge. Before making such an interior item, it is better to immediately determine its functionality.

The main thing is to learn one simple truth: no one works for magazine "bureaus" - at best, they earn extra money, so they should be low, aesthetic and comfortable for a relaxed pastime. And it is aesthetics that come first. Your guests will remember, first of all, the design and material of the table. Another point is functionality. It is good if such a table has a space under the tabletop where you can put something.

So, as materials it is better to take chipboard or boards. They should be collected on dowels with the utmost, maximum accuracy - so that the junctions of the elements are not visible.

An additional crossbar will make the table more stable and reliable. If the design incorporates metal (legs), a welding machine will be required. A rectangular metal element can be placed in the base. Do not forget to strengthen the sidewalls in the same way. A very common option with glass (or transparent glue). Such tables are often found in offices, waiting rooms and other "guest" facilities. However, as the experience of many designers shows, it fits well into home interiors.

When manufacturing, it is important to pay attention to a wooden or metal base - it will be visible under glass! Cruciform shapes work well. Do not forget that glass can also be used simply as an additional component. For example, close them part of a classic wooden table. It is advisable to equip the resulting already light object of the interior with wheels. Such a “mini-transport” will be especially relevant in a large living room, as well as in an apartment where there are always a lot of children (then, however, you should not experiment with glass once again). It is a good and useful item for fun and leisure.

But the mobile table should be light. Massive - it is better not to equip with this “bonus”, but to make it from durable heavy overall boards. It will ground the interior, make it more collected.

There is also an option with a table-transformer. It is practical, but not always aesthetic. However, if you make a double (in height) base, then it can even be used as a conditional easel. Let's add that coffee tables, as a rule, are still small and are usually designed for one, maximum, four people. Sizing is purely personal. Only the height is fundamental - it can be varied from 40 to 60-80 cm. Do not forget also that in some situations the product can be used in combination as bookcase- for this you will need to make shelves and compartments that meet your needs.

With regard to the color scheme, let's say the contrast of the table top and legs. The combination of metal and wood looks good. You can draw a picture on the surface or make an unusual ornament, but it’s easier to just cover it with something - you don’t have to repaint the products every time you change your mood and taste. And one more thing - about the form. Magazine furniture can be both rounded and rectangular-square - a matter of taste. Round products are used more often because they are safer and more democratic.

The knights of King Arthur, after all, also sat at the round table, so in the living room, the place of reception and gathering of guests, each of whom often wants to show their individuality and initiative, it is better to do without seats at the head of the table and other patriarchal delights, and for children are safer - once again they will not hit.

Summer cottage furniture

A holiday in nature is a wonderful pastime, however, in order to really have a good rest and sit in a company, you need a high-quality and comfortable table. Such furniture is very specific. On the one hand, it must withstand high humidity - if it stands outdoors in the rain, on the other hand, it is very unpretentious in terms of aesthetic qualities and always gravitates towards naturalness. In nature, a glass table or an expensive metal product will be inappropriate.

So, before you start making such furniture, you need to decide on an important point: where it will stand and how mobile it should be. Basically there are two options:

• Fixed outdoor table. Typically, such structures are placed near garden house or away from it in comfortable places to relax - under an apple tree or other fruit tree. The main thing is that such an exterior item be durable and reliable, stand on its “legs” as firmly as possible. It is reasonable in some cases to even dig the legs into the ground. The surface can be anything, but preferably wood.

The main thing is to remove pile and shavings from it, as they can lead to unpleasant and deep injuries or just a splinter. Please note that the surface must be moisture resistant - the table will regularly get wet in the rain. In cases of heavy rainfall or just a long absence in the country, it is better to cover it with something, say, oilcloth. This will not save you from high humidity, but it will protect you from direct contact with water.

• Movable table in the country house. As a rule, this is a more compact option. It can be used indoors, taken out to the veranda or outdoors. The main emphasis in self-manufacturing is best done on the use of lightweight materials so that it can be carried.

Wheels are unlikely to help much (the landscape in the country is not always even), although they can also be attached, but this will make the structure less stable. A good bonus would be the ability to push or assemble the table. On the winter season such a table can be completely folded and put away in the attic so as not to deteriorate.

What is better to make a table for giving? Pallets, boards, old logs, for example, from an already unnecessary or dilapidated fence, partitions from boxes, an old tire, or whatever, can come in handy. It is better not to use glass and not to abuse metal. The latter tends to rust: this is not so scary, but aesthetically it can spoil all natural harmony, unless, of course, there is a desire to create an entourage of a post-apocalypse.

Boards for countertops in the country are best fastened from below with the help of planks. There is another option with gluing - this is a more time-consuming technology, after processing it will be necessary to pull off the boards and keep them in this state for about a day. If the material is old, it is better to arrange it by color, align it stylistically with color.

Light - to light, dark - to dark, with interweaving of color contrasts closer to the center. Don't strive for perfection with constant alignments - naturalness doesn't have to be symmetrical. The next step is to sand the surface. Better to do it with sandpaper.

When working with legs, the main thing is to make them the same length - otherwise there will be little pleasure in eating at such a table. It is important that their surfaces are not beveled, but even. However, if you dig your legs into the ground, and there is no saw at hand, you can always compensate for a couple of centimeters, but only as a last resort.

Then, after designing the design, the countertop must be varnished. After the first time, the pile will probably rise, so we process it twice. For reliability in the lower part at the final stage, you can make an additional support-mount. It will make the structure more stable and allow you to comfortably position your legs.

In continuation of the work, you can also attach benches to the table - make them part of a single structure. It is better to connect the bench to the table with special wooden planks using nails or long hairpins. For reliability, you will also need washers and nuts. The seats themselves are made according to a similar principle, only their height, of course, is lower than the table, and the mounts should be even more reliable - it is better to make cruciform ones.

The final step is painting. Gray, brown, natural tones look good. Bright colors look too eclectic, unless you have a modern design of a country house, but instead of trees - artificial vegetation.

And a few more words about the size. As a rule, country tables are long, but not too wide - so it is easier and more convenient to approach them. Do not install them too close to bushes, especially thorns, gooseberries or cherries, it will be painful to approach them.

The distance from the fruit trees must also be reasonable, otherwise you can repeat Newton's experiment, but this is unsuccessful. The height of country tables, as a rule, is made average, since both adults and children usually sit at them. So with built-in seats it is better not to overestimate the design.

How to arrange lighting

This question is relevant both for small night tables and for working products on which a computer is installed. You can put a small floor lamp on the night "buro", it is reasonable to stretch the wire with the switch to the bed so that each time they do not reach for the table and do not drop the lamp in the dark. On the desktop it is also reasonable to use table lamp, but since we are experimenting with makeshift designs, there are other more interesting possibilities.

If you make a small “add-on” above the table from several panels - plywood and chipboard, securely attach them with nails, then under them you can install an ordinary light bulb, or better, an LED. It will be more efficient to use two or three small spot LEDs. They will provide high-quality and uniform lighting.

A child who studies at the table, and an adult in the process of work, can read at any time without problems. To work at a computer (so that the light does not shade the screen), it will be possible to turn on only one point of illumination, which is reasonable to place a little to the side - it will become a source of subdued light.

Among modern design concepts, there are also options for lighting tables from below, through the design of the countertop, however, it will be problematic to cope with such a complex “technical task” without a qualified electrician, and the practical benefits of such structures leave much to be desired.

The choice of light temperature for almost any table design is purely individual and depends more on the place of use. In classic small bedrooms, warm color combinations will be relevant.

In the interior of the kitchen, on the contrary, cold shades will fit more harmoniously. Much depends on the style. Hi-tech, for example, is often imprisoned precisely for a cool range. Accents in the classic, colonial style and some variations of the loft, on the contrary, are best placed on the warm segment.

Forms

The table can be made absolutely anything, completely carved-carved, but the design has already developed several classic and practical shape ideas. Among them:

• Rectangular. It was these tables that were popular in almost all historical eras. In Russia, the boyars gathered behind them, they served as a place for a meal for peasants in huts and the basis of tavern life.

In Soviet times, they were slightly pushed back by other forms - square, designed to minimize living space as such. Now rectangular tables are no longer associated with the ideas of dominance and patriarchy, but have retained their immanent massiveness and hardness. Most often used in large rooms. Suitable for summer cottage, living room, spacious kitchen.

• Square. Products of this form allow you to perfectly organize the space. Their use is reasonable and economical. In addition, it is always possible to move such tables. Often there are folding models that turn from square into rectangular.

It is not easy to make such a product on your own. However, you can simply make two identical tables. Let us clarify that in terms of a home-made approach, it is square and rectangular tables that are suitable for the “pen test” of novice masters. And it’s easy to make, and the field for experiments is wide.

• rounded. A round or oval piece of furniture is suitable as a coffee or night table. This is an ideal shape for apartments where families with children live, as it avoids unpleasant collisions with sharp corners. It is technically more difficult to make them, but the most unexpected items, for example, car tires, can always come to the rescue.

• Designer forms. Table edges do not have to be even. Sometimes they are made curvilinear. Products can be rounded on one side, having right angles on the other. Triangular patterns are becoming more and more popular.

For example, in the kitchen it will be advantageous to look at a table that is rectangular in relation to the seats and rounded towards the sink and cabinets. Guests will be able to sit comfortably, and the hostess or host, while treating them, will not constantly bump into corners. Naturally, the manufacture of such models will require higher technical skills. Main difficulty will be how to cut a suitable shape. This also imposes some restrictions on the materials used - beams, boards and logs in many such structures are technically inapplicable.

How to make from improvised materials

Sometimes fantasy is hard to contain, then very interesting options improvised "desks" that can be used both in nature and in modern high-tech interiors and not only - even at work. It is not difficult, for example, to make a table from a car wheel, or rather, tires. Attach chipboard to it on one side - a little less than the radius, and on the other - legs. You can decorate the side surfaces and the lid to your taste.

If you drag the table with fibers or ropes, you will also get an ottoman - two in one at once. To create more effective fasteners, stock up on liquid nails. The cover of such furniture can be made removable and subsequently stored in the "wheel" whatever your heart desires. With a competent approach, such a hiding place will completely become a mini-safe, where you can protect things at least from children, and not every unlucky thief who breaks into your home will guess such a little trick.

Nobody bothers to collect old boxes into a useful design: you get a kind of interesting labyrinth table. However, here you need to be very careful - many craftsmen who posted their creations from boxes on the Internet turned out to be something more like an urn. To avoid this, do not leave too much free space in the center of the structure.

Another, perhaps even more extreme option is to design a table based on an old suitcase. Such Soviet colossus is waiting for the hour of its disposal on many balconies of the country, and perhaps now is their finest hour. Just do not rely in the literal sense of the word on exceptional Soviet quality - it is better to strengthen the product with sheets, for example, plywood. You will need more legs and wheels.

Disinfect the product before starting work. At the final stage, it can be varnished, painted or pasted over with a cloth. This option is suitable for colonial and various retro styles, and in general it will look at least original in any room. With benefit in working on the table, you can also use old frames - the main thing is to strengthen them well. With adequate design, you can achieve all the benefits of the effect of pop art style.

A loft-style pallet table will decorate almost any interior of a modern living room. You can also make an interior object from pallets, from an old window sill or countertop (with an antique effect), from ceramic tiles, professional pipes. A table made of a profile or water pipe is a fashionable idea at all. And in general, almost anything is suitable for creating creative furniture: from old chests and barrels to mirrors, wallpaper rolls and batteries - the main thing is to trust your imagination, sense of style and technical skills in working with material and tools.

Beautiful interior placement ideas

And finally, let's look at some interesting examples of homemade tables in various interiors. Let's start with the cottage. At a distance of a few meters from the landings, a large table made of lacquered boards will fit in well. Light or dark brown color will be in perfect harmony with the greenery. The tabletop is divided into five parts along the narrow part (according to the number of boards). Having fastened them from below, we will keep the effect of naturalness and naturalness.

From below, the table will also be fastened with two overlaps, on which it will be convenient to put your feet. The benches are also attached to the table (consisting of three boards each). Favorable design is emphasized by additional neat carving on the sidewalls. As a result, we have before us almost an example of the pre-revolutionary tsarist Russian style of the mid-19th century, or even modern (how to look).

It was in this environment that connoisseurs of rural idyll met guests at the beginning of the 20th century, organized creative meetings, exhibitions and even theatrical performances. Such a table does not look old-fashioned, it seems to continue the interior of a classic country house, where there is at least glass and metal.

Another example. Table-river for the living room. The easiest way to make a transformer with your own hands is to make its imitation, that is, do not use a plug-in structure in your work, but paint the product accordingly. In fact, this is a classic wooden table with a relief surface, which will successfully stand next to a sofa or armchairs.

The color is better to choose depending on the style of the room. Light wood will be in harmony with light light tones and vice versa. The dyed part (blue or its shades) should be in harmony with the chandelier or ceiling. On such a table, low vases with flowers or greenery will look beautiful. The simpler the design of such a table, the better - it can be used both as a coffee table and as a dining table.

Next idea is for angular computer table, - also quite real for do-it-yourself implementation. We will make the corner parts rectangular, and the one that protrudes on us is of an arbitrary, but wide and comfortable shape, so that you can put your hands on it, put the keyboard. From materials we use plywood or chipboard.

Regular wood will work, as will old countertops, but working with the form in this case will be a little more difficult. If, nevertheless, a “difficult” material is chosen, pay attention to varnishing and painting, it is better to pay special attention to these stages of work.

We use uniform color schemes, without abusing light shades. In our example, the table will be brown. However, for the perfection of the design idea, the color of the table should be harmonized with the color of the monitor, keyboard and system unit.

Among the night tables, a two-level version will be practical and easy to manufacture. It's easier to make it rectangular, but if skills allow, it's better to make it round. The lower overlap is placed at the level of 10-15 cm from the floor, the upper - at the level of the height of the mattress.

For a bedroom decorated in dark colors, a soft dark texture is suitable. The table can be painted even in black paint. It will thus become a color spot in the room, giving additional contrast to the bed and floor. A nice visual effect will appear if you place a carafe of water and a glass on it.

And the last example is a compact small night office with two drawers. In this case, let's choose dark colors. The wood will need to be well processed and varnished. The design of drawers is as simple as possible.

One of simple species furniture that you can make yourself is a table. For a summer residence, the simplest option is suitable. For a kitchen worth exploring existing options to make a table suitable for the general interior. Below are the options for tables with drawings, manufacturing instructions.

Table dimensions are optimal for the kitchen

Before you start making a kitchen table, you need to decide on its size. In doing so, several factors should be taken into account. The size of the table is directly affected by the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen and the place where it will be located. It should harmoniously fit in the kitchen, be roomy, not interfere with cooking, and fully perform its function in the process of eating.

In order for a person to feel comfortable at the table, his personal space should be at least 70 cm, that is, there should be no one within a radius of 30 cm. For a family of four, a 90x90 cm or 100x100 cm table would be optimal if it can be moved away from the wall or placed in the middle so that everyone has their own side.

If it is impossible to move the table, and the dimensions of the kitchen do not allow the table to be placed in the middle, you can install a rectangular table with a side length of 120 cm, a short side of 70 or 85 cm.

If the size of the kitchen allows, then it is better to install a large dining table with side dimensions of 160, 180 cm, short - 90 cm. It will be free to sit at such a table on ordinary days, and during events with guests it can accommodate 10-12 people.

For small kitchens for receiving guests, a transforming or sliding table will come to the rescue. In such furniture, inserts with a width of 40 to 50 cm are provided, which are inserted into the middle of the table. There can be up to three inserts, they are usually hidden under the countertop. The length of the sliding structure can reach 280 cm, when folded - 180 cm.

The height of the table depends on the size of the people sitting at it: height and build. Usually they are made with a height of 700 mm, but options from 60 to 80 cm are possible. When choosing a table, you need to consider its location. When moving the hostess in the kitchen, she should not be disturbed by those sitting at the table.

What role do the legs play and their number?

Determining the size of the table, you should pay attention to the type and number of legs. There may be a different number of them:

• One massive leg is suitable for products not large sizes. More often these are tables for a gazebo, a nursery, small kitchen. For stability, they make a reliable cruciform harness that can cope with heavy loads.
• Two massive legs are used for oval and rectangular tables. They are installed on optimal distance from each other. Usually such legs are narrow at the top and widen towards the bottom. They are convenient in that people sitting at the table do not collide with legs.
• The most popular dining table is a rectangular shape with four legs. This is convenient for the folding option. No need to come up with any complex designs and do specific calculations. The table is quite stable and reliable if the length and dimensions of the legs are correctly calculated. They must be the same so that the table does not stagger or warp during use.

The legs for the table can be tightly fastened to the drawers, or they can be detachable. The second option is convenient for storage and transportation of the product. The countertop in this case must be reliable. True, the design of a table with detachable legs is more complicated.

Tree selection - species characteristics

Currently, there are many building materials from which you can build a kitchen table. But the most affordable and reliable option is wood. A do-it-yourself wooden kitchen table can be made by a person with minimal carpentry experience. It is important to choose the right tree that is suitable for this.

From the choice of material for the countertop depends on its durability, resistance to mechanical damage, decay.

Wood varies in density, it can be soft, hard and the hardest. Softwood tops may have scratches or marks, although this depends on how the table is used. Hard rocks are more difficult to process.

Soft breeds are often used: spruce, poplar, alder, pine, fir, cedar, juniper, horse chestnut. Hardwoods are: birch, oak, fruit trees (plum, apple, quince), walnut, elm, ash, maple. The hardest varieties include: yew, dogwood, acacia, boxwood, iron (stone) birch.

The best option for the kitchen is oak. It is durable, strong, easy to process, varnished, not resistant to decay and deformation, ideal for wet rooms. Larch has healing properties, but since it has to be treated with protective substances, it releases healing phytoncides to a lesser extent. Juniper is not used, as there is little of it left in nature. Horse chestnut is used for landscaping.

For countertops, it is best to use walnut, pine, oak, wenge, for legs - birch, for dowels - boxwood and acacia. Countertops can be made from laminated chipboard, plywood, MDF. The ends of these materials are covered with melamine film or special PVC. These materials are less strong and durable, not as environmentally friendly as solid wood, but are easy to process and have a low cost.

Table models - types and configurations

By design, there are four types of kitchen tables that you can make yourself: regular, folding, sliding and prefabricated.

A regular table can be oval, rectangular or round. This is the simplest option in terms of design, but its manufacturing technology is not so simple. There are many nuances associated with the ability to use carpentry tools. It is necessary not only to correctly assemble the product, but also to decorate it beautifully. The next step is varnishing.

Round tables are suitable for large kitchens and living rooms, they are located in the center of the room. The main problem is that they take up more space. You can’t put them against the wall, because in order to sit at a round table, you need free space. Round form tabletops makes it possible to vary the number of legs: there can be one, two, three or four. The option with two legs is not suitable, since this design is not stable. You can install a round table in a small kitchen, then the countertop should be no more than 90 cm.

For compact kitchens, a small oval table is suitable, which is conveniently placed in a soft Kitchen Area. A more common option is a medium or large table that fits well in the average apartment. At the same time, a lot of people can sit behind him. If the dimensions of the room do not allow you to install a large oval table, you can resort to sliding version. When folded, it can even have a round shape.

The transforming table is most often a compact bedside table that can be attached to the wall. They occupy no more than 60 cm. From 10 to 15 people can fit at the unfolded table. To make a transformer table, you will need special tools and the ability to use them. Therefore, it is difficult to make it yourself.

The simplest option homemade table is a table-book. It is easier to make it from laminated chipboard, the sawing of which can be ordered at a special factory. From the finished parts, you can independently assemble the table. Parts of the tabletop are attached with hinges. You can take wood as the material of manufacture, but this will complicate the process.

The sliding version is also easy to manufacture. A feature of such a table is that its dimensions increase due to the insertion of an additional panel into the middle of the tabletop. To do this, you need to push the two halves of the countertop and insert a panel between them. The parts are connected with wooden dowels. Sliding mechanisms can have a different design. Older models did not have roller guides or full rollback, so you had to make an effort to push the tabletop apart, as the wooden parts rubbed together.

In modern models, a special mechanism is used to roll out parts without damaging wooden surfaces. The simplest version of the mechanism is two metal guides, which can be used as furniture slides for drawers. Additional sections are folded to be stored under the table top. To fix them, you can make special fasteners.

In factory sliding tables, additional sections connected by hinges are folded and hidden under the tabletop thanks to a special mechanism. To do this, the table has an additional false tabletop with a hole in the middle.

A folding table is a tabletop with a pair of folding legs, which is attached with hinges to a wall or furniture. The greatest difficulty is the manufacture of folding legs. Although there are ready-made options for such legs, which can be purchased at stores selling furniture fittings.

Organization of the workplace - selection of materials and tools

For joinery work, you need to choose a special room, since a lot of dust and debris are generated during work. Wood requires treatment with special protective substances that emit harmful fumes, so the room should be well ventilated, it is better to organize a forced operation. You can work in the garage, but the presence of sawdust and dust will not have the best effect on the car. The best option is a barn. If it is not there, then you can build - in economic activity it will be useful in the future.

Having found a room, you need to prepare the necessary carpentry tool and related materials:

• plane;
• hacksaw;
• drill;
• jigsaw;
• fastening tool;
• carpenter's hammer;
• mallet;
• chisel;
• bit;
• milling machine;
• grinder;
• sandpaper;
• paint brush;
• wooden boards;
• corners;

In addition to carpentry tools, it is necessary to prepare measuring tools: a ruler, square, pencil or marker, construction tape.

To produce a countertop, you need to prepare a furniture board with a thickness of 4 to 5 cm, a width of 60 to 80 cm. The length is selected based on personal preferences, usually it ranges from 120 to 140 cm. boards. The boards must be glued together or connected in another way.

For the legs you need to prepare a square beam. The most suitable beam is 60x60 cm or 70x70 cm in size. Ready-made curly legs can be purchased in specialized stores. To stiffen the structure, you need to purchase a beam with a section of 40x40 cm and a length equal to the size of the countertop around the perimeter.

It is possible to protect wood from decay for the entire service life by treating it with a water-polymer emulsion (WPE). It is necessary to process the parts twice with a break of 3-5 days. After WPE treatment, even birch plywood does not delaminate and becomes suitable for front panels.

Acrylic varnishes are replacing nitrocellulose varnishes for furniture. water based which are safer to use and have better performance. This also applies to glue. PVA gradually replaces wood glue and BF-2. True, it must be applied to both sides in contact and left connected until drunk under the yoke of 1-3 days, but for use at home this is acceptable.

Furniture blanks can be pre-protected and tinted with a stain or painted with special paints with a lacquer base or non-paint oil and water-based lacquer dyes. The starter from varnish and paint is prepared in advance, stored in a tightly closed container, and then added to the varnish until the desired tone is obtained. Mixing colored varnishes oil paints and NC according to the rules for mixing paints for painting. Acrylic paints can be mixed without restrictions.

Start of work - drawings, preparation of parts

Before you start making a dining table with your own hands, you need to carefully consider what it will be like: shape, size, design, technological solutions. At the design stage, the appearance of the table and the degree of its convenience are determined. It must be in harmony with kitchen space, do not interfere with the movement of people, fully fulfill its main function - the accommodation of people for eating.

Before making a table, you need to draw a sketch and create a diagram according to which the components will be assembled. You can use ready-made options, choose the most suitable one and be guided by it. But if you want to show your imagination, you can create your own individual sketch, make the appropriate calculations and diagrams. It is important not to make mistakes in the calculations in order to get a reliable, durable and stable design.

Below are the finished drawings with dimensions.

In the process of manufacturing any wooden structure, you need to prepare the details. To do this, follow these steps:

• Canvas preparation. It needs to be sanded, cleaned, treated with antiseptics and fire retardants to protect it from moisture, fire and decay.
• If wood cuts are used for the table, then they must have optimal humidity. They must be carefully reviewed before use. If there are cracks, they must be carefully repaired.
• The main details of the table: tabletop, legs and stopper are transferred from the sketch to the canvas, and then cut out.
• Details that are designed for support legs and slats are made 3 cm shorter. On the legs you need to make horizontal cuts on each side. Processing depends on the type of fastening of the legs to the table top.

When all the elements are ready, you can start assembling the table. If a more complex design is provided, then you need to prepare additional details and mechanisms.

We fasten the legs in pairs with short jumpers. To do this, we drill two inclined holes on the inside of the crossbars. When drilling, be careful not to damage the legs. We fasten the structure with self-tapping screws, screwing them through the legs and bars. Then we fasten the legs with long jumpers. We also twist the elements with self-tapping screws. It is better to fasten the legs to the table top with bolts, having drilled the appropriate holes in advance.

We make the main element of the table - the countertop

Particular attention should be paid to the main element of the table - the tabletop. It must be reliable and durable. The reinforcing bar should be mounted exactly according to the markup, taking into account the location of the legs.

The best option is to buy a finished postforming countertop. Manufacturers offer slabs with a wide selection of textures, sizes and colors. Postforming is a profiled laminated chipboard with rounded ribs. The advantages of using such a stove for the kitchen are as follows:

• High wear resistance, resistance to mechanical damage and high temperatures.
• The postformed worktop has a drip tray where dirt collects and is easy to remove. This ensures high hygiene.
• There is no need for edging the slab, which is a labor-intensive process.
• Ease of processing. If it is necessary to saw the postforming, then it is processed in the same way as wood or chipboard.
• Thanks to the rounded ribs, mechanical stresses are distributed evenly over the entire tabletop, which is important if the table is made with a load-bearing tabletop.

The use of postforming simplifies and speeds up the manufacture of the table, but solid wood or a furniture panel looks more solid.

If it was not possible to purchase a finished countertop, you can make a typesetting with your own hands. To do this, you need a long jointer and a hand mill. It is better, of course, to perform processing on milling and jointing machines. Without necessary tools, parts can be ordered from the carpenter's shop, providing exact dimensions.

Making a countertop consists of the following steps:

1. 1. Prepared boards must be adjusted to the required size so that they are the same width and length.
2. 2. Next, we lay out the boards on the working surface like brickwork: the middle of each board fell on the junction of the previous ones.
3. 3. When the material is laid out, you can start making the countertop. Mating surfaces should be well machined and sanded. Then we glue the rows of boards with wood glue or PVA and three clamps. You can glue up to 6 rows at a time. Leave blanks to dry completely.
4. 4. Then we remove the irregularities with a planer and grind the surfaces with medium and fine-grained sandpaper. We remove the chamfers and round the corners.

An interesting version of the countertop, decorated with furniture tiles or a block of solid wood. To do this, using manual milling or a chisel, a cavity is made with a depth equal to the thickness of the tile. Along the perimeter of the tabletop, you need to leave a side with a height of about 50-10 mm. A tile is glued onto the prepared surface with glue. To make the structure stronger, a bar is attached to the perimeter with self-tapping screws.

Assembling a table from a tabletop, legs and jumpers

Below is the assembly simple table for a kitchen with a worktop, the manufacture of which is described above. In addition to the tabletop, you need to make 4 parts for the legs.

In each manufactured element, we drill holes into which the fastening bolts will be inserted. On the vertical and horizontal parts of the supports, the holes must exactly match each other so that they can be screwed together. For the manufacture of supports, plywood or OSB with a thickness of about 16 cm can be used.

To make the structure durable, we mount a jumper between the legs, it will prevent them from moving apart. The jumper can be made from the same material from which the countertop was made. At first, it does not need to be fixed. This can be done when the table is fully assembled by screwing in one self-tapping screw from each end of the vertical support. Next, install the brackets for the legs and additionally fasten the countertop with bars. Brackets for the best aesthetic perception can also be made from OSB or plywood.

To give the table an external massive look, we mount a frame for sheathing the tabletop with a frame. To do this, we fasten the rail around the perimeter, screwing it with self-tapping screws. In the rail, pre-drill holes for furniture dowels (chopics) at a distance of 30 cm from each other. When the slats are screwed, we insert dowels into the holes around the perimeter of the tabletop. We ennoble the countertop around the perimeter with a rail of solid wood, the thickness of which should be about 3 cm. It is put on dowels, having previously applied glue to the contacting sides. Next, turn the finished countertop over and attach the legs to it, which we fix with bolts.

After complete assembly all fasteners should be checked. There should be no backlash anywhere.

The advantage of this prefabricated structure is that it is easy to disassemble and reassemble. This is useful when updating the table. Having disassembled the table, the old coating can be removed from each part, sanded and varnished or painted again.

Guiding the external beauty of the table - finishing

All wooden parts that will be used to assemble the table must be carefully sanded and polished so that the surface is perfectly smooth. This makes it possible to emphasize the natural beauty and texture. To make a dining table, you need to take high-quality wood that can withstand the load. If the wood has defects, they can be leveled, puttied and decorated with acrylic paint.

When the table is fully assembled, you need to give it a beautiful appearance. This is achieved by coating it with stain and varnish, and the more layers of varnish are applied, the more beautiful the wooden product will look. Lacquers provide additional protection for wooden parts from mechanical damage, premature aging, allow you to extend the service life of the product.

Painting work is carried out in stages. Before applying varnish or paint, the work surface must be cleaned of dust and dirt. Then stain or varnish is applied. By adding dyes, the varnish can be given a certain shade. Dry the wood after coating the varnish should be at room temperature.

The table can be painted, pre-treated with a primer. The choice of color depends on personal preference. It is important that the kitchen table is in harmony with the overall decor. It is better to choose a water-based paint, it dries well and is almost odorless.

To wooden furniture lasted a long time and had a beautiful appearance, it needs to be looked after. More careful care requires furniture with polished or lacquered surface as it can easily be scratched. Poorly tolerates such furniture contact with hot. For care, universal polishing compositions are used. Plastic-coated chipboard and MDF countertops can be washed with detergents.

A do-it-yourself dining table can become the pride of the owner, as he puts his soul into it when making it. In a company sitting at such a table, a sincere and warm atmosphere is created.

Whatever the size of the kitchen, be it a small cell in a small family or a huge spacious kitchen in a country house, in any case, a table is an obligatory piece of furniture in it. Despite the abundance modern materials and the possibility of choosing designer tables made of metal, glass, plastic and stone, wooden products continue to be invariably popular. A wooden kitchen table creates an atmosphere of comfort and harmony in the house, somehow you don’t even want to quarrel behind it, the mood becomes calm and balanced. You can buy such a table in any furniture store, the range of finished products is large and varied. But also a wooden table can be ordered in a carpentry workshop according to an individual sketch. Of course, both of these options will cost a pretty penny, so many people prefer to make a wooden kitchen table with their own hands. Thus, you can save up to 70% of the cost of a finished similar product in the store. True, to perform carpentry work, you will need special tools and carpenter skills, but this depends on the material chosen and the complexity of the table design.

Wooden dining table - optimal dimensions

The size of the table for the kitchen directly depends on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen and the place where the table is planned to be installed. It is believed that a person feels comfortable if his personal zone is at least 70 cm, i.e. there is no one around him within a radius of 35 cm. Based on this, a square table 90x90 or 100x100 cm will be quite enough for a family of 4 people, if the room allows you to move the table away from the wall so that everyone sits on their own side. If the dimensions of the kitchen do not allow you to move the table, then you can install a rectangular table 120x75 or 120x80 cm. In this case, two people will sit at the long side of the table, and two people from the short sides.

V large room - spacious kitchen or in the dining room - you can safely put a large wooden dining table, the length of the tabletop of such a table is 160 cm. Usually the dimensions of large tables are 160x90 cm or 180x90 cm. There is enough space along the long side of the table to freely accommodate two people, and two people behind the ends will feel just kings. And that's on normal days. If an event is planned with many guests, then 10-15 people can safely fit at such a table.

But how to accommodate guests to residents of apartments with small kitchens? In such cases, a sliding dining table and a transforming table come to the rescue. Sliding tables are equipped with additional inserts for the tabletop, the width of which is usually 40 - 50 cm. There can be from one to three such inserts, they are all located in the middle of the table or hidden under the tabletop cover in a special niche if the table is in the assembled state. When unfolded, the length of the extendable table can reach 230 - 280 cm. This is enough to invite guests to a wedding. When folded, the length of such a table is from 120 to 180 cm.

The height of the dining table is usually 70 cm, but a lot depends on the height and build of the residents, sometimes kitchen tables are made 60 - 65 or 75 - 80 cm high.

When choosing the dimensions for the dining table, be guided by the space allotted for it. After all family members sit down for him, there should be enough free space around for the hostess to move, so that she does not create inconvenience to those sitting and vice versa.

Wood for the kitchen table

The choice of material for the kitchen table is a responsible task, from right choice depends not only on the durability of the table top and its resistance to mechanical deformations, but also on the final cost of the table as a whole. Solid wood kitchen tables are considered the most durable, environmentally friendly, aesthetic and are the most expensive. To make a solid wood table yourself, you will need the skills of a joiner and carpenter, as well as a woodworking tool and a workshop for work.

The density of wood for a kitchen table is of great importance. There may be marks and scratches on the surface of softwood, although it all depends on the accuracy of the owners. And hard rocks can be difficult to handle for a beginner. Masters distinguish three categories of wood by density: soft, hard and the hardest.

Softwoods include: pine, cedar, fir, spruce, poplar, aspen, linden, alder, juniper, willow and chestnut.

Hardwoods include: oak, beech, elm, ash, larch, birch, apple and rowan.

To the hardest: white locust, yew, iron birch, dogwood.

Any wood is suitable for a dining kitchen table, even pine, which is considered the softest, but its surface must be varnished in several layers. The walnut table will be strong and heavy, and its surface is exceptionally durable, because even in the process of making openwork carving on the walnut there are no chips.

Oak wood for the kitchen table is ideal. In addition to being strong, hard and durable, it is also easy to work and varnish, does not warp, split or warp, and is resistant to decay, which is extremely important for a wet kitchen.

Larch wood is considered healing, but taking into account the fact that the surface of the table must be covered protective equipment, she will not have the opportunity to release therapeutic phytoncides into the atmosphere. Linden wood is suitable for the manufacture of turned elements, plastic and durable, but it is affected by pests, and therefore also requires staining.

The most common types of wood that are used to make kitchen dining tables are pine, oak, walnut and wenge. Remember that you need to buy only well-dried material, with a moisture content of not more than 10%, otherwise the tree may warp, and this is fatal for the table.

In addition to solid wood, kitchen tables are made of laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard) with a thickness of 18 to 22 mm, as well as plywood and MDF. The ends of these materials are closed with a special PVC or melamine tape. These materials can hardly be called environmentally friendly and, of course, they are inferior in strength and durability to solid wood, but ease of processing and low price seduces many. The laminated chipboard surface does not need to be additionally coated with anything, it already has a finished look. And plywood is used only for strapping or embedded parts, so it is not visible.

To make a table from solid wood or prefer a chipboard that is easy to process depends on the preferences of the owner and his carpentry and financial capabilities. After all, a kitchen table made of chipboard will cost much less.

Types and configuration of kitchen wooden tables

After you have decided on the size of the table and the material of manufacture, you can proceed to the choice of shape and configuration. A variety of design solutions for tables is able to satisfy any requests and choose a table model that the best way will fit into the interior of the house and complement its sophistication.

Legs for kitchen wooden table

The number of legs for a dining kitchen table, their shape and size directly depend on the shape and size of the table, as well as on the material of manufacture. For example, it will not work to make a table completely from chipboard on 4 legs, which are attached to the corners of the tabletop, since the chipboard material has insufficient thickness and strength. But if in such a model the tabletop is made of chipboard, and the legs are made of wooden beam, you get a very strong and durable product.

The legs for the kitchen dining table can be made independently according to the sketch, or you can buy ready-made ones in the furniture fittings store. Do-it-yourself production of legs is a time-consuming task, the complexity of which depends on the configuration of the legs. That is why many people prefer to buy ready-made products. In the furniture fittings store you can buy metal legs for the kitchen table, which are hollow pipes with a diameter of 70 - 90 mm, but you can also pick up wooden carved legs that look like balusters for a wooden staircase.

The dining kitchen table can be supported by one or more legs. It depends on the weight of the tabletop, the shape and configuration of the table. How different dining tables look like with different numbers, shapes and sizes of legs, you can see on the photos showing the wooden dining tables below.

To set the dining table on one massive leg, it is necessary to perform a high-quality cross-shaped strapping.

Also the table can be about two massive legs separated by a certain distance. Usually such tables have a rectangular or oval shape. Tables on two legs are convenient because the people sitting at it do not beat their feet on the legs of the table. At the bottom, these two legs expand to increase the area of ​​support, and are also connected at the bottom by a jumper board or reinforcement board.

Dining tables with four legs- the most common category and the easiest to perform, since complex calculations for strength and stability are not needed. Enough to pick up the legs right size and set them at the correct distance from the edges of the table. The shape of the tabletop of such tables can be round, oval, square and rectangular.

The shape of the legs for the kitchen table can be very diverse. Remember that the aesthetic appeal of the legs is even more important than the beauty of the tabletop, as it will be hidden by the tablecloth, while the table legs will be visible to all guests.

Countertops for the kitchen table

The tabletop of the kitchen table can be made of solid wood (furniture board, which is a board glued together), as well as chipboard or glass. Naturally, massive tables look more refined and resemble a work of art, while chipboard tables are just an ordinary, unremarkable dining table. The end of the chipboard must be edged, so the cut must be perfect. Cutting chipboard at home, and even so that the cut is even, is quite difficult. Especially if the cut is semicircular. Therefore, sawing chipboard on the machine is better to order. Trimming laminated chipboard is best with PVC tape 2 mm thick or more or melamine tape. The first option is preferable, since the edges are smooth, even and rounded. If you paste over the end of the laminated chipboard with melamine tape, then the edges will be sharp, they may cause puffs on clothes, cuts on the skin, and the melamine tape is short-lived and does not withstand frequent water procedures.

Important! The thickness of the countertop should be more than 25 mm, preferably 28 - 35 mm. If a laminated chipboard with a thickness of only 18 mm is used, then from below it is imperative to make reinforcement in the form of a false plywood table top.

The shapes of the tops of wooden tables are not as diverse as the shapes of the legs.

Round tables for the kitchen - an option for an amateur. The main problem is that, oddly enough, such a table requires more space. You can’t put him in a corner, and even if you move him up to the wall, it’s all the same that people need free space around him to sit down. The round wooden dining table will look great in the dining room or large kitchen, living room, where it will stand in the middle of the room. In a small kitchen, a round table is not appropriate. Unless, if only one or two people live in the house, and the table is small - no more than 90 cm in diameter. Round tables allow you to experiment with support. For example, use only one leg or three legs, but for greater stability, four legs are still used, installed at a distance of 10 - 15 cm from the edge of the table top. You cannot use two support legs in tables with a round top - this design is unstable.

Oval kitchen tables come in a variety of sizes, from small tables for oversized kitchens to huge tables that occupy the center of a dining area.

A small oval wooden kitchen table is designed for compact kitchens, it can be installed in a soft corner set, as shown in the photo. But the most common are still large tables and medium-sized tables, as they fit in average domestic apartments and at the same time many guests can be accommodated behind them. If there is nowhere to put a large table - the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe living room and kitchen does not allow, then an oval sliding wooden dining table comes to the rescue.

Such a table usually has a tabletop divided in half, the halves of which can be moved, and additional inserts can be installed in the middle part of such a table. By the way, the shape of such a table in the folded state can be round, and the table acquires an oval shape only in the unfolded position.

Sliding wooden kitchen tables

It is worth highlighting in a separate category sliding tables for a large number of guests. They can have different shapes: round, oval and rectangular. The most common are still rectangular and oval models. It is easier to make a rectangular sliding wooden dining table on your own than an oval one, since there is no need to round the corners with a carpentry tool.

Sliding mechanisms for such tables can also be different. The old Soviet tables were not equipped with roller guides or full rollout guides, and the table had to be pushed apart with effort, as the wood rubbed against the wood. Especially if the table stood folded for a long time, sometimes it was extremely difficult to move the sticky to each other wooden surfaces. Modern sliding tables have a special roll-out mechanism, which greatly facilitates work, and also prevents damage to wooden parts and surfaces. Metal guides for the sliding table can be purchased at the hardware store.

Sliding wooden kitchen tables: photo examples.

Additional wooden inserts-sections, which are installed in the middle of the table, can be stored under the tabletop when the table is folded. The easiest way is to make special fasteners for them into which they will be inserted.

In modern sliding dining tables the insert consists of two halves connected by hinges, folded in half and hidden under the tabletop using a special mechanism. To do this, under the main tabletop, an additional false tabletop with a hole in the middle must be required.

Tables on wooden legs, but with glass top th, suitable for rooms in a style close to hi-tech or minimalism. Sometimes a glass top is mounted on top of a wood frame or wood top with holes. In any case, the product is futuristic. The tabletop is usually made of tempered glass, it is not only impact resistant, but also much stronger than wood and the surface is quite difficult to scratch. The legs are attached to the glass top with special fasteners. Such a table can be easily made on your own if you order glass cutting in an organization specializing in this.

Transforming tables are a separate category of tables, which, when folded, are a small compact bedside table. If you put it near the wall, then it will take no more than 50 - 60 cm. When unfolded, such a table can accommodate from 10 to 15 people. Hinged tabletop covers are attached with hinges. The most common form of transformer tables is rectangular, but round tables are also found.

DIY wooden dining table

To make a wooden table with your own hands, you need to have a workshop, since there will be a lot of dust, and it makes no sense to litter in an apartment or house. First you need to draw a sketch of the future table with the exact dimensions. Then sawing of wooden elements can be ordered at the sawmill, if it is not possible to do it yourself. Consider the manufacture of the simplest wooden dining table.

We will need the following materials and tools:

• Hacksaw;
• Electric jigsaw;
• Drill;
• Milling machine;
• Plane;
• Paint brush;
• bolts;
• Sandpaper and grinder;
• Wooden boards 22 mm thick;
• Furniture shield.

The first step is to cut out all the elements according to the sketch. The legs in our case will have a simple straight shape with cutouts that are easy to make with a jigsaw, and then clean with a grinder and chamfer.

The legs of the kitchen table according to the drawing consist of two horizontal elements (supports) with which the table rests on the floor surface, and two vertical elements (rack legs). They are connected to each other by a simple bolted connection (bolts 8 mm). The bolts are fastened through and on the reverse side are locked with a nut. The assembly starts from the bottom, first one vertical leg-rack is attached to the supports, then the same is done with the second leg. Then, a longitudinal connection is inserted into a special groove between the vertical legs-racks - a jumper board. It is fixed by the second vertical elements of the legs-supports.

The next step is the installation of the countertop. We put the finished furniture board and in the place where it is planned to mount the vertical elements of the legs, we install horizontal transverse stiffeners. These elements have a length equal to the width of the countertop. Then a flanging of wooden bars is installed on top. The technology for attaching the flanging to the tabletop and horizontal transverse stiffeners is easier to understand by watching the video at the end of the article. The strapping / flanging beam is fastened through the straps of the stiffeners with two self-tapping screws.

First, the bars are attached to the long sides of the tabletop, then perpendicular bars are attached to them with screws, located along the narrow side of the table. As a result, a free space remains between the table top and the flanging bars, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing. To close it, a decorative wooden plank is used. To fix it to the bars, dowels are used. Holes for dowels are made in the bars and planks. Then wooden cylinders, which are called dowels, pins or dowels, are inserted into the holes of the strapping bars, having previously lubricated the hole with glue. Then a decorative strip is put on the protruding dowels. The tabletop is ready.

It remains only to screw the legs of the table to the tabletop. For this, the same bolts are used as for attaching the vertical leg-racks to the horizontal supports. Holes for them are best done in advance.

The design of this table turned out to be collapsible, after the feast it can be disassembled by screws and hidden in the pantry or behind the closet. More clearly, the sequence and technology for making a wooden table with your own hands can be viewed in the video instruction below.