Make your own multipurpose folding table in a simple way

In most of the activities that we carry out on a daily basis, it is necessary to have a surface that facilitates the support of various objects. This surface can be a folding table, having the additional advantage of allowing better use of space. Therefore, it is important that you learn how to make your own in simple steps and without much effort.

It has happened to all of us at some point to be in a place carrying out any activity and feeling the need to have a table to be more comfortable. Many times, access to this type of furniture is complicated, because sometimes the tables are usually very heavy or large, which ends up affecting the use of the space where we are or simply making people give up the idea of ​​using it..

Fortunately, the invention of collapsible objects served as an important solution to this problem, as it made it possible to keep furniture close at hand that does not take up too much space and can be reduced in size when not in use. This added to the fact that most of them have a lighter weight, providing even more comfort in transport.

For all these reasons, many people express interest in acquiring or manufacturing folding tables, so that they can be taken anywhere when taking a walk, going camping or simply working in the garden at home. If you like to build things and do crafts, here are a series of steps to make the best folding table (In this link you can find some purchase options)  adapted to your needs.

The best thing about all this is that you can use recyclable materials in order to reduce costs as much as possible. Also, we have chosen an economical table design that can have multiple uses, so that you get the most out of it.

Material’s list

– 2 sheets of wood (the thickness should be at least one inch and the width about 60 cm, while the length will depend on the needs of each person)

– Nuts

– Washers

– Screws 

– Curtain rods

– Sandpaper

– Drill

– Varnish

Steps

1. To begin, proceed to do a wood treatment. This especially if it is recycled material or even new material that has been exposed to the elements. In any case, you should sand those areas that show signs of deterioration, wear, as well as to remove splinters that may protrude from the surface. 

2. When the wood is ready, it is time to proceed to make the cuts. Determine the measurements for each of the sheets that are going to make up the structure and proceed to cut by groups, trying to make the most of the raw material.

3. If after making the cut to have all the pieces, you observe flaws in each one, proceed to correct them through the sanding process, always ensuring that they are all smooth and with the uniformity required to fit between them and so that the mechanism of folding works properly.

4. With the help of the drill, open the various holes in those parts of the structure where the joints will be made. Keep in mind that some holes need to go all the way through the piece of wood, while others need to go only half as deep.

5. Now it is time to assemble the bases of the table, which in turn will help to execute the folding mechanism. To do this, start joining the pieces using the nuts and bolts respectively. 

6. Proceed to add the rods to the main bases, keeping in mind that their function is to serve as locks or support for the folding mechanism. To add the rods, it may be necessary to sand the ends, so that they fit the diameter of the holes that you must have previously made.

7.  Before definitively fixing the structure, it is convenient that you do a test to verify that the folding and unfolding mechanism works properly and that the lock fulfills its task of blocking the respective piece, in order to offer the support. 

8.  Once this has been verified, it is time to join and fix the pieces definitively, using the drill with the screwdriver function or using some other type of special wrench, depending on the type of nut you need to adjust.

9.  When assembling the structure, the step to complete is to apply some type of varnish or chemical product that protects the wood from external agents. In this way, you will have finished your work and all you have to do is let the product applied to the structure dry. 

As you can see, the construction process is not complicated and can be completed in a short time, so in just a couple of hours you can have your table ready. In case you have in mind to make a slightly more specialized design, after varnishing you can apply a coat of paint or add the accessories of your choice.

Regarding the usefulness of the table, the most important advice is to fold it only when you really need it and store it the rest of the time to make better use of the space where you place it. Of course, this advice applies only if the space you have is reduced.

Remember that a folding table has multiple uses, serving to go camping, to spend a few hours in the garden, as a support for preparing recipes in the kitchen or as a support for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Also, it can be a temporary study space or even a suitable surface for the children of the house to practice their favorite games.

In case you have doubts about the manufacturing process, do not hesitate to consult a carpenter. Also, when buying the materials, the same seller may advise you on the construction and, of course, if you simply decide to avoid making the table yourself, you can always buy one, since the offer of this useful furniture is very wide.