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How to make a table yourself: materials, assembly of elements

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When arranging a modern Russian apartmentoften it happens that the store does not find a table that would fit all the parameters: cost, size, shape, color. In this situation, it remains only to decide: how to make a table of their own? The main advantage of this approach is the possibility to obtain such a piece of furniture as required, and save up to 60-70% of the funds. Wooden tableThe simplest and most common option -table with a rectangular table top and four straight legs. The table can be a classic lunch, sliding or folding, coffee, coffee, serving, writing, computer, for giving. The difference is only in the size and shape of the countertop, the length, shape and material of the legs. The table top can be round, oval, square, rectangular, made of chipboard, solid wood or boards and equipped with one, two or four legs. If it is a question of legs, you can buy ready-made accessories in the store, or you can also make them yourself. The simplest option is to make a table with a rectangular table top and four legs purchased in a store, which can be put in a dining room or living room.

Materials and Tools

The set of materials depends on the type of countertop: Laminated chipboard, solid wood or wooden boards (oak, walnut, birch), 10x10 cm beams, ready-made legs, nails, screws, PVA glue, stain, lacquer (paint). Tools will require a saw, a jig saw, a drill (screwdriver), a grinding machine (sandpaper), a tape measure, a level, a pencil, mittens and goggles. The height of the dining table is 75 cm. The prepared legs look approximately the same as in picture 1. Image 1. Scheme of the elements of the legs of the table Chromed or gold-plated legs for the apartment will not work, so it is better to choose "matte metallic" or "bronze". The table top can be:

  • from the chipboard;
  • from solid wood;
  • or boards.

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How to make a table with a table top made from chipboard?

It should be noted that the thickness of the sheet is 16 or 18mm, so you have to suture two layers and pasted with a plastic edge. This requires an iron and a file. The edge must be attached to the end of the tabletop and pressed with a heated iron, gradually promoting it. The glue should change the color and slightly stand out from the edge. The plastic and the glue are cooled using a rag soaked in cold water. Picture 2. Scheme of manufacturing foot supports for a kitchen table. If you make a table with your own hands with a table top made of solid wood, then the best material is a beech with a thickness of 45-50 mm. An array is one board with a natural pattern, the edges of which need to be glued with a perforated bar (baguette) or an end rack. Experts advise to sew the bottom surface to the plywood, which is 10 cm smaller than the table top. This will prevent deformation when the wood dries out during operation. To make a table with your own hands from several boards is a bit more complicated. They need to be fastened with the help of uneven bars and screws. Self-tapping screws should be of such length that the front surface is not damaged. If unpolished boards are bought, then they will have to be grinded using a grinding machine (or sandpaper). After grinding, the material is impregnated with stain. Back to contents</a>

Assembling the elements of the table

Assembling the table with your own hands - fasteningstandard legs to the table top (if it is from a chipboard or an array). The advantage of "store" legs is that there is no need to mount the strapping. They are fastened simply (image 2). If the table top consists of several boards, then a box is fitted from the beams using self-tapping screws. The boards must be spread out on a flat surface face down, a box is laid on them, its internal contour is delineated. Inside this contour, the bars are attached, which must ensure the integrity of the countertop. Then, with the help of metal corners and screws, the contour is fixed and feet are mounted. You can disassemble such a table if necessary in a few minutes, and it costs several times cheaper than a similar design with wooden legs.

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