How to make a folding table: an idea for a small kitchen (Instruction + master class)

 

From the materials you need:

• Wood glue
• Filler
• 8 pins 8 x 8mm
• Hinges for end pins
• Hinge for piano length 610 mm
• Latch
• Wood screws
• Board paint
• Drill
• Pins dowels and screws
• Paint roller
• Paint

Need to cut the following 20 mm board parts

• 1 pc 610mm x 915 mm top
• 2 pcs 76mm x 880mm side legs
• 2 pcs 76mm x 458mm elbow
• 1 pc 40mm x 610mm lock frame
• 1 pc 20mm x 610mm wall mount
• 1 pc 20mm x 610mm table support

How to make a folding table step by step

1. Saw boards to size. For the top you can use 19 mm plywood or 20 mm laminated shelving. Color chalkboard on the table before assemblythen you only have to tint later, but most of the work is easier to do now, rather than bypassing other components later. Paint the bottom with chalkboard paint, and the top and edges with glossy enamel.
2. To make a foot block that performs dual function as a frame for a board, attach the boards to the work surface, then drill two 8 mm holes to a depth half that of the 8 mm dowels.
3. Set the centers of the pins in the holes, and then press the edge of the long side members to the centers of the pins to mark exact location of holes. To make holes, use an 8 mm wooden chisel, half the size of the dowels.
4. Apply wood glue to the pins and boards, then insert the pins and fasten the frame.
5. After the glue has dried, attach the legs to the top using two butt loops.
6. Screw one sheet of hinge to the bottom of the countertop at a distance of 19 mm from the end, and the other sheet to the rear edge of the leg. Attach the bottom wall support with plugs and screws, and then attach the table section to the top of the wall support using the piano hinge.
7. Set upper fixing bracketby attaching the wall mount 20 x 20 mm to the valve of the 40 mm lock frame using two butt loops. Ask the assistant to raise the table to the closed position while you mark the location of the upper bracket. Lower the table and fasten the top bracket to the wall with plugs and screws.
8. Lift the countertop and install the bolt.

The folding table is ready, tint, if necessary.
Tip. To prevent the table leg from falling out in the lower position, install the cover supports on each side so that fix the leg in place.

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