To solve the shortage of space, we go to different tricks. In particular, multifunctional furniture serves for this purpose. This article will cover how to make a table transformer do it yourself. The task, frankly, is not the easiest, but some interesting options were found.
You might be interested in picnic tables, this is probably the easiest way to do it yourself. Also presented are several transformer coffee tables, a dining, computer, convertible table bed and even a stepladder. In general, if you want to save space, you can always come up with something.
DIY picnic table transformer
Option 1
Picnic, the event is episodic, so it is convenient to use furniture that is easy to fold and transport. There are different options, an example is shown here, how to make a transformer table for a picnic with your own hands from inexpensive materials and in a short time. In fact, these are two benches, which, if you move together and turn the backs, turn into a comfortable table. No complicated secret mechanisms one bolt serves as a swivel joint, the second bolt serves as a retainer. Everything ingenious is simple.
Another remark, the width of this table is 1.20 m, it is purely out of cost, although most adults are 1.80 m in size. You can make the table longer adding supports. See step-by-step photos and diagrams, there is nothing complicated in the assembly.
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This picnic table transformer option is a bit trickierbut the principle is similar. A comfortable table turns into two pretty benches. It differs in the way of fastening and the shape of the benches, as you can see, here the fastening of the tabletop is overlapping, if this method is not very convenient for you can change the size of the table cover. See assembly steps for step-by-step photos.
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DIY folding table
Very simple portable design, can be used as a table for a laptop or as a children's table, in general, a useful thing. Unlike a regular table, it can be easily folded in half and, while there is no need, put it in a secluded place.
It’s convenient to use a table, at a pressure above the halves do not separateIn addition, a carrying handle is provided.
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How to make a table transformer type "Acrobat"
What is the Acrobat system? it original multifunctional mechanism, which, unfortunately, is not on sale, you can only buy a ready-made table with this mechanism. The step-by-step photos shown here show how to make a transformer table type "Acrobat", that is, a mechanism as similar to the original as possible. The advantage of the design is that it has several options for transforming countertops, as well as several fixed height positions. See below the master class on how to make a table with your own hands.
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Table transformer on a gantry
An interesting version of the transformer table on the gantry. A little rude, but it’s so conceived, deliberate simplicity only emphasizes the style of the table. But the main thing is its accessibility. You can make a table with your own hands from inexpensive and simple materials and you will not need expensive equipment for this.
Below are step-by-step photos where the manufacturing procedure is schematically shown, dimensions in feet (1 foot - 0.3048 m).
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Do-it-yourself transformer coffee table
The main purpose of transformer tables is to save space, so they are ideal for small rooms. As you see, this option fits well with the Khrushchev’s environment. To make a coffee table a transformer with your own hands, first of all, you need a transformation mechanism. Of course, it is theoretically possible to do everything, even a special mechanism, but it’s easier to buy it all the same, and to do the rest already. That it is real, look at step by step photos.
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Computer table transformer
Many people prefer to work at a computer table while standing, for various reasons, mainly, of course, because of health, long sitting contributes to the development of various unpleasant ailments. Modern manufacturers, of course, monitor the situation, so buying a special desk is not a problem, but you are unlikely to buy a good transformer computer desk for less than half a thousand dollars.
Therefore, we propose to make such an original version with your own hands. As seen in the photo, counterweight counter, with which you can adjust the height of the countertops. As you can see, the scheme is not complicated, but at the final stage it is necessary to carefully adjust everything.
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Do-it-yourself multifunctional transformer table

An interesting table, found on two sites. True whole process, how to make a multifunctional table do-it-yourself transformer shown in the schemes and with captions in English, but the photos are more or less clear. If anything below under step-by-step photo links to sourcesso that the details can be clarified. The design was developed in Fusion 360 to simplify the work, there you can also design the mechanics for the table. What makes the project attractive, no extra frills, transformation is carried out in almost one motion. In general, if you like comfort, it's worth a try.
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Table bed transformer
Almost any furniture can be turned into a table - a cabinet, a sofa, even a wall shelf, so why not make a do-it-yourself bed transformer table. Here, for example, a good design, consisting of the frame of the bed frame and, accordingly, the countertops. In addition, if you earn some money, you can also attach a second tier or a cabinet, which is also convenient. Below is a diagram of how the transformation occurs, but the assembly process in step-by-step photos.
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Do-it-yourself transformer chair
Classical design of a chair that can be easily transformed into a convenient stepladder. There are different options on the Internet, this one made of plywood may not be the easiest, but cute, I liked it and the step-by-step photos are quite detailed. Used here folding method, that is, all from one workpiece, when the drawing is made in full size. The whole point is that grooves are cut in the details, the vertex will be on the other side of the machined surface, and it turns out, as it were, a drawing in natural form. Then glue is applied or adhesive tape can be used, so that after the holes have been made, the workpiece will not need to be divided into separate parts. So based on this method, you can work with varnished parts, films based on plastic, etc. In general, I will not talk in detail about the folding method, here the article is needed and not small. And if someone is interested, write in the comments, I will tell in more detail :)
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Schemes and drawings of transformer tables
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Tables transformers 100 photos
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