Making a transforming table with your own hands

A do-it-yourself transforming table will solve the problem of free space in the room. Of course, the product can be purchased, but it is much more interesting to try to make it yourself without the help of outsiders. It is not easy enough to find ready-made furniture that would fit in all respects, but it will be quite expensive to order.

Almost everyone can make a table. The complexity of the drawing being created directly depends on the construction abilities of the performer. You can use a wide variety of materials depending on your desire. The most common option is wood. You will also have to collect all the tools, take into account some other nuances before starting work.

Note! A round sliding transforming table according to the drawings is the simplest and most common option. It has an attractive appearance, ease of use and compactness.

A round table takes up a lot of space. This allows all guests to be seated around the table. The main problem is that there is not enough free space in a small room. Then the folding structure comes to the rescue.

Outwardly, it looks like a small piece of furniture that is easy to move and use for various purposes. If necessary, the table top can be moved apart, which allows more people to sit at the table.

Note! The simplest design is when the two halves move apart in different directions, forming an oval.

In order for the structure to be strong and reliable, the following requirements should be taken into account:

• attractive appearance;
• simplicity of assembly and disassembly mechanism;
• high strength and ability to withstand loads when unfolded;
• providing roominess for a certain number of people;
• compactness - the design should not take up much space;
• mobility;
• ease of manufacture.

After that, you can start preparatory work. To do this, you need to choose materials, tools, deal with existing countertop schemes.

What materials are needed

The choice of materials for the countertop directly depends on what result is expected in the end. For a homemade table, it is important to choose those components that are more affordable. For work, you can choose the following materials:

1. Wood. The most common option. It should be noted that natural wood is not cheap. The table will have an attractive appearance. The main drawback is the large weight of the structure, which will cause difficulties with the device of the sliding mechanism. A cheaper and more affordable option is to use wooden planks. To ensure a secure fit, it is necessary to lay them closer to each other. The result will pleasantly surprise you.
   

   

2. Wood shavings. Plywood, MDF, chipboard are often used. These materials are much cheaper.The main disadvantage is low strength, as well as reduced service life.
   

   

3. Plastic. Plastic sheets can be selected in a wide variety of colors. Among the advantages are the affordable cost and ease of assembly of the finished structure.
   

   

4. Glass. Glass countertops look strong and modern. At the same time, it will be problematic to assemble such a structure at home.
   

   

The choice of this or that material directly depends on the desired result. It is also important to choose a good material for the legs. It is best to make them out of wood.

Necessary tools for the job

To work, you will need to collect a lot of tools. Among them:

• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• Bulgarian;
• grinding machine;
• screwdriver;
• hacksaw;
• Bulgarian;
• electric drill;
• paint brush and some others.

A jigsaw is used to process the sheets. To level the surface, you need a sander. You will also need a compass, tape measure and other measuring instruments to check the build quality.

Drawings and diagrams of the assembly of the transformer table

To make a table, you need to draw up or find a ready-made project. It is necessary to make a general and more detailed drawing, separately for each part.
The classic table layout looks like this:

1. The sliding design is significantly different from the usual one.
2. The base of the table top is attached to the legs.
3. The main part consists of two moving parts.
4. The legs are connected to each other by installing the frame. Parts of the table top can move along it.
5. To ensure high mobility of the tabletop elements, guides are installed. For them, ordinary strips are used, which are used to equip drawers. The number of additional elements depends on how many parts the countertop has.

After all the parts are fixed, rectangular inserts are folded into the gap. For a simple mechanism for a do-it-yourself transforming table, this option is sufficient. In more complex design variations, lifting mechanisms are installed.

How to make a mechanism for a sliding table

There are different options for mechanisms. Among them, the most popular are the following options:

• "Acrobat". An axle with a spring is attached to a metal frame. The table top is installed on top. Console caps are located on the sides. This is most often done on small coffee tables. Sometimes you can find such a mechanism in dining models.
  

  

• Sliding. The halves of the table top are attached to the metal mechanism, which go over each other. They slide out along the guides.
  

  

• Lifting. Simple and compact mechanism that can be easily made at home. This requires making supports for each half of the sliding structure.
  

  

Note! The mechanism can be made by yourself. In this case, it is better to give preference to factory options, since they have high strength and reliability compared to other options.

How to make a transforming coffee table

To make a good transforming coffee table, it is enough to follow a simple algorithm. First you need to choose a folding mechanism. After that, a project is created, materials are prepared. Tabletop elements are customized to size. Next, the frame and supports are installed. As a finishing touch, countertops are mounted.

It is better to use ready-made drawings or draw them yourself using special computer programs. This will greatly simplify the task of assembling the final structure, and will also help to calculate the amount of materials to create the finished product.

It is enough to connect the purchased strips with bolts. Assembling the frame will also not be a problem. To collect all the details exactly, it is better to make a pencil markup in advance.

Making a dining table

The creation of a transforming dining table is practically no different from the option described above. You can use other, more durable materials. The assembly sequence is the same.

A transforming table is a convenient device that allows you to save extra square meters in a small apartment. Such furniture will perfectly fit into the kitchen or living room. With the help of such a table, you can easily receive a large number of guests.

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