Classic table with your own hands. How to make a wooden table with your own hands? Choosing a table model

Making a table is a great easy project for a beginner carpenter, but it can also be quite a challenge for more experienced carpenters. The simplest table consists of a tabletop, legs and a support frame. With a small amount of lumber for these elements, you can make a table that fully suits your needs.

Steps

Part 1

Check out various options tables to decide which table you want to make. There is a lot various types tables, so take the time to carefully select a specific project. Go online and look for photos of tables, paying attention to the style of each item. Also, possible ideas can be found in furniture catalogs and carpentry magazines.

• Base your choice on your own needs, such as what you will be using new table and how much space do you have for it.
• Perhaps you need a large dinner table in rustic style. Or do you want to make a small coffee table or an elegant bedside table.

1. Make a sketchy sketch of the table on paper. Use a pencil and ruler to draw your ideal table. For now don't worry about exact dimensions. Just imagine what your table should look like in ready-made. Give it the features you need, and only then think about the size.

   • When it is ready exemplary project table, mark the appropriate dimensions on it with a pencil. The specific dimensions of lumber that you are going to use can be found in hardware stores.
   • The dimensions of the table will depend on its type. For example, a dining table is usually noticeably larger than a bedside table.

2. Calculate how much lumber you will need. Break the design of the table into its constituent basic elements. At simple table there will be elements such as a table top, legs and a support frame connecting them. If you plan to equip the table with additional elements, do not forget to take into account the materials for them.,

   • For example, try making a table with a top made of three boards 5 cm x 30 cm and a length of 150 cm, legs from four pieces of timber with a section of 10 cm x 10 cm and a length of 70 cm and a support frame from two boards with a section of 5 cm x 10 cm and a length of 75 cm, as well as two boards with a section of 5 cm x 10 cm and a length of 145 cm.
   • Purchase additional lumber for any additional elements with which you want to endow your table. For example, you can add leg crossbars to increase the strength of the table or provide sliding tabletop elements.

3. To make a long-lasting table, choose an inexpensive but strong enough wood, such as pine. Pine is not a particularly hard wood, but it is easy to work with for beginners. From it, without much difficulty, you can make a table that will last for decades. Also, durable tables are often made from solid maple and cherry.

   • Consider other inexpensive wood options. For example, fir can be used to make tables. building quality. Also, good furniture is obtained from poplar, but this wood is more difficult to tint with wood stain.
   • For outdoor furniture it is better to opt for mahogany, cypress or specially treated wood, such as pine, impregnated with preservatives under pressure.

4. Buy lumber and cut it into pieces. When you know exactly what you need, go to the hardware store and buy lumber. Many shops can even cut your materials to your size, so don't be too lazy to ask about this service. This will reduce the amount of work ahead a bit so that you can start assembling the table right away.

   • If you have a workbench, vise, disc or conventional hand saw, wood can be sawn by yourself. Be sure to wear polycarbonate goggles and a respirator when operating the saw.

5. Mark the position of the support frame on the underside of the tabletop. The support frame is attached to the tabletop itself and the legs of the table, preventing these parts from moving. From the edges of the tabletop, measure about 2.5 cm deep. Then draw a line here with a pencil, which will indicate the place where the support frame is attached to the tabletop.

   • The presence of an indent of 2.5 cm will prevent such a situation when the support frame sticks out from under the countertop. In addition, this way you leave a little more space under the table for free positioning of the legs between its legs and, in general, improve the appearance of the table.
   • If you have not yet sawn the wood for the support frame, to calculate the dimensions of its parts, use the dimensions of the countertop (in length and width), taking into account the required indent from the edge and the section of the boards used.

6. Glue the base frame to the tabletop and clamp it with a vise. Set the details of the reference frame along the previously drawn lines. You will have two long pieces along the edges of the table and two short pieces across it (and inside the long pieces). Cover inside parts with an even layer of wood glue to attach them to the countertop. Fix the parts with a vise overnight so that they do not move.

   • You can also securely attach these parts to the countertop with self-tapping screws. In this case, use a deep hole drilling machine to pre-create basting holes for the screws.
   • Alternatively, you can first attach the legs to the table, and then connect them to the support frame using self-tapping screws. To make the legs stronger, you can additionally attach corner braces inside the support frame.

Part 3

1. Cut the legs of the required length from the timber. Mounting the legs is the most difficult operation in the manufacture of the table. If you attach the legs poorly, you will not end up with a solid and reliable table, but a flimsy, unstable design. Start by measuring the exact length of each leg and sawing off the corresponding pieces of timber with a saw.

   • Even if you sawed materials in the store, the parts may be slightly uneven. Check their size before attaching the legs to the table.
   • If you are making the legs yourself, first make a rough cut of the parts circular saw. Then fold the legs evenly, clamp them with a vise and, if necessary, trim to the same size.

2. Glue the legs to the corners of the base frame. The legs must be placed in the corners of the support frame, where its parts are joined to each other. Apply adhesive at the corners to the inside of the support frames and the underside of the tabletop. Then place the legs in the corners and secure with a vise.

   • You can wait for the glue to dry, but this is not necessary. Just keep the legs securely fastened with a vise so they don't move when you fix them with screws.

3. Drill basting holes in the base frame and table legs. The screws should be located in the center of each area where the leg meets the support frame. Drill holes from the side of the support frame towards the leg. Use a drill with a diameter of about 6 mm (but thinner than the self-tapping screws used) to make the first basting hole in the wood of the leg. Repeat the same for the other side of the base frame. You will have a total of 8 basting holes.

   • If you want to additionally fasten the legs with crossbars, the process will be somewhat more complicated. You will need a circular saw to make grooves on each leg a little less than half the thickness of the timber. On each leg, it will be necessary to make 2 grooves (one on each side, where the crossbars will be attached.

4. Attach the table legs to the base frame with self-tapping screws. Use two self-tapping screws with a diameter of about 7 mm for each leg. Screw the self-tapping screws through the support frame into the legs. Use a ratchet screwdriver for this.

   • Do not drill screws. They can go very tight and accidentally break off.
   • Make sure the legs are level and at right angles to the tabletop before you screw the screws into them.

5. Wait until the glue you used is completely dry and set. Read the manufacturer's instructions that came with the adhesive to find out how long you have to wait. If you leave the table alone overnight, you can be sure that the glue will dry for this. Usually the table can be turned to the correct position even before this time.

6. Turn the table over on its legs to check its stability. Turn the table over carefully. It can be quite heavy! Put it on the floor and try to shake it. If the table wobbles, it means that the legs are not perfect enough. It is possible that they are different lengths - in this case you will need to turn the table back and shorten the legs to the same length.

   • Although the legs can be cut with a circular saw or hacksaw, it is easy to make a mistake and shorten them too much. Instead, it's better to sand down some of the legs a bit with 80 grit sandpaper and then sand them down with 220 grit sandpaper.
   • Problems can also create the position of the legs themselves. Make sure they fit snugly against the countertop and support frame. If necessary, unscrew the screws and correct the position of the legs.

Part 4

1. Sand the table with 80 grit sandpaper. This is a coarse grit sandpaper, so it will make the wood look a bit rough, which is perfectly normal. Just think about how the finished table will look like! If you look closely at the wood, you will notice the direction of its fibers (lines). Sandpaper over the entire surface of the wood in the direction of its fibers (including the underside of the table and legs).

   • The stains are different. Oil-based compositions penetrate the wood well and create a fairly stable result. Water-soluble stains are easy to apply, but absorb unevenly into the wood. Gel stains are quite thick and create a strong toning effect.
   • To qualitatively process wood with a stain, process only one side of the table at a time.

2. When the first coat of stain dries, apply the second coat. Let the first coat of wood stain dry overnight before painting the wood again. It is likely that the first coat of stain will look dull and uneven. Cover the table with another layer of stain in the same way as before, then let it dry again. When you return to the table again, it should be ready.

   • Wipe off any excess stain before leaving the table to dry. This will achieve a uniform toning effect without too dark spots.

• Look on the Internet for patterns for making tables. Diverse detailed diagrams can be downloaded for free or purchased for a small fee.
• Create the table you want! For the table, you can use not only different types of wood, but also other materials. For example, table legs can be made of pipes, and the tabletop itself can be made of metal or glass.
• When assembling wooden furniture, be sure to drill basting holes, especially in wood 2.5 cm thick or less, so that it does not crack.
• Consider recycling lumber. This may require more effort in designing and rendering the table, but will often result in a more interesting end result.
• Fasten wood exclusively with self-tapping screws. Nails hold less well and can lead to cracking. In addition, the self-tapping screw will be easier to unscrew if you make a mistake.

Warnings

• Be careful when working with tools! A drill or other piece of equipment can be quite dangerous if mishandled.
• Be sure to use protective equipment while working with tools. Wear earplugs and goggles. Use a dust mask and do not wear long clothing that could get caught on tools.
• Many toners contain toxic substances, which evaporate during operation, so work with them in a respirator and with good ventilation of the room.

Of the abundance of furniture offered, wooden tables and chairs remain popular everywhere. Natural materials ensure environmental friendliness, safety and durability of models. Solid wood furniture can be found in any country house, apartment or office.

In addition, wooden furniture can be made independently.

Wooden kitchen tables

Before you buy a table, you should consider a few nuances. It is on them that the comfort and mood of the household in the kitchen depends.

Ergonomics

Due to the fact that in small apartments kitchens are usually small size, do not forget about ergonomics. First of all, when choosing a dining wooden table, you should take into account the comfort of staying near the kitchen furniture.

It is not comfortable when you rest your elbows or legs on a neighbor or on the legs of a table. In addition, there should be an optimal distance from the table to other pieces of furniture. The table should be approximately 80 cm away from walls and other items in the kitchen.

Quite a few important role plays and the height of the table. It should be selected depending on the height of the persons sitting behind it. Low (70-74 cm) tables are recommended for short people. Those who are between 1.6 m and 1.7 m tall should buy tables with standard sizes(75-76 cm).

Appearance of the tabletop

Before choosing a countertop design, you need to calculate how many people you usually need to place behind it. Forms are found: oval, round and rectangular and square.

Tables that do not have corners should be placed in spacious kitchens. Tables with a square or rectangle shape fit perfectly into small spaces. You should see if the appearance of the table fits the overall interior.

Practicality

There are many models that carry additional functionality, namely, they replace the cabinet, can be folded and unfolded if necessary.

The wooden extendable table is perfect solution for those owners who suffer from a lack of space in the room for eating.

Like any furniture, these products have a number of positive and negative qualities. Wooden tables in the kitchen have the following advantages:

• the uniqueness and originality of the wood texture, which cannot be recreated;
• ability for a long time withstand shock and everyday use;
• environmentally friendly, thanks to a natural material that does not contain glue and does not emit harmful substances in atmosphere.

Negative characteristics include: high cost, vulnerability to moisture and dampness. At elevated temperatures, the material can dry out, thereby forming cracks and loosening of the table. Over time, the surface may darken or be attacked by pests.

Wood table in the living room

V Lately It has become fashionable to design a living space in white. A combination of white furniture and light decoration of walls and windows is actively used. dark and White color can also be combined in furniture.

For example, the table top can be white, while the legs and edging of the table are dark. Such furniture is often used when decorating a room in a minimalist style. In a spacious living room or studio, a white wooden table is a great solution.

The glass-wooden table is often located in front of the sofa, is not high in size and is used as fashion item furniture in the hall. It is intended: for drinking tea in front of the TV, storing books and magazines, as well as for working in front of a laptop.

Table made of solid wood in the country

On the personal plot The most important gathering place for loved ones and guests is the gazebo or outdoor space.

In nature, one is drawn to everything natural, so a wooden table for a summer residence is a combination of beauty and practicality in one item. In addition, this piece of furniture goes well with the overall rustic style.

Wooden tables for a summer cottage should be not only durable, but also moisture resistant. If the table is often exposed to moisture, you should choose a larch product.

Country tables should have the property not to deteriorate under the scorching sun. Due to its density, the best material for country table considered walnut or oak. This wood is considered hard and expressive. To resist pests, the oak is seared, that is, it is kept in water for a while. Such material is more expensive than its counterparts.

You can save if you choose a table made of coniferous wood. They have lightness, pleasant color, smell and moisture resistance. The increased resin content resists water absorption.

How to make a wooden table yourself?

Some summer residents make tables themselves. Creativity and diligence will allow you to save money and create a unique thing in your summer cottage. Making a wooden table with your own hands is not at all difficult. It is enough to have in your arsenal the necessary materials, tools and a little time.

Tools and materials needed for manufacturing:

• plane;
• grinder or paper;
• screwdriver with a set of bits;
• jigsaw or saw;
• chisel;
• means for staining and varnishing;
• metal corners;
• yardstick;
• building level;
• fittings for fastening (screws, bolts, self-tapping screws);
• boards 40 or 50 mm thick;
• 4 bars for wooden table legs measuring 50x50 mm;
• auxiliary boards 40 mm thick for attaching the tabletop.

Procedure (step by step instructions)

• Decide on the dimensions of the future homemade product. For table lengths greater than standard, at least four posts must be installed.
• Boards for countertops pre-cut and saw them right size.
• Place five boards in parallel, fasten them from below with self-tapping screws to the auxiliary transverse boards. Leave room for table legs.
• Install the leg bars with metal corners and fasten them to the table top.
• To prevent distortions and stability of the legs, skip the planks around the perimeter under the table top. If the table has more than four legs, an additional cross bar must be strengthened in the middle.
• Clean the edges of the tabletop with sandpaper from all sides.
• Cover the product with pest control (stain) and, if desired, apply a layer of varnish.

There are many ways to create a table with your own hands. The final version of our proposed homemade wooden table can be seen in the photo.

Wooden tables for kids

When a young child grows up and begins to sit on his own, the time comes for him to feed him with various complementary foods.

Wooden table for feeding - the most good option furniture designed for a comfortable meal. Tables are usually made together with chairs and have a common design.

There are several types of children's chairs:

• transforming chairs
• chairs with adjustable back.

In the first case, the seat height is adjusted according to the purpose. The child can not only eat at the table, but also play if you remove folding table out of wood and lower the seat.

In the second case, the adjustable seat height allows you to raise the baby higher or lower it to a safe distance from the floor. Even in the event of an unsuccessful maneuver, the child will not be able to harm himself and will allow the mother to do her daily chores in the kitchen.

When buying wooden tables for feeding, parents may not worry about the health of the child - he will not have allergic reactions. Therefore, natural wood material is most often used for the manufacture of children's furniture.

When buying a table, pay attention to sharp corners which may cause unwanted damage to its little owner.

Finally, I would like to say that thanks to wooden furniture There are many possibilities to equip your home with different designs. Especially popular is country style using natural materials and copying the antique interior.

Security and own health directly depends on the type of materials that are in your home.

Another important fact is that wood is such a material that you can work with without using complex tools and equipment. Thus, any man is able to create beautiful things on his own for reasonable money.

Photo of a wooden table

For starters, amateur self-manufacturing furniture, it is worth learning how to create a stool, because this is the easiest. And then comes the time to study the issue of creating a table.

Table designs vary, however, the simple version is very similar to the process of making a stool.

A simple table for use in the country or during a picnic can be assembled in just a few hours. To do this, you need a hacksaw, hammer or drill.

However, a table based on a similar approach can also be made for living quarters. Because it is able to perfectly replace the current very large version bought at a retail outlet or furniture store.

The process of self-creation of the table is also interesting from the other side, since with the help of it there is freedom of the author's creative expression. It can be imagined as a noticeable element of the interior of the room.

The creators of handmade amateur furniture are called carpenters for a reason. They do not apply the usual definition like: sofas or bedside tables, or maybe cabinets.

Having gained experience in this area, over time it will be possible to create exclusive types of tables with advanced characteristics.

Now consider the issue of self-creation of tables based on wood.

Wood is distinguished by its purity and availability, in addition, it is not as difficult to process as other materials. It conveys the maximum energy of the aesthetic filling of the style of the living room.

Due to its properties, it is condescending to the mistakes of beginners in the field of self-creation of furniture. However, thinner versions of the tables will require an advanced level of skill.

To begin with, having learned how to work with wooden things, then it will be easier to use as a material: glass, plastic or even metal.

Selection of tools and premises for work

To practice independent creation tables or other wooden elements furniture, it is necessary to use only non-residential premises.

This is due to the specifics of working with wood. It leads to the formation of a large amount of dust, chips and other waste.

And the process of toning or creating protection for a stain-based material can form dangerous emissions into the air. Actually, nitro-varnishes can also be dangerous.

Because of this, for a personal carpentry workshop, you will have to take care of airing the room. Experts advise to create artificial ventilation premises.

Many people use the garage for this, however, production waste can pollute or damage the car because of this, this is not the best option.

Carpentry tools belong to modern and traditional types

For the most part, you can start with a simple carpentry tool, however, later modern versions may be required in the form of:

• A rotary version of the miter box, which helps to create saw cuts based on two planes, adhering to the required size.

• This tool will open all your beneficial features, primarily with a bow saw. This couple is considered universal, it can be useful for many jobs.

• Manual version of the universal electric jigsaw, which features a tilt shoe that helps create a cut based on the desired angle in relation to the vertical plane.

• Disk version grinder. It will help beginners complete the surface treatment of wood in about 5-15 minutes. An experienced carpenter, along with sandpaper, can do the same job in about an hour.

And there is also a conventional belt grinder for grooves with recessed places, which is distinguished by a protruding version of the working part.

Such tools are distinguished by the price and narrow specialization of the work performed, experienced craftsmen recommend to take them for a short rental period.

Most the best specialists using various sanding machines can even create the effect artificial aging wood, however, it is very hard work like for beginners.

Which tree is the best?

To create a wooden table, any wood that has an average resistance to the rotting process will work well, however, you should refrain from soft versions like: poplar, willow, ailanthus, aspen, and even alder.

From domestic types of wood it is best to use:

• soft options in the form of pine, fir, cedar, horse chestnut, plane tree, juniper or spruce.

• solid in the form of an ideal oak, suitable for many works beech, maple, walnut or ash, larch, as well as fruit species represented by apples, plums, pears, apricots and quince. And also here it is worth including elm and mountain ash.

• rather hard species based on acacia, yew, stone birch, dogwood and boxwood.

Conclusion

You want to decorate the table and probably all types of furniture created by yourself with an artistic version of the painting, and not with ordinary stripes.

However, over time, the pattern may deteriorate, so that this does not happen, it is necessary to rub the paint into the depth of the tree before the varnishing process. This can be done on the basis of technology - glazing. It's about about layer-by-layer rubbing of the paints used.

DIY table photo

Let's analyze practical advice, which facilitate the process of assembling the table with your own hands and help to achieve the best results. building country house is divided into several stages. A serious step is the arrangement of the cottage. Furniture plays an important role in the comfort zone. A wooden table complements the overall interior and improves the functionality of the room. But its purchase may not always be successful, so we suggest considering homemade version. It can be placed outdoors or indoors. Such furniture plays an important role in the arrangement.

As building materials use either pallets or wooden planks. An unforgettable requirement for the material is the absence of moisture. With sufficient funds and desire, new boards will be very effective in construction. The quality and long service life of any furniture depends on the quality of the materials purchased for its assembly; how well they are treated before use. After a successful purchase necessary materials, and in this case these are wooden boards, fold them in rows and leave to ventilate. This type materials, the longer it stays idle and ventilated, the better it will serve in the future.

Any furniture is primarily made only from dry wood.

As mentioned above, tables are suitable for most different places and serve as a complementary element of furniture literally everywhere. For each table, individual manufacturing methods are selected. For example, you set out to decorate the gazebo with a wooden table. And this is quite convenient and correct, since spending time in the summerhouse without a table is somehow uncomfortable. Just homemade furniture does not hurt. In the process of work, it is not necessary to glue the boards. Enough to secure with special fasteners. This approach greatly simplifies the manufacture of countertops for the street. Or you can buy them on the website https://stone-fortress.ru/. First, you don't spend a lot of time building. Secondly, it is quite possible to replace the glue with others. effective means, which means that financial costs will decrease.

Pallets like wooden details are highly distinguishable in color. Accordingly, you visually decorate the table the way you want. Pallets have side parts. They are used as a framework. True, before this, the material must be sanded properly. It is worth considering that all the material is not used up. The remaining strips can serve as fasteners for the countertop. The place of fastening is in the area of ​​​​the joints of the boards. To join the board, you need only two self-tapping screws. For the last whole - one.

Sidewalls and two boards will go to the construction of the frame. At the end, we fix the parts of the frame with self-tapping screws. The frame does not have to be attached with screws, just glue it on. Since the length of the screws is large, we drill individual holes.

Our table will be out soon. It remains to turn it over and do the grinding. Use coarse grit sandpaper at first, then fine grit later. The turn comes after the installation of the legs. To do this, you need four boards with exactly the same size. If necessary, of course, you will have to adjust the wooden boards in order to achieve an overall positive result. In this case, grinding is also an integral part of the work. Then each leg must be screwed. To do this, you need two self-tapping screws, which are important to place diagonally from each other. Installing a jumper will help ensure maximum stability. The distance between the floor and the jumpers should be at least 10 cm. When everything is fixed, we begin to drill holes for self-tapping screws. Thus, we fix the material so that it does not crack.

Now you have a complete design. Naturally, it does not hurt to somehow decorate it. For example, start with painting. Of course, with the first time there will be a hard pile. There is no need to be afraid, it is in the order of things. Again we take the sandpaper and begin to grind the surface until it becomes smooth. Due to such work done, dust is definitely generated. Accordingly, you will have to get rid of it. Then again we take up the varnish and cover the surface with it. It may be necessary to sand a third time, as the varnish will not lie flat the first time. In general, it all depends on the type of wood. So it’s better not to neglect unnecessary polishing, but to provide your wooden product beautiful view. After completing all the necessary procedures listed above, we get a beautiful wooden table made by ourselves.

Let's say the option of manufacturing from a newer material, if you do not want visible traces of nails or planks to be frightened by their heterogeneity. The tabletop is made by different shapes: rectangular, square and round. The result depends on your personal preferences.

Table from leftover materials

Sometimes it happens that at the time of construction or the next repair of the dacha, extra boards of various species remain. Instead of throwing them away, it is better to use this leftover material for more significant tasks. Make the same table. To do this, we select pine boards that will go to the frame (thickness 25 mm, width 50 mm). For the legs, we leave planks 15 mm thick, 50 mm wide. As for the size of the frame, everything here is purely at your personal discretion. This table is well suited for the veranda. And since this room is not large, it is advised to make it narrow (60 cm - width, 140 cm - length, height - 80 cm). Of course, if family members are not tall, it is perfectly acceptable to play around with the size of the countertop.

Next, you need to assemble the frame and fix the boards that act as legs. It is necessary to cut two boards 140 cm long. The width parameters are 60 cm. It is necessary to subtract twice the thickness of the used board - 5 cm. That is, the used bars should be 55 cm. Now fold the frame by twisting the screws. As the bars were folded, everything needs to be double-checked. Worthy of attention is the diagonal arrangement of the bars. If something does not converge, it should definitely be transferred, since the design of the countertop itself will suffer in the future.

Cut four boards and fasten them inside the frame (80 cm long). Use four self-tapping screws for each board. The lower shelf can become a complementary element of the countertop. For her equipment, fix the crossbar in the middle of the two legs. It will serve as a frame for the future shelf. In a similar way, work is done with other pairs of legs. In addition to the fact that the shelf will give more convenience, two jumpers significantly increase the level of rigidity of the structure as a whole. Fastening of jumpers should be carried out strictly at a right angle (check with a special square).

Now the frame is ready, it remains to check it. If the design is properly made, the frame does not stagger. It remains to polish it. Next up is the assembly work. Perhaps you have boards of different colors. Why not apply them in the right direction. For example, arrange planks on the surface in such a way that they alternate in color.

The last stage in the manufacture of countertops involves fastening the boards with nails. We fix the shelf from below with nails or self-tapping screws. Again, you need to polish the assembled product. And in the end it remains to paint. But it happens that they made a mistake with the choice of varnish or paint. And then what to do? If you want to change the look, you will have to re-sand the surface. Next, you need to re-take for painting with a new color.

Table with glued surface

The difference between the previous options is that the legs of this design go with the letter "G". Their assembly comes from boards of the same width and thickness (20 mm thick). Since the volume of the legs here is larger than the previous ones, accordingly, more self-tapping screws (5 pieces) will be required. In advance, you need to drill holes with a diameter of 1-2 mm (the hole should be smaller than the diameter of the screw itself). The second time you need to drill a hole with a larger diameter. It is intended for the head of the self-tapping screw, which is then closed with a furniture plug. In other cases, the rod is preferable to choose a furniture color.

One more great idea- This is furniture putty. In the mixture with which you will putty, add wood dust (take the remnants of sanding). When the putty dries, traces of holes will not be easy to find.

Working on the legs

When assembling the legs, you need to carefully ensure that the angle is 90 degrees. If there is no pattern, use ordinary timber. To join two boards, spread one and the other with wood glue. Install the screws in the right places. When the glue dries, cover each leg with varnish. But before that, do not forget to polish.

Table top assembly

As the legs were made, the turn goes behind the top of the table. The tabletop is made of boards of the same thickness. Choose the sizes you want. Boards can be of various widths. It is important to be organic appearance. It is important that the side parts of the boards are evenly joined to each other without gaps. We also grease the side of the boards with glue. Then lay them flat on the surface.

To avoid possible gaps, tighten the boards with clamps. Leave the table surface overnight. As the day passes, remove the clamps - the countertop is ready. As before, we grind the surface and align the edges. Start trimming with a jigsaw or saw. Sometimes a grinder is also used, but in this way it is difficult to ensure the evenness of the line. And now the grinding stages are over, and a completely flat tabletop of a diligent look is obtained.

Glued plank top

Using the above method, make a round, oval or any other tabletop in shape. Of course, you can achieve evenness of the cut-out tabletop if you draw in advance the lines along which its shape is cut out. Frames can give an attractive look, but make them better with my own hands. Take a thin bar and sand it down. Fasten according to the perimeter of the tabletop. Finishing nails and glue are suitable for fixing (first of all, you need to process the planks with glue). The glue will dry, and the bar will need to be sanded at the joints.

There is no table without legs

The tabletop is ready, which means it remains to put the table on its feet. To attach the legs to the main part of the table, you will need a frame made of boards. It is attached to the back with glue. But this is not enough, because you need to fix it from above, using confirmations. First, on the countertop, you need to drill holes with a diameter for a hat. And then mask them, like the previous holes. Now the table frame is firmly fixed, start attaching the legs. The docking point must be inside the frame. For fastening we use ordinary self-tapping screws. The table is ready!

Table and benches in the garden

In the manufacture of tables and benches, boards of different sizes can be used. To connect the benches with the table, 16 cm studs are used (in addition to them, washers and nuts). Other connecting fasteners - no longer than 80 mm. So, each part of the garden table is installed in its right place. Then the drill is drilled through holes. And then, as you yourself already understood, the turn goes for washers and nuts.

When tightening nuts with washers, it is better to use wrench. Thanks to this approach, winter period you can easily unwind the structure and take it to a warehouse, garage, shed or any other place to store such things.

Each board should be carefully sanded and trimmed. To fasten the three boards that are intended for the seats, you need to cut short bars. We cut each of them at 45 degrees. The first step is to start assembling exactly the part of the structure that is below. We take one large board (in the amount of 160 cm) and attach small bars to it. At the time of joining, they must be fastened in the middle of one large one. Now we add legs to this design (fasten with nails). Adding short boards again. All these elements must be tightened with studs, bolts and nuts. Thus, a support node is obtained, which secures the seat from below.

And it remains to attach the boards for the seats. By the way, if this design is intended for the street, it is not at all necessary to make a narrow gap between the boards. At least 5 mm is sufficient. The planks are fixed to sawn supports. We have two shops. It does not hurt to fix them with four boards 160 cm long. To fix all four legs, we use 2 studs for each leg. Install them either at the same level or diagonally.

Table in the garden

The principle of assembling the table is completely different from the previous options. The tabletop is held on boards that are cut down on the sides at 52 degrees. The sawn supports must be positioned so that the legs for the table can enter between them. Secure them with finishing nails. If you do not want to allow good visibility of the caps, drive them deeper. Just cover the surface with a special lubricant as a mask.

The legs of the table here are not standard, but look like crosses. To assemble them, take two boards and cross in such a way that the gap between the objects at the bottom is 65 cm. In the middle of the boards, leave a mark for crossing the boards. The mark is drawn in the form of a square and half the thickness of the board itself. Do the same for the other board. We get two materials of the same plane. The connection process takes place with the help of four nails. By analogy, the second pair of legs is made.

Now to assemble the table as a whole. First of all, the most important thing is to fix two pairs of legs into the main structure on which the benches are placed. We place the legs parallel to each other in the middle. Naturally, they need to be fastened with studs so that they do not fly off in the future. The tabletop is attached in a similar way. If the studs are screwed in, proceed to grinding and painting. Paint the design in any color that suits you. In addition to this design, those options are also acceptable that imply a separate table from the benches. The assembly of the structure takes place in a similar way. Of course, except for the seats.

Making a wooden table with your own hands, as it turned out, is not so difficult. There are moments that require utmost attention to some things in the manufacture. If you follow the above recommendations, your table will turn out perfect. The choice of good materials and competent performance of work will ensure a long service life of the product. The design will be able to impress with its functionality and decent appearance.

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If you dream of having a good time on your personal plot, then you just need big table, behind which the company of your friends and relatives can be accommodated. And you can do it yourself, spending quite a bit of time on it. In some cases, you may need an assistant, sometimes an extra pair of hands will not hurt.

This article is a detailed step by step instructions making a wooden table for a summer residence.

Materials:

• A - Legs: bars 5×10 cm, 106 cm long (2 pcs.), 43 cm long (2 pcs.) and 56 cm long (2 pcs.);
• B - Frame: bars 5 × 10 cm, 87 cm long (2 pcs.);
• C - Table top: boards 5×15 cm, length 180 cm (6 pcs.);
• D - Table top base: boards 5x15 cm, length 87 cm (2 pcs.), bars 5x10 cm, length 62 cm (2 pcs.).

The first stage of the project is the manufacture of table legs. saw off the bars required sizes. To speed up the process, you can use a circular saw. Smooth out the edges of the bars and saw-off lines with sandpaper.

Connect the bars so that you get an X-shaped structure, and fasten them with 60 mm self-tapping screws, remembering to pre-drill the pilot holes. Lubricate the joints with glue. Make sure there are no cracks or gaps left.

Fasten each pair of legs with a horizontal bar using 60 mm self-tapping screws for this purpose. Cut off the ends of the bars, as shown in the figure.

Lay the boards intended for the manufacture of countertops on a flat surface. We advise you to place pieces of 6 mm plywood between them, this will allow you to form uniform gaps. Place the assembled table sides on the table top and secure them by screwing in the self-tapping screws at an angle of 90 mm. Before fixing, make sure that the legs and the tabletop are perpendicular using a spirit level.

Place the sawn pieces of 5x15 cm board on the underside of the table top and fix them with 60 mm self-tapping screws.

Saw off the ends of the bars, which will act as reinforcing supports for the structure, at an angle of 45º. Install the supports in their place and secure with 90mm self-tapping screws at an angle.

And finally, last but not least: check if the heads of the screws protrude above the wooden surface, and fill all the cracks and holes with wood putty.

Tip: To protect wooden surfaces from the damaging effects of atmospheric moisture, cover them with several coats of exterior paint or stain.

Table with benches. Instruction with drawings

Materials:

• A - Legs: bars 5x10 cm, length 95 cm (4 pieces);
• B - Crossbeams: bars 5 × 10 cm long 160 cm (2 pcs.);
• C - Tabletop fastening: bars 5×10 cm, 75 cm long (5 pcs.);
• D - Inclined supports: bars 5 × 10 cm long 84 cm (2 pcs.);
• E - Worktop: boards 5×10 cm, length 180 cm (14 pcs.).

It is worth starting work with the manufacture of legs. Since the legs of this table will be inclined, the ends of the 100 cm long bars should be cut at an angle of 30º. Connect the elements with 90 mm bolts.

Make sure the surface you are working on is fairly level. The mounted sidewalls of the table must be identical, only in this case you can hope for an excellent end result.

When the sides of the table are ready, you can start making wooden tabletop. We recommend that you put it together on the ground (floor), and then fasten it to the legs with self-tapping screws.

Tip: Remember to check the verticality of the side walls of the table with a spirit level, otherwise the end result of your work is unlikely to satisfy you.

Rigidly fix the entire structure with inclined supports. Their ends must first be cut at an angle of 26º.

Now it remains only to build benches. Saw off the boards of the desired size, place them on both sides of the table and, having previously drilled several pilot holes at a distance of at least 1 cm from the edges, secure with self-tapping screws.

Tip: To keep the seat boards evenly spaced, place nails or pieces of plywood between them before fixing them. Thanks to this little trick, all the gaps will be the same.

At the end of the work, pay attention to small, but very important touches. Fill all cracks and holes with wood putty. After the putty has dried, sand the wooden surfaces with medium-grit sandpaper.

Tip: Be sure to apply several coats of paint or stain to protect wood surfaces from water and sunlight.

Round table. We do it on our own in the country

Materials:

• A - Base: bar 5x10 cm long 102.5 cm (1 pc.) and 47 cm long (2 pcs.), bars 2.5x10 cm 9 cm long (4 pcs.);
• B - Racks: bars 10 × 10 cm, 60 cm long (4 pcs.);
• C - Tabletop base: 5x10 cm bars 82.5 cm long (1 pc.) and 52.5 cm long (2 pcs.), 2.5x10 cm bars 47.5 cm long (4 pcs.) and 60 cm long (2 pcs.) ;
• D - Tabletop: boards 2.5×15 cm long 195 cm (9 pcs.).

The first stage of the project is to create the base of the table. To articulate its constituent elements, use waterproof glue and self-tapping screws. Make sure that the corners formed by the joined beams are straight. To protect the assembled table base from rotting from rainwater, place it on small stands made from 2.5x10 cm board scraps.

Now you need to attach four posts made of square bars to the base. Before fixing, make sure they are vertical with a spirit level. The height of the legs may differ from those proposed by us, in this case, you should, first of all, focus on your own needs.

The most difficult stage of the project is the manufacture of countertops. Place the boards on a flat surface and mark the center of the square. Fasten one end of a 60 cm rail at this point. Rotating the second end of the rail, mark the outlines of the circle. A jigsaw with a sharp blade will allow you to make circular cuts at a high professional level.

After cutting the boards of the future countertop, we recommend that you fasten them together waterproof glue and additionally fix with a few clamps. Attach the bars that serve as the base of the tabletop, as shown in the picture (yellow elements should be made from 5x10 cm bars, green - from 2.5x10 cm bars).

Tip: Use waterproof glue and galvanized self-tapping screws to fasten the battens to the table top (30mm screws for 2.5x10cm battens and 50mm for 5x10cm battens).

After the glue has dried, you must attach the legs to the base of the tabletop with 90mm self-tapping screws, pre-drilling pilot holes. Use a spirit level to check the perpendicularity of the legs and the tabletop.

To ensure that the result of your work corresponds to a high professional level, make sure that the heads of the self-tapping screws are recessed deep enough. Cover all cracks and holes with wood putty, after it dries, sand the surface with sandpaper.

Tip: Apply several coats of outdoor paint or wood stain to protect the table from moisture damage. To ensure that the base legs are also untouched by water, place the table on concrete surface and seal them tightly.

Now you know how to make your own picnic table. One has only to make a little effort, which will subsequently be rewarded with enthusiastic exclamations of friends and pleasant summer evenings spent with the family at a large table.