DIY picnic table. Folding tourist table made of plywood

Summer is in full swing, and many townspeople, as soon as they have free time, go on a picnic. And modern man wants to communicate with nature, but for some reason, communication, in his opinion, should take place in the most comfortable conditions for a city dweller. So “tourists” bring tents and camping furniture sets into the forest, which today are produced in abundance by domestic and foreign manufacturers.

The folding table is lightweight, compact and easy to assemble.

In this variety of tables and chairs, differing from each other in shape, material, price, and finally, the eye, as a rule, clings to quite interesting pieces of furniture, the origin of which is clearly not from a store. And by the proud look with which a person assembles a table in a clearing, at a campsite or on the beach, noticeable to everyone around, one can determine that this table was made with his own hands.

2 simplest designs

I would like to offer those who want to make picnic furniture on their own, 2 simple designs of camp tables that do not require special manufacturing costs or the presence of complex tools.

One of them, when assembled, will look like a suitcase, and the other can easily be rolled up like a rug and can be put away in a case.

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Making a suitcase table

The blanks for the suitcase table will be:

The tabletop can be made of MDF or plywood.

• 10mm plywood;
• planed timber 30 by 30 mm made of birch;
• self-tapping screws 4 by 50 mm (thickness and length of fasteners) for fastening the frame bars;
• self-tapping screws 4 by 25 mm for fastening fittings and plywood to the frame;
• 2 hinges for windows (the width of each plate is no more than 30 mm);
• 4 furniture screws with a length of at least 70 mm, nuts for them and 8 washers.

Of course, every “self-respecting” suitcase should be equipped with a carrying handle and locks. The latches can be taken from an old case or suitcase. Small hooks are also suitable for locks. The choice of handle for carrying the table is up to the master, but perhaps instead there will be a strap so that the folding table hangs on the shoulder while camping.

For the tabletop you need to cut 2 pieces of plywood measuring 580 by 500 mm each. For the frame, you need to cut 8 bars for it: 4 of them will be 500 mm each, and the rest will be 520 mm each. For the legs, you need to cut 4 beams no longer than 500 mm (so that they fit into the box when folding the table).

First of all, the frame is assembled. To prevent the bars from splitting when screwing in the screws, it is necessary to drill holes in the wood. After tightening the frame, the tabletop plywood is attached to it. Before screwing in the screws, do not forget to make holes in its surface and countersink them for the fastener heads.

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Installing legs and hinges

Legs can be either wooden or aluminum.

The table legs will be attached to the 500 mm frame bars. In the frame, step back 15 mm from each internal corner and 15 mm from the tabletop and mark the centers of future holes for furniture screws. In the bars for the legs, also measure 15 mm from their end and one of the sides. Drill the holes with an 8mm drill bit.

The most crucial moment when assembling a transforming table is installing the hinges. It’s easy to screw them to the frame, but if the hinges are not recessed into the frame, then after closing the table, gaps will be noticeable between its halves.

Yes, and the suitcase will definitely need 4 legs made of rubber or plastic. Their thickness must match the diameter of the hinge hinges so that the closed table stands stably on the surface and there are no problems when opening it.

So, the draft version of the table is ready. All that remains is to sand its wooden parts with sandpaper. Treat the wood with antiseptics and cover the table with paint or varnish.

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Making a roll-up table

There is an even easier way to make your own camping table. To work, you will need cuttings for garden tools or round wooden rods, several meters of wood planks and fasteners.

Here is a more accurate list of required materials:

To protect the table from moisture, treat all parts with stain.

• 10 600 mm wooden planks 15 by 45 mm;
• 2 540 mm strips 15 by 45 mm;
• 4 wooden rods with a diameter of 30 mm and a length of 400 mm;
• 2 nylon, leather or canvas belts, 540 mm long;
• 4 threaded inserts with internal thread 10 mm;
• 4 bolts M 10 70 mm long.

Choose the straightest birch cuttings or rods in the store, as the type of table will depend on this. Birch wood is the most suitable material for tabletop slats.

After you have cut 10 slats of 600 mm each, 4 rods of 400 mm each, 2 slats of 540 mm each and sanded their surface, you can begin assembling the table. 10 wooden planks of the future tabletop are fastened to each other with a belt using a construction stapler. Make a small gap between the planks. To ensure that it is the same between all slats, place bars of the same thickness (15 mm) between them. To prevent the tabletop from deviating from a rectangular shape, do not refuse to use a square in your work. So, the tabletop is ready. Now you can roll it up or fold it like an accordion.

Clamp the table leg in a vice, but to prevent the jaws from damaging its surface, use rubber, wood or sandpaper as a spacer between them and the material of the rod. Drill a hole at the end of the leg to a depth of 40 mm into which the threaded insert will cut. Repeat this operation with each of the 4 rods. Make sure that the drill enters the leg perpendicular to its end. Screw the threaded inserts into the body of the legs.

The 540mm planks will serve as a rigid base for the countertop. Drill 2 holes for bolts in them near the edges. Then place the slats across the slats of the tabletop at the same distance from its edges and mark the centers of the holes in the outer slats. Using the same drill, make 4 holes in the tabletop.

Treat the wood with an antiseptic compound and paint the table. You can coat its surface with varnish.

Perhaps it will not be difficult for anyone to make such tables for a picnic. And if you put the production of folding furniture on stream, you can provide them to all your relatives and friends.

Hiking trips involve recreation that requires a large number of specialized items and equipment. One of these structures that you cannot do without in nature is a camping table. If you have certain skills, it is quite possible to make it yourself.

Features and types of designs

Varieties of camping tables differ from each other in the list of various characteristics. Their list includes the following:

• cover material;
• design and material of the supporting part;
• functionality;
• size.

The assortment of the modern tourist market offers a wide selection of modifications of camping tables. Among the list that makes up the main model range, you can find folding, detachable, one-piece, combined and others. A folding camp table consists of main parts: tabletop, supporting elements, fastening devices.

The parameters of these components may vary in shape, size and other design characteristics.

The operating principle of the folding mechanism of the camp table is the same for all models. The main rules for its implementation are simplicity of functionality and saving free space. Modifications of detachable tables make it possible to separate their supporting parts from the tabletop. Depending on the design, the parts can be stored together or separately. Models of one-piece camping tables involve partial separation of the supporting part from the tabletop. In this case, the parts that make up the structure are stored together.

A tourist picnic table can be used in different ways. Depending on the need, it can be used to process various types of food products. For example, on a camp table you can cut meat, prepare food for further cooking procedures (frying, boiling, drying, and so on). Among other things, you can use such a table as a surface for storing various camping supplies, such as dishes or other kitchen tools.

If the design and size allow, the table can be installed in a tent, which makes it possible to use it for its intended purpose in adverse weather conditions. In order to meet the individual needs of a particular tourist group, you can assemble a homemade camping table.

To achieve the best result when assembling, it is necessary to take into account the entire range of needs that may arise during a hike or picnic.

Materials used

The materials from which it will be made depend on the factors that determine the intended use of the camping table. Before choosing a particular material, the degree of expected load that will be exerted on the product during its operation is calculated.

Boards

It is allowed to use boards as the main material that makes up the surface of the tabletop. For example, you can use boards taken from a loading pallet. However, they are not the best option. This is explained by the technical characteristics of the board material, which determine the methods of its attachment to the supporting elements.

To attach the table top boards to the top of the table support legs, you must use two attachment points on both edges of each individual board. If bolts are used for attachment, then a minimum of 4 bolts will be needed per board, which will increase the number of consumables used during assembly and increase the weight of the entire structure.

Chipboard

Chipboard as a countertop has characteristics that meet the criteria for greater efficiency. However, its main disadvantage is its susceptibility to structural destruction. Under the influence of moisture or destructive loads exerted on various fastening currents, it quickly collapses, which leads to the emergence of defective factors for the entire structure, a decrease in the period of uninterrupted operation and a decrease in reliability.

Plastic

Plastic is a material that meets practicality criteria to a greater extent than other materials. It is not affected by moisture and, depending on the brand, is resistant to most loads. However, finding a suitable plastic blank is extremely difficult.

Plywood

The most advantageous material for making a countertop is a plywood sheet. Its structure involves the presence of several wood layers connected to each other by gluing. In this case, the direction of the wood fiber of each layer is located perpendicular to the others, which has a positive effect on the parameters of rigidity and resistance to deformation loads.

The structural characteristics of plywood make it possible to equip reliable fastenings that serve uninterruptedly for a long time. If you have a sufficient amount of this material, you can also construct a “suitcase” type camping table, which is stored and transported in a closed case. To make the legs, it is recommended to use a square metal pipe with a side size of at least 2.5 cm.

Its profile provides a sufficient level of structural rigidity and makes it resistant to deformation loads.

Required Tools

To make a camping table with your own hands, you need to prepare a set of basic tools with which to carry out the assembly. In the list of the set you can note the following names of tools:

• wood saw or jigsaw;
• welding inverter (if possible);
• electric drill or screwdriver;
• angle grinder;
• circular attachment for angle grinders for grinding;
• hammer;
• square;
• brushes or small roller;
• marking tools (pencil, marker or chalk);
• measuring instruments (tape measure or ruler);
• other related tools.

When making metal support legs, it is advisable to use a metal welding machine. This is due to the fact that the welded joints of individual parts of the structure in this case are the strongest. If you do not have a welding inverter, you can use bolted connections. To do this you will need to prepare a certain number of bolts and nuts. The presence or absence of certain types of tools will be determined by the type of design of the future table and the method of its assembly.

Consumables:

• sandpaper;
• drill;
• self-tapping screws;
• bolts;
• electrodes;
• cutting wheels for an angle grinder.

Depending on the characteristics of a particular table model, additional consumables may be required.

How to make?

Before you start making a homemade camping table, you need to prepare drawings of its design. The drawings should indicate the dimensional parameters of individual parts of the product: table tops, height and width of supporting elements, data on the dimensions of the workpieces used. Fastener locations should also be marked on the drawing.

Support legs

To make the support legs, it is necessary to cut off sections from a square metal pipe that will represent the legs and the jumpers connecting them. The optimal height of one pair of legs, taking into account their diagonal arrangement, is 70 cm. The height of the other pair should be 3-5 cm higher, which will compensate for the displacement that occurs when 2 support pairs are crossed.

The width of the upper jumpers connecting the legs is equal to the width of the tabletop, reduced by 20 cm. Reducing the width of the jumper is necessary to free the end edge of the tabletop from the proximity of metal parts and ensure ease of use. The resulting blanks are welded in the shape of the letter “P”. U-shaped pairs must be made in such a way that one of them fits into the inner perimeter of the other with a minimum gap.

Through holes are drilled in the side edges of the legs, piercing both pairs in the same place. Bolts are inserted into these holes, the length of which should allow them to pass through the thickness of the two legs and come out on the other side by at least 1.5 cm. The protruding distance is needed to screw the nut onto it. Washers are placed under the head of the bolt between the walls of the legs in contact with each other and under the nut, which reduces the friction of the workpieces against each other.

It is recommended to use a locknut whose profile does not allow it to be completely screwed onto the bolt. This will help maintain a sufficient gap between the workpieces, allowing them to move freely relative to each other. In this case, a locker is placed under the nut, preventing it from being unscrewed arbitrarily.

If there is no counter-profile nut, you can rivet the edge of the bolt opposite its head. Violation of the integrity of the extreme turns of the thread prevents the screw connection from coming loose. The finished sliding legs are prepared for further installation.

A folding table is a convenient and practical thing that is popular among owners of small apartments, summer residents, and lovers of outdoor activities.

Functionality of folding furniture

There is a wide variety of folding tables - typical options are visible in the photo. Often the finished product is purchased in specialized stores; it is not difficult to make a table yourself.

In small rooms, furniture is often used that allows you to rationalize free space - it is folded out if a large work surface is required, and removed in other cases: student desks, tables in the kitchen, hall, garage, workshop, etc.

It is convenient to use portable table models: they are light, compact, and moderately durable. They are made from different materials, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Wood must be protected from exposure to water and mold, but it is affordable and well processed, steel is heavy but durable, aluminum is easily damaged, but is light.

It should be taken into account that for outdoor use protection from moisture is required. Metal structures should not rust, the materials used must be moisture resistant - an aluminum frame and a plastic tabletop are often found as the optimal combination. Plywood, wood, fiberboard are suitable for indoor spaces.

You need to choose a suitable table based on weight and dimensions. If transporting things involves using a car, then the overall weight and shape of the tabletop is not very important, the main thing is that everything fits in the trunk of the car.

If you need to fit a folding table into a travel backpack, the requirements are higher: minimum weight with maximum functionality.

During operation, it is important not to overload the tables - they are usually not designed for the weight of an adult, so it is unacceptable to use them as a stand for large items.

What table to take for going outdoors

Inexpensive folding picnic tables are a popular item in stores. They are presented in a wide range. Sold separately and in combination with chairs. A rectangular tabletop with adjustable height is the most popular option. Manufacturers stipulate the maximum load on the table, the average range is 20 - 40 kg, for metal structures it is 2-4 times more.

Home craftsmen, having minimal carpentry skills and the appropriate tools, can quickly make an analogue that is not inferior to a purchased table.

Homemade portable table No. 1

Materials:

• For the tabletop: boards, chipboard or thick plywood, size 55cm x 30cm – 2 pcs.
• For legs: wooden beam 69 cm x 4.5 cm x 2 cm – 4 pcs., additional supports 50 cm x 4.5 cm x 2 cm – 4 pcs., crossbar 45 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm – 2 pcs.

The model of this folding table is convenient for transportation when folded; it is not difficult to do it yourself. A special feature is the folding mechanism, in which the tabletop splits into two parts.

The beam for the legs is rounded on one side and is connected to the foot supports not fixedly, but movably. To do this, a hole for fastening is drilled in the upper part of each future leg and connected to the support with bolts. The tabletop is attached to the support with self-tapping screws.

The crossbars are fixed so that when the finished table is unfolded, they are located at a distance of 15-20 cm from the ground, parallel to it. To increase overall stability, the lower part of the leg is cut at 45 degrees.

Before doing the work, you need to prepare a drawing of the parts.

Homemade portable table No. 2

A solid tabletop is less compact, but making such a table is easier and faster than the previous version.

The fastening mechanism is simplified - two supports are connected to the tabletop and one pair of legs. The second pair moves freely and, when unfolded, rests against the limiter at the bottom of the working surface.

Most folding table models have cross-shaped legs - this ensures maximum strength and stability of the product.

For this you have to endure some discomfort - sitting behind such a structure is not very comfortable.

You can try another option in practice, when four supports are located in parallel. The safety factor is then reduced.

Roll table

A compact product is obtained if you use lining, parquet boards or analogues for the tabletop. The size and shape are selected independently in accordance with personal preferences; it is even possible to make a round table.

The workpieces do not need to be rigidly connected to each other at the same distance. A strong nylon tape is used for this. Fixation is carried out using a construction stapler or small nails.

It is permissible to temporarily insert small planks into the gaps while working, which will help ensure the correct distance between the tabletop parts.

To ensure that the final structure retains its shape and is strong, a pair of removable bars are placed along the edges, to which the legs are attached.

It is good to use parts of an old collapsible Soviet stool as a support, or prepare a similar one yourself. Round pads are ideal.

To be able to use this table, all that remains is to make a through hole in the table top, removable blocks and secure everything with bolts.

Externally, such a table is similar to a stationary one, but is not designed for heavy loads. When disassembled, it can be easily rolled up; the legs and fixing boards do not take up much space - it is convenient to transport and store.

It is easy to find a portable aluminum table on sale, which also folds into a roll and is placed in a protective case when stored.

With a dead weight of 5-7 kg, such models are designed for an average load of 80 kg. They are quite durable, easy to use and have a reliable locking mechanism. For a large group going on vacation in nature, this is a good option.

Compact tables for apartments and cottages

Collapsible furniture is often used in stationary settings when there is a shortage of space. If guests are expected to arrive, then the usual seats at the dining table are not enough; having a folding one is an excellent solution to the problem.

A change in the number of permanent residents in a family with unchanged square meters also makes you think about implementing interesting design solutions in your personal space.

A full-fledged office is a luxury available to everyone in a standard apartment, but creating a compact work area is quite possible. Multifunctional furniture, such as transformable tables, is often used by schoolchildren and students.

Manufacturers of modern furniture offer different models of folding tables; the most picky buyer can choose the best option for himself.

Before purchasing, you need to think in advance about the exact purposes for which the table is intended, whether it will have a minimally useful, constantly used area, or if folded it will be stored in a secluded corner.

The most popular are square tables that extend to a rectangular shape with a large area. Over the years, book tables have proven their reliability and practicality. A sliding system based on the slider principle also finds its application.

Comfortable models with “wings” significantly save space in the room. A bistro-type kitchen folding table is rational to use for a tiny room. They unfold like an ironing board and hide when not in use, freeing up useful space.

Many of the listed ideas can be implemented independently if you have the desire and suitable materials. For the family budget, the benefit is obvious - a manufactured product will cost less than a new purchase.

You can implement the most daring ideas that are optimally combined with the interior and the size of the room. A wooden table is a classic option, but you can choose any source material, depending on personal preferences and the amount of planned expenses.

Home craftsmen often like to remake suitable parts of old furniture rather than buy new building materials.

Choose folding tables wisely and do not experience everyday inconveniences at home or on the go.

Photo of a folding table

During the warmer months, it's tempting to get outside to enjoy some delicious snacks, scenery, and conversation. In order to organize an event at the highest level, you will need special furniture. There is nothing difficult about making a folding picnic table. To do this, just follow our recommendations.

Today, two types of mobile furniture are most widespread. The first is a table equipped with folding legs that can be effortlessly tucked under the tabletop for ease of movement. The second model is a suitcase table, where the tabletop is a structure resembling a suitcase. When folded, the legs are located inside, but if the furniture needs to be unfolded, they are removed and combined with the body using a special mechanism.

Table with folding legs Suitcase table

Each of the presented options has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is much easier to create folding picnic tables with your own hands; in addition, it will take a few seconds to unfold it. However, the second type of table is ergonomic, takes up very little space, and therefore does not create problems when moving. Many people place accessories inside the cabinet, such as napkins or cooking utensils.

Features of material selection

For beginners, it is better to use wood

A homemade folding table can consist of various materials. Beginning craftsmen use wood when working, as it is easy to process and does not require the use of an extensive set of tools. Wooden furniture has a presentable appearance, so it will become a real decoration for a meal in nature. For a folding table, you can purchase beams, plywood sheets or chipboard. The options listed are great for making wooden products. If you want the fruits of your labor to last as long as possible, use special varnishes and compounds. Craftsmen do this to protect tables from the negative influence of the external environment (solar radiation, excessive dampness, and so on).

To make a strong and durable product, it is recommended to use plastic or metal. To process them, special tools will be required, and the work itself will require a lot of effort. But as a result, you will get excellent chairs and tables, ideal for outdoor recreation. Finished furniture will be distinguished by its reliability and long service life.

What tools will be useful in your work?

To create a folding table with your own hands, you will need:

• electric jigsaw (instead, you can use a hacksaw to process wood);
• an electric drill, which will be needed to create holes;
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• tape measure and ruler for taking measurements;
• pencil;
• level.

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However, additional devices may be required, depending on what drawings you will use in your work.

How to make a camping table?

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The following diagram will help you successfully build a folding picnic table with your own hands:

1. Cut out a tabletop for a camping table with the required parameters. If you wish, you can make this element from several boards, firmly fastening them together.
2. Make a frame. Place suitable boards on the tabletop, ensuring that they extend a couple of centimeters above the edge on each side. Using a jigsaw, cut the boards to the required length and place them on the tabletop again to check that the parameters match the finished drawing. Draw the outlines with a pencil to screw in the screws along them.
3. Cut out the elements from wood on which the legs will later be installed, and then make holes in them. For the second pair of legs, create supports and place them between the frame and the supporting objects. This will prevent the legs from colliding during the folding process.
4. Combine the frame and top to form camping furniture. Fasten the individual elements to each other using special products. Secure the stop bars and supports. Using a drill, make 4 holes and insert bolts into them.
5. Cut legs for outdoor furniture. In the upper part, round the elements, cut the lower area of ​​the legs at an angle. Make holes for fasteners.
6. Combine the individual pieces to form an extendable table. Attach the first pair of legs using a crossbar, and then secure using a bolt and threaded fastener. Repeat this procedure using the next pair of parts.
7. As an addition, you can equip the collapsible table with handles. This will make it much easier to transport the dacha attribute yourself.

Who among us doesn’t like to go fishing with family or friends, have a picnic, barbecue, or just relax in nature.

However, in addition to fishing rods, food, barbecue and tents, you need at least some kind of camp furniture - it’s uncomfortable to cook and sit on the bare ground.

And the main item needed for a picnic outside the city is a folding table.

Now it can be purchased at any tourist or fishing store, but why spend money if you can make a folding table yourself. Let's find out how to do this and what is needed for this.

Design Features

Without going into details, we can distinguish two types of camping tables – a table with folding legs and a suitcase table.

In the first option, when transporting or carrying the legs are retracted under the tabletop. Upon arrival, you just need to move the legs of the table to place it.

In the second option, the tabletop is like a suitcase or a chessboard - in the stowed position the legs lie inside it, but in place they need to be taken out of the “suitcase”, connected to it and the table placed in the right place.

Both types have their advantages. A folding table is easier to make and literally takes seconds to set up. At the same time, a table-suitcase is more convenient to carry, takes up less space, and, in addition, you can put dishes, skewers and other necessary things in it during transportation.

Wood, plastic or metal?

What material is best for making your own folding table for camping trips?

If ease of creation is your top priority and you don't have a wide range of tools or skills in working with plastics and metals, choose wood.

Timber, boards, chipboard, plywood - all this can be used to create a fairly simple folding table.

But a table made of wood, if its surface is not protected with varnishes and special coatings, will warp under the influence of dampness, sunlight and temperature changes and lose its attractive appearance.

Plastic and even metal can be used as material for legs and table tops. But here you may need those tools that cannot be found in every home. In addition, working with such materials is more difficult than with the same wood. But tables made of plastic are not subject to corrosion, and those made of metal are very strong and durable.

In order to make a collapsible or folding table, you need a set of fairly simple tools that can be found in any home or garage:

• Jigsaw (can be replaced with a circular saw or wood hacksaw);
• Electric drill for preparing holes for screws;
• Hammer and Phillips screwdriver;
• Tape measure, square, ruler, pencil and level.

Attention! Remember that cutting tools such as a circular saw or jigsaw are sources of increased danger! Observe all necessary safety precautions when working.

Folding picnic table

To make something simple and strong enough, you need the bare minimum of materials and fasteners:

• wooden boards, 20–40 millimeters thick. For the countertop, instead of boards, you can use a sheet of chipboard or plywood, approximately 10 millimeters thick;
• self-tapping screws, furniture bolts, and for each pair of legs the bolts must be of different lengths, wing nuts for the bolts;
• door handles for carrying the table and hooks.

First, cut out a tabletop of the required size from boards or a sheet of chipboard. If the tabletop is made up of several boards, assemble them together, lay them down and measure the length and width.

Stages of work

Step 1. Making the frame
Lay the boards for the frame on the tabletop; on each side, the frame should move 2–3 centimeters away from the edge of the tabletop. Using a jigsaw, cut the boards to the required dimensions, then lay them back on the tabletop, checking that the length and width of the frame match the drawing. Outline the contours of the frame - use them to make holes in the tabletop for screws.

Important! In order to accurately maintain the dimensions of paired parts, connect the boards together with clamps and cut them together with a jigsaw or hacksaw.

Step 2. Intermediate bars
Cut out the support bars on which the spread out table legs will rest, and make four holes in them for screws. To prevent the table legs from colliding with each other when folding, make wooden supports for the second pair of legs, which will be located between the frame and the stop bars.

Step 3. Assembling the frame and tabletop
Assemble the frame elements together, secure the stop bars and wooden supports, and use an electric drill to make four holes for the bolts. Use screws to secure the table top and frame.


Step 4: Table Legs
Lay out and cut out the table legs with a jigsaw. In the upper part, where they are fixed to the frame, the legs should be rounded, while in the lower part there should be a cut at a slight angle (15–20 degrees). Make holes for the bolts.

Step 5. Assembling the table
Connect the first pair of legs with a crossbar and secure to the frame with a bolt and wing nut. Repeat the same with the second pair. Check that the legs do not cling to each other when unfolding and folding the table. If they get stuck, treat the legs at the point of friction with sandpaper.

The folding table is ready. Additionally, you can attach a handle to it for easy carrying and hooks for hanging towels or barbecue equipment.

Suitcase table

To make a camping suitcase table, you will need more materials and fasteners:

• sheet of plywood or chipboard for the lid. If they are not available, you can use boards;
• wooden beam for the legs and frame of the table top;
• hinges, door or suitcase handle, two latches;
• furniture bolts and wing nuts;
• Self-adhesive screws.

Stages of work

Step 1. Take sheets of chipboard and cut out halves of the tabletop. Then saw off the frame bars to the required length and connect them to the tabletop halves with screws on all sides. Fasten the tabletop halves together using hinges.

Step 2. Cut four beams, which will be the legs of our table, make holes in them and in the frame for bolts, and make an indent so that the table legs are freely connected to the frame.

Step 3. Connect the legs and frame using furniture bolts and wing nuts.

Step 4. Attach a carrying handle to the frame. Don't forget to make two latches , so that the suitcase does not open during transportation.

Note! Before you start work, draw up a drawing of your table in several projections, calculate the dimensions of all the parts and how much material you will need. This way you will save yourself from mistakes, and you will not have to redo all the work again.

Protecting the camp table

Unprotected wood ages quickly enough: dampness, temperature changes that are inevitable in nature, sunlight and many other factors have a bad effect on the material and reduce the durability of the folding table.

Therefore, do not forget to treat all its surfaces, especially the countertop, which is most susceptible to harmful influences.

Use special antiseptic compounds and stain.

A final finish with varnish or paint will improve the appearance of the plywood or chipboard and make the camp table more beautiful.

How to make another version of a lightweight folding table, watch the video: