Today, a lot of wooden tables are on sale. They are manufactured according to standard technologies. A table made of wood, which was assembled by hand, looks much more original and interesting. The flight of fantasy of the master is not limited here. How to assemble the table yourself will be discussed later.
Design Features
Today, a wide variety of wooden tables are on sale. They, of course, differ in their design and purpose. Their cost depends on the complexity and type of materials. So, simple children's tables can be purchased at a price of 1000 rubles. If its size is larger, the price is from 1500 rubles. and higher. A beautiful solid wood dining table can be purchased at a price of 3500 rubles. and higher. However, none of the purchased models can be compared with a product that was assembled by oneself.
Some owners decide to take this step in order to save money on the family budget. After all, for example, for a summer residence you need not a pretentious, but a simple and functional table. Its cost will be about 500 rubles. However, with your own hands you can assemble a real masterpiece. And it's not about the price of the table. From wood, a craftsman who knows how to handle a tool will be able to create a designer, original interior object.
Tables may vary in complexity, style, and material from which they are made. Wood is easy to work with. Therefore, from it you can create both the simplest and most complex designer table. It can be installed in a room or in the kitchen, fitting the product as harmoniously as possible into the interior.
There are different types of tables. They differ primarily in purpose. There is a table for a summer residence, for a kitchen, for a computer. You can also make your own designs. It can be a coffee, children's, desk made of wood. There are many purposes for such products.
Wooden tables are distinguished by their design. They can be straight or angular, oval or with right angles. You can make a table-book, sliding, folding design. If you wish, you can make any option you like. Transformer tables are especially popular.
The popularity of this material is due to its positive qualities. So, wood is easy to process. At the same time, it is an environmentally friendly material. Wood does not emit harmful substances into the environment. At the same time, she looks very stylish and impressive. Today, eco-style is in fashion, in which natural materials fit perfectly. A self-made table can be installed in the countryor anywhere in the house. The product can be light and elegant. If you wish, you can create a durable solid wood dining table with your own hands. The choice of design depends on the skills and taste preferences of the master.
Recommendations from experts
Before starting work, you need to draw up drawings of a wooden table with your own hands. To do this, you need to determine what functions it will perform. Based on this, choose the size. This will allow you to decide on the configuration of the product. There are a number of rules to follow when making a wooden table.
A wooden dining table should be created in accordance with the total area and stylistic design of the room. It should not be too big or small. The choice depends on the size of the room. It might be better to create a large table and set it up in the living room or a dedicated dining room.
If you create a structure for the street, you need to determine how many people can fit behind it at the same time. If the table will stand on the terrace, in the gazebo, take into account the dimensions of the building space. You can create a table that is suitable for several guests, as well as for a noisy large company. Such a structure expands or transforms, creating additional space for a comfortable location of people.
The hosts should choose the shape of the table at their own discretion. At the same time, the features of the interior or exterior of the house are taken into account. When drawing up a drawing of a table made of wood, you need to pay attention to the choice of the length of the structure. On theeach person should account for at least 70 cm of table length around the perimeter.
You also need to choose the right height of the product. It should be at least 70 cm. In this case, the height of the chairs must be taken into account. If it is planned to design a children's table made of wood, take into account the age of the child. In this case, the ideal solution would be a transformer-type design. If necessary, the height of the tabletop can be adjusted. This allows you to use the children's table for a long time, adjusting it to the growth of the baby.
The table must be correctly entered into the space of the room. So, if the kitchen is small, the countertop should be up to 120 x 60 cm. The width of the top canvas should be 80-110 cm.
Configuration selection
Tables and chairs made of wood can have different shapes. In some cases, rounded, streamlined shapes are chosen. In this case, the table will be oval or round. This form of countertop is often chosen. She looks spectacular. If there are small children in the house, the round shape of the table is less traumatic for them than the right angles of square or rectangular furniture. Some styles of interior design suggest the presence of clear geometric shapes. In this case, the round table will not be able to fit into the overall design.
The number of legs can also be different. The choice depends on the purpose and type of table. There are designs on one massive leg. This option is suitable for a small table. Most often, such products are installed in a small gazebo. Wood coffee table with round topmay also have only one massive leg. This technique allows you to create a certain stylistic effect. Such tables are suitable for a classic interior.
If the design is made on one leg, you need to create a cruciform harness for it. Otherwise, the load on the support will be too large. She might break. This type of design is also used to create a children's table.
You can assemble a structure that will stand on two massive legs. They are at a certain distance from each other. This option looks interesting if the shape of the countertop is elongated (oval or rectangular). Wooden tables for the kitchen can have two legs. In this case, people will not kick against the supports. This is a comfortable configuration. The legs in this case narrow upwards. They expand at the bottom to provide secure support.
The most popular option is the four leg design. Such tables can be folding. Even a novice master can make such a product. In this case, complex calculations are not required. Just make supports of the same shape and length. This will allow the tabletop to maintain its ideal horizontal position. Designer tables made of unusually shaped wood are most often created on four supports.
Materials
When choosing a material for making a table, you should give preference only to high-quality wood. Otherwise, it may be deformed during operation.
You can make a beautiful dining table out of solid wood. This material is quite expensive. However, products from it look very impressive. It is important to choose the right type of wood. Not all of them are suitable for these purposes.
Also, you can use a bar or edged board to create a table. In this case, the cost of manufacturing the structure will be lower than when using an array. The appearance of such a table may be different. It can be made antique or modern. For this, the material is subjected to specific processing. For example, rectangular, roughly processed products are ideal for a loft style. Wood tables with precise, neat workmanship can be used for classic designs. If you give the design an ornate, unusual shape, it can harmoniously fit into the Art Nouveau style.
A certain decorative effect can be created by making a table from slab. This will allow you to make a table of a rather brutal look. It is ideal for a summer cottage made of wood, a country hunting lodge. If the slab is wide, you can create a whole tabletop from it. If the material is not wide, the canvas is assembled from several interconnected boards.
A wooden tabletop for a table will look unusual and very beautiful if a tree cut is used for these purposes. Its diameter may vary. You can create both a very small coffee table and a massive structure. You need to choose the right cut diameter. If desired, two saw cuts are connected together. This allows you to create an elongated table, for example, for the kitchen. The cut must be sanded and varnished. It's not cheaptechnology. When making such a table, a lot of waste is generated.
Recommendations on material selection
When creating a kitchen table, solid wood desk or other types of structures, you need to choose the right material. He must have a certain set of qualities. Dry wood should be purchased. Otherwise, it may be deformed.
Dense wood species are suitable for creating tables. In this case, the product will be durable, will not be afraid of changes in temperature and humidity. Scratches and chips constantly appear on soft woods. This material quickly loses its attractive appearance. In this case, frequent restoration work will be required.
A solid wood table will be difficult to machine if the material is very hard. This will take a lot of time and effort. For such purposes, materials of medium hardness are more suitable.
When choosing wood, you need to consider that the softest (and therefore inexpensive) materials are pine and spruce. The second option also has a large number of knots. Pine has a lot of resin. A wooden table made from these types of wood may dry out, deform.
It is best to use oak, birch, larch and beech for these purposes. These materials are quite hard, but at the same time they can be processed independently with a power tool. The table will be solid. The texture and shades of these types of wood are highly aesthetic.
Very hard rockswoods are yew, hornbeam, and also acacia. They are rarely used to create a table with their own hands. Such material is processed only on special equipment under production conditions.
Preparatory work
There is a certain technique for making a table out of wood. This will require a number of preparatory work. First you need to purchase the necessary tools. To create a table, you will need a jigsaw and a saw, as well as a thicknesser. You should prepare a hacksaw, jointer, screwdriver and cutter. To process the wood surface correctly and quickly, it is recommended to use a grinder with a special nozzle for wood. In the process, drills of different diameters will be required. You also need to purchase or make a clamp. Measurement and marking is carried out using a tape measure, a square and a pencil.
To calculate the required amount of materials, you will need to develop a detailed drawing. Every detail must be clearly thought out. The parameters and configuration of the product must comply with stylistic and functional requirements. When a detailed drawing is created, you need to prepare the necessary materials. In this case, it will be possible to purchase only the minimum required quantity.
You need to purchase solid wood, boards or timber. Also, other natural materials can be used to create a table. Before starting installation, you need to treat the wood with an antiseptic. Therefore, the appropriate composition is bought in the amount necessary to process all parts. OtherwiseIn this case, the wood can rot, it can be destroyed by bugs. Tables made of natural wood must be pre-treated. This is especially important for structures that will stand on the street.
You should also purchase sandpaper with different fraction sizes. To give the wood the desired shade, paint or stain is used. In some cases, glue is required. Sometimes they fix parts with self-tapping screws, corners. The surface of the materials will need to be opened with several layers of varnish.
Production of parts
Manufacture of wooden tables necessarily begins with the construction of a drawing. This scheme should disclose in detail the sequence of actions of the wizard when assembling the structure. You can create both a simple and complex, unique design. In any case, you first need to work out every detail of the drawing. Then a diagram of each element of the future product is created separately. Their exact dimensions are indicated.
According to the created plan, you need to make all the details of the structure. For countertops, you can use a solid array or boards. The thickness of the material must be at least 3 cm. The amount of material is selected in accordance with the diagram.
Boards, beams or a solid array must be processed with a planer in a quality manner. When the surface is smooth, sanded, you can cover the wood with an antiseptic composition. Let the material dry.
If the countertop is made of boards, they must be carefully sanded and folded side by side, forming a rectangle out of them. Joints neededalign carefully. On both sides, bars are applied to them. The material for fixing the boards must be cut according to the width of the countertop.
The beam needs to be screwed to the boards. To do this, a recess for the bolt is made in the center of each board. It should enter the material by 2/3 of its thickness. Holes are also created in the bar. Only the top of the recess should be wide. In this case, the hat will sink into the material, it will not be visible.
It is better to round the corners of a wooden dining table. Down you also need to attach the board. It is fixed with screws and glue. After that, the surface of the countertop can be sanded and varnished.
Glued solid for countertops
A kitchen table made of wood can be created from a glued array. This technology has a number of advantages. The tabletop will be uniform. There will be no gaps between the boards. In this case, the material will not crack or succumb to deformation. For work, you need to take 4-5 boards. Their edges should be smooth.
At the ends you need to make recesses in increments of 10 cm, which should be about 9-11 mm. In the side boards of the countertops, holes are made only on one side. Boards need to be sanded well. Their side surfaces are treated with wood glue. Next, dowels are inserted into the holes. The boards are fastened tightly. The ends need to be aligned. Next, the tabletop must be compressed so that the boards are tightly pressed against each other. When the glue dries, you can continue to assemble the wooden table. They make and install legs with their own hands.
Table legs
Legs for a wooden table are best kept simple. In this case theywill be reliable and durable. You can not make drawings for the legs if they do not have a complex configuration.
First you need to pick up 4 equal bars. Their length is selected in accordance with the height of the table. The bars are installed in the corners of a pre-prepared countertop. You need to connect them with boards around the perimeter. After that, you need to glue the legs to the countertop and leave to dry completely. To make the fixation more reliable, you can use metal corners for fixing.
Creating a table with your own hands from wood, you can decorate its legs with ornate branches. They are pre-varnished. This will create a beautiful coffee table. If the table is massive, you need to connect with bolts. The use of adhesive composition will enhance the effect. Self-tapping screws must be screwed in relation to the board at an acute angle.
Finishing
Table made of wood after assembly needs additional processing. It is necessary to properly treat the surface with varnish. First, the surface must be sanded. Pay special attention to the edges. All surfaces must be coated with a high-quality varnish. You can cover some parts or the whole table with paint.
Surface can be coated with colored or clear varnish. This allows you to emphasize the natural beauty of the material. Decorative finishes may vary. It involves the use of different table painting techniques. You can create beautiful compositions in accordance with the style of the interior.
Having considered the features of creating a table made of wood, you can do all the work with your own hands. In this case, the owners will receivean original, interesting piece of furniture that will become a real decoration of the house.
