Kitchen table by own hands

The main place in the dwelling was always occupied by the kitchen. It serves both for cooking, eating and for long-awaited guests. In turn, the central element of any kitchen is the table. Today, this element of home furnishing is made of various materials - polymer raw materials, glass, stone or metal. But due to its practicality, decorative attractiveness, durability and ecological compatibility, wood will always lead this list.

Selecting the product form

The wooden kitchen table is a convenient and practical addition to each kitchen,which can be made independently. But before proceeding directly to the process of execution, it is necessary to decide what type of table you need. There are several variations:

• rectangular product;
• is a triangular;
• in the form of a circle;
• oval table;
• square.

Let's consider all the variations in more detail:

1. Wooden round wooden tables. A piece of furniture of this form can be made either with one leg - it must be massive enough to withstand the load. Or with three supports, which for operation in the kitchen will be more convenient. Usually the table is supplied with 4-6 units of chairs. It should also be noted that a table of this form is not suitable for a room with a small footage. The round shape will not allow it to be brought closer to the wall, so a table of this shape requires more space for its placement.
2. The table oval wooden kitchen makes an impression of elegance and refinement. In addition to aesthetics, it differs from a round product with one weighty advantage. It is easier to place in the room, because due to the design features it is more capacious.
3. The square table will become a practical and convenient solution for a small room. This product is good for fixing to the wall and, due to the reduction in the number of legs, there will be more free space. However, on the reverse side, this will entail a reduction in seats, so this option is suitable only for small families.
4. The rectangular table will bring notes of classical style to the interior of your kitchen. It is convenient in placement. Such a table would be appropriate near the wall and in the center of the room. Rectangular product will be a good choice for a large family, because it can accommodate 6-8 people. Kitchen tables with wooden rectangular type will become a functional and at the same time an exquisite solution for the design of the room.
5. Furniture of a triangular shape looks unusual and creative. Such a table is suitable for those who want to bring to the interior of their homes the accent of sophistication. However, such a design is unlikely to be convenient for a kitchen premise, since many people can not follow it. But as a coffee or coffee table, it will be very functional.

We choose the material for the product

There are many variations of raw materials from which wooden kitchen tables can be made. Determined with the choice, it is necessary to take into account:

• durability of the material;
• susceptibility to mechanical and chemical attack;
• its resistance to possible deformations;
• cost.

When choosing material, pay attention to the density of wood. This point is of decisive importance when it comes to the kitchen table. It will be appropriate to use hard rock, because soft material is easier to mechanically affect. Despite the high cost, tables made of solid wood are distinguished by durability in operation and environmental friendliness.

Wood, depending on the density, is divided into three categories:

• solid( beech, larch, apple, ash, ashberry, oak);
• is the hardest( yew, dogwood or white acacia);
• is soft( alder, spruce, silver poplar, pine, juniper, chestnut).

Let's consider in more detail the materials for making the table:

1. The table from walnut wood is reliable and massive. If in the process of making a decorative carving, the nut makes it possible to avoid chipping. Kitchen sliding wooden tables of this material will be very comfortable, hardy and will serve the owner for about 50 years.
2. Pine is a popular material for building structures. Wooden kitchen tables, photos of which can be found in many designer magazines, must be additionally processed with several layers of varnish to give the structure rigidity and strength.
3. The most successful choice for kitchen furniture will be wood from oak. The product made of such material will be strong, resistant to deformation and will last for many years. Also, such a table will not succumb to rotting. This condition is very important for the kitchen, because the humidity in the room is always increased.
4. Larch is an option for adherents of environmentally friendly furniture, which, moreover, must have medicinal properties. If this circumstance caused the choice of such material, it is necessary to remember one circumstance. Protective means, which necessarily cover the product, prevent the allocation of useful properties.
5. Lipa differs plasticity. This is a good choice for performing point elements. But this material is also very attractive for insects, so in order to protect the product it is necessary to apply a stain.
6. The material for furniture production can be not only wood. Kitchen tables on the photo of designer publications are often made of alternative raw materials. For this purpose, chipboard plates are used. The thickness of the fragments is 17-23 mm. Plywood and MDF are also used. Experts use melamine tape or PVC to cover the ends of these materials. These materials, of course, are inferior to natural wood in many ways. They are not environmentally friendly, have a shorter life and are not very durable. But simplicity in processing and low cost attract the attention of many consumers.

Important! The most common and accessible wood species are walnut, pine, oak. When choosing this material, it is necessary to be guided by the rule - to purchase only that wood which is well dried and humidity does not exceed 10%.Only in this way will you avoid warping the structure.

We perform calculations for making the table

If you decide to make a table yourself from a wooden file, you need to have some knowledge and skills in carpentry and carpentry. And also the appropriate tools and room where you will perform the work.

Before you start making furniture, you need to make certain calculations:

1. First of all, you need to decide how many people you want to make a table. In order not to be mistaken, 2-3 persons should be added to the number of family members on the basis of guests.
2. If guests often visit your house, the best solution will be a folding table that can accommodate up to 15 people. The unfolding function will save space.
3. The next step after determining the number of persons will be to multiply the figure by 60 cm. This will be the "working" perimeter. Also it is necessary to take care of the creation of internal shelves and boxes, which will also contribute to saving space.
4. In addition, it is necessary to determine exactly where the table will be located - in the center of the room or near the wall. In terms of placement, the first option is most practical.
5. You should also consider all the features of your chosen model.

Tools and materials for the execution of work

In order to manufacture the table, the following should be prepared:

• wooden boards with a thickness of at least 22 mm;
• grinding machine;
• plane;
• hacksaw;
• electric jigsaw;
• furniture panel;
• sandpaper;
• milling machine;
• bolts;
• varnish;
• drill;
• brush for painting purposes.

Step-by-step instruction for making a table

In order to make a wooden kitchen table with your own hands, you must follow the following sequence of actions:

1. Initially, determine the size of the future product, taking into account the size of the kitchen. In our example, it turned out 60 by 160 cm.

1. Next, cut the future tabletop according to the size of the table and saw out the ends of the bar.
2. . Release the timber from the underside. This solution will give the table top rigidity, otherwise the table will bend.

1. Apply the wooden fragment to the product and compare the dimensions. If everything is the same, fix it to the table top by means of screws.
2. On the reverse side of the product, make a marking for the legs.

1. Then, using a jigsaw, thread the holes and secure the four feet with the screws.

1. Next, grind the surface. To do this, first clean the product with coarse-grained emery paper, then proceed to re-grinding the already fine-grained sandpaper.
2. The edges of the table and the bars should be slightly rounded.
3. If there are any irregularities, you need to fix them using a plane.

10. At the next stage, having polished the table well, we cover it with varnish. Lacquer is desirable to use matte. We cover in several stages.

11. Once coated with the first layer, it is necessary to withstand the time for the varnish to dry.

12. Once it has dried, the pile will rise. We remove it by sandpaper and repeat the coating.

13. If, after the application of the repainted layer, the hairiness is preserved, it is necessary to go through the sandpaper again and again to varnish the product.

14. The kitchen table is ready.

Important! Instead of legs made of metal, you can also use square bars.

Final recommendations of

There are several important recommendations for implementation that you should pay attention to:

1. Do not place the table with the long side along the wall. In this case, fewer people can stay behind it.
2. To avoid discomfort, the distance between the product and the nearest objects should be less than 1 meter.
3. If possible, do not place the table near the cooker, as hot spatter can get on it during cooking.
4. Also, you should not choose a place for a table under the air conditioner.

Having spent a bit of time and energy, with certain skills and skills, you can create a practical functional table, saving a significant part of the budget.

The video lesson on making a kitchen table is presented below: