Table made of solid wood with their hands: materials, manufacturing

Furniture made of solid wood, highly valued at all times. Now she can rightly be considered a luxury item. However, anyone who has basic carpentry skills and sufficient desire can make table from the array with minimal investment.

5 reasons to make a table with his hands

Of course, to buy the finished product is much easier and faster, but independent of its manufacturer has a number of advantages:

1. Price. The cost of a table made of wood is high enough.
   
   

   However, in the manufacture in the home, it will decrease significantly.

2. Quality. Picking up the wood yourself, reduces the risk of the use of materials of low standard.
   
   

   You can choose the breed that will fit all the necessary technical and aesthetic requirements.

3. DurabilityDirectly associated with the build quality of the product. Creating furniture for themselves, even a novice woodworker, gather the design accurately and reliably.
   
   

   Pretreatment of boards special protective equipment ensures a long service life.

4. Design. Despite the huge variety of shops, there are occasions when all like it, but some small detail I would like to change.
   
   

   By making your own table, you can take into account all the nuances and create the perfect model for you.

5. And of course, there is nothing better than every day to admire and enjoy his creation.
   
   

   This is a great opportunity to not only save money, but also to make a piece of his soul in the house.

Choosing a table model

Before proceeding to the selection of material and directly create a piece of furniture, you need to decide on its design. The model depends on the functionality and features of the room.

For example, if the room is small, it is better to choose compact products.

For the spacious dining room, the living room is ideal - a classic rectangular table.

If there is a need for a product with a large capacity, but the room does not involve the presence of large items, you should consider a sliding or folding design.

For beginners, masters easier to make a piece of furniture is a square or rectangular shape on 4 legs of medium size.

Which breed of wood is best?

Each type of wood has its own characteristics, which should be taken into account in the design of furniture.

For easier comparison of characteristics and detailed look at the table.

Table 1. The most common types of wood used in the furniture industry

Title	The average density kg / m3	Resistance to spalling	Characteristics
Oak	700	9,9	Very solid rock, resistant to the processes of decay. Characterized by beautiful, noble texture.
Beech	670	12,1	The representative of hardwood, easy to process, malleable. However, prone to decay, which requires a thorough antiseptic treatment. When desiccation is deformed more than the oak.
Larch	660	9,8	Tough, resistant to decay and deformation, has a tendency to crack. Therefore it is not recommended for rooms in which there are constant changes in humidity and temperature.
Birch	630	9,0	Sufficiently durable, resistant to deformation, chipping and cracking, but has a tendency to decay at a constant humidity. This drawback is easily neutralized with the help of antiseptic treatment, as the tree is easily impregnated with a special compound.
Pine	500	7,4	Strong, soft, lightweight, deform to a slight degree. Because of its natural characteristics malleable at work. Easily impregnated with antiseptic compounds.
Spruce	450	6,8	Less smooth texture in comparison with pine, has a greater number of knots. Not so good is treated with antiseptic and more capricious in processing.
Aspen	380	6,5	The texture is of no particular expression, color is whitish-green. Because of its softness, it does not crack, easy processing, little rot. However, on the surfaces of this material can remain traces of mechanical impact (e.g., if a child will draw a heavy pressure on the pen or pencil)
Fir	370	5,9	Soft rock, does not tolerate moisture, rot processes, therefore not suitable for furniture that will be used outdoors or in rooms with high humidity. Easy to process, which will facilitate the work of novice masters of joinery.

So, having carefully studied the table, it is clear that soft wood species (aspen, fir) are simple to operate, but during the service may disappoint due to their exposure to mechanical stress and low moisture resistance. It is better to opt for the harder varieties, such as pine, larch, beech and oak.

Necessary materials

For the manufacture of the table will need the following materials.

• Beam 40 mm × 40 mm for fastening to the table top supporting portion and impart structural strength and stability.
• Beam 70 mm × 70 mm for the manufacture of the legs. If the design includes classic carved balusters and wood processing experience does not allow them to make on their own, in-store furniture accessories suitable option you can always choose and buy ready-made items products.
• boardand worktop (thickness 40 mm).
• Glue for wood.
• Furniture dowels and confirmee.
• Antiseptic.
• Lacquer or blue for wood products.

Tools for work

All the necessary work tools can be divided into 3 groups.

1. Measuring tools:

• Metal ruler 50-100 cm;
• Roulette;
• Metal gon;
• Manual level 50-80 cm.

1. Tools for working with wooden surfaces:

• Saw / handsaw;
• Jointer;
• Sander, sandpaper.

1. Tools for product assembly:

• Wedge or screw connection;
• Mallet (suitable for both wooden and rubber striker)
• Screwdrivers with various acute;
• Drill, screwdriver.

Make a table made of wood with their hands: step by step guide

tabletop

Carefully treat all boardsand.

Having a perfectly flat and smooth surface, drill holes for each end of the dowels in increments of 10-12 cm (for the outer boards should be done only on one side).

After careful removal of chips and dust, they must be fluff special joiner's glue (possibly using PVA).

After drying, cut the excess adhesive construction knife and treat the surface grinder.Ready panel has been specially treated with antiseptic.

Thus, the manufacture of wood fabric requires one day of work.

Underframe

Consider the process of creating a standard podstolya (4 feet and a rectangular frame).

Cut the appropriate size for the boards of all the elements, treat them with a sander or by hand with sandpaper and cover with antiseptic.

When the harvested cells are ready, fasten the pair of legs with smaller transverse beams by means of screws furniture.

Likewise fasten feet long beams.

If you plan to do table two-color, paint prepared elements should be carried out prior to final assembly. If the product will be the same color, collect design and paint it entirely.

The final installation of the product

Place the table top on a flat, clean surface face down and start working:

Attach the top podstole so, how it should be fixed and draw a pencil on the inner side.

Drill holes in podstole and worktop, remove them from the chips promazhte adhesive and collect the product via special furniture mountings (as in the manufacture of wooden webs). If necessary, use a mallet.

The final stage

When the structure is assembled, make a final sanding, apply decorative elements according to the design project and cover with several layers of varnish or glaze.

Expending the minimum amount of cash and a few days, you get a reliable and durable dining table of boardsand oak, pine or other material you liked, and a lot of positive emotions.

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