To make the operation of the garage as comfortable as possible, its arrangement should be approached with full responsibility.
Most car enthusiasts spend a lot of free time in the garage. To create a convenient and comfortable environment, it is worth building a folding table in the room. This type of furniture design is especially relevant for a small garage.
Peculiarities
The folding table has many features that distinguish it from the usual design:
- A folding table installed in the garage does not take up free space and is folded out only when necessary.
- Performs various functions that would be difficult to implement without it. On a folding table in the garage you can fix a broken part, have lunch and lay out drawings or diagrams needed when repairing a car.
- Fits beautifully into the interior.
- You can assemble it yourself.
Note! Next to the folding workbench, you can organize a rack with tools, which will increase the convenience of work.
Features of the workbench design
A garage workbench is often compared to a desk because it provides ease of use for a variety of tasks.
and makes it possible to keep all the necessary tools at hand. Thus, in addition to the tabletop, it has a large number of shelves and drawers. The design of the workbench consists of the following elements:
The workbench must be well lit. To do this, install a stationary turning lamp
, which is plugged into the socket. It can be installed on the wall, near the workbench, but it is much more practical to build electrical equipment directly into it. In this case, there will be no problems with electrification if you need to install the table in a new place.
Workbenches for garage
Material selection
The folding table is made from the following materials:
- metal;
- tree;
- combination of metal and wooden structural parts.
The advantage of wooden folding tables made in the garage with your own hands:
- low cost;
- the tree is easily and quickly processed into the desired shape. To create simple designs, no special tools are required;
- Wooden pieces add a homely feel to the decor, breaking up the large amount of metal that surrounds you indoors.
A metal folding table mounted on a wall in a garage has the following advantages over wooden structures:
- the durability of the metal is much higher;
- metal sheet is more difficult to damage.
- hard to do alone;
- special tools will be required;
- Some tools require some skill to use. For example, it is not enough to have a welding machine, you need to know how to use it;
- more expensive than wooden models.
Many owners prefer to combine materials. This lightens the overall weight of the structure and reduces the final cost.
Folding tables in the apartment
In small apartments it is sometimes not possible to place all the interior items necessary for life. Installed bulky furniture can interfere with free movement around the rooms and block access to necessary equipment. Homeowners often look for non-standard solutions to problems. One of the best ways is to install transformers.
It is quite simple to assemble the structure based on furniture fittings
A mobile design can have beds and sofas, armchairs and tables (both dining, desk or computer). It is quite simple to organize a workplace or dining area in compact spaces using folding structures. The most common type of such tables is a folding one.
Folding table on the balcony
Tabletops mounted on the wall, which can be unfolded very quickly, are popular due to their functionality and simplicity:
- they take up minimal space in the room;
- the budget cost of the structures allows anyone to install them;
- the table lid folds back in a matter of seconds;
- caring for interior items does not present any problems;
- despite the simplicity of the products, they can fit into many interiors;
- folding tables are much easier to manufacture compared to sliding counterparts;
- transformable models can be used when necessary, but when folded they are practically invisible;
- Anyone with minimal skills in handling tools can make a folding table on their own.
The folding table takes up minimal space when folded
The disadvantages of the folding design include the rather small usable area of the table top, which allows only two or three people to sit at the table. For a large family or large company, the size of such a table is unlikely to be enough for a comfortable pastime.
Countertops can be made from various materials:
- furniture board;
- MDF;
- chipboard;
- plastic;
- glass
Folding table with MDF top
Folding glass table
The table cover can also be made from a metal sheet, but it will not be as ergonomic as a product made from the listed materials.
Wall-mounted folding table (workbench)
Depending on the purpose of the product being installed, the surface of the tabletop may have increased resistance to external influences. Laminated materials, glass and plastic will cope perfectly with a glass of water thrown onto the countertop and with chemically active detergents.
Semicircular table with plastic top
Wooden furniture, even treated with special protective compounds, is not as functional, but many people prefer wood models for their attractive appearance. If we take into account the cost of the table, then the most economical in this regard will be products made of plastic and laminated chipboard, but the former are less reliable in terms of strength, and the latter, if low-quality material is used, can begin to crumble in the fastening area (especially if the table is used frequently as intended).
MDF combines affordable cost, decent strength and beautiful appearance. Most interiors are greatly decorated with interior items made from impact-resistant glass. Especially in combination with metal trim.
Folding table with metal mount
The folding table can be made in any shape. The type of construction is determined by the wishes of the owners, the design features of the room, the dimensions and layout of the room. The most common types of structures are rectangular and semicircular in shape. But you can even install a triangular piece of furniture.
Folding table with semicircular top
Place tables with a folding tabletop along the wall or in the corner of the room.
Corner table
Design
Design is the main and most difficult part of creating a folding table in the garage with your own hands. Without a well-prepared drawing that indicates the main structural elements, you will not be able to properly purchase materials and prepare the necessary set of tools. The drawing is made independently or downloaded from the site and subsequently modernized to the needs of a specific owner.
Important! Do not neglect the design stage, otherwise after assembly it will turn out that the design is inconvenient and only gets in the way instead of being useful.
What is it made of: wood or metal?
As for the choice of manufacturing materials, several options are allowed here. The main thing is that the material you choose has:
- resistance to negative factors . The table should not deteriorate due to sudden changes in temperature and high humidity;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- long service life;
- strength and reliability . The furniture you build must cope with various loads.
You can build a table for the garage from:
- tree;
- metal;
- combined materials.
The advantages include :
- easy processing with hand and power tools;
- affordable price;
- aesthetic appearance.
But such a product is not able to cope with heavy loads, and its service life, unlike metal models, will be significantly shorter.
It’s worth noting right away that there are many more options for making a desktop for the garage. Some car enthusiasts prefer to make completely wooden models, others reinforce them with a metal sheet on top. Some people choose a wooden frame and a metal tabletop, while others prefer a completely metal product. There are no special requirements when making a folding table for the garage. The main thing is that the owners feel comfortable working and caring for it.
But keep in mind:
- It is quite difficult to make completely metal products yourself . If you have a welding machine and you know how to work with it, then you can try to make such a complex structure;
- Even a beginner in this field can make a completely wooden product on their own . To do this, you should arm yourself with a grinder, a grinder or a regular hand hacksaw.
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Required Tools
For wooden structures you will need:
- wood hacksaw;
- hammer;
- nails;
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- screws;
- roulette;
- corner;
- pencil for marking.
When creating a metal model you will need:
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- chalk for marking;
- screwdriver;
- set of screws;
- corner;
- roulette.
Depending on the complexity of the selected drawing, an additional set of tools may be needed.
Finishing
After making the table, it should be treated with various materials. If the product is made of metal, it is treated with anti-corrosion agents .
If the table is made of wood, it is treated with a primer and paints . This not only improves the appearance of the product, but also increases its service life.
Depending on the materials used and the tasks being solved, the result may be surprising:
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How to make a folding table for the garage with your own hands
The folding workbench is made according to the following algorithm:
- assembling the tabletop;
- we make supports that will support the structure when disassembled;
- At the height of the legs, we attach a wooden beam or a metal corner to the wall. Hinges will be attached to it, combining the timber and the tabletop into a single structure;
- we attach the supports.
Note! Don't forget to set up a work area around the workbench with electricity and adequate lighting.
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cool I'll do one too
It turned out to be a cool table! At least celebrate the holidays for this!
Gut! Good decision and execution too! Good luck!
I made one for myself on the balcony, perfect for drinking beer in the summer))))
I think it’s possible to screw old doors like this... as an option, the table needs both planing and sanding!
Great. Question. How are the legs attached when retracted?
Most likely it is pressed down by the weight of the board.
Great. Question. How are the legs attached when retracted?
No way. The axles just don't fit well. At first I thought about making a retainer, but as it turned out, it was unnecessary.
According to this principle, in the garage, when I was working in a small 3*6m, I really needed a sofa and sometimes there wasn’t enough space, the guys brought a seat from a reserved seat from a passenger car for 0.5 liters of vodka and I also made it foldable on hinges from the wall. Fire theme! If necessary, lay it out - remove it in the way! Well done, you think correctly!
I have the same thing done in the corner of my garage... only in addition to the shelf there is also a table from a reserved seat car, which also folds (it rises up to the wall)
It’s a nice table, I made the same one for a steamer once. It’s very convenient; it’s needed; it’s installed; it’s not needed; it’s removed; only I put 4 sheets of aluminum in place of the wood slab! Well done!
I wanted to make one, but I changed my mind because there is a high risk of filling it with rubbish and it will become stationary
