How to Build a Folding Table Out of Plywood

A folding table can be useful in many situations such as when you are having a dinner party, a barbeque or need a surface for crafts or hobbies. When you don't need it, you can fold the table away and it takes up very little space. Making your own folding table is easy and a lot cheaper than buying one from a shop. Making it yourself also means you can make the table to your specifications.

Instructions

1

Sand the entire plywood board using a fine grade of sandpaper. This will smooth any rough edges, remove any splinters and improve the finish on the table.

2

Lay out the folding legs on the underside of the table to ensure they will not clash when folded away. Purchase these folding legs at any hardware store or online for less than $30.

3

Screw on the legs through the pre-fabricated holes using the electric drill. As you are using screws, there is no need to pre-drill any guide holes. And as the holes are prefabricated, there is no need to measure and mark with a pencil.

4

Apply a finish of either varnish or paint using a paintbrush. If you are painting it, you will first need to apply a primer to help it bind to the plywood. Leave the primer to dry for 24 hours before applying the paint.

5

Apply a second coat or use the table only after allowing the finish to dry for at least 24 hours.