Folding table for the picnic

Month, Month? We expected that! Here he is.

When the chairs have passed the first seating test, Of course, the folding table for an outdoor picnic should not be missing. He's out too 12 mm thick birch plywood. Two panels are used for the legs and sides 75 x 35 cm glued together. The glue is applied over the entire surface with a fine-toothed spatula. So that the panels do not slip when pressed together, drive in two nails, which you later remove. For the table top, a 60 x 58 cm large plate ten strips of each 60 x 5 cm cut on the table saw (see assembly instructions). The plates cost around 20 Euro. The edges are sanded on all wooden components. Continuous screw holes with corresponding countersinks are made in the drill stand with the drill. It is easiest to paint before assembly.

1 The first and last strips of the table top are screwed flush to the front ends of the frames (4×30-mm screws). The lateral overhang of 5 cm can be maintained exactly with an auxiliary stop.

2 The remaining eight panel strips are fitted with spacer strips (same distance) hung up.

3 Round off the table legs at the ends. A circular template makes marking easier. Cut out with the jigsaw,

smooth the curves with a belt or orbital sander.

4 There are two countersunk screws for rotatable attachment to the outer legs (5 x 40 mm) without continuous thread necessary. The smooth shaft serves as a pivot bearing for the legs.

5 From one 1 m long aluminum tube (12 mm) two pieces 35 cm and two pieces ä 5 Cut to length with a hacksaw.

6 The swivel joint consists of an aluminum tube, that with dowels, Countersunk screws and washers are attached. The combination pliers prevent the pipe from turning when screwing.

7 The second cross brace is clamped in pipe clips under the table top. Die Clips (12 mm) will 5 mm deep and fastened with a screw. Make common with rasp.

8 The short pieces of pipe serve as holders, when the table is folded.