How to Make a Hinged Table With Folding Legs

Hinged tables save space in your house and store away in the basement when not in use. They are very convenient for house parties or a large card game. If you do not have a hinged table with folding legs, you can build your own with just a few pieces of wood and some tools. Even if you do not have excellent carpentry skills, you can put a table together that will fit your needs and allow you more space to entertain guests. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Lay out a 4-by-8 sheet of plywood and measure down six feet on the length. The plywood will be cut so it is 4-by-6-feet. Run a tape measure along the plywood and mark the desired cut location with a pencil at six feet for the length.

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Line up the blade of a circular saw to the mark on the plywood and turn on the saw. Cut carefully along the line with the circular saw until the plywood has been cut. Repeat the process for the other measurement. This piece will be the top of the hinged table.

3

Turn the plywood over so the bottom is facing up. Measure down 10 inches from the edge of the plywood and mark the location on both sides. Repeat the process so there is a mark at each corner. Measure in from each side 1/3 of the width of the table and mark each location with a pencil. This will be where the hinges will be installed.

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Line up the hinges at the desired spot and mark the hole locations with a pencil. Attach a 1/8-inch drill bit to a power drill and pre-drill holes for the hinges. Attach a hinge at each marked location so it is facing diagonally toward the middle of the table. Line up the hinge so the pre-drilled holes are clearly visible and screw it into place through the pre-drilled holes with wood screws and a power drill. Repeat the process for all four sides.

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Secure a 3-foot metal table leg to each one of the hinges you installed. Lay the first leg down flat on the table and secure it to the hinge with the provided screws and a power drill. Repeat the process for all of the remaining hinges. Fold out the hinges and stand up the table to verify it stands properly. Close it back up when you are finished using it.