Folding Table / Sign

I needed a folding table for a swap meet I was headed to. The cheapest 2' X 6' I found was over sixty bucks so I decided to fabricate my own. Since I was in command of this project I decided to make the table multi-use. It will double as a sandwich board sign.

If I had just gone with a basic table and covered it in masonite I could have kept the cost under $15 but I got plain marker board for an extra five so I figured it was worth it to double as a sign for future events.

I used some scrap wood which I ripped down to 2" X 2" on my table saw. This further reduced my costs but the estimate I gave above is for all new from the hardware store.

Step 1 Materials you will need:

4 - 36" X 2" X 2" table frame
6 - 20.5" X 2" X 2" table frame
4 - 29" X 2" X 2" legs (depends on how tall U want it)
4 - leg mounts with tite in hard ware
2 - door hinges or large piano hinge
about 50 screws of various lengths
one handle (optional)
straping (optional)
table covering: masonite, luan, plastic, vinyl, or ???

Comments

[wario235]

So... it's been a few years since the last post, but I'll add my 2 cents anyway...

Just happened upon your instructable, and again, I'm looking for a portable gaming table for my Warhammer 40k habits, but I think I'll be trying to construct it with aluminum tubing for the legs and cross-members rather than wood. It doesn't need to be all that sturdy for a bunch of plastic miniatures, so aluminum will still be way more than enough for the job, but should lighten up the weight of the project considerably.

Thanks for this dude, I really appreciate it.

[i.am.mozman]

I could see making one of these for gaming, although I would swap the peg board and the white board so you could hang dice bags and such off the edge. How much weight will it take?

[SasquatchKid]

Lo i play war hammer 40k so gonna make me a table for gaming Go Space Marines

[cruncher]

I meant to put something about the weight in. It will depend on the materials you use. My version will support 50 lbs easy. This one came out heavier then anticipated. I should have gone with 1" X 2"s. While it would have held less, it would have been lighter to carry. If you make a game table you could reverse the top or put the covering material on both sides leaving some pockets for dice, chips, etc. Also you may want to consider my cardboard & cloth idea. It will save you weight and cost of material, plus I think it would be better to play on. Please let me know how yours turns out.

[i.am.mozman]

I actually like the idea of a white board so you could draw maps or keep track of stats right on the table.

[cruncher]

I hadn't thought of that! Cooler still.

[DIYfan]

Is it possible to get a closeup of how the legs are stored? I see you've bent some strapping. How do you store and remove the legs? How is the holder made and attached to the frame?