Making a Folding Table in Fusion

In this instructable I'll showcase how you can design a simple wall mounted folding table using standard building materials.

Supplies

Fusion 360

Step 1: Making a Reference Wall

First let's make a reference wall so we'll have some context when we're designing the table.

To do this I used 8ft 2x4 studs and added half inch drywall on top.

Step 2: Wall Mount

Next let's add a wall mount for the table. This will determine the height of the table, in my case I placed it a couple feet up. This is simply a piece of half-inch plywood we'll be screwing the hardware on to.

Step 3: Table Top

Now we'll make the table top with a sheet of half-inch plywood.

Step 4: Hinges

Now lets make it flex! to find hinges I went to the insert menu, and selected insert McMaster-Carr component. then searched through until I found a hinge I liked.

Once I placed the Carr STEP file I added another one on the other side of the table top.

Step 5: Reinforcement

Then I added a couple 2x4's to reinforce the table top.

Step 6: Legs

Then with another pair of hinges and 2x4's I added legs! I set the length to correspond with the height of the table from step 2.

Step 7: Table Finished

That's it for the table!

Step 8: Secure It

Before we leave let's add a 3d printable snap fit for the table so it doesn't swing down when not in use.

Step 9: Done!

Here you can see the table in both it's folded and unfolded positions, as well as some example benches for when it's in use!