I found a drawing of a desk on the Internet.
The table is made in the spirit of a country style. Its dimensions are 120*50*75 cm. This table is suitable for both schoolchildren and adults.
Will need
The materials I needed were:
- - Furniture panel made of oak - 120 * 50 cm.
- - Pine timber 7 * 3 cm.
- - Pine timber 5 * 2 cm.
- - Pine beams 2 * 2 cm.
- - Pine planks 3 * 0.5 cm.
- - Wood glue.
- - primer/paint.
- - self-tapping screws.
Making a table
First of all, I prepared the countertop. To save money, I bought class 3 furniture board. It had a couple of minor blemishes and small cracks. I sanded the table top with 80/120/180 grit sandpaper.
After that I mixed sawdust and PVA glue. It turned out to be an excellent grout for seams. This composition sealed all the problem areas.
And I sanded the table top again.
Using a router I made an oblique angle.
The table top was coated with linseed oil. I applied it in 2 layers.
Now I start making 3 supports for the table.The main frame of the table will be made of 7*3 cm timber. To trim the timber, I used a homemade guide for a circular saw.
I will connect all the parts using an oblique screw and PVA glue. I used a homemade conductor for connections.
So, the legs are ready, now they need to be connected to each other. To do this, I cut 3 bars 7*3 cm, length 70 cm. And 6 bars 7*3 cm, length 35 cm.
For the shelves I used 5*2 cm bars. I cut 10 pieces 40 cm long.
Now the tricky part is making the X-shaped inserts for the side legs. I used the same planed timber 7*3 cm. I measure and cut 2 parts of the X-shaped insert.
I fixed one part and put the second on top. Having set the corners, I mark the place where I need to make the cut.
I will connect it with an overlay. To do this, I chose half the thickness of the bars, and then glued them together with glue.
I installed X-inserts into the side legs and secured them with self-tapping screws.
For the back wall of the table you need to make a V-shaped insert. (Done according to the same principle as the previous one)
Intermediate result.
I filled all the unevenness with homemade wood putty. Then I sanded everything carefully.
Before painting I applied one coat of primer and then painted it white. The paint was applied in 2 layers, with breaks to dry.
I made drawers as drawers. Fruits are transported in similar boxes. It seems to me that they will look harmonious with this table.
I cut pine slats 3*0.5 cm and bars 2*2 cm.
I then glued them together and secured them with an electric stapler.
The bottom of the drawers was made of 5 mm plywood. I glued felt to the bottom of the drawers.
I glued cork pads to the legs.
The table is ready. You can use it.
That's all, thanks for your attention!
