Making a quick set: a table with two benches is easy. This will not take much time, everything can be assembled very simply in 1-2 hours and decorate your garden beautiful table where you can have lunch and picnics.
Preparing parts for the table base
All boards were purchased at the nearest hardware store. The boards for the table and benches have dimensions of 1700x120x28 mm, and for the legs and base - a larger thickness of 45 mm. All cut angles are 22 degrees.
We cut boards into parts according to the sketch. It's good if you own circular saw or a jigsaw, and if not, then doing it by hand is not that difficult.
Side assembly
To assemble the two bases you will need wood screws.
It is better to perform assembly on horizontal surface. We assemble by fastening with self-tapping screws.
General assembly of a table with benches
For more convenient assembly, we nail two straight corners. It is not necessary to do this, but these actions will significantly simplify the assembly process itself and add rigidity to the entire structure.
We begin the assembly by installing this board with triangles. We screw it in turn to the two bases assembled earlier.
Then we equalize the distance between the platforms and fix them with side boards in place of the benches.
We continue on the sides of the table top and benches by screwing the boards.
There should be a small gap between the boards so that all distances are equal, use a feeler gauge. Instead, you can use any other item with the required distance and they can carry out measurement and control.
Table with benches for the garden is ready
The final stage is to sand the sharp edges and burrs with sandpaper. It would also be a good idea to cover the table with paint or varnish, then it will last for many years.
If the structure is not entirely strong, then you can add two strips for each side diagonally. In my case this was not required.
Thanks to such a simple design of a table with benches, several of them can be made at once for a very large number of people.
A table is furniture that you can’t do without either in the city or in the country. The table can be placed on the veranda, in the gazebo, or just in shady place. You can dine at it, have a feast or play board games on fresh air. You can buy inexpensively only a small plastic table, a large wooden table for a summer residence it is cheaper to do it yourself. The article will present three options for tables and drawings for their manufacture.
Table dimensions and construction features
The optimal tabletop size for a garden table is 80x120 cm. A smaller table will be significantly inferior in functionality, table large sizes will be too bulky and difficult to put away for the winter. The table size of 80x120 cm will allow you to hold ceremonial feasts with the number of participants 8 - 10 people.
The easiest way to make a table for a summer house is from boards. In addition, it is the most accessible and inexpensive material. The advantage of making a table from wood is that the boards can be sawed right size at any construction base, and without any problems bring it to the dacha, thereby saving on transportation. It should be noted that with table dimensions of 75x80x120 cm, the longest board will be a tabletop board 120 cm long. A board of this length will fit into almost any car.
There are quite a few types of table designs, but by and large the difference is only in the form of the legs on which the tabletop rests. Therefore, the legs of the table are the most complex element of the entire structure.
Table top
The tabletop at the table in the country house is made of boards. The thickness of the boards can be from 30 to 50 mm. However the best option is a board 40 mm thick.
An important point is cutting the boards. With a tabletop length of 120 cm, 5.3 boards with a width of 150 mm, 6.6 boards with a width of 120 mm and 8 boards with a width of 100 mm are required. Considering that boards are sold in lengths of just over 6 m, it is advisable to choose a board with a width of 100 mm for the tabletop.
By choosing a board with a width of 100 mm, you will not have to adjust or change the dimensions of the tabletop, which will greatly simplify the work of arranging the table. In addition, there will be 2 more boards 120 mm long, which can be used for other parts.
If you can’t purchase the right board, you can make the tabletop not continuous, but with intervals. Such a tabletop will look no less interesting. In this case, water that can accumulate on a table with a solid tabletop will flow through the gaps between the boards.
Table with straight legs
Table with straight legs simple design table for the garden. This is a stable, comfortable table that will serve well both indoors and outdoors.
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The legs for the table consist of 4 elements: 2 vertical posts and 2 horizontal ones. The upper horizontal rack is attached to the tabletop, the lower one is a support.
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The design of the legs may vary. For example, instead of being supported on the bottom board, you can have the support be on vertical posts, and the bottom board can be made as an additional one for strength.
Please note that in this design, the boards are connected without additional grooves. This greatly simplifies the assembly of the table. To ensure that all elements are well secured, all joints must be glued with wood glue. In this case, the boards can be connected with self-tapping screws.
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- Assemble the legs. To do this, you need to cut the board according to the drawing. Treat the joints with glue and tighten with self-tapping screws or confirmant.
- Lay out the boards for the tabletop on a level surface, mark the position of the legs and secure the tabletop boards through the top strip of the legs.
- Install a horizontal tie between the legs.
- Wait 2 - 3 hours until the glue dries and remove burrs and sharp edges from the table.
- Next, the table can be varnished. Or simply treat with an antiseptic.
Table with X-shaped legs
A table with X-shaped legs is essentially not much different from a table with straight legs, it just has a different shape of the legs. However, it is impossible to manufacture without creating additional grooves on the legs. This makes the work somewhat more difficult.
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The table legs consist of 3 elements. Two crossing supports and a vertical top bar. The top bar, as in the previous case, is necessary for attaching the tabletop.
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To connect the legs in the inclined supports, you need to make a slot in the floor of the board.
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The table assembly procedure is as follows:
- Cut the boards to the required length.
- A groove is made in the legs into the floor of the board. The groove can be made with a jigsaw or a router.
- Assemble the legs. The connections are glued. The parts are fastened with self-tapping screws.
- Lay out the tabletop boards and attach the assembled legs to them.
- Install the bottom screed board.
- The table is treated to remove burrs and varnished.
Table with benches
A table with benches is often installed on verandas or under open air. Unlike the designs described above, it does not require additional benches or chairs; the benches are included in the design of the table.
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The disadvantage of this version of the table for the dacha is that the design is quite bulky, and putting it away for the winter becomes very problematic.
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A special feature of the table design is that the benches are attached directly to the table legs. The crossbars on which the benches are attached simultaneously act as a tie for the legs, and the benches play the role of a longitudinal tie.
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The procedure for assembling a table with benches is as follows:
- Cut the boards to the required length.
- Assemble the legs and support for the bench flooring. The joints are glued and tightened with self-tapping screws.
- Mark the boards for the tabletop and mount them to the legs.
- Benches are secured.
- Treat with impregnation or antiseptic.
Examples of garden tables
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A great idea for a summer house is a transforming bench. This unique item is both a table with benches and a full-fledged bench with backs and armrests. You can make this folding wooden furniture yourself, the main thing is to choose the right drawing and determine the dimensions of the future product.
Advantages of transformable structures
This product has a number of advantages over standard garden furniture. So, the design of such a product:
- It is compact in size, practical, it does not take up much space;
- characterized by light weight, mobility, it can be easily moved from place to place;
- easily transforms from a bench with a backrest into a table with two benches, at which you can arrange feasts for guests in the fresh air.
Experienced craftsmen say that a table you made yourself gives much more positive emotions than ready-made furniture. In addition, with the right skill, you can make a design that has no analogues, and therefore is truly unique.
Tools for work
Before the master begins to select a drawing of a wooden table and purchase materials (boards, beams, screws, screws, sandpaper, metal mounting plates), he must decide on the list of tools necessary to assemble the structure. A do-it-yourself transforming bench, made according to the diagram below, will require the following tools:
- measuring instruments: square, ruler, level;
- pencil, chalk or marker;
- grinder or hacksaw for wood;
- screwdriver (if you don’t have one, you can use a standard set of screwdrivers);
- electric drill (you can also use a regular drill).
This list of tools can be considered universal, since it is necessary for the manufacture of any garden or home furniture. It is important to purchase quality tools, because the result of the work will depend on it. Using low-quality tools will not only require more effort, but may also cause damage to the wood during processing or when joining parts of the product.
Manufacturing of benches and structure legs
The transforming bench is assembled with your own hands in accordance with ready-made diagrams or drawings prepared by the master himself. In any case, work on assembling a folding table can only begin after selecting an image of the future product.
The transforming bench consists of a table and two benches. One of the benches is wider than the other. Work should begin by assembling a larger bench, its dimensions will be 118 by 25 cm. The recommended thickness of the board is 2 cm. You need to take 2 boards measuring 118x12 cm and sand them, and then begin making the legs of the bench. To do this you will need 2 boards measuring 37x11, another 2 - 34x11. They need to be connected with self-tapping screws and metal plates there to create corner legs 45 cm high and 37 cm wide.
At the next stage, you need to do the following: screw two pre-prepared boards to the legs using self-tapping screws. Holes for self-tapping screws must be drilled in advance so that the wood does not burst during the process of joining the parts. To prevent the future seat from bending under the weight of a person, it should be reinforced from below with spacers, which are attached to the structure with screws and metal corners.
If the structure is made in strict accordance with the drawing, then its external width will be 118 cm, and its internal width will be 114. Only in this case will the table be able to be assembled. If the dimensions are incorrect, the transformer will not fold.
Then you need to make a second bench measuring 109 by 22 cm, for this you will also need two boards (each measuring 109x11). The legs will be cut out wooden beams. The master himself must prepare 4 beams 32 cm long, two more – 22 cm long, 2 beams of any length for making spacers and 2 boards measuring 40x9.
According to the drawing, boards are attached to the ribs of the 22 cm long beams at one edge. This is done using wood glue and wood dowels. Then the legs are connected using self-tapping screws and metal corners. The finished structure should resemble the letter A, 45 cm high and 30 cm wide.
After this, the boards are screwed to the legs using self-tapping screws. The seat is attached to wooden boards standing on the edges. If everything is done correctly, the width of the seat will be 109 cm, and the width of the bench along the legs will be 113. All that remains is to screw in the spacers to strengthen the seat.
The final stage of manufacturing legs and seats is checking the correct assembly of the product: the benches need to be placed together if they stand at the same height, forming comfortable sofa of 4 boards, then everything is done correctly and you can proceed to the production of the table.
Making a transformer tabletop
According to the drawings, the wooden tabletop will have dimensions of 126 by 57 cm. To assemble it you will need 5 boards suitable sizes, as well as 2 planks 57 cm long and any width (we take 4 cm wide planks as an example). The planks must be placed vertically, the boards must be attached to them with self-tapping screws so that there is a distance of 4 cm on each edge.
The tabletop is then attached to the base. To do this, you will need to cut 2 support boards for the tabletop, each measuring 40 by 10 cm. From one edge of each support you need to make a cut at an angle of 115 degrees, this is the angle at which the back of the chair will be located. It is necessary to retreat 14 cm from the edge of the tabletop, secure the stops on the inside of the plank using self-tapping screws.
At the next stage, the master needs to place the back of the bench on the leg supports, drill in the support and vertical board holes with a diameter of 7 mm. Then the elements are connected using a furniture bolt 8 mm long and 6 mm in diameter, as well as a self-locking nut. Metal washers must be placed between the stops.
When the structure is assembled, the master must himself check the correct installation of the tabletop-backrest. If the device opens and closes freely, then you can connect two benches together. For this purpose, armrests are installed on the protruding boards of the legs. To make them, you need to cut 2 boards measuring 8x22 cm and another 4 - 6x27. These elements are then connected to each other using wood glue and dowels. Then, according to the drawing, the armrests are attached with dowels to the bench so that they rest against the backrest slats.
Lever installation
At the last stage, the master must install the lever itself, thanks to which it will be possible to change the position of the transformer. For the levers, you need to prepare two boards 88 cm long and any width (in our case - 6 cm), round their ends. If the lever is cut correctly, then when placed on the bench it will be in the same plane as the tabletop strip and the leg stand.
Then you need to drill holes with a diameter of 7 mm in the lever, bar, and leg. To do this, you need to retreat 5 cm from one edge of the lever, and 1 from the other, and 12 cm and 1 on the bar. The structural elements are connected with furniture nuts and screws, and washers are installed between the parts of the mechanism. In order for the lever to hold tightly, it must be fastened with self-tapping screws to the armrest.
Then all that remains is to check the transformer for functionality. To do this, it should be folded and the structure unfolded. If everything is done as it should, then the transforming bench is varnished. Happy building!
Arranging a summer house is a constant process. Either you build something, or you improve it. Moreover, furniture is constantly needed and tables are most in demand in the country. And put it in the garden, and near the house, and also in . We will tell you how to make a table for a summer house with your own hands in this article using the example of ready-made projects.
Homemade table from pallet boards
The material for this table was disassembled pallets. Naturally, you can use new boards. There is only one condition - they must be dry. You can buy dry ones (this costs more) or buy regular ones, put them somewhere in ventilated stacks and keep them for at least 4 months, or better yet, six months. In general, any furniture, including, is made from dry wood.
We are assembling a table for the street - to put it in a gazebo, so we will not glue the boards of the tabletop, but will fasten them from below, using planks. It's very simple country table and very cheap.
Having disassembled the pallets, we get boards with individual colors and patterns. Having worked a little magic, rearranging them several dozen times in different ways, we achieve the required result. It turns out to be quite a nice tabletop.
Take the side parts of the pallet. We use them for the table frame. We first sand them with coarse sandpaper, then fine sand them to the required smoothness (grain 120 and 220).
We take the planks that remained unused and use them to fasten the tabletop. We place them in the place where the joints of the boards are located. We use two screws to fasten each board with a joint, and one for a solid one.
From the treated sidewalls and two boards (also sanded) we assemble the table frame. We fasten its parts with self-tapping screws at the end (two for each joint). The frame can be glued or also “planted” on self-tapping screws. Only they are long. For each, we pre-drill holes with a drill whose diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the screws.
We turn the assembled tabletop over and sand it. The procedure is the same - first use sandpaper with coarse grains, then with fine grains.
Next is installing the legs. We select four boards of the same size, check their length, and adjust if necessary. Then - sanding again. This is easier than sanding the legs that are already screwed on. We screw the sanded boards to the frame. These will be the legs. For each there are two self-tapping screws, fixed diagonally (look at the photo). For greater stability, we install jumpers at the bottom. You can leave about 10 cm from the floor to the lintels. We connect everything with self-tapping screws, so that the boards do not crack, we pre-drill holes.
After removing the dust, varnish again. In theory, the varnish should lie flat, but it depends on the wood, so another sanding/painting cycle may be needed. As a result, we get this homemade country table.
If you don’t like mismatched boards and traces of old nails, you can make the same design into boards. This table can be rectangular, or square. All sizes are arbitrary - please see the space available.
Country table made from leftover boards
This DIY garden table is assembled from leftover boards different breeds and sizes. We went to the tabletop frame pine boards 25 mm thick and 50 mm wide, leftovers for legs are 15*50 mm. We make the frame according to the dimensions you need. This table will stand on the veranda, which is small in width. So let's make it narrow - 60 cm, and length 140 cm. The height of the legs is 80 cm (everyone in the family is tall).
Immediately cut two long boards of 140 cm each. To make the tabletop width 60 cm, subtract twice the thickness of the board used - this is 5 cm. Short bars should be 60 cm - 5 cm = 55 cm. Fold the frame, following right angles, twist with self-tapping screws. We check whether the bars are folded correctly - we measure the diagonals, they should be the same.
We cut the boards into four 80 cm boards and attach them from the inside to the assembled frame. You can use 4 screws for each leg.
At approximately the middle of the height of the legs we attach the crossbars. This is a frame for a shelf. The shelf can be used for its intended purpose, and it also increases the rigidity of the structure. We fasten strictly at right angles, checking with a large square.
We put the frame on the floor and check whether it wobbles or not. If everything is done correctly, it should stand rigidly. Next, take sandpaper or a sander and sand.
Let's start assembling the tabletop. From finishing works There were boards of different types of wood left, some painted with stain. We alternate boards of different colors.
We fasten the tabletop boards with finishing nails, carefully finishing them off with a hammer. You can secure it to the shelf with regular nails or self-tapping screws. Then we smooth it out with a sander. Last stage- painting. Very unlucky with the choice of varnish. Bought too dark appearance didn't like it. I'll have to sand it again and paint it a different color.
Wooden table with glued top
This design features L-shaped legs. They are assembled from boards of the same thickness. In this case 20 mm. In order for them to hold well, 5 self-tapping screws are needed. We pre-drill holes with a drill with a diameter 1-2 mm smaller than the diameter of the screws. Then, using a drill of a larger diameter, we drill recesses for the caps. Diameter can be matched to furniture plugs suitable color or make them from a wooden rod. Another option is to use wood putty, to which you add wood dust that remains after sanding. After drying and sanding, the marks will be difficult to find.
When assembling the legs, you must ensure that the angle is exactly 90°. You can choose timber as a pattern. First, coat the joint of the two parts of the leg with wood glue, then install the screws in the following sequence: first the two outer ones, then the middle one, and only then the other two. After the glue has dried, we sand the legs, varnish them and dry them.
It's time to make the tabletop. We assemble it from boards of the same thickness. Choose the size you need. You can use fragments of different widths. It is only important that everything looks organic, and that the sides of the boards are smooth and fit together without gaps.
We coat the sides of the boards selected for the tabletop with glue, lay them on a flat surface (some kind of table) and tighten them with clamps. In this case, we got by with one, but preferably at least three. We tighten it so that there are no gaps in the resulting shield. Leave it for a day. Having removed the clamps, we get an almost finished tabletop. It still needs to be trimmed - to align the edges, and then sand it. You can trim with a jigsaw or regular hand saw. It's difficult to get a straight line using an angle grinder, but you can try. After sanding we get a beautiful table top.
Using the same technique you can make an oval or round table top. You just need to draw the appropriate line and trim the glued boards along it.
To make the table look more attractive, we will make a frame. We take a thin strip, sand it with sandpaper and fasten it around the perimeter of the tabletop. You can also use finishing nails. Only we also first coat the planks with wood glue, and then with nails.
After the glue has dried, we sand the joint again with sandpaper.
Now you can attach the table legs. We assemble a table frame from four boards (there is no photo, but you can do it as in the previous paragraph). We attach it to back side glue the tabletops, then install them through the tabletop furniture confirmations. A preliminary hole with an extension for the cap is drilled for the confirmations. The holes for fasteners are masked in the same way as on the legs.
We attach the legs to the fixed frame. We place them inside the frame. You can attach it with regular self-tapping screws. That's it, we made a table for the garden with our own hands.
How to make a garden table from wood with benches
For this table we used 38*89 mm boards (we unraveled them ourselves), but you can take standard sizes. A difference of millimeters will not greatly affect the results. In the photo below you can see what should happen.
To connect the parts, 16 cm long studs with washers and nuts (24 pieces) were used. All other connections are made with nails 80 mm long.
The parts are installed in place, drilled with a drill through hole. A stud is installed in it, washers are put on both sides and the nuts are tightened. Everything is catching up wrench. Why is this option convenient? For the winter you can disassemble and take it to a barn or garage.
Making seats
We cut the boards according to the drawing required size. Everything is needed in double quantities - for two seats. We sand the boards, special attention pay attention to the ends.
The short sections that we use to fasten the three boards of the seat along the edges are cut at an angle of 45°. First, we assemble the structure that is attached to the seat from below. We take a board about 160 cm long and attach two short boards sawn at an angle to the end of it. You need to attach it so that this board is in the middle.
Then we attach the legs to the resulting structure (you can use nails). Then we add more boards cut at an angle and tighten everything with studs and bolts.
We attach the seat boards to the resulting structure. Since this is an outdoor table, there is no need to knock them together closely. Leave a gap between two adjacent ones of at least 5 mm. We nail it to the supports (which have been sawn down), two for each board.
We fasten the finished seats using four boards 160 cm long. We fasten each leg with hairpins (if you walk, you can put two hairpins, installing them diagonally or one above the other).
Assembling the table
The table is assembled according to a different principle. Please note that for the tabletop, the transverse boards along the edges are cut at 52°. We attach them at such a distance that the legs fit in. 2 nails for each board. You can use finishing ones, with small heads, or you can drive them deep and then mask the holes with putty.
Now we need to assemble the cross legs. We take two boards, cross them so that the distance between their ends is 64.5 cm. We outline the intersection with a pencil. At this point you will need to remove the wood to half the thickness of the board.
We make the same notch on the second board. If you fold them, they turn out to be in the same plane. We connect with four nails.
We make the second table leg in the same way. We are not assembling the table yet.
Installing the table
Now you need to attach the legs to the structure on which the benches are installed. We place them at an equal distance from the benches and fasten them with pins.
Now we install the tabletop. We also fasten it with pins. The last stage is painting. Here everyone does as he pleases.
Variations on a theme
According to this drawing, you can make separate benches and a table for a summer house or garden. The design is reliable and simple to implement.
DIY garden table: drawings
The owner of any plot dreams of making it beautiful and attractive. At the same time, you want every thing in the garden to be perfect. Sometimes incredible efforts and a lot of money are invested in this. However, practice shows that you can get by with much smaller sacrifices. So, for example, a transforming bench, which is quite easy to make with your own hands, can be decorated personal plot and add everyday life comfort and convenience.
Transformable bench - what is it and how does it work
Any country furniture should be multifunctional and comfortable - this guarantees comfortable relaxation in the fresh air and a pleasant pastime. Interesting option, which will make any owner of a plot happy - a transforming bench.
The design of a garden bench is not as complicated as it might seem to many at first glance. The design can in the blink of an eye turn from an ordinary-looking bench into a comfortable table of considerable size, which has two benches on the sides. And after use, you can return the furniture to its original position with a slight movement of your hand. The main thing in such a structure is the moving parts, the mechanism and their strong fastening.
Folding version with 2 benches 
Folding option
Types of transforming benches
Each owner selects a type of bench for himself: some need the bench to accommodate 3 or more people, while for others it is enough to organize a small table and 2 seats that look like a chair. There are a lot of options for assembling the structure, but below we will highlight several classic types:
- Bench-table with benches. This type of transformer in a matter of seconds turns from one bench into a complex of a table and two benches that can accommodate a total of 5-6 people. It is the most common today, as it takes up little space and allows you to place large number guests.
- Designer bench. Compared to the previous one, this option is more modest. When dismantled, the structure can serve as a bench that can accommodate many guests. When there are no guests, the bench can be turned into two seats (with armrests or not - whatever you want) and a table between them. On the table, in turn, you can place a laptop, books or other items. This design is functional and very convenient.
- Folding flower bench. This type of design is very similar to the previous one, but it has its own characteristics. Externally, the bench resembles a piano, only instead of keys on the seat there are recesses and cells into which the back parts are inserted. Many people associate such a bench with a blooming flower, which is why it has just such a name. When folded, the structure is a sofa that can be easily transported to any place. You just have to open the “petals” of the bench, and you can enjoy a pleasant and comfortable stay on comfortable bench. Main feature“flower” is the ability to move the backrest elements as you please.
Classic bench with benches 
Transformable bench with benches 
Bright colors of the flower bench 
This bench opens up like a flower in the morning 
Bench-flower 
Constructor bench with a table in the middle 
Constructor bench
Functionality and convenience
A multifunctional transformable garden bench is a piece of furniture that can be used as a table and as a bench, which makes it possible to save space on the site. The design will become an indispensable assistant at the dacha, where guests are always present.
It’s not for nothing that the popular transforming bench is so widespread among summer residents and garden owners - it has a lot of advantages that set it apart from other similar elements of garden furniture.
Advantages:
- Multifunctionality. The transformation of a bench into a table with benches occurs in a matter of seconds through simple manipulations.
- Convenience. The structure is convenient to transport from place to place, as it easily folds and unfolds.
- Space saving. The bench does not take up much space, which makes it compact and practical to use.
- Durability. Properly selected material will ensure a long life for the bench.
- A simple mechanism. Even a child can handle the folding mechanism.
Preparing to create a bench-table
Selecting the optimal material for manufacturing
Such an element of furniture as a transforming bench can be purchased at any hardware store, but you must agree that it is much more pleasant to accommodate guests and relax comfortably on the product self-made, because this is not only beautiful design, but also a source of pride for you. However, before you start working directly, you must definitely decide on the material from which the bench will be made.
As a rule, to build a high-quality bench, they use wooden materials. Moreover, in addition to natural wood It is allowed to use plywood or PVC. Undoubtedly, the first option will be more expensive, but, as a result, it will serve you not for 3-4 years, but for about 35-40 years. In addition, wood has a number of advantages.
Advantages:
- Environmentally friendly material;
- Safety;
- Long service life.
An important note to pay attention to when using wood: Before use, be sure to coat the bench with an antifungal agent and also paint it with varnish. This will be an excellent prevention of rot.
Convenient option 
Wood is a safe material 
Environmentally friendly material - natural wood
Project drawing
In order for the design to be of high quality and convenient, it is recommended to make a drawing. If for some reason you do not have the opportunity to do it, then great solution there will be a finished diagram. When drawing up a drawing or selecting it from the Internet, you should follow 4 conditions:
- The image of the final structure should be firmly fixed in your head. You can't miss it during construction.
- The dimensions of the future transforming bench must correspond to the area where the structure will ultimately be located.
- It is recommended to compare the entire progress of work with the drawing, so it must be clear and of high quality (in the case of printing a photograph from the Internet).
- At the very beginning, you should calculate and record the dimensions of the moving parts, which will subsequently be firmly fixed to each other.
Below is one of the drawing options on which further work will take place:
Tools and materials
To create a transforming bench we will need the following tools:
- Hacksaw;
- Roulette;
- Sandpaper;
- Chisel;
- Drill;
- Bolts with nuts.
Materials The ones we will use during construction are listed below:
- Wooden beams;
- Edged boards;
Step-by-step manufacturing instructions
- We start by making parts that will later act as the legs of the structure: to do this, we cut out 8 similar sections 70 centimeters long.
- We make cuts on the sections above and below at an angle of 10 degrees. This ensures your bench is balanced when installed on an incline.
- Then we make frames for two benches from edged boards: cut out 4 elements, the length of which is 40 centimeters and 4 segments 170 centimeters long.
- Now we cut the corners on all the parts from step 3 so that we can make two oblong rectangles.
- Connecting rectangles. It is recommended to use screws or nails for this. Important! If you decide to use option 1, you first need to drill a hole.
- Let's start creating reinforcing elements in the frame. These parts will finally form the seat. This is where we need timber: it should be nailed at a distance of 50 centimeters from each other. Due to this, the structure will be reliably protected from lateral deformation.
- We attach the legs to the structure: to do this, 12 centimeters from the corners, we attach them to the seat using 2-3 bolts (must pass through the beam and part of the legs at the same time) so that they are firmly secured. It is also recommended to make grooves in the timber to cover the bolt heads, and remove excess under the nut using a hacksaw.
- We make a rectangle from timber that exactly matches the length of the benches - 70x170 centimeters. From the inside, the part is connected by additional stiffening elements. This rectangle will subsequently serve as a backrest or a table (depending on what position you give it).
- It remains to form from all elements general design. Important! Since you will have to work with large parts, it is advisable to call an assistant rather than perform the manipulations yourself. We cut 2 beams 50 centimeters long and place them between the bench and a large shield. We fix them at the bottom of the shield, but on the side of the bench.
- We cut out 2 bars again, only this time 110 centimeters long. The bars are fixed on another bench in the center. This is done to make docking more convenient.
- The final stage of the technical side is the cladding. We cover the outside of the transforming bench with either laminated chipboard or edged boards.
Finishing
Since the structure can be located both in the house and on the site, it can be covered in various ways.