Weekends on the nature for many are the embodiment of a well-spent time. The only thing that somewhat overshadows the charm of friendly gatherings on the road - rioting from the inability to comfortably settle your legs and back. A well-chosen picnic table clears out any possible inconvenience.
Picnic table
So, it is decided - we will rest as comfortably as possible. Choosing a portable picnic table makes sense to pay attention to the following aspects:
- Dimensions. From the area of the decomposed table top directly depends how many people can fit for it. But at the same time, when folded, the picnic table should fit freely into the trunk of the machine or be suitable for manual carrying by one person.
- Material. On sale it is possible to find models of picnic tables from metal, wood, plastic, fabric, fiberboard, chipboard and their combinations. The material of the table top and legs influences the stability, durability and weight of the structure.
- The weight. From this parameter of the table depends not only the ease of its transportation, but also the stability. Tissue-aluminum models, though weighing the least, can easily be overturned even by a small breeze. A heavy and stable picnic table with a solid wood countertop is more convenient as a stationary country option.
- Maximum load. This parameter shows how much weight the table can withstand without sacrificing the design. For example, for aluminum tables, a load of 40 kg is allowed, and for steel ones this figure is already increased to 80-120 kg.
- The construction of the legs. The most stable and reliable is the classical X-shaped construction of the base of the folding table. At the same time, it is also one of the most inconvenient to use - legs under such a table are placed with difficulty. The parallel arrangement of the legs provides space for accommodation with greater comfort, but the table thus loses considerable stability. For picnics in the terrain with a complex terrain (for example, on a rocky surface), models with telescopic legs show better themselves.
Folding table for picnic
The simplest version of the design can be called a folding table with picnic chairs on a metal (aluminum or steel) cross-shaped frame with a detachable folding table top made of dense water-repellent fabric. To the pluses of tuba construction it is possible to include light weight and convenience of transportation. All details of the structure in disassembled form fit into a small size fabric cover, which is convenient to carry on the shoulder.
Folding picnic table
Simplicity and reliability are distinguished by folding tables for an envelope picnic, the table top of which, when folded, looks like a compact suitcase. Depending on the material, the weight of the structure is from 5 to 8 kg, so it is convenient to use this picnic table for both car and backpackers. In addition to the legs in the suitcase table, you can pack chairs or skewers.
Table-transformer for a picnic
One of the versions of the models-transformers - a folding table with chairs for a picnic. In folded form, it looks like a normal suitcase, and folding turns into a comfortable design from the table and chairs. The base of the transformer table is in most cases made of porous aluminum, and the top and seat surfaces can be made of plastic, aluminum or wooden rails. In the center of the tabletop leave a hole for the installation of the umbrella.
Collapsible table for a picnic
From other models of furniture for relaxation, a picnic table for tourists is distinguished by a solid, rather than a multi-table top. This somewhat complicates its transportation, but increases the reliability - there is no danger that the connecting part of the mechanism will fail or loosen up. To reduce weight, the working surface of such a table is made of fiberboard, plastic or aluminum.
Wooden table for picnic
Adherents of naturalness in all will like a folding wooden table for a picnic. To facilitate the weight of the table tops at these tables are made not from solid wood, but from separate planks. When buying a wooden picnic table, you should pay attention to the absence of burrs and backlash details. To protect the wood from dampness and fungus, all surfaces must have a special coating: varnish or colorful.
Aluminum picnic tables
If the goal is to find a picnic table at the same time durable, inexpensive and light, then it makes sense to pay attention to aluminum models. This metal is not afraid of weather whims, it easily transfers multiple assembly-disassembly, but it is less durable than steel. It should be borne in mind that if you overload an aluminum table with benches, the picnic will have to continue on the ground. The maximum distributed load that this table can withstand is 40 kg.
Plastic picnic table
Fans of noisy crowded companies need large tables for a picnic. In this case, a plastic table will become a real wand. This material has a low weight and sufficient wear resistance, is not afraid of rain, wind and temperature fluctuations. Special stiffeners give the plastic worktop the necessary strength, and reliable metal legs can withstand a load of 100 kg.
Table for picnic - dimensions
The dimensions of the folding table for a picnic depend on the construction of the table top, the capacity of the table and the material from which it is made. The height of most of the models on sale ranges from 60 to 75 cm, width - from 40 to 70 cm, and the length of the most capacious tables can reach 3 meters. Tables of envelope type or tables-suitcases in disassembled form are always more bulky than their tuba brethren. The tube design allows in a few minutes to disassemble the table to the state of a small bundle, the length of which is always equal to the width of the table top.
How to make a picnic table?
Lovers can not easily make a folding picnic table with their own hands. To do this, you need these materials and tools:
- a wooden bar;
- plywood or dsp for table top;
- piano loops;
- self-tapping screws;
- wing screws;
- varnish or stain;
- handle and latches;
- drill;
- electric jigsaw.
The manufacturing process will not take much time and will include the following steps:
- Manufacturing of countertops. From the lengths of the wooden beam using self-tapping screws we assemble two identical frames of square or rectangular shape. Then attach to them pre-cut details of the countertops from plywood or chipboard. We connect the half of the table top with each other using a piano loop.
- Making the legs. We measure and cut off the bars under the legs so long that they fit freely inside the countertop. To make the design as reliable as possible, our table will not have 4, but 6 legs - 3 on each half of the countertop.
- Assembly. Mark on the frame of the place for the installation of legs. They will be attached to the frame with the wing screws, so access to them must be free.
- Protective treatment. To the table for a picnic has served more than one year, it must be protected from dampness and fungus. For this purpose, we cover all surfaces with a layer of stain or lacquer.
- Mounting of handles and latches. For the convenience of transportation we attach a handle and hooks to the suitcase, which will keep it closed.