DIY tennis table
Many people love such an entertaining game as table tennis, but not everyone plays it. First of all, the problem is expensive equipment, since tennis tables from well-known manufacturers are very expensive, and not everyone can afford such a pleasure. But if you really want to drive a ball with a racket, why not make a tennis table with your own hands? Moreover, this business is not so complicated.
to contents ↑The general structure of the design of the tennis table
Tables for tennis can be made of two types - collapsible and stationary:
- The first option is more convenient if there is little space in the house - it is easy to put it on the lawn. However, the reliability of this type of construction is low - any gust of wind can disrupt it.
- If you decide to make a stationary table, then be prepared for the need for equipment for playing a separate room, since its dimensions should be at least 5 by 8 meters.
Important! The surface of the floor must be flat, otherwise - an adequate game may not work.
Regardless of which type of tennis table you like more, it must meet the standards:
- Its width should be 152.5 cm, length -274 cm, and height - 76 cm.
- The height of the mesh is always 15.25 cm.
to contents ↑Important! If you are engaged in this sport at a professional level, it is best to choose a canvas thickness of 2.8 cm. An amateur model can allow table thicknesses from 12 mm.
Necessary materials and tools
In order to make a tennis table with your own hands, you will need the following:
- Sanded plywood measuring 152.5 by 152.5 by 1.2 cm - 2 pcs.
- Edged beam 5 by 5 by 300 cm.
- Metal brackets - 4 pcs.
- Screws 5 to 98 - 38 pcs., 3.5 to 49 - 45 pcs., Bolts - 4 pcs.
- Card loops.
- Antiseptic.
- Welding machine.
- Articulated struts.
- Drill.
- Hacksaw.
- White paint in a spray can.
- Blue or green enamel on wood.
- Masking tape.
- Brush or roller.
Step-by-step manufacturing instructions
After all the materials have been purchased, carefully understand the drawings of a stationary tennis table with your own hands, which can be easily found on the Internet:
- Mark the beam and cut it to the appropriate size. You should get five blanks, three of which should be equal in width to the table, and two - in length. After - be sure to coat the wood with an antiseptic.
- While the workpieces are dry, prepare the brackets that are needed to secure the legs. They will make it possible to keep the entire structure in a stable state and slightly extend the corners of the frame. The table will not fall apart at the first use - just screw the brackets to the corners, making holes for the screws.
Important! Brackets that were made with their own hands will have different sizes. Therefore, it is necessary to number them together with the legs.
- Install the legs. If you see that the beam does not enter the prepared hole, remove the wood in such quantity that the workpiece is easily set. At the same time, do not forget that it is necessary to leave space for an additional plate, due to which the proper tension of the bolt will be guaranteed.
- After installing the bars, screw them to the brackets using bolts. Only after these steps can you start installing the cover. First try on the surface, make notes for the screws, and then drill holes.
Important! It is necessary that the holes were slightly larger than the fasteners, since the hardware caps should not peek out over the surface of the platform. If you have any irregularities, then remove them with putty. You can fix the screws on the reverse side, but you must be careful not to damage the cover of the future tennis table.
- Paint the surface of the lid in two layers, each of which should dry thoroughly. If you bought a polished slab, then process it with putty. After applying the enamel, make a marking: for this, fix the masking tape, and using a spray can spray around the perimeter a white paint 200 mm wide. Also, a strip of 3 mm should extend in the middle of the table along the length. After that, you can install the grid and put the table into operation.
to contents ↑Important! To save time and effort, you can buy a laminated particleboard in blue or green, ordering a cutting service, as well as gluing edges.
Folding tennis table
A do-it-yourself folding table for table tennis fits in any room. Its main advantage is mobility, therefore, given good weather, it can be easily taken outside, although it will have to be done together, since such a design weighs about 50 kg.
Important! The construction of this type of table is an accurate and painstaking work, where each element should clearly fit into other details.
Assembly Highlights:
- The basis of this design is constructed from the timber mentioned above. Using self-tapping screws, assemble a frame that matches the size of the lid, then mount the transverse struts to make the table more stable.
Important! It must be remembered that there should be two frames - for each of the halves of the structure.
- At their junction, fasten card loops that will prevent the table from folding. The stiffness of the support will provide articulated struts that extend from the sides of each of the frames to the sides of the cart.
- If you want to do without metal brackets, then do the legs of the table as a building “goat”.
to contents ↑Important! To prevent the surface from moving during the game, drill a hole in the frame that matches the size of the bottle cap.
Nuances of making an all-weather table
Often, do-it-yourself universal tennis tables are folding so that they can be removed at any time.
The difference between such designs from conventional tables is the material used for the countertop. Since wood and chipboard are subject to deformation and decay due to moisture, melamine or plastic should be used for such a model:
- Tables made of plastic are very light, but do not allow the ball to bounce well off the surface.
- Melamine is ideal in this case, but slabs made of it are quite expensive. This material is not afraid of cold, moisture and snow.
- Often the surface of the table is made of several layers. First, an aluminum sheet is attached to the frame, and then melamine or plastic is not placed on it.
to contents ↑Important! To clean the tennis table, use only soft sponges and rags. Abrasive products are inappropriate here, as they can cause scuffs and scratches, which will significantly worsen the ball rebound. Specialists advise using special cleaning products that you can buy at a sporting goods store.
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Using our recommendations, you will quickly make a tennis table with your own hands.than you will please your loved ones and significantly save the family budget.
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