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A space-saving table that folds flat against the wall, using half-lap and dowel-reinforced joints instead of hinge hardware alone.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall bracket top/bottom rails | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 44" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Wall bracket side supports | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 22 5/8" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Folding leg braces Get the angled notch that lets the assembly fold flat. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18 11/16" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Tabletop panel | 1 | 3/4" × 18 11/16" × 44" | Plywood or edge-glued hardwood panel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood board, 1x4, assorted lengths Wall bracket frame and folding leg assembly. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Plywood or edge-glued hardwood panel, partial sheet Tabletop panel. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| Dowel rod, 3/8" | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wall anchors and mounting screws | 1 set | ☐ |
| Piano hinge Lets the top swing up and fold down. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain or paint | 6 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Table Saw. Materials: Hardwood board, 1x4, assorted lengths, Wood glue
Cut the wall bracket rails and side supports, then join them with half-lap joints to form a rigid frame that will anchor to the wall.
Tools: Chisels, Doweling Jig, Drill / Driver. Materials: Hardwood board, 1x4, assorted lengths, Dowel rod, 3/8", Wood glue
Build the folding leg support assembly using dowel-reinforced butt joints and an angled notched joint that lets it fold flat. Dry-fit and swing it through its full range on the bench before moving on.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Wall anchors and mounting screws
Mount the back frame to the wall with anchors and screws, into studs if at all possible given the load a tabletop puts on it.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Plywood or edge-glued hardwood panel, partial sheet, Piano hinge
Attach the folding top and leg assembly to the wall bracket with the piano hinge so it swings up to a level, supported position and folds flat against the wall when not needed.
Materials: Wood stain or paint
Sand and finish the whole assembly with stain or paint.