That idea I had long before the basement reno. This is nothing
new, but ... or expensive (~ 2000$), or does not fit my "custom" area.
During summer time I have my felting table outside and enjoy summer and
outdoors while felting without bothering about wet and water. But winter season
is different, besides my basement is not just for felting. Therefore during the
reno I enforced the framing with additional horizontal studs (at specific height)
so I could attached hinges without big problem or doubt that it would be sturdy
enough.
For that reason I rummaged in my reno leftovers and was back
to my favorite Home Depot for some lumber and hardware. Archie always a big
help :o)
Checked my "mobile" felting table's frame for dimensions.
This table/picture IS heavy.
Filled with wood filler gaps between the planks, primed and
painted with white exterior latex paint, then mixed the paint with sand and
made textured surface for future oil painting. Inside (backside) painted also
with same paint a few times so the surface would be more or less water
resistant.
Three hinges for sure will keep this table/painting strong.
Vertical hinges' parts attached well to vertical studs and the horizontal - to horizontal
studs.
There were a question -how to construct the legs part (should be sturdy enough to work). But
then came simple solution. Browsed through Ikea "table tops and legs"
section and found perfect legs + storage unit, that works as base when
the table is open or like side table/storage when it's closed.
A small abstract painting session and Voilà!
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