Multitasking DIY table-picture

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! 

Felting table - mission accomplished!

After a lot of fun, and a lot of  pain in my back after the last felting day I decided - enough is enough! I need something more comfortable. I searched internet for examples, searched home for supplies. So what we need? Height, frame, hole, vessel to gather water and of course all that addition should have a slope, so the water will go down to hole. I've found 2x4" wood planks that perfectly fit under framing for table, took out of garage leftovers from molding and my painting board, that a few years served me as jewelry table (well... it's time to serve me more). And today I used my husband's power tools to put everything in one nice and useful piece:o))  Voilà!!!

 Of course it's far from perfect, but I'm sure my back will appreciate my hard work:o)