Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House
Clever desks that convert to a dining table. Easy DIY.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 3 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x4 @ 6 feet long
- 1 - sheet of 3/4" thick plywood (if the desk was made 3" smaller width wise, only 1/2 a sheet of plywood would be needed)
- Simple butt hinges (3" recommended)
Edge banding in matching veneer(about 15') for finished plywood front edges
Soft close hinge support (set of 2, right and left hand)
- 4 - 2x2 @ 29-1/4" (Legs, may need to shorten some legs if building over tiny house wheel wells)
- 2 - 2x2 @ 15-3/4" (bottom stretcher)
- 2 - 1x4 @ 15-3/4" (side aprons)
- 2 - 1x4 @ 48" (front qand back aprons)
- 1 - 2x2 @ 48" (bottom back stretcher)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 51" x 18-3/4" (bottom)
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 51" (no side overhangs) x 19-1/4" (front overhang is 1/2") (top)
PER ONE DESK
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- nailer
- sander
- Iron
Step by step
Step 1
Build two of the legs sets per table.
Step 2
Attach the two leg sets togeter with the aprons and bottom stretcher. Adjust for square.
Step 3
Notch out bottom plywood for legs. Apply edge banding if staining to front and side exposed edges of plywood. Place plywood inside the project and nail and glue down, or use screws.
Step 4
Apply edge banding to the front and side edges of top if staining. Hinge top to back. Also add a hinge support to soft close the top.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
