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Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House

Clever desks that convert to a dining table. Easy DIY

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House

Specifications

Project typeDesk, Desk Systems and Project Table Plans
RoomCraftroom
StyleCottage Style Furniture Plans
DifficultyBeginner Projects

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

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)

Edge banding in matching veneer(about 15') for finished plywood front edges

Simple butt hinges (3" recommended)

Soft close hinge support (set of 2, right and left hand)

Cut List

PER ONE DESK

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)

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer
  • sander
  • Iron

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Build two of the legs sets per table.

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House — step 1
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Step 2

Attach the two leg sets togeter with the aprons and bottom stretcher. Adjust for square.

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House — step 2
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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.

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House — step 3
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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.

Flip Up Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House — step 4
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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.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/flip-desks-convert-table-our-tiny-house