How To Build A Drop Leaf Dining Table

Tables, Drop Leaf

Our free woodworking plans to build drop leaf tables are available here. A drop-leaf table is a table that has a fixed section in the center and a hinged section (leaf) on either side that can be folded down (dropped). If the leaf is supported by a bracket when folded up, the table is simply a drop-leaf table; if the leaf is supported by legs that swing out from the center, it is known as a gate leg table.

Table, Pedestal Drop Leaf

Two features a little out of the ordinary are shown in the construction of this table. The first of these has to do with the manner in which the corners are turned from the square sections of the pedestal; the second the use of a segment pattern in shaping the top.

Half Round Drop Leaf Table

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a half-round, drop-leaf, wall mounted table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Table, Colonial Drop Leaf End

Early New Englanders adopted the drop leaf table in an effort to make their furniture less cumbersome. The wing supports gradually took on a faint resemblance to the graceful wings of a butterfly, and from this basic form of construction came scores of modifications in small tables. The one shown here is simplicity itself, yet attractive and at home in almost any setting.

Table, Drop Leaf

Our traditional drop left table is a versatile, compact piece of furniture, offering a multitude of uses in your home decorating plans. For example, placed in your entry hall under a mirror, it can be a warm welcome for your guests, or you can open both leaves and place it beside your couch to showcase a special lamp. You can even open one leaf and use the table as a bedside accent to support your reading lamp and telephone. Thanks to its versatility, the Drop Leaf table has as many possibilities as your imagination can conjure.

Gateleg Table

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a gateleg table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Drop Leaf End Table

I designed this Shaker style two drawer end table using inspiration from other table styles in the Shaker collection. The legs are turned and as always, the joinery is done using mortise-and-tenon. This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Drop Leaf Table

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a round drop-leaf table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Table, Duncan Phyfe

This reproduction of a Duncan Phyfe drop-leaf table has detail of leaves on the legs, columns between the base block and tabletop, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Folding Table