Folding Table Top on Metal Base

Hi all, this is my first instructable.

My wife and I needed a dining table that could sit 4-10 people.

We liked the idea of a table with a metal base and a top that would extend.

I had this base made. Sizing L 128 cm * W 78 cm * H 71 cm (sorry about the cm).

Flat iron bars were used: 8 cm * 1 cm for the legs and 6 cm * 1 cm for the aprons.

I made two boards out of teak lumber, each sizing L 128 cm * W 78 cm * H 1,8 cm and installed sewing machine hinges.

The table top folded sizes L 128 cm * W 78 cm * H 3,6 cm; and extended L 256 cm * W 78 cm * H 1,8 cm.

The table's height with the top folded is 74,6 cm and 72,8 cm with the top extended

I used M8 allen countersunk bolts, washers and wing nuts (painted gold matte to match the hinges' finish) to attach the top on the base.

I used teak water based finish to paint the top and black matte for the metal base.

To unfold the top, I remove the bolts, slide the top open and place it evenly on the base, put the bolts back.

8 bolts are placed to secure the extended top (4 are used for the folded one).

I used felt fabric on top and bottom of the base to reduce any friction and prevent any harm to the floor and the wooden top.

All credits for the photos go to my wife, Elena!

I didn't want to use sliders on the build.

I can work with wood but not metal.

This way, I could place the table top I needed, exactly on a same size base.

The bolts make the table really sturdy, given that the base alone can vibrate a lot.

The sitting is really comfortable and I am really happy how the whole project worked out.

It does take a few minutes to open/close the top, given that I use an allen key.

I didn't take a lot of pictures while building it (sorry for that), hope you like it.