Por-Table

Do you need a bedside table but don't have the space for it? Say hi to the por-table! Made for those without enough space for a full-fledged bedside table, the por-table was designed for all the people who don’t have a place to place their phones or eyeglasses on at night, and for those who might just need a little bit more storage.

• 12” x 18” acrylic (0.3mm thickness)
• Laser Cutter (I used the Universal Laser Systems 3.6)
• 2 pcs sewing table flap hinge
• 8 pcs countersunk screw/bolt
• 8 pcs flat washer
• 8 pcs hex nut
• Acrylic adhesive
• Masking tape
• Drill
• Syringe (for the adhesive)

Laser cut the following pieces (you can use the file attached below to make it easier :D).

Once everything is assembled you will end up with 2 separate parts: the hook (B, C1, C2), and the table (A, D, E1, E2). You'll see this later.

Place masking tape on the sides (highlighted in red) where piece A and B will connect via the flap hinges. This is a crucial step as this prevents the acrylic from cracking once you drill holes into them.

Check where you want to place your flap hinges. They should connect pieces A and B, then mark the holes of the hinges using a marker. Afterwards, drill holes into the marks you set.

Using a syringe with acrylic adhesive, glue piece C1 perpendicular to piece B, and do the same for piece C2 on the other side of piece B.

This is what it should look like:

Connect piece E1 perpendicular to piece D, and do the same for piece E2 on the other side of piece D. Then, using the acrylic adhesive, glue the 3 pieces on the top face of piece A (opposite side of the holes you drilled earlier).

This is what it should look like:

After the adhesive has set for around 24 hours, remove the masking tape. You should have the 2 parts, and they should look like this:

Now, attach the 2 parts together using the flap hinges, screws/bolts, washers, and nuts.

Take note to tighten the nuts and bolts just enough as tightening it too much may cause the acrylic to crack!

You now have a por-table!