Q: How does the table lock in the open position?
The design uses geometry rather than catches or sliding hardware. The table stays open under load and does not require a latch or clip – it folds only when the user deliberately collapses it.
05L1201 - Folding Table Plan
This is the best folding table design we have seen yet.
Easy to build, it is particularly stable. There are no catches or slides that can accidentally let go. The 21" square top can be modified to any shape you want — round, octagonal, oval, etc. Folds to a thickness of about 3". The center dowel doubles as a carry handle.
The full-size plan includes a cutting list.
Made in Canada.
The design uses geometry rather than catches or sliding hardware. The table stays open under load and does not require a latch or clip – it folds only when the user deliberately collapses it.
Yes. The 21" square top can be modified to any shape – round, octagonal, oval or other – using the same leg and frame dimensions.
The folded table is about 3" thick, making it easy to store upright in a closet, against a wall or in a vehicle.
The center structural dowel serves as a carry handle when the table is folded, so no bag or separate handle is needed.
Yes. A full cutting list is included with the plan.
| Materials | Printed plan (paper) |
| Dimensions | Top: 21" × 21" (square, modifiable); folds to approximately 3" thick |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Full-size folding table plan; cutting list |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Folding Table Plan
This is the best folding table design we have seen yet.
Easy to build, it is particularly stable. There are no catches or slides that can accidentally let go. The 21" square top can be modified to any shape you want — round, octagonal, oval, etc. Folds to a thickness of about 3". The center dowel doubles as a carry handle.
The full-size plan includes a cutting list.
Made in Canada.
