Have you ever needed a table in your car? Maybe you needed it to have a snack while traveling by car, so as not to put everything on your lap. Or you needed it in order to write something down on paper. Unfortunately, most cars do not provide us with the opportunity to use tables, since they simply do not exist. But there is a way out.
Any of us with help simple means Maybe small table, which may be useful to us on the road. True, in order to secure the table inside the car there must be cup holders. Unfortunately, not all car models have them. But if your car has cup holders in the right place, then assembling the table is a very simple task. make it, securing it later in the table cup holder.
In order to make a table in a car we will need:
- Round plywood blank
- Two types of sandpaper
- 4 short screws
- PVC tube
- Knife for cutting metal-plastic
- Roulette
- Spray paint
- Paint for wood
- Drill and wood bit
- Can
- Pencil
- Marker
- Vise
At the first stage you must process round blank sandpaper. Next, you need to paint the round blank with wood paint.
To ensure that the paint lays evenly and beautifully, use a cotton rag.
Remember that to paint plywood perfectly, you need to first apply one coat and wait for it to dry. Then you need to apply another layer.
After this, take a PVC pipe and, having measured the required size, cut it using special tool for metal-plastic.
Next, you need to paint the tube using spray paint. You need to apply at least 2-3 coats to completely and accurately paint the plastic tube. Remember that after each application of paint, you must wait 15 minutes for the paint to dry. After applying the last layer, the tube must dry for at least 1 hour.
Take a used tin and remove stickers or typography from it using sandpaper. Next, paint the can with spray paint in the color you want. Apply the paint in the same way as you painted the PVC pipe, remembering to let the paint dry for at least 1 hour after applying all layers.
Before painting the jar, be sure to take the size (diameter) from it to make two wooden circles. While the painted jar is drying, you can make wooden blanks with exactly the same diameter as the jar. Just like a large round blank, everything needs to be painted with wood paint.
After the small pieces of wood are cut and painted, you need to drill a hole in the center with exactly the same diameter as the PVC pipe. After drilling, you need to slightly widen the hole.
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Homemade table in a car
As I wrote earlier, I had an idea to make a folding table...
And today I decided to bring it to life)
To do this, a piece of plywood (10mm thick) was purchased at the nearest “cut”, and screws, hinges and corners were purchased in a store not far from the cut.
Some time ago, while walking through the hardware department of a supermarket, I saw these absolutely wonderful cup holders, which for some reason were called “cups for pens.”
I bought them right away, and since then I have been haunted by the obsession of sticking them somewhere in the car.
And when I decided to make a folding table, I already knew that it would have my cup holders)
My table will have dimensions of 60 by 40 for the main folding table top, and 15 by 40 for the fixed part of the table.
I made a pattern on a piece of plywood.
I sawed the plywood with a grinder and used it to process the edges and make rounded corners at the table.
I circled the cup holders on the non-folding part of the table.
I made the holes for the cup holders using a drill with a regular drill bit.
I used the same drill to “process” the edges of the holes (I didn’t try very hard here - these holes won’t be visible anyway))
I screwed on the hinges and corners.
The table is almost ready - there is a leg left, I will make it tomorrow and post it here.
(I spent three hours on everything, an hour of which was cutting and in the store)
As promised - continuation, I am making a leg for a folding table.
I bought a piece of chrome-plated square pipe at a construction market)
I also bought a plug for it there, and bought a molly dowel and furniture corners from neighboring boutiques.
I cut off the excess from the leg.
I cut off a corner so that the leg could fold.
The most disgusting thing here is to drill a chrome leg, I had regular, black and yellow drills.
You can drill with black, but it seemed to me that yellow copes with the task much better.
I also made a hole in the corner for a bolt.
I put everything together - it works!)
Folding table for Gazelle
And this is how it looks in the final version in the car.
The main tabletop is varnished, and the small fixed part of the tabletop is covered with young leatherette leather. (there will be a window)
For those who want to do something similar, I advise you to take thicker plywood (not 10mm).
Well, for the rest, I’m happy with everything so far, let’s see how it will be in operation.
Specifications
Car interior tuning. Table in the car.
I don’t even remember how many tables I had to put in the interiors of different cars. They made their own designs, but more often for tuning they used ready-made ones from the interior of another car. The most convenient to install and suitable sized table can be borrowed from the Volkswagen Multivan.
Of course, such a table will not fit in passenger car, but in a minibus it will feel like going to your own home. I’ll tell you how we installed it in the cabin using the example of tuning the Chevrolet Express.
This Chevrolet is a big bus, there is plenty of space inside and you don’t have to think too hard about where to put the table. Typically, when tuning a car interior, a table for passengers is located on the side or between the seats. The transformation mechanisms of such tables differ in the trajectory of unfolding and fixing the tabletop.
Photo 01. The design of the Volkswagen Multivan table is designed for a wall position, which means that all we have to do is lean it against the side trim in the right place. In addition to the table, on the side of the car I placed a thermoelectric cooler (also known as a heater) for a bottle or glass.
I have already given an example of installing an electric drive on a bar movement mechanism in tuning a car interior. So, in stock, the mechanical Volkswagen Multivan tuning table can also be equipped with an electric drive. We often do this - we mount the window lift mechanism with minor modifications on the table frame. There is, however, one trick to opening the table lid...
Photo 02. In order to firmly fix the table on the car and flush it with the side trim, you have to cut the original Chevrolet Express interior trim. When tuning a car interior, locksmith work probably takes up a third of all resources and time. That's why I work only with proven professional guys. To a good master you don’t need to explain what piece of hardware to make - he will explain everything to you himself (in an accessible language).
The table is screwed to the floor and wall of the car body through steel brackets.
Photo 03. The overlay covering of the table and thermal glass can be started only after the additional equipment has been completely fixed. Especially in my case, when the trim involves a movable panel mounted on a free-standing table, and not on the trim itself. These details hide the complexity of tuning the car interior. But if you do everything in order, securing the structural elements and cladding, then distortions and gaps can be avoided. 
I make the body of the table's overlay casing from hardboard (fibreboard) with the expectation of attaching it to the original side casing using external self-tapping screws. I immediately mark and cut out a window for the rotating hatch of the table.
Photo 04. I cover the inside of the hardboard casing of the car table with fiberglass. This will strengthen the piece as a whole and allow me to cut the corners of the hardboard from the outside without losing strength. This method of tuning a car interior allows you to save on time and materials. Moreover, from hardboard you can make very complex shapes and even with a tense (rounded) surface. Therefore, I choose plastic, smooth hardboard on one side. And the reverse, fleecy side absorbs polyester resin well, bonding “to death” with fiberglass.
Photo 05. Tuning the interior of a car made of hardboard can be modified with automotive putty. Where possible, I always round the front panels and smooth the surface with sandpaper. The covering of the table in the car is adjusted to the location using putty. I fill the gaps between the table skin and the original side skin of the car with “hairy putty.”
Photo 06. The table in the car from Volkswagen Multivan has design feature. At the top of the table, when opened, the lid first folds back and turns. Outside, in closed position, the lid is located flush with the front panel of the table casing. Therefore, I make a separate part that resembles a hatch from the outside.
Hardboard will work well here as a base for fiberglass.
Photo 07. I roll up the inner fluffy surface of the hardboard with fiberglass and, after polymerization, trim it along the edges. Just be careful not to mold too thick a layer of plastic so as not to deform the side walls of the part. They may tilt inward relative to the surface of the lid.
Hardboard tuning of a car interior, in places such as the rectangular cover of a table in a car, is difficult to distinguish from parts made of fiberglass or sheet plastic.
Photo 08. Not the last specialist in tuning the car interior is an electrician. A good electrician with extensive experience in tuning is not easy to find. But to revive the table in the car, I ask a proven pro, whom I have known for a long time.
In general, some inconsistencies almost always happen with electrics. It is normal to assemble and disassemble the interior a couple of times due to electrical problems when tuning the interior of a car.
Photo 09. And so, in order not to pull the trim on the finished interior, we pre-pump and test the operation of the table in the car. The overlay trim has already been covered with leather and Alcantara and screwed to the original Chevrolet Express side panel. I’m in no hurry to paste over the hatch cover, because I’m going to refine its contour, finally setting the gaps. At this stage, it is advisable to start the table from the button, and not just by attaching wires to the screwdriver battery.
Photo 10. Beauty! The table in the car works like a clock. It’s a pity that you don’t hear the sound with which this tongue falls out into the car’s interior.
There is, however, one not very pleasant, it seems to me, moment in tuning the table. Before you press the button to close the table into the car, you need to fold it manually. And you can forget... however, I have not yet heard any reproaches from the owners of the tuning car showrooms we made.
Photo 11. The issue with control buttons for interior tuning functions, and in particular the table, is solved in different ways. Typically, buttons from cars of other models are used, for example Mercedes 220. A panel is cut out for them and the buttons are arranged in the required order. This time the remote control with buttons was made of a piece of plexiglass, but more on that in the next part.
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Description.
A table in a car can be used as a convenient laptop stand, as a desk for papers and office supplies, for food, drinks and much more. Easy to install, the angle of inclination can be changed.
The compact table folds up and does not take up much space.
The table has a universal mount that allows you to securely attach it to the steering wheel and to the back seat using special hooks (included in the kit). The mount is universal, suitable for any seat and steering wheel. The table has special recesses - cup holders for drinks, as well as for small items.
Characteristics of the machine table:
Material: chrome steel and impact resistant plastic.
Dimensions (l x w x h): 230 mm x 355 mm x 40 mm.
A convenient combination for using a laptop in a car: a car table, a car inverter (220 volt outlet in the car) and a cigarette lighter splitter.
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Going on the road..
Numerous traffic jams in city areas, long journeys, expectations of their managers or clients
Meeting a loved one at the airport - all this takes up time, which seems endless if you spend it behind the wheel of a car. A laptop will help you pass the minutes - a small device that can work for several hours without recharging. With it you will have the opportunity to play interesting game or watch a new movie. But where to place this equipment in the car, because there is not enough space without it. A laptop table will save you. Popular models of this type of portable furniture amaze with the list of their positive characteristics. How to choose the best car tables?
Firstly, the furniture should remain easy to use. Modern tables can easily be mounted on the steering wheel of a car or on the back of the seat for passengers. They can also be removed quickly. In a matter of seconds, a table for a laptop in a car should collapse if suddenly the cavalcade of vehicles in front moves and the “traffic jam” begins to dissolve. You should choose only those products that fall down or fold in half, without blocking the view or the free space around the legs.
It is worth paying attention to the package of documents that is included with the purchase. A high-quality laptop table for a car must have a certificate and instructions. The last document describes how to properly secure furniture and how to use it on the road. Many companies - sellers, as well as manufacturers, also offer a guarantee, which is equivalent to 6 months - 1 year.
And, of course, an important parameter when choosing the type of furniture in question is the aesthetic component. There are many products on the market with a wide variety of configurations and color solutions. You can purchase a laptop table for your car to match the color of the upholstery or dashboard. Or you can choose standard color scheme- silver, black or “wooden” models. Just pay attention to the base. The frame must be either metal or plastic, but made of high-quality dense materials that will withstand the declared load.
In conclusion, it should be emphasized that many tables for laptops in cars are additionally equipped with stands for glasses, pens, or a small hole for small things, such as flash cards or charger. But such models are usually cumbersome, and the declared functionality is rarely used for its intended purpose, and therefore has no practical benefit. Therefore, it is better to choose a simple, but beautiful and easy-to-use item.
How to decorate a car interior?
Give the car exclusivity and uniqueness appearance“tuning” the interior will help. IN in this case you will be able to solve several problems at the same time: create a unique design that will ideally suit your lifestyle and give the car interior the practicality that is so necessary in our lives. Previously, we have already looked at various examples of how you can decorate a car and even learned what airbrushing is and how it can transform a woman’s car.
Now, we will pay Special attention car interior design. When decorating a salon, do not be afraid to experiment and try, because a truly unique and chic salon can only be created by the method of numerous trials and often errors. You just need to start and try to bring something of your own into the everyday routine of your car’s interior.
The first steps in the question - “How to Decorate the interior of a car?” you should start with leather decorative elements. Make a leather steering wheel braid with combined inserts. For example, let's imagine that your car is red. Then, in this case, a black braided steering wheel with separate red leather inserts will look great. You can make the lower or upper part of the steering wheel red, or you can make the entire steering wheel red. You just need to take into account the following: to individually tailor such a leather braid, you will have to remove the steering wheel and give it to the studio. Only in this case will it be sewn to the perfect size.
If you have a sufficient amount of money that you plan to spend on decorating according to the tips from the “How to Decorate a Car Interior” category, then you can order a leather interior. The ideal option would be if it matches the color of the steering wheel braid. The central part of the front seats can be made in any color, and the sides can be made of traditional black leather. You can limit yourself to this element only for decorating the front seats. This decor will give the interior a sporty look. In addition, leather seats are more practical, unlike fabric ones, because they are easier to wash.
Plastic decorative elements of a car interior can be replaced with plastic made to resemble “wood”. Such elements will look stylish and rich. However, if you want to maintain a sporty style, then cover them with carbon film, which would contrast with the main color of the interior.
Another tip would be to create interior lighting. Diodes on the tape are attached to double sided tape at the bottom of the torpedo. As a result, you will get original pedal lighting. Diodes can be made in one color or multi-colored. You can connect diodes to the low beam, ignition or dimensions. And if you wish, you can even display a separate toggle switch to turn the backlight on/off.
For even brighter interior lighting, you can install a neon tube in the cabin. They come in different thicknesses and absolutely all color shades. Unlike diodes, a neon tube will last you longer.
You can install chrome plated covers on the pedals themselves. They are available in a wide range of sizes and can be customized for you. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find on sale overlays that are already backlit. This model will be especially useful for those women who have recently gotten behind the wheel and are still confusing the pedals.
A car is one of those things in our lives that can be significantly improved in terms of comfort with the help of various kinds gadgets, accessories. Now we will talk about 16 of these incredibly useful devices that will certainly be useful to most drivers.
1. “Pocket” for the phone
A bright silicone “pocket” that attaches to the headrests of the front seats for storing a phone, charger or any other necessary small items.
2. Computer desk
A compact folding computer table that easily attaches to the front seat and allows you to comfortably work, watch a movie or take notes on the go.
3. Protective case
Do children get the backs of the front seats dirty with their feet? Sew or buy a special protective cover that will keep the upholstery clean.
4. Travel table
A folding car table with cup holders is an invaluable item for long family trips.
5. Thermal bag
A small, functional thermal bag that will allow you to create stable temperature conditions for storing food and drinks, and additional compartments and pockets will allow you to accommodate many of the little things you need on the road.
6. Phone mount
Regular rubber bands for money attached to the airflow grille will allow you to securely fix the phone.
7. Car hanger
A car hanger will allow you to forever forget about bags and packages under the seats, as well as clothes scattered in the back seat. You can purchase a car hanger or make it yourself from regular carabiners.
8. Document organizer
A travel organizer for disks, documents, money and other small items, which is attached to the car visor - an indispensable thing when traveling.
9. Napkin holder
To cope with minor troubles, such as spilled coffee or a stained shirt collar, napkins from a special napkin holder, which is securely attached to the car visor, will help.
10. Toy organizer
To prevent children from getting bored on the road and distracting the driver from the road, you should take care of their comfort in advance. Toys, books, coloring books, water, cookies, napkins and other little things you need on the road can be placed in a rag organizer, which is conveniently attached to the back of the front seat.
11. Garbage container
To forever forget about used napkins, empty bottles and cups lying around inside the car, every motorist should get a compact trash container with a convenient fastening.
12. Cup holder
To prevent an open container with a drink from accidentally tipping over and spilling on the way, use a special car cup holder.
13. Portable desk
16. Dog seat
Get a special booster to ensure the comfort and safety of your pet on the road.
In fact, the number of useful devices is simply incredible. Continuing the topic, I would like to tell you more about what was in his car.
For those who spend a lot of time in their car, often work in it and want to make their life more comfortable in such cases, a table that you can make yourself will be very useful - following the example of Michael Davis.
To make such a table you will need several PVC fittings and part of the pipe used for installing water pipes. All elements using this technology are connected using glue; they are easy to process and cut, for example, with a hacksaw.
The table is removable and fits into a cup holder. Measure inner diameter holder in your car - for this size you need to purchase two 90-degree elbows, a coupling, a flange, a pipe, and glue from a hardware store. Michael uses a Toyota Tacoma (pickup truck). In this case, the diameter of the pipe and fittings is 2 inches.
Cut three small parts of the pipe, 2-3 cm each, and assemble the entire structure, without gluing, as shown in the photo.
The coupling should fit snugly into the holder all the way to the bottom, so it may need to be sanded. If necessary, parts of the pipe can be replaced with sizes that suit you. Please note that when gluing, the pipe goes into the fittings several millimeters (about 5 mm) deeper than before gluing. If all dimensions are correct, you can glue: degrease the areas to be glued, coat them with glue, insert the pipe into the fitting and turn it 90 degrees, remove excess glue with a rag. This is what you should get:
The next stage is manufacturing. For this, a sheet of plywood of the required size is quite suitable. Make holes for mounting the flange, fan, and laptop legs. Attach the table top to the flange.
Have you ever wanted to grab a snack on the go, but couldn't find room for that sandwich? Well, here's your solution! I present to you a table in the car! I'll also show you how to make space for a notepad and pen and how to make a set of glove boxes if necessary. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it!
First, you need to cut a large circle out of plywood. Mine was about 12 inches in diameter.
Secondly, you need to thoroughly remove burrs with sandpaper. Usually sandpaper is marked according to the abrasive size, for example 80,100,150. We start with coarser sandpaper and end with fine sandpaper.
Now we paint it “like wood” and polish it with a rag.
The better the plywood is sanded, the better the paint will adhere.
After one side dries, move to the other. You will probably need to apply more than 1 coat.
While the countertop is drying, cut out a piece of CPVC (CPVC) pipe with a diameter of ? inches and 12 inches long. The edges should be cut evenly, at right angles.
Are we spray painting this tube and adapter? V? inches.
To make the work easier, we insert some kind of rod into the pipe and stick it into the ground. We paint in several layers with a break of 15 minutes for the previous layer to dry.
Choose a metal can that is not dented. Remove the sticker from the can and any remaining adhesive with sandpaper.
Prepare it for painting by sanding it down. Paint any color of your choice, just like the CPVC pipe, and let dry.
While the jar is drying, using another similar jar, draw 2 circles on the plywood and cut them out. We paint one of these circles on one side, like the tabletop.
Select the drill bit according to the pipe size. I used 3/4 inch. Drill a hole through the center of two small round pieces of plywood. If necessary, widen the hole a little so that the CPVC pipe can fit through.
Now we use a drill to drill a hole with a diameter of? inches in the center of your table, but only half the thickness of the plywood! This hole must fit exactly into the 3/4 -1/2 inch adapter. Glue the 1/2″ end of the adapter into the hole. After that, screw in 2 small short screws from the inside for greater strength. Sorry, no photo for this step.
Take a dry jar and insert an unpainted round piece of plywood into the bottom. 4
Then take the second piece and place it at the top flush with the rim of the can, with the painted part facing out. Use 2 screws to secure the plywood to the rim. The screws should not reach the hole in the center. Insert the pipe as shown in the photo. 
Connect the table top and the finished leg.
Now you have a portable, durable table in your car. If it does not fit into the cup holder and is too small in diameter, then seal it with foam or something similar.
If you need pen and paper on the go, use Velcro and silicone spray.
Cut out the Velcro the right size for pen and paper. Apply silicone spray to the back of the prickly Velcro and stick them to the table and to the necessary items (pencil/pen and paper). 4
Well that's all, our little but cozy table completely ready. In my opinion it turned out well.
