Making a massage table with your own hands, instructions and diagrams

Design Features

It is quite possible to make a massage table with your own hands; it is enough to have basic skills and abilities, and have a basic understanding of this device. The product is specialized furniture that resembles a couch. Used in massage or beauty salons.

A simple version of such a table is equipped with a hole for the face, which allows a person to breathe while lying on his stomach during massage or other manual procedures. In this case, the patient remains in the physiologically correct position.

The surface of the table is flat, a little hard, but with soft upholstery. This allows the client to relax, and the specialist has access to all parts of the patient’s body. At the same time, comfort is ensured.

A massage table with a movable headrest is used in beauty salons. It facilitates the work of a cosmetologist and improves the quality of SPA procedures. Additional adjustable surfaces allow you to massage in a semi-sitting position.

We decide on the design and construction

Before you start making a desk with your own hands, you need to decide on the structure of the future product and its design.

The tabletop is attached in the same way.

The design must be chosen taking into account skills, abilities and capabilities. If your skill is still small, you should not take on a complex scheme - working on it will not only take a lot of time, but can also become a source of disappointment, since problems will inevitably arise that a novice home craftsman is unlikely to be able to solve immediately, and the work may stop.

In addition, a home master can realize his creative energy, but do it slowly, taking into account his existing skills and the availability of free time.

The lid of the table that was made for the baby can be decorated with multi-colored strips of fabric or ribbons, firmly secured to the lid, and then varnished.

In order for it to bring joy, and for the result to become a subject of admiration for the whole family, first you need to choose the simplest table design - without many additional elements. This can be an elementary classic table, consisting of a table top, two sides and a back wall, made without frills or frills. The first experience will take a lot of time; Failures and unforeseen problems are possible. Therefore, if you decide to make a desk with your own hands, you should avoid equipping it with drawers and add-ons for now. But if the skill of the owner of the house is beyond doubt, you can let your imagination run wild, and there may be:

• a desk for a schoolchild with drawers on one or both sides;
• table with drawers and bedside table;
• double-pedestal design;
• with “superstructures” of shelves, drawers, racks;
• compact corner;
• with a niche in the space under the countertop and others.

Before you start making a desk with your own hands, you need to decide on the structure of the future product and its design.
You should not refuse to choose an original design in the style of the 19th century, equipping the table with curved elegant legs, or design in the form of a bureau or “desk”. The bolder the home craftsman experiments, the more original the interior of an office or work area will look.

The design must be chosen taking into account skills, abilities and capabilities.

A desk is a rather austere product, so the decorating options may be quite limited for some.

Varieties

The design of such furniture varies. Depending on the purpose of use, the following types of tables are distinguished:

The design often includes armrests, the height of which is adjusted after the patient is positioned on the table. To make it comfortable for a person to stand up, all moving parts are lowered. Said furniture often has several sections.

Stationary

Mobile

Folding

Couch

Assembly

1. The diagram for assembling a massage table with your own hands begins with marking the tabletop. On the prepared plywood I marked two elements measuring 600 x 900 millimeters. After that, I cut out the parts using a jigsaw.

I sanded the ends of the resulting blanks with sandpaper to remove burrs and make them smooth.

In the blank, which will be the front part, a cutout for the face is marked. I cut out an oval hole measuring 180 x 110 millimeters using a jigsaw. The edges were also treated with sandpaper.

Drawing of a lounger with dimensions

1. After making the lid I started working on the frame. From timber measuring 20 x 50 millimeters, I made four sections of 900 millimeters in length and four sections of 550 millimeters in length.

Manufacturing materials

The table frame is made of wood and also metal. In the second case, steel or aluminum is used. In some models these materials are combined. Aluminum reduces the weight of the table, making it durable and reliable. A wooden frame is used in the manufacture of stationary models. It fits well into a classic interior. Regardless of the frame material, its height is adjustable.

The tabletop can consist of several sections or be monolithic. The patient directly sits on this part, so it should be moderately rigid. Faux leather is used for upholstery. It cleans well and does not leave stains from oils and creams. Genuine leather is rarely used due to its high cost.

Vinyl is resistant to moisture and oils, but with high levels of use it wears out quickly. Arpatek is considered a premium material. It is hygienic and does not contain cracks or pores.

Polyurethane or foam rubber is used as filler. Its optimal thickness is 4 cm. Foam rubber is soft and more comfortable, but with intensive use it becomes deformed and loses its qualities. Polyurethane does not wrinkle and lasts a long time.

Wooden frame

Metal

Vinyl

Arpatek

Polyurethane

Foam rubber

Features of assembling a folding massage table

It is more difficult to produce a flexible structure than a stationary one, but it is quite possible. The first difference is that the frame is not made for the entire tabletop, but for each of its parts. These components are attached using self-tapping screws. Everything else will be held on hinges. To make the couch easy to transport, it is advisable to attach handles and a latch on both sides, like on a suitcase.

If you intend to use it at home or for outdoor sessions, a folding table will be more convenient. The frame can be made of metal or wood.

Product requirements

Massage equipment must meet certain requirements. It is made from durable and environmentally friendly materials. In addition, the table must have the following characteristics:

1. Maximum comfort for both the patient and the massage therapist.
2. Load capacity. A good product should withstand at least 200 kg.
3. If the structure turns out to be heavy, then wheels can be screwed to it to make it easier to move.
4. Dimensions. The finished device must accommodate an adult patient of any size.
5. Strength. The table must withstand frequent, intense use.
6. Sustainability. Whatever the base, the furniture must stand level on it so that there is no risk of the structure overturning.
7. The ability of a specialist to gain access to the necessary areas of the body.

The product must be ergonomic. It’s good if the table has additional devices that increase comfort. Do not forget about the quality of the filler and the ability to adjust the height of the structure.

Maximum comfort

Load capacity

Strength

Dimensions

Labor and cost

Sawing the parts, assembling and covering with leather will take three hours.

The total cost is 4750 rubles.

On such a table it will be convenient to massage the client, and folding furniture is easy to carry with you.

If you are a novice massage therapist or, for example, someone in your family is interested in massage, a folding massage table can certainly come in handy. It is quite mobile, and when it is not needed, it can be easily folded and stored in the pantry or on the balcony. You can make such a table with a minimum set of tools and basic woodworking skills.

This article provides basic drawings and diagrams of a folding massage table, and also describes the main points of its assembly.

Dimensions and drawings

It’s not difficult to make a massage table with your own hands; you just need to decide on the size of the device and its design. Naturally, the parameters can be adjusted. Standard indicators:

1. Width. It can fluctuate between 50-80 cm. If the tabletop is too narrow, it will be uncomfortable for the patient, who may relax and fall. If the width is too large, the massage therapist will get tired faster. The optimal indicator is 70-76 cm. If the product is narrow, then it is additionally equipped with armrests.
2. Length. The size ranges from 184-200 cm. The optimal figure is 185 cm. A person should fit on the table at full height so that the legs or head do not hang over the edge.
3. Height. The optimal value in this case is 55-85 cm. Each massage therapist can adjust this parameter to suit their needs.

Making a table yourself will cost less than purchasing it from a specialized store. But before you start assembling, you need to draw a layout and drawing. It indicates all the details and their dimensions in millimeters. Fastening elements must be drawn. Ready-made drawings can be found in the public domain and, if necessary, adapted to your needs.

Drawing

When starting to manufacture and assemble a folding massage table, make a competent drawing in advance. Without it, it will be much more difficult to detail the product and assemble the structure. As for the drawing, you can make it yourself, from professionals or using a computer program . Each master chooses the option that suits him best, based on his capabilities and needs.

Important : the drawing must indicate the materials used to manufacture the product, the exact dimensions, and fastening elements for each individual part.

Master class on self-production

Before making a massage table, you should prepare everything you need. To draw a drawing and measure parts, you need a pencil, tape measure and square. Depending on the material of manufacture, the following tools are also needed:

• wood saw or hacksaw;
• drill, screwdriver;
• knife, chisel, hammer;
• screwdrivers;
• fastening elements: staples, screws, bolts;
• mallet.

You will also need artificial leather and stuffing material. If the product will be used at home and not very intensively, then you can use foam rubber. Some models also use PVA wood glue.

Made of wood

For work you need plywood with a thickness of 0.9 cm and dimensions 60 x 90 cm - 2 sheets, a wooden beam (2 x 5 cm) - 18 m, artificial leather - 110 x 210 cm. You also need to purchase 14 loops 1.8 x 5 cm The manufacturing process includes the following stages:

1. Creating a tabletop. At this stage, an oval hole measuring 18 x 12 cm is prepared for the face.
2. Frame assembly. The dimensions of the frame and tabletop must match exactly. To connect the timber, self-tapping screws 4.5 cm long are used. Holes are pre-drilled for them. The tabletop is also fixed to the frame with self-tapping screws.
3. Fastening the padding and covering the frame. The foam rubber is fixed using wood glue. The protruding parts are cut off with a stationery knife. The upholstery is attached using a construction stapler. The step between staples is 10 cm.
4. Making legs. To do this, you will need 2 x 5 cm bars with a length of 85.5 cm. They are screwed to the frame and additionally secured with spacers at the bottom. You will need 2 of these designs.

If necessary, additional spacers along the length of the table can be fixed on the legs, which will make it more stable. The last step is finishing the structure: every visible wooden element should be varnished or painted. They should not have burrs.

Creating a tabletop

Making legs

Frame assembly

Installing an additional spacer

Fastening the padding and covering the frame

Made of metal

Metal models are also not considered difficult to make yourself. You will need a steel or aluminum pipe of square or rectangular cross-section. Welding or screws (bolts and nuts) can be used for connection. You need to twist aluminum. The metal frame is cleaned, sanded and painted before the tabletop is attached. The work includes the following stages:

1. Making the frame. The size of the metal profile depends on the dimensions of the tabletop: it should extend 5-10 cm beyond the supporting structure. The cross-section of the pipe is 2 x 4 cm. The frame requires 4 pieces, 2 of which are short and 2 are long. You also need a long cross member, which serves as a stiffening rib for the structure.
2. Fixation of legs. They are installed strictly perpendicular to the frame in its corners. If it is necessary to adjust the height, holes are drilled on the legs, and then small pieces of metal profiles with the same holes are attached to them. The step between them is 1.5-2 cm.
3. Tabletop installation. It can be wooden or metal. At this stage, the filling is laid and the upholstery is fixed.

Angles and self-tapping screws are used to secure the tabletop. The metal upper part can be attached by welding, this product will be more durable. All connections are cleaned and painted.

Frame making

Fixation of legs

Installation of the cross member

Tabletop installation

Folding massage furniture

Making a folding massage table with your own hands is a little more difficult. The top part is made of plywood. You need 2 pieces of material, 60 x 90 cm each. An oval for the face is immediately cut out in one of the parts. A frame is made from bars for each piece of plywood. The parts are fastened with nails or self-tapping screws. Next, the plywood is covered with foam rubber, the excess parts of which are cut off. Now the tabletops need to be covered with upholstery material.

Use a wide ribbon to create a hole for the face. Both halves need to be connected to each other using piano hinges. The manufacture of supports involves the following actions:

1. Cutting beams with a cross-section of 2-5 cm - 12 pieces (2 identical sets).
2. Connecting workpieces. Self-tapping screws are used here. The edges of long elements are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. The parts need to be fixed “halfway” using self-tapping screws, cutting off the edges of the supports at an angle of 30 degrees. The resulting fragments are connected with loops and fasteners. It must be taken into account that when folding, the structural parts should not interfere with each other.
3. Table assembly. Places for hinges are marked on the back of the frames. To attach the tabletop and supporting elements, you will need piano hinges (4 pieces). They also secure the spacers on both crossbars.

Before completing work, folding elements must be checked for stability and ease of transformation. Additionally, the product is equipped with a handle and clasp for easy carrying. Even an inexperienced master can make such a massage table if he follows the technology for performing the work.

Cutting beams

Joining workpieces

Table assembly

Add a handle and clasp for easy portability

Check the ease of transformation and stability of the structure

Ready table

Recommendations for creating massage devices

To create the most comfortable massage table, with your own hands, it is recommended to follow the instructions below:

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  Corners should be rounded and soft

  It is important that the finished product can be easily positioned by both a child and an adult, regardless of his build. The massage therapist must be provided with full access to the client; it is unacceptable that during the performance of duties, corners or other parts rest against his sides;

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  Legs are best made of metal

  a homemade table should easily support human weight, which can reach 250 kilos. Only specialists know that in order for the procedure to be sufficiently effective, significant efforts must be made. If the wooden table is not strong enough, then after several sessions it will simply fail. In no case should we forget that the safety of the massage therapist’s client comes first. Therefore, craftsmen believe that it is better to make the frame based on lightweight metal (aluminum is considered an excellent material) or from wood, which is characterized by increased strength (the best option is wood, since it is lighter than metal). On average, the weight of a completed device, ready for use, ranges from 15 to 20 kg. The optimal dimensions of a massage table are: width 55-65 cm, length – 185 cm (this is the standard). The height of the massage table is determined individually, based on the height of the person who will use it in the future. It is advisable that its dimensions do not interfere with the work of the master and his presence in the room;

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  For convenience, the table should have a recess for the head

  the part where the patient’s body should be located should be distinguished by its ergonomics. If a person is in an uncomfortable position, then he experiences tension, therefore, there will be little benefit from the procedure (or there will be none at all). It is better to make sure that the client is as comfortable as possible and prepare a folding massage table with a convenient option - height adjustment. It would also be useful to have a recess made specifically for the head;

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  Among the fillers, preference is given to foam rubber

  The quality and quantity of filler is of particular importance. Experienced craftsmen advise choosing foam rubber or polyurethane, which has a higher density. As an option, you can choose a combined type of filler.