How can I repurpose the legs of old folding tables?
i have some old folding tables with heavy particle board tops that are not in good shape.Can anyone make suggestions for re purposing the legs or what one could use to replace the old table tops so that they are not so heavy?
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Plywood can be put in the particle board's place and isn't nearly as heavy.
use plywood (not a composite ) to make new tops ... legs don't have to be 6' apart ... can make round tops, rectangular, triangular, square, etc. paint, decorate etc., seal and bingo, you have a whole set of new tables!
I'd use a sound one side, 1/2" plywood; can be painted, stained, etc.
OR! use as legs on an old hollow-core door -- makes a great table/desk top! Check the Habitat RE-STORE for old doors ... https://makezine.com/projects/hollow-core-door-table/
MDF is basically a fancy grade of Particle board ... https://www.addicted2decorating.com/mdf-vs-plywood-differences-pros-and-cons-and-when-to-use-what.html
If the frame is good, I would glue a 1/4 inch plywood over it and use it as a table. You could paint the tops.
What about this?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/turn-a-folding-table-into-a-dining-table-28374284?
Turn a Folding Table Into a Dining Table!