DIY Portable Mahjong Table
Build a DIY Mahjong Table with folding legs and trim! This is easy, portable, and perfect for game night. Fun, functional, and totally Shanty-2-Chic! Get the free plans HERE!
Equipment
- - Kreg Rebel Pocket-Hole Joiner
- - Kreg 20V Brushless Drill
- Miter Saw
- - Nail gun
- Sander
- - Clamps
Ingredients
- - ¾″ plywood 48″ x 48″ cut to size
- - 2×4 boards ripped to 2″ wide ends mitered at 45°
- - Beaded wood trim approx. 170″ total length
- - Folding leg hinges
- - Scrap plywood for foot pads
- - 1¼″ Kreg screws
- - 1½″ pocket hole screws
- - Wood glue
- - Brad nails
- - Varathane Early American stain
- - Clear topcoat or polycrylic
Instructions
- Start with your ¾″ plywood tabletop. Use the Kreg Rebel Pocket-Hole Joiner to drill ¾″ pocket holes along all four sides of the underside where the trim will attach.
- Rip your 2×4 boards down to 2″ wide, then miter each end at 45°. Apply wood glue to each edge of the plywood and attach the trim pieces using 1½″ pocket hole screws.
- Before attaching the folding legs, glue and screw small plywood foot pads underneath each corner. These provide extra strength for the hinge screws and help keep the table stable.
- Attach the folding leg hinges with 1¼″ screws, making sure each leg folds in the correct direction and lays flat when folded.
- Attach the decorative beaded wood trim around the tabletop edges. Apply a thin bead of wood glue, position the trim in place, and secure it with brad nails.
- Sand the entire table smooth, wipe away dust, and apply Varathane Early American stain. Seal with a clear topcoat or polycrylic and let it cure fully before use.
Notes
The folding design makes this Mahjong table easy to store and transport for game night. The beaded trim adds a fun, Shanty touch that makes it one-of-a-kind!