How to Make a Folding Laptop Table | House One | This Old House

Need a comfy place to work from your couch? DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows you how to build a custom laptop table that easily stores away when not in use.

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Whether you’re working from home or streaming your favorite show, nothing beats the convenience of having a dedicated holder for your laptop that can easily fold away when not in use. Learn how to build your own custom laptop table. For a cut list and steps go to the This Old House website [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/e/22124839].

Cost: $25
Time: 1.5 hours
Skill level: Easy

Tools
Tape measure [https://amzn.to/2POUnbm]
Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3sHHVsF]
Drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2Ph7Mtc]
Centering drill bit [https://amzn.to/3fwBQMa]
Countersink drill bit [https://amzn.to/39wqWC7]
Pocket hole jig [https://amzn.to/31CKvo6]
Hammer [https://amzn.to/2PnQeeP]
Chisel [https://amzn.to/3m8kV3s]

Materials
(1) 11 ½” x 1 ½” Pine Stair Tread [https://thd.co/39wwDzS]
(3) 1 x 2 x 8 [https://thd.co/2T9ltZt]
1 ¼” pocket hole screws [https://amzn.to/3wgMeO0]
2-inch wood screws [https://amzn.to/3wgmiC1]
(4) ¼” x 1 ½” carriage bolt [https://amzn.to/3sJo3Wi]
(4) ¼” flat washer [https://amzn.to/31xXh7a]
(4) ¼” hex nuts [https://amzn.to/3rJydVf]
(3) 1 ½-inch hinges [https://thd.co/31CNnkS]

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