How to Make an Upholstery Worktable

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With any project it's important to have all the right tools before you begin. One tool that is really helpful when working on upholstery projects is a swiveling worktable. With a simple table like this you can set your upholstered piece at a comfortable height and turn the table instead of having to awkwardly wrestle the chair around over and over. We built our own upholstery table and we made a video of the process so you can make one too.
Materials List:
  • Trunkliner Charcoal 54" Fabric #103078
  • 21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized) #8012GZ
  • 2" x 4" boards, 32" long — 4
  • 2" x 4" boards, 35" long — 4
  • 2" x 4" boards, 24" long — 4
  • OSB panels, 35" long x 35" wide x 1/4" thick — 2
  • OSB panels, 35" long x 35" wide x 1/2" thick — 2
  • 2-1/2" screws
  • 1" screws
  • Swivel casters — 4
Tools List:
  • Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" #101017
  • Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
  • Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun #121411
  • Power drill, Screwdriver, Tape measure or Yardstick, Pencil, Circular Saw or Table Saw

We designed our worktable based on the table our upholsterer, Cindi, uses in her own studio at home. It features a soft top upholstered with Trunkliner Fabric, a bottom bay where you can keep your tools and other upholstery supplies, and swivel casters on the bottom for easy movement of the table. This table is a simple build and goes together quickly. In fact, you can make your own in just one day!

How to Make an Upholstery Work Table Video 2

Order your supplies from the materials and tools list above, then watch the video to learn how to make your own upholstery worktable. When your table is complete, be sure to post photos on social media and tag #Sailrite so we can see what you made. We love seeing our customers' talent and creativity.

Now that your worktable is complete, it's time to start a new upholstery project! Sailrite is your source for DIY content. We have the best, most comprehensive how-to tutorials on the internet. We never leave any steps out, and our complete materials and tools lists ensure you always know what to order to make your project a success. Click here to browse our selection of home upholstery projects.

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