The massage table is a useful device without which it is not necessary to do those who only recently graduated from the courses with the intention to start the practice of a massage therapist, and those who make the simplest manipulation of their loved ones at home. In both cases, you will need a reliable massage table, for example, folding type, so that at the end of the session, the plane can be removed in a niche, behind the door or onto the balcony. There are several types of folding tables, and each of their advantages, but professional equipment for massage rooms is expensive, and many have to make a massage table with their own hands.
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Varieties of massage tables
No matter how a specialist did the type of activity, it is possible to judge his skills in relation to the case and tool. Agree, I do not want to trust the repair of the electrical wiring to a neighbor, which rushes into a rosette with a screwdriver without turning off the switch on the shield. Similarly, the real massage therapist does not work without a suitable horizontal plane, massage oil, sheets and towels, thoroughly wash his hands.
The massage table is the main indicator of the qualification of a specialist, since without the correct position of the patient's body, in the most comfortable for the spine, there will be no proper effect. Flat and slightly rigid surface makes it possible to achieve maximum muscle relaxation. And the masseur itself should work in comfortable conditions, with full-fledged access to the patient, qualitatively performing manipulation with the smallest fatigue.
The massage table in the photo below is a visual confirmation that the device may have:
- extended functionality;
- folding plane of two parts;
- the simplest device.
The portable table is convenient for working outside the stationary massage room, it has low weight and folding format, is transported even in public transport. The dimensions of the massage bed are sometimes quite impressive, especially if it is stationary equipment for patients suffering from obesity. Portable models must weigh up to 20 kg so that with a massage table can be climbed into the patient's apartment without elevator.
The stationary massage plane for ordinary patients is most stable, but even its transportation is a difficult matter due to impressive dimensions and weights. In a stationary massage table, several design details are often provided to provide additional functions. For example, the risen headrest allows the most qualitative to carry out a cosmetic massage, and a break for a person to lie on the stomach for a long time in the detailed elaboration of all muscle groups.
To work in the cabin and when servicing special categories of patients (elderly and fat people, pregnant women, athletes with complex injuries) try to use the most stable stationary structures. However, these people are not always convenient to reach a massage cabinet every day, and they prefer paid services from the exit specialist with their massage table.
The most common designs:
- A single-section massage table for classic massage and simple manipulations.
- Two-section massage table with a raised headrest for the convenience of the cosmetologist and conducting SPA procedures.
- The three-section massage table has an additional adjustable surface so that the position of the planes can be changed arbitrarily under the needs of the procedure and the convenience of the clientele, for example, half-sidew during massage of the legs.
The finished standard is a bed with a width of 55-85 cm. It is quite narrow and additionally supplied with lifting armrests, but for obese patients is not enough. The plane with a hole for the face reaches a length of 210 cm, a solid table - up to 190 cm. We list the types of coating that can be used for a massage table made with your own hands:
- artificial leather for furniture upholstery;
- inexpensive leatherette;
- expensive arpatek;
- vinyl skin;
- cleaning medical leatherette on cotton basis.
Premium massage tables are covered with Arpatech, which visually (and other characteristics) is not different from genuine leather. It is used for upholstery of upholstered furniture or luxury car chairs, and not just for massage equipment. The filler uses foam rubber and polyurethane.
In some ready-made models, it is possible to adjust the height of the bed, but usually a height of 60-90 cm above the floor level, depending on the growth of the massage therapist. Height adjustment from finished tables is derived from an electric drive or using hydraulics. In the homemade table, the legs with holes are included in the support, where the height is regulated by conventional long bolts inserted into the holes taken opposite each other every 2-3 cm. Complex massage structures sometimes have from 4 to 8 supports. But whatever the functionality and the width of the massage surface, the specialist and the patient must be in conditions of the most comfortable for work and relaxation.
The portable massage table is designed for the standard weight of the patient - up to 120 kg. Mobile stationary withstands up to 200 kg, and for special patients there are massive tables designed for 350 and more kilograms. No matter how reliable the design of the table, it is recommended to fit on it slowly, get up - without sharp movements. Material for carcass Massage tables:
- tree;
- aluminum;
- steel;
- combined materials.
The cost of the finished multifunctional massage table depends on its technical characteristics, brand and manufacturer's warranties. However, in domestic use, they are capable of the simplest functionality, as a last resort, use the folding structure. And even to work on the road, they are trying to limit the lightweight design, resembling a folding suitcase with sliding legs made of light metal.
After examining in detail all the design features of massage tables and the functionality of individual sections, select the most appropriate dimensions to prepare your drawings of the massage table or sketch with sizes. We will look at several options for making massage tables with their own hands.
Making massage tables on their own
Option number 1 - the simplest table from the finished base
If you are not going to leave with your massage table regularly for each session, but you need to care for sick elderly parents at home, you can do the simplest design. In any case, make the simplest table and master the basics of massage for the prevention of bedsores - much more economical than daily pay the services of the outbound massage therapist.
The essence is that it is enough to cover the interconnect smooth door to foam rubber, to cut it with a leatherette with a furniture stapler, and the massage plane is ready. Next, you can put and consolidate it on a strong foundation from the kitchen table - it will be a stationary design. You can make the table and folding legs.
The stationary table will occupy a lot of space, especially since the apartment layout apartments and so close. Therefore, it is better to make a foldable option, for example, take ready-made folding legs from two ironing boards. They can be mounted not only along the surface, like an ironing board, and across: one under your head, others under your feet - this design is stable. Crosses from 2 ironing boards as folding supports under a massage table - this is the simplest option, so to speak, design for lazy.
To secure the groove from the back side, where the folding legs will be inserted, enough a segment of a corner, reliably screwed by screws. It is much more convenient to use those ready-made fastening mechanisms that were old ironing boards. This design quickly develops and removes the door or to the storage room.
Folding legs can be fixed both along and across the massage table, and the transverse attachment gives the greatest stability of the design. In folded form, it will come out more cumbersome if the feet of the legs to make constantly fixed on the one hand, like an ironing board. Or you will have to strangely fold the table and remove the removable crossmen. The distance between the leg supports will be roughly the same as the ironing board, but you can change it for the convenience of a massage therapist. The necessary height is measured by experimental means - the closer the groove, the higher the massage table.
Variant №2 - folding wooden table
You can do massage table, if you have the skills to work in wood, and all the necessary tools. Of the tools you may need:
- square, pencil, tape measure;
- drill and screwdriver (can be a versatile building tool);
- screwdriver, knife and scissors;
- hammer and nails;
- knife and a chisel;
- jigsaws;
- furniture stapler;
- screws on the number of holes in the Piano Hinges;
- self-tapping screw;
- hacksaw;
- 8 metal corners.
It is recommended to use a ready-made wood panels in wood, pine slats 5x3 cm, but it is possible to make all the details on its own, if you have the equipment. Alternatively, you can order a wooden details in the carpentry shop.
Materials:
- 2 segment plywood about 9 mm thick, the size of the collapsible display table parts - at least 600h900 mm;
- need for a framework bar size 30x50 mm - about 18 linear meters;
- piano hinges complete with screws to 15 mm;
- 2 segment average foam thickness (about 50 mm) in size plywood segments;
- leather or imitation leather size plywood, plus 10-15 cm to hem and fixing;
- contact adhesive for foam type "Torque";
- screws 45 mm in length;
- clasp.
- Cut plywood jigsaw piece 2 by 600h900 mm in one fragment directly preparing rounded notch size 180h110 mm.
- By doing these pieces of plywood from the beam segments for the frame screws fasten them to the structure.
- Fasten plywood frame two, making semblance countertops. In this paper we use self-tapping screws and nails.
- We papered the finished foam structure and give it to dry. First, glue is applied to the veneer, and after 5-10 minutes and putting a foam presses. When the material is pasted, it rounds off the edges with scissors - so kind of the finished surface will be more careful.
- Cushioning ready to part with imitation leather or other washable material. Treat the hole for the face, where the foam is also cut along the contour.
- Both parts of the countertop (or solid board) obkladyvayut upholstery materials, edges folded onto the back side of the frame and fastened along the contour of the furniture stapler. It is more difficult to handle cutout for the face, but it can be pre-sheathe the wide segment (such as tapes) and the edges just as secure. It is important to form an aesthetically pleasing edges and cutout for the face, the rest consolidation does not cause difficulties.
- We turn to the manufacture of the supports, to prepare a full set of blanks. Supports may be of different designs, including removable, so the type of table and props to choose in advance.
- Connect the billets by simulating the excess. Seam the places with a pencil and square for fastening supports and mount to table tops.
- Halves of massage logs we combine piano loops, after which our massage table is ready.
Massage table photo:
Option number 3 - Folding massage table on metal supports
This design is more like a leather suitcase. The couch consists of two identical parts that are comfortable to fold, and the legs are hiding inside. To begin with, it is important to think over all the details and make a drawing. Everything that concerns the bed is similar to the description above.
You will need:
- 2 supports, each of 2 vertical pipes;
- 1 connecting rail;
- 2 parts of the folding countertops, where in one side slot;
- short and long levers;
- corners for fixing long levers;
- 2 long cables and 4 short;
- porolon (or syntheps for less), leatherette or other practical material;
- details for fasteners.
The most harder to make the correct fastening of the supports from vertical pipes, and the material can be purchased in the construction market.
Option number 4 - folding table on W-shaped supports
The assembly of the countertops is described in detail above, consider the manufacture of the supports of the massage table, there will be a circular saw with an inclined disk.
- Handset or electric bolt cut from a bar of 20x50 mm blanks under 2 identical set, 12 segments for support should be released.
- Connect the billet screws, cut the edges of long bars at an angle of about 45 °, but the same angle should be in all parts of the supports. It is convenient to make a circular saw with an inclined disk, otherwise you will have to use the electric bike, which is less convenient.
- Connect the parts "in drapery" and secure self-tapping, cutting the edges of the supports at an angle of 30 ° with a circular saw. The parts obtained will be covered with loops and long screws, receiving 2 sets of supports connected by loops. When installing, it is important to check the compactness of the design - the details must be folded, without interfering with each other.
- We turn to the assembly of the table top on the W-shaped supports, noting the place for the loops on the back of the frame. Mounting supports and countertops Make the piano loops on self-drawing on the markup, using 4 loops, that is, for each support on 2. The fastening of the supports under both parts of the countertop should be. It is best to fix them on the central self-tapping screw and check how the details are invested.
- The piano loop and self-pressing will be built both half of the massage table, placing the frame from the bottom side, but so that they are a little retreat from the edge.
- Secure the piano loop spacers from both crossbars and check the stability of the entire design of the massage bed in folding form.
- Finished table Suppose fasteners and handle to transfer products, they can be borrowed from the old portfolio or suitcase.
