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    Default Matching legs

    I had posted this in restoration, but I did not get any replies, so I thought it maybe should have been in this section, thanks.

    I am restoring an old writing desk and have a bit of a problem. The four legs are turned quite elaborately and are "broken" at the half height by a shelf, so I need 8 identical legs each 280mm long and about 50 mm round at the largest size. Can ayone point me in the direction of someone who can produce such items at a reasonable cost?. Seven of the eight have borer activity, which I can treat if I cannot get 8 new ones, but one is borer and water damaged beyond rescue.

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    [QUOTE=ingin1;1381854]I had posted this in restoration, but I did not get any replies, so I thought it maybe should have been in this section, thanks.

    Ingin,

    somebody is bound to have a go. But some pics of the legs etc would be handy.
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    Yes, sorry. I will take some oics and post them asap

    Thanks for the feedback
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    This is a photo of one of the 8 legs that make up the whole set. The legs come as two parts, top leg and lower leg, both identical and all that x 4. One of the 8 legs is beyond rescue due to dry rot and borers. So I need to know if someone can turn me a duplicate in a hardwood (not pine) and the cost to do so please.

    Thanks Ian

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    Need the diameter as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by View Post
    Need the diameter as well.
    , try this . . .
    280mm long and about 50 mm round at the largest size
    Pat
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    Yes I have read it properly now.

    Do the legs have a tenon or hole so that they go through the shelf or do they just sit on?

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    Hi ,
    Sorry, I should have been more accurate. The largest diameter is infact 64mm, the length is correct at 280mm, I just measured it accurately. The legs are held in place using double ended screws, centered. I am considering replacing those with dowells, but in any case, a lathe centre point is all I need.

    Regards Ian

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