table leaf supports

**kathy** · 27th September 2004, 11:02 PM

Hi Everybody,

Could any one give me advice as to where I could get supports that will
hold the leaves up that I have attached to each end of my dining table. :confused:
The leaves are 260x740x20ml, not very big, but enables me to seat 6 friends if need be.
I made some 90 degree brackets which could hinge into the centre when not in use, but they get in the way when I drop the leaf down, I'm sure there must be some sort of metal support which would be hinged in the middle and
fold up to let the leaves drop down when I don't need them.
Anyway if anyone can suggest anything, I would be grateful.

Thanks

**ozwinner** · 28th September 2004, 08:07 AM

HI

Why not add some timber rails that slide in and out underneath the table top.
They wouldnt be too hard to do, but you will have to remove the table top to fit them.

Al

**hcbph** · 28th September 2004, 12:10 PM

You can make swing out legs like a gate leg table. You can have slide out support like an old desk lid support or have some hardware that attaches to the apron and the dropleaf. Any of these might be a solution based on your table.

**kathy** · 28th September 2004, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys for the advice re leaf supports. I might give the swing out legs a try hcbph. They might be the easiest things to source. I dunno if I want to hack into the table too much ozwinner, I bought it as a kit form, very pleased with it, but might weaken it pulling it apart.

Thanks again

Catch ya

**bat** · 8th October 2004, 02:19 PM

Try something like this:

http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product...d=462&catid=82

**seriph1** · 8th October 2004, 09:11 PM

I agree with ozwinner, though it may sound like hacking it sure isnt - the finest tables I have seen used this method very successfully - having said this, when yuou say the table is a kit, I would be keen to see the construction of it and the added leaves you have made just to make sure ..... havent got time tonight to do a drawing of how the sliders work, sorry but will try over the weekend if youre interested

good luck with it

ps. by the way, where do you store the extra leaves when not required? May have some ideas regarding storage under the table top .....

**Chesand** · 8th October 2004, 09:26 PM

There was a thread with diagrams on the sliding rail system on here a few months ago.
Try a search

**wombat47** · 6th December 2005, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by seriph1

ps. by the way, where do you store the extra leaves when not required? May have some ideas regarding storage under the table top .....

Occasionally you come across Victorian era dining tables with matching cupboards for storage of extension leaves - a rather slim affair about the depth of a hall table.

My dining table, purchased new about 30 years ago, has a loose fitted top which lifts up to allow for extensions at either end to pull out. No fittings - it's all in the framing. The design allows for one or both ends to be extended. I can post a drawing if anyone is interested.

**seriph1** · 6th December 2005, 12:07 PM

very interested!

Thanks!

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