rlowhorn said:
About to start a new project. A dining table with leaves that has a closed length of 6 feet and explansion of 10 feet with one 24 inch leaf and two 12 inch leaves. This will be my first table with leaves. Anyone have some pointers in general to start and anyone have recommendations on sliders that will work without sag, but do not cost the ranch?
Not sure but your 6' table may not have room under for the slide rails to expand to 10'. When I have a project like this I google the net for hours to find what I need.
Slide rails can be shop built but it's a tough build.
I just finished a table with a single 18" folding leaf. It stores under the table and folds out when expanded. I knew the table needed to be flat and at the start I spent extra time facing and planing the wood. When not working on it I made sure it was stored flat.
Using a single drop down leg in the center is one answer to support and sag. It's common.
Drill the leaf pins and install them before finishing. Then plane and sand flat. I didn't and it was difficult making them line up. They all have to be in the same position expanded or not.
Al
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