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04-21-2020, 08:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 08:40 AM by DaveR1.)
The center leg slides out through notches in the apron and the stretcher. It stays in position through friction between the feet and the floor and the top of the leg and the leaf.
It would be easy enough to create a plan of a table like that if it was needed.
About 20 minutes and there's a 3D model of it.
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The proper name for this type of table is "gate leg table". It is a simple build and you can find plans for this online.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gate+leg...66&bih=654
A centering dowel jig is all you really need in regards to special equipment. From Harbor Freight it is just $15.00. But you will speed up your assembly greatly by buying two. The bushings are interchangeable. If you buy two, you can put two 3/8" bushings in one jig and drill both with one setup. It will double your speed and improve accuracy as the distance between holes will always be the same.
https://www.harborfreight.com/self-cente...41345.html
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04-21-2020, 12:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 01:51 PM by DaveR1.)
I wouldn't classify this one as a gate leg table. Normally a gate leg table as a leg that swings like a gate out under the leaf.
This is a traditional gate leg table arrangement.
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Thanks guys
I have previously made a gate leg and I have thought about modifying that table that way but I would rather not
The table looks easy to build exept for the life of me I do not know how to keep the sliding legs in place after they are in the extension mode
I am thinking possibly a pin in the leg top following a tee track in the top
Seems to complicated for every day use
And I wonder if the lower stretcher will be sturdy enough after the deep grove is cut in it apron also is appears groved
I am not short of tools so that is not a limitation I can easily do mortice and tendons or dowels ETC
The part that gets me is how to stop the leg from accidentally moving back and having the leaf drop
And I am concerned that sliding leg might be a weak link
How do I stop it from moving sideways. .?
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04-21-2020, 01:20 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 01:27 PM by oakey.)
Dave I like that idea thanks and thanks for the. Sketchup offer also
other than slightly longer I am just making a some what like exact copy
there is some decent pictures of it that I can use