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1. 
   hammer1 | Apr 02, 2007 05:34pm | #1

   There are a few different types of slides. Van Dyke's Restorers carries some. I'd buy them.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   tom77 | Apr 02, 2007 05:38pm | #2

   Willy,

   It is not very difficult to build your own slides, but you can buy reasonably good slides from Rockler. I think it is a waste of time unless you want the satisfaction of doing your own. There was a good article by Jeff Miller in FWW within the last three years showing how to adapt heavy duty glides to this end.

   Check out Rockler: http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID=146

   I have used the equalizer slides on a pedestal table and the extension slides on a traditional table with two leaves. Beware of the equalizer slides on long tables. They have limited length capacity that is not adequately explained in the catalog.

   Good luck, Tom

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   ASK | Apr 03, 2007 03:52pm | #3

   Willy,

   I just finished a dining room table and used 52" wood slides from Classic Designs by Matthew Burak. http://www.tablelegs.com

   Very pleased with them.

   ASK

4. 
   pins | Apr 03, 2007 09:55pm | #4

   The last time I bought slides was from here:

   http://www.paxtonhardware.com/products.asp?dept=201&grp=1

   I bought the #4697 and the table was VERY heavy, 8' total length
   with 2 24" leaves. I had to make a 'leg' to support the table when open.
   Metal slides may have eliminated the need for a center support, but I doubt it, and the wood slides were appropriate for the table.

   pins

5. 
   user-196729 | Apr 04, 2007 07:26pm | #5

   Depending on the size of the table, wood slides work well for small or medium sized ones.  A larger table would require something sturdier.  Check out Rockler, they have a wide variety.  If your table will have more than two leaves, build a platform under it for their storage.  This can be easily built and you have access to them when needed.