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   jeffs | Aug 06, 2009 05:27pm | #1

   the taunton press book on tables by Carlton Graves is a good idea source- that is where I started when I made a 120" expansion dining room table. It has two 22 inch leaves so closes to 86" when they are not in place. 

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   Guitarguy | Aug 08, 2009 04:49pm | #3

   Thanks, I will check out the book.

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   joinerswork | Aug 08, 2009 01:13am | #2

   Guitar,

   The most compact table design I've seen/built is an extension type, with drop leaves.  It's possible to make a table that with drop leaves up and fully extended will be 8-10' long, and might be as short as 20" closed and leaves down.  Now, extension slides short enough to fit between aprons 18" apart, and extending 5 or 6' have to be shop made, and they will sag when fully extended, requiring a center leg (can be removeable). And very broad drop leaves are best supported by add'l swinging legs.  But, it can be done.

   Ray 

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   Guitarguy | Aug 08, 2009 04:50pm | #4

   Thanks for your reply.