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   SgianDubh | Dec 19, 2005 02:19am | #1

   Do you know how to cut a wooden knuckle joint? If you do, or are able to practice the technique, you could possibly scab on the fixed part of the hinge onto the outside of your existing rail with screws letting the free end fold out to support the extended leaf.

   Here's a link to a description of cutting one. Slainte.

   Richard Jones Furniture

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   frenchafry | Dec 19, 2005 08:55am | #4

   I may do that ..but I'll try bras or copper stock. I'm waiting to see how many suggestions I get. Thanks

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   Jamie_Buxton | Dec 19, 2005 06:11am | #2

   Those supportss can be used with other overhangs, and other angles.  The manufacturer gives you one set of dimensions, and you're on your own to figure out any other use.   I tried the analytical approach, but finally gave up and figured it out by trial and error.   Get a couple pieces of wood, a hinge, and the support.   Screw 'em all together and see what you've got.   You should be able to see whether you want to move one end of the support closer to the hinge or farther.   Move it and see what you get.   I just did this a couple days ago, and it took me about four tries to get it right.

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   frenchafry | Dec 19, 2005 08:52am | #3

   Thanks, That was an option...I thought there may be a formula... but I'll try anything.

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   joinerswork | Dec 19, 2005 04:32pm | #5

   french,

   How about wooden pull-out supports?  For a smallish table leaf they will work fine.  You will need to notch the aprons, and make a carrier (running between the aprons) for the supports.  Carrier can be 1 x4, with a pair of channels down the center to guide the leaf supports.  Supports can be as small as 1 x 1/2" oriented "flatwise" if there is a drawer in the table to stay clear of, otherwise 3/4 x 1-3/4" or so, running on edge.  Size them to just be a slip fit under the top.  If you get them too loose, a small wedge glued to the underside of the leaf will take up the slack, and keep the leaf fully raised.

   I dislike the metal hinged supports anyway.  Cheesy looking pressed sheetmetal.

   Regards,

   Ray Pine

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   frenchafry | Dec 19, 2005 09:47pm | #6

   Thanks for your interest..I may have to do just that but I'm going to try to make copper or brass supports...why not the whole table is custom....If that fails Iwill have to do the wood thing. Agree about the cheesy stamped supports...guess only one place makes them...I looked for others without any luck.