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   UncleDunc | Mar 14, 2003 01:49am | #1

   FWW #94 had a table like what I think you are describing. I've spent many a happy hour poring over the plans. IIRC, the hinges between the two halves of the leaf were Soss invisible hinges, and the hinges that connected the leaf to the frame were custom made.

   Unless you're making a reproduction of the table of you've got, I think it would be worth looking for a copy of #94. Taunton doesn't have any more. There are 3 or 4 copies on eBay right now, including one with a starting price of $3.50 that doesn't have any bids. It closes at 5:07 PM PST, but if nobody bids on it, the seller might be receptive to an offer. For you cynics, this isn't my auction. :)

   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3505241569&category=1140

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   Len | Mar 14, 2003 03:37am | #2

   Dick,

   Try http://www.leevalley.com

   They sell all types of quality hardware at good prices. Lots of tools and garden stuff too.

   Len

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   HowardAcheson | Mar 14, 2003 03:42am | #3

   They are called "drop leaf hinges" and are readily availabe at any of the on-line woodworking stores, Rockler, Woodcraft, etc.

   There are some tricks to installing them and making them work correctly. Fine Woodworking did an article in the past couple of issues on how to do it. If you have not installed them before, I recommend you find that issue.

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   UncleDunc | Mar 14, 2003 04:51am | #4

   If I read the message correctly, I don't think he's talking about an ordinary drop leaf table, but something like this:

   http://rspangler.com/work/bfly.html

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   HowardAcheson | Mar 14, 2003 07:15am | #5

   I suspect you are correct, Uncle Dunc.

   Nice table. I've seen his work before.

   Edited 3/14/2003 11:13:35 AM ET by Howie