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   ring | Jul 20, 2007 12:36pm | #1

   Steve,
   I've done these on many tables, and it's pretty straightforward. I much prefer a design where the support bars stay in the apron and you pull them out to extended position, then lay the tabletop addition on them. However, those in the link you posted are based on the same idea. The only trick I can offer is this:

   In order for the support bars to run freely in notches in the apron they need to have some freeplay especially in the height dimension. You can give them that play along their length EXCEPT for the critical 2" that bring them into their final position. In other words, don't try to make them a perfect fit in the notch for their entire length, the only part that counts is the final positioning which should be quite snug. You can also set a plastic runner of some kind in the bottom of the notch, which can be gradually filed down until you get the perfect fit.

   David Ring

   http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e

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   SteveV | Jul 21, 2007 05:55am | #2

   Thanks fr the info.  I think am going to go down the table extension route at the ends of the tables.  This way there is less for the client to store when they are not in use.  Do you make your own extensions or do you buy them?

   Steve

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   ring | Jul 21, 2007 07:24am | #3

   Make my own.  If you need a sketch of how it's done I could send you one.

    David Ring

   http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jul 21, 2007 02:14pm | #4

   Hi Richard,

   How about a Dutch/Refractory table ala Tage Frid?  That way all the parts for the extensions and the extension itself are stored within the table.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!