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   professor | Oct 25, 2004 05:02am | #1

   Greg,

   How about some dimensions?  for a typical table leg you will probably want something in the 27 to 28 inch range but the most critical dimension you need is how big you want to make the cross section of the leg.  3inches square works well and looks good.  If you want to make something like a tavern table then 1.75 is a good measurment.

   I can try to take a pic for you tomorrow of some legs I just turned which would probably fill the bill for you .

   let me know.

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   user-37271 | Oct 25, 2004 03:00pm | #2

   The counter table is 36" high with a leg of 3 3/4.

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   professor | Oct 26, 2004 06:04am | #3

   Ok Greg give me a day or two and I will try to get you a pic and some approximate dimensions on the legs I just turned. Mine are 3 and a half square and are 34and a half high which should be just right for you if you are using a one and a half  inch thick top.

   If not you can tweak them a little here and there, but these will give you the idea

   I just don't know if I can get it for you tomorrow or not

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   professor | Oct 29, 2004 03:41am | #4

   Greg, I havent forgotten you I just haven't had a chance to take the pic yet.

   I will try to get it tomorrow for you .

   Later

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   user-37271 | Oct 29, 2004 06:08am | #5

   Thank you

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   royjcouvillion | Oct 29, 2004 07:10pm | #6

   Greg,

   I am an experienced woodworker.   The table you describe as a farmhouse table is also known as a long table.  Norm has plans and video for one

   http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?804

   which I purchased to use as a guide for building my own.

   You don't need to design your own to be a good woodworker.  I (as well as Norm and lots of folks) like to copy what has worked before.  Yes, I do modify and improve, but having a starting place is certainly a help.

   Since you're a novice, buy both the video and plans ($24.95).  You'll find that to be one of the better investments in your shop for this project.  You can easily spend much more than that making the mistakes purchase would avoid.

   Good luck!  Wear your glasses.