| olicana | 04 Dec 2012 5:56 a.m. PST |
Hi guys, A table is definately a tool of the hobby, as far as I'm concerned, and I couldn't see a better TMP post classification. Following the builders installing a new Kitchen for my wife, and not being one to turn my nose up at a cast off, I have utilised the skip fodder for a table extension. It is now a rigid 12 x 6 with a 2 foot 8 inch drop leaf extension. here, amidst chaos, it takes shape.
There is a 'how to' of sorts here: link |
| elsyrsyn | 04 Dec 2012 6:32 a.m. PST |
Very nice. And what's to become of those foam sheets in the corner? Doug |
| olicana | 04 Dec 2012 7:26 a.m. PST |
What? There be gold in them thar 'ills. |
| pphalen | 04 Dec 2012 7:48 a.m. PST |
Do the cabinets still have recessed toe-kicks?
If not, I would suggest recessing them a bit under the cabinets to have a bit more room to cozy up to the table… |
| olicana | 04 Dec 2012 7:51 a.m. PST |
Do the cabinets still have recessed toe-kicks? These have recessed kickboards or are on 'open' feet. |
| Ron W DuBray | 04 Dec 2012 8:03 a.m. PST |
very nice but to save yourself the pain cover that bolt and wing nut before you rip your leg on it. |
| Timmo uk | 04 Dec 2012 8:20 a.m. PST |
James I agree with above when I first saw the bolt and wing nut I thought, do it the other way around. I presuming the bolt is a dome head, if not you could get one. I have a table that is assembled with wing nuts that face in and it really isn't a bother to attach the nut to the bolt even if you can't see it too well. |
| richarDISNEY | 04 Dec 2012 8:27 a.m. PST |
Nicely done!
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| olicana | 04 Dec 2012 9:18 a.m. PST |
I agree with above when I first saw the bolt and wing nut I thought, do it the other way around. I normally would. It was just much quicker to do it this way during the construction (up, down, up, down, etc.), and for the photo op. The bolt does have a dome head. I keep meaning to shorten the bolt (hacksaw moment) in any event but never seem to get around to it – that bolt has been in use for 8 years! |
 timurilank  | 04 Dec 2012 10:13 a.m. PST |
Can it get any better? Nice project, however, one side appears to have little room for a victory dance. : ) Cheers, |
| Micman | 04 Dec 2012 10:46 a.m. PST |
Way to take advantage of those home improvements. |
| SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER | 04 Dec 2012 2:56 p.m. PST |
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 Condotta | 04 Dec 2012 8:23 p.m. PST |
An old tennis ball inserted over the bolt and wing nut is easy enough. Nice recycling project. |
| badwargamer | 05 Dec 2012 3:43 a.m. PST |
Was it a case of….I need a bigger table and some more cupboard space in my hobby room, but the wife will never let my spend more money in there, espececially as she keeps going on about a new kitchen…..HOLD ON A MINUTE!….. |
| olicana | 05 Dec 2012 7:19 a.m. PST |
Was it a case of….I need a bigger table and some more cupboard space in my hobby room, but the wife will never let my spend more money in there, espececially as she keeps going on about a new kitchen…..HOLD ON A MINUTE! I was more sneaky. "What, wife? 20+K on a new kitchen diner? Darling, snugs?" 1 hour later "Hmmmm, so Darling, what will we do with the old units?" 2 birds, one expensive stone. |
| pphalen | 05 Dec 2012 7:57 a.m. PST |
I was gonna say that those "old" cabinets look pretty good, I can only imagine what the new kitchen cost!!!
(Having just spent 60 Clevelands on my new one…) |
worries about not losing his rules stuff.
