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   RalphBarker | Aug 14, 2008 12:22am | #1

   Considering the narrow cross section of the base, I'd think it would be difficult to modify it to be expandable. Similarly, you'd need support rails for an expandable table top (keeping the base/legs static), which, in turn, would alter the base at the ends.

   The most practical alternative I see would be a larger top that would sit on top of this one, with support struts along the long sides of the existing table. But, on second thought, that doesn't sound too practical.

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   ring | Aug 14, 2008 07:08am | #2

   IMHO this design begs for a flip-top opening. The top is actually 2 sheets, laying on top of one another and hinged along one side (usually Soss-type hinges). You rotate the entire thing 90° then open it like a book to get double the area. But don't even consider doing it in solid wood. This system is for veneered panels only.

   David Ring

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

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   wiskytango | Aug 14, 2008 07:17am | #3

   David You rotate the entire thing 90°? Not sure I fully understand. I get the two laying on top of on another but how will they rotate? and wont the hinges be visible on the end of the table?

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   ring | Aug 14, 2008 01:00pm | #4

   I didn't invent this idea; it's been around for a while. Wish I had a link to a good illustration but someone else probably does. In the meantime, here's a sketch of how it works:What anchors the tabletop is just a rectangular board which sits in the plane of the aprons. It allows the swivel movement and also can simply be pushed to one side within the limits of the aprons.And yes, the hinges are visible along one edge.David Ringhttp://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e

   Edited 8/14/2008 6:01 am by ring