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   SgianDubh | Aug 23, 2007 12:13pm | #1

   Here is the layout for you. These tables are usually pedestal types, but not always. Draw out the plan of the table showing both the open and closed position to scale, or full size if you have the room.

   Open, the table leaves usually form a square plan, but rectangular open plans are possible within certain parameters. When closed the top is rectangular. For an example let's say the length of each edge when the table is in the open position (see the attached drawing) is120 units.

   Draw the rectangular plan of the closed top within the square of the open plan so that the short end is 60 units. Position the long edges of the closed top so that they are set 30 units down from the upper line of the top in the open position and 30 units up from the bottom line.

   Draw a diagonal as indicated by the line passing through YXZ. The pivot point, X, is midway between Y and Z. The yellow'ish vertical bar in the drawing represents a cross bearer in the table framing to which the pivot point is mounted.

   Typical hardware used is a card table pivot or table swivel plate and something like counter flap hinges for the leaf to fold over. Other hardware is possible of course. The top must be free to pivot through 90º and a stop is needed to prevent movement more than this 90º.

   That should be enough for you to puzzle the rest out. Slainte.  

   Richard Jones Furniture

   
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   gym2 | Aug 23, 2007 09:48pm | #2

   Thanks for the info.  It's just what I need.

   gym2