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    small oak table

    q/sawn white oak table that was recently completed for a customer





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    Nicely done. Love the color. Interesting design.
    George

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    My comments are the same as George's--very nicely done, terrific color. Is there a mechanism for changing the height, or does one simply push/pull at the hinges?
    Chuck Taylor

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    yes there is a lever mechanism and a triangular block which is actuated when one move the lever sideways under the top that pushes that top pieces out and down it goes. just lift it up till the sides are straight and it just locks in. just springs in the middle hinges. just like if you are standing there and someone taps you behind the knee and that leg buckles.



    the customers mother had this style of table orig. but was made out of MDF. when her mother passed she had that table and liked the way that it collapsed but wanted one made of wood so this what transpired. the construction
    is a little different though. one has to make allowances for movement everywhere instead of just glueing everything on.
    ron

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    Quote Originally Posted by ron david View Post
    yes there is a lever mechanism and a triangular block which is actuated when one move the lever sideways under the top that pushes that top pieces out and down it goes. just lift it up till the sides are straight and it just locks in. just springs in the middle hinges. just like if you are standing there and someone taps you behind the knee and that leg buckles.
    Very nice. Thanks for the explanation.
    Chuck Taylor

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    That is very pleasing to the eye and a unique design. What was your finishing regimen?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Page View Post
    That is very pleasing to the eye and a unique design. What was your finishing regimen?
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    Wow....I really like that adjustable height feature and the oak looks wonderful!
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