It seems I did not take any pictures during the assembly process of the extension table frames,
Just one that shows the completed frames
and one showing them during painting.
I needed to cut some hardwood for the sacrificial raised edges, so I cut these on the table saw from a piece of oak up-stand left over from our utility room worktop.
These were ‘pressed’ into place with a mallet and then screws were added to secure them.
I did not have any with 4mm heads, so made use of the smallest ones I had which unfortunately had heads about the same width as the oak and will require some cleanup.
All pieces fitted and screwed in place.
The legs were also made a while back during the painting process and have received a couple of coats of varnish to protect them
I went looking for some suitable dowels to use and the best option I could find from what I had were some 14mm dowels that I believe came from an old set of bunk beds
I drilled 13mm holes in the legs and 14mm holes in the sides of the extension tables, then used a clamp to press them in.
Pressed in all the way, and then a little extra so when it springs back, it will be just below the surface.
All done – you will notice that I forgot to round off the tops of the legs, but I don’t believe this will be an issue as they don’t protrude above the frame at any point as they turn.
