Extendable Table

metricspaces

Could anyone recommend someone that would make an extendable table to match my idea below?

I like the table in the first pic (from Benmore Studio). But I would like it so that the legs can pull out and then slot in an extender piece to make it longer.

I'd like the unextended table to be (1m x 1.6m) and the extender to be (1m x 0.6m).

kadman

Bear in mind that your pic shows the frame extending to accomodate the additional
section.

This wouldn't be absolutely neccessary with such a small extension of 300mm each
end.

And it would be cheaper to manufacture a table top that slides further to one end
of the table, to allow for the addition of the extended leaf, the other end.

In this scenario the table frame stays rigid, and does not change. easier construction.

3 cents.

metricspaces

Yep, good point. The only draw back with keeping the legs static is that when table is extended sometimes a person is left sitting with a table leg in an awkward position. Moving the legs gives maximum flexibility to use the space.

Due to the the room I am putting the table into, it will not be possible to sit at either end of the table when it is extended. So I need to make maximum use of both sides of the table.

The mechanism to extend the legs wouldn't need to be super quick to put in place (like some of the ones they sell in the shop), as I'd only need to extend it a few times a year.

kadman

Super quick or slow makes little odds to the construction details needed,
to move both ends independant of each other, yet remain stable.

Would you also be requiring storage of the unused leaf, within the table
construction, but below the top obviously.

If you cant sit at each end, how will you have enough room to pass around each end
for access to each side.??

metricspaces

kadman wrote: »

Would you also be requiring storage of the unused leaf, within the table
construction, but below the top obviously.

I'd be happy to just store it away somewhere as I'd rarely need it.

kadman wrote: »

If you cant sit at each end, how will you have enough room to pass around each end
for access to each side.??

On one end you'd have room to pass around, but it'll be tight. Not ideal. But ok for a few times a year.

kadman

Least expensive option for you is a stable base construction.

This allows the frame and legs to be constructed in a solid
non adjustable manner.

And have one half of the table leaf moving 600mm towards the
end of the table, with an inset drop leaf concealed below the table
ready to open into the mid section.

The movable table top section will have a number of full length sections
below it to maintain ridgity when its opened.

Standard inset extending table leaf approach.

Of course standard being dependant on what materials you require to
make the table, which is absent from your brief.

But either way, off standard bespoke furniture commands a premium price,
which is going to go up if design is required as well.

metricspaces

kadman wrote: »

But either way, off standard bespoke furniture commands a premium price,
which is going to go up if design is required as well.

Thanks! Yes, I guess I really need to get some quotes. It may be something I need to save a while for! Would you have any recommendations of people\companies?