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Step 9The Final Product..
Bah! I took a break during the middle of this project (In fact, we got a new cooker, fridge and rangehood, so I butchered the kitchen benches apart to fit those in - perhaps a story for another day)
..but the table is is finally done and we love it.
End result..
Closed, the table is lower than it was.. like a regular coffee table. At the end of the day when you put your feet up, it is relaxing - not uncomfortable.
Open, and sitting at the table on the couch, it is a little higher than a standard table would be if you sat down to it on a chair, but it is great.
We have the extra storage and can sit up to it quite comfortably to eat.
Changes I would make..
I would definitely measure the overall open height against the couch seat if I was going to do it again. A tad lower would be slightly more practical.
..but the table is is finally done and we love it.
End result..
Closed, the table is lower than it was.. like a regular coffee table. At the end of the day when you put your feet up, it is relaxing - not uncomfortable.
Open, and sitting at the table on the couch, it is a little higher than a standard table would be if you sat down to it on a chair, but it is great.
We have the extra storage and can sit up to it quite comfortably to eat.
Changes I would make..
I would definitely measure the overall open height against the couch seat if I was going to do it again. A tad lower would be slightly more practical.
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1. So the hinges butting up against the table is basically how you determine how far the table comes towards you, right?
2. Have you seen any wear and tear on your hinges as they keep banging up against the table top? Are they getting dented up? I suppose you could file away the inside of the table top right where the hinge meets the table, so it meets a flat surface instead of a corner.
Anyway, I'd appreciate your thoughts!
You just have to be sure it isn't taller than the two rails when closed, and that it won't get in the path of the top rail as it is coming down. As a bonus if you put four of these in (one for each rail) and you measured everything just right it would add a lot of stability to the top when opened.
There are a few variables that determine how far the table extends towards you, as well as the height of the extended table.
These include:
-the length of the arms
-the height at which they attach to the inside of the table
-the distance they attach/pivot from the inside edge that is closest to you
-the distance from the edge that they attach to the table top itself
If I remembered maths from school there is probably a simple equation that would explain it - personally I just used a couple of bits of scrap wood and laid them out in the shape of the hinge to work out the travel :)
You will also find in testing that these lengths and distances will be limited to what will actually fit inside the table.
2 - Nope, haven't noticed any wear and tear. But we don't extend the table every time we use it. One of my goals for this project was to lower the table as well so that we could put our feet up on on it ;)
The wood I used for the hinge is hardwood and the inner edge of the box that forms the table is pine, so any wear is likely to be seen there.
If it was a worry, you could sand the angle of the edge as suggested and or include some kind of rubber to form a stopper.
Again Great Job