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Hi I am making an oak extension dining table ( not a pedestal) . It will have a fixed apron so only the leaves will move. I have seen several makes of commercial extension slides and would welcome some advice as to which might be my best option. The table length closed is 72 inches and it will open to fit a single 18 inch leaf making a total of 90 inches. I would favour wooden slides and rather liked the look of the equalizer type. Rockler do a 38 inch version but they said they would be too small. Are these the best or would other types be more suitable What size would i need and where may i get them from . I should add i live in yorkshire UK and have not found any suppliers except for rutland who carry some rockler products. and so i am expecting to have to go for mail order.

cheers

jonathan

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drewnahant home \| projects \| blog 218 posts in 1261 days #1 posted 738 days ago	Osborne wood products makes nice hardwood slides, and have reasonable prices from what i have seen. here’s the link
jmp home \| projects \| blog 37 posts in 864 days #2 posted 735 days ago	Many thanks. They look to have the size i need. cheers jonathan
huff home \| projects \| blog 2559 posts in 1457 days #3 posted 734 days ago	Jonathan, Another source for table slides would be Van Dyke’s Restorers. www.vandykes.com -- John @ http://www.thehuffordfurnituregroup.com
lisamoo home \| projects \| blog 1 post in 616 days #4 posted 616 days ago	Dear Jonathan, We specialize in designing and manufacturing table slide for several years, with good quality and pretty competitive price. our webside:www.rthardware.com. Email:920056995@qq.com
pintodeluxe home \| projects \| blog 1756 posts in 985 days #5 posted 543 days ago	This is an interesting thread, and I had some trouble locating long equilizer slides too. I found them at TableLegs.com They offer a 50” version, that opens another 50” so you can store the table leaves lengthwise inside. The slides are fingerjointed wood, and are cambered slightly to prevent sagging when the table is extended. -- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush

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