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Adding two inches to the bottom of the legs won't raise the top two inches because the legs are at an angle and form a triangle. On a triangle, increasing the hypotenuse (c) by x does not increase a and b by x. a^2 + b^2 = c^2 .Don, it should work OK if you add 2" to the bottom of the legs and make the rest per plan.
Herb
You are right, sorry I misstated what I meant was to raise the table 2" by adding to the bottom of the legs. Being as the legs are on an angle it maybe 2"-3" or some fraction in between. From the picture the legs do not look at much of an angle (fig.A) to extend beyond the edge of the top so should not be a problem with trip hazard.Adding two inches to the bottom of the legs won't raise the top two inches because the legs are at an angle and form a triangle. On a triangle, increasing the hypotenuse (c) by x does not increase a and b by x. a^2 + b^2 = c^2 .
Also, unless you adjust the location of the pivot point, the legs would stick out past the edge of the table and I, for one, would always be catching my foot on that.
Thanks Andy I would appreciate it very much. I tried learding Sketchup but it isn't in my DNA.I'd draw the whole thing in Sketchup. I have some time on my hands. If you don't do Sketchup, I'll draw it for you.
I'll get started on it.Thanks Andy I would appreciate it very much. I tried learding Sketchup but it isn't in my DNA.
Thank you so much Andy. I am in your debt. My niece will be happy also because I was thinking about putting straight legs on it and she really didn't want that.Here's another way to get there: Instead of drawing all those tedious squares, you can simply use a beam compass to draw the arcs on the template for the legs. Here are the radii and center point. The opposite end is the same.
Two templates if you want two size legs, good idea. Me, if I was doing it, I would do it that way. However, if I just wanted to stick with the added 2", I wouldn't bother, I'd just cut the extra length, then glue it in place, with a glue block on top to make sure it is secure. I've done similar before when I've wanted/needed to mod my masters, sometimes looks like Hell, but always works. My masters are what you call templates, and mine are 2 layers of 1/2" plywood - I'm a firm believer in overkill.I have a template of the leg made of 1/4" MDF. I think I will take your Sketchup drawing and get it copied full size and maybe make another template.