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Table broke, anyone know where to find a replacement part?

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Jan 19, 2013, 02:33 PM
Lord Jezo
Table broke, anyone know where to find a replacement part?
On the table legs there is a small metal piece that acts as a support, it snapped and now I need a new one to get it back together.

http://imgur.com/a/qs4nc

The metal piece in the attachment is what broke. The link above shows what it looks like, the top part snapped.

The top was bent and snapped when a screw came out and the table was leaned on.

Where could I get something like this? The table itself is fine, I just need to get this piece and it will be fully functional again.


Jan 19, 2013, 04:04 PM
nona
you might get a piece of steel tubing to match the diameter of the old part, flatten the ends, drill and bend it to the correct angle
Jan 19, 2013, 04:32 PM
Jaybee
I think nona has the best plan. Doubtful that you can find a direct replacement if the table has any age on it.

You can get tubing at any home store. Cut to length, flatten the ends with a hammer or vice, drill a couple of holes and install. Bet you can do everything for under $10.


Jaybee
Jan 20, 2013, 03:03 PM
joecercone
Heating the ends of the steel rod until it is red hot will make flattening them much easier than doing it cold.
Jan 20, 2013, 07:55 PM
joecaption
That sure looks like a solid rod to me not tubing.
Heat and beat, then drill and bend in that order.
Buy one of these and you'll be 1/2 way to making two of them.
http://www.bing.com/images/sea...EAA9&selectedIndex=2

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joecaption
Jan 21, 2013, 12:21 PM
swschrad
you should be able to get some solid steel rod where the angle iron and redi rod is sold in a home center. heat, hammer, drill, bend, and attach.

if you live two miles beyond the flat edge of the earth, you can order just about anything from mcmaster.com


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