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

         
        Posts: 23 | Registered: May 27, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        nona
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        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
         
        Posts: 2288 | Location: florida | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Jaybee
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        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
         
        Posts: 9050 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecercone
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        Heating the ends of the steel rod until it is red hot will make flattening them much easier than doing it cold.
         
        Posts: 810 | Location: Rogers City, MI | Registered: Sep 25, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecaption
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        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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        Posts: 17726 | Location: Hartfield VA | Registered: Jan 31, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        swschrad
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        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


        sig: if this is a new economy, how come they still want my old-fashioned money?
         
        Posts: 4670 | Location: North Burbs, MN | Registered: Mar 14, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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