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Originally Posted by arjackson
Thanks for all your help! It's interesting to hear that the table has a foam core--it does feel very lightweight. I would wonder if that's why the screws are stripping out, but it sounds like several of you with the same kind of table don't have that problem.
Our carpenter friend is coming out next week for something else, so I'll at least have him look at it.
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the table, when in the "down' position sets on 2 ledges (one one either of the long sides of the table), right? Rather than mess with the table, why not mess with the ledges. Perhaps one of a couple options would work:
1) if the screws that secure the ledges are ofset (not in the center, from top to bottom) could they be flipped over??
2) If the ledges are substantial, couldn't he just plane down (thin out) the ledges a bit, so that they are better recessed. While working with them, perhaps he could engineer a bit more width, such that they stick out a bit more (thus further supporting the table -because more of the ledge surface would be under the table).
3) Could the ledge pieces be moved down a bit (such that, in the down position, the table sits flush).
- If none of the above are viable -
4) Could you simply put a foam mattress topper on the dinette (while in the down position)?