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Old 03-27-2020, 11:09 AM   #1
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Wobbly Dinnette Table - How to fix?

The dreaded wobbly table issue...I have one!

Why it wobbly....heavy table and SUPER thin pot metal flush mount bases.... and then the bases crack making it even more wobbly!!! Also, 2 pedestals in line do not make for a sturdy system.

How to make this table sturdy and wobble-free

What solutions have been found?

1. Replace table with a plastic lifetime table (24"x48" is about 6" too long and sticks out into aisle a little more than I like; 42" long would be perfect but they don't make this length)

2. Replace pedestals with universal fixed mount pedestals and bases and screw to floor. Table would no longer be removable (I don't put anything that long in my TH to need the table area)

3. Use marine pedestals (cost over $300 pair !!!)

4. ??????

Thoughts?

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I'm trying to picture the table mentioned in solution 1. Would it be possible for you to buy the larger plastic table and then remove the legs/support system, fabricate your own top to the correct dimensions, and then attach the support system?
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Old 03-27-2020, 12:16 PM   #3
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I did think of that and it is still an option. However, the legs will make it challenge getting in/out of seating

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Old 03-28-2020, 12:39 AM   #4
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I'm picturing a rectangular table with two posts in the center on each end. I've never had a pedestal mounted Dinette but if I were wanting to have a non-wobbling one, I would do away with the pedestals and try a hinged method to mount to the wall on one end (and be able to fold up when not in use) and a pedestal on the entry end. Mounting to the wall should take the wobble out in both directions.
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I had the same issue with a table in the garage. Found an easy fix. Add 1 more leg and base between them but offset making a slight triangle. Even slightly off center the triangle sturdied the table tremendously. I used the Sequoia bases with the twist lock.
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Times 2 on a third base in triangle configuration. You can also flare the pipe opening a little to make the existing ones a lot tighter.
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I had the same issue with a table in the garage. Found an easy fix. Add 1 more leg and base between them but offset making a slight triangle. Even slightly off center the triangle sturdied the table tremendously. I used the Sequoia bases with the twist lock.
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