Need advice about moving a heavy kitchen table from time to time.
s1837
3 years ago
We are having a 46” x 58” granite table built for our built in kitchen nook. There are drawers built in which will house seasonal decor/ seasonal dishes. While we may need access to these drawers 3-4x annually, we will struggle to move the table. Is it feasible to put sliders on the steel
base and leave them there permanently? If so, what are your favorite and sturdiest sliders.
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3 years agoLOVE a tulip table and thrilled to hear you had luck with felt pads. We are having a base made to allow a 10 inch overhang at the heads and an 8 inch overhang on the sides. There will be an 8 inch opening in the center. The drawers open 16 inches so I will have minimal access.Due to the length, the granite company felt the table would be most stable with this style versus legs or a center pedestal.
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