Replacing A Leg From A Wooden Folding Table With Metal Legs Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Metal table leg

Place the table against a flat and firm surface with the legs facing away from that surface.

Place the table against a flat and firm surface with the legs facing away from that surface.

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Step 2

Squeeze the two levers for the release mechanism, then remove the bottom section of the metal leg by pushing it out.

Squeeze the two levers for the release mechanism, then remove the bottom section of the metal leg by pushing it out.

Step 3

Inspect the table legs for any sustained damage.
Pro Tip: The top leg is an example of deterioration of the leg from constant use, and the bottom is an example of a leg in good working condition.

Inspect the table legs for any sustained damage.

Pro Tip: The top leg is an example of deterioration of the leg from constant use, and the bottom is an example of a leg in good working condition.

Step 4

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove all ten 12mm screws from the table leg.
Make sure when removing the final screws that you hold the metal leg piece up, so that after the removal of the final screws, the leg doesn’t fall off the table.
Pro Tip: Apply constant pressure to the screwdriver to gently remove the screws and avoid stripping the screw head.

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove all ten 12mm screws from the table leg.

Make sure when removing the final screws that you hold the metal leg piece up, so that after the removal of the final screws, the leg doesn’t fall off the table.

Pro Tip: Apply constant pressure to the screwdriver to gently remove the screws and avoid stripping the screw head.

Step 5

Inspect the removed leg for any sustained damage.
Pro Tip: Look for loose parts or areas that may have suffered from corrosion.

Inspect the removed leg for any sustained damage.

Pro Tip: Look for loose parts or areas that may have suffered from corrosion.

Step 6

Using the same ten 12mm screws, use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to secure the table leg back in its designated position.
Pro Tip: Apply pressure to the screw driver to easily attach the screws and avoid stripping the screw head.

Using the same ten 12mm screws, use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to secure the table leg back in its designated position.

Pro Tip: Apply pressure to the screw driver to easily attach the screws and avoid stripping the screw head.

Step 7

After all the screws are secured in their original position, verify that the bottom of the table has been properly installed, and stand it up to ensure stability and safety for future use.

After all the screws are secured in their original position, verify that the bottom of the table has been properly installed, and stand it up to ensure stability and safety for future use.

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