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Step 3: Glue and Pound
Apply wood glue to all of the holes. Insert 3/4-by-6-inch dowels in the four extensions. Put the dowels’ extended ends through the holes in the legs. Use a hammer to pound them into the legs. Turn the table upright. Allow the glue to dry overnight.
Dowel screws are an option to wooden dowels. Dowel screws are more convenient and easier to use than wooden dowels but are not thought to be as strong. Dowel screws have pointed threads on both ends and resemble bolts.
In your extensions and the bottom of the table legs, drill matching holes. Put the dowel screw halfway into the bottom of the leg using locking pliers. Attach the extension by tightening the dowel screw on the table leg’s exposed end.
Depending on what you intend to use it for, such as a worktable, you might prefer a more sturdy extension. Four-by-four posts are the solution. Although it won’t look as nice, it will support an elephant, and they are detachable.
Step 2: Drill and Dowel
Use a drill-press and 3/4-inch sawtooth bit, to drill 3/4-inch, matching holes in the extensions, at least 3 inches deep. Turn your existing table upside down, and remove any hardware from the bottom of the legs. Use a drill/driver equipped with the sawtooth bit to drill matching holes in the bottoms of the legs.
Extension Risers
Extension risers are one of the most common ways you can do to raise the height of your table. They can be installed underneath the legs of your table to add height to the furniture, with a variety of sizes and shapes to choose from.
As a result, you can coordinate them with the decor of the space where the table is located. You can paint over risers that you purchased that are not the same color as the table to make them match and look like a natural part of the furniture.
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Make sure to read the label! Extension rises are sturdy and strong enough to support the weight of your table. They have edges that have been well-finished to prevent scuffs and damage to the floor.
They typically add height to your table without permanently altering it because they are made of wood or plastic. But you can make it a permanent addition if you prefer.
Make sure you know how much additional height your table needs before making a purchase. There are 3 inch, 4 inch, and even 8 inch extension risers available.
To avoid making your table too tall, choose the appropriate height, or just go with something adjustable to be safe. Additionally, make sure you have four risers to install. View our guide to the recommended heights for counters and bars.