How to fix loose table legs?

[Noyade]

Old table I have outside.

Probably from the early 1970's.

Extendable ends.

There appears to be mortise and tenon joints involved?

Thoughts on how to strengthen them?

Cheers!

This shows the tenon spreading...

[Noyade]

Cut them in half.

Drill 8mm holes in the middle.

Insert/weld 8mm rod. Cut threads at the ends.

A work in progress - but you get the idea...

Cheers!

[EricL]

Hello @Noyade 

That looks very creative, and that rounded piece will provide an excellent hold.

Eric

[Noyade]

The weirdest thing - was when I cut the pipe - I looked into it and saw this. 

Absolutely no idea of its purpose. Appears to be spot welded in place...

[EricL]

Hi @Noyade 

Could be a support piece or custom fitting piece to hold the pipe in place? It definitely would have served some sort of purpose otherwise they would have installed it. 

Eric

[Noyade]

Proved a little tougher than I thought.

But got there in the end...

[EricL]

Hello @Noyade 

Thank you very much for the update, those are fantastic D.I.Y supports. 

Eric