adjusting table height

[altafica]

I have a kitchen table that I want to lower, it is wooden with stools. What is the best method? Is a handsaw the best way? I am a lady newby and need help.

 

[Burnerman]

Yep, thats about it, really....plus some nice accurate measuring!
One tip is to wrap the leg with masking tape after marking which should help you cut a straight line.
If the legs are square, cut in a bit on each flat......if they are round, cut in a bit, then rotate the leg then cut some more.
A tenon saw is ideal for this.
John

 

[altafica]

Thanks for that. The masking tape is a good idea, its getting it level im worried about. What is a tenon saw? I have 1 saw but don't know what it is called, I thought a saw was a saw.

 

[Johnmelad]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sou...en-GBGB555GB555&q=saw+types&tbm=isch#imgdii=_

 

[Burnerman]

Its one of the shorter saws with a thick top edge (called a backsaw).....
A large hand saw will make a bit of a mess as they are a bit savage, so something with nice fine teeth would be best.
Don't worry about it not being perfectly level......you can pad the legs up with a sticky pad or a drawing pin!
John

 

[altafica]

I will buy 1 tomorrow and just go for it. Thanks for your help.

 

[mattylad]

Take them all off, put them all on the table top (flat surface) and measure from the top end and mark them all so you can see they are the same length.

However is your floor level? If so thats going to throw a wobbler into your measurements

Once you have cut them, you will need to sand them down with some rough sandpaper and a block.

Is there a little metal foot fitted in the bottom of the feet? you may be able to prize them out and refit onto the shorter legs with a hammer.