Check out these legs!!!

[nelsone]

I have been doing some remodeling for a lady who offered me options on some things she was geting rid of. My eyes immediately landed on these...:eusa_danc
Her grandfather carved these years ago and said she was glad I wanted them.
One of these days I hope to have time to do something with them. Any suggestions? I haven't measured the height, but they are about right for a dining table.

 

[NCPete]

you have a fantastic set of legs!

 

[dancam]

What a set of GAMS!!!:eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc

Dan C

 

[DaveO]

I would suggest a oval table. It looks as if the joint blocks on the top are curved.

Dave

 

[jeff...]

Nice legs

 

[tom hintz]

Great find!
I suspect the legs joining surfaces are actually square-cut with a bevel at the corner. I had an uncle that was a master cabinet maker that did that on all his table legs...they fit into the corner more easily and do not stress the skirt joint. (That's why he was a master and I just build tables....)
If the height is close to what you want for a dining table you can always adjust the final height with the skirt width. In any case, you have a great start on a nifty table!

 

[Ken Weaver]

That is a real find and you should do something to complete the work begun. What an opportunity! Good on ya!

 

[nelsone]

The legs are actually set up for 90 deg corners, however I did see a nice oval table with a rectangular skirt. I'm also considering a low boy. With everything else I have going on, Ill probably have plenty of time to dcide what to do with them.

She also has her grandfathers toolbox. I haven't had a chance to see it yet and she is not willing to part with it. I hope if she ever does, she'll think of me!

 

[Ray Martin]

Ed,

I'd go with dinning table. These legs look very much like the ones on my dinning room table (80 or 90 years old).

Ray

 

[nelsone]

Ray, I'd love to see a pic of the table if you have time.

 

[peteb301]

Beautiful set, you would do her proud to incorporate into a dining table.
And That may be enough leverage to convince her to part with some of the other items.

 

[Ray Martin]

Ed,

Here's a couple of shots of the table in the dinning room. It has three leaves that can be added, making it almost big enough to extend into the front hall.

 

[nelsone]

Beautiful table! I'll definitly put this in the idea book! Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure if my skills are up to doing something like that, but I guess there's only one way to find out...try, try, try!!!