suggestions needed to put in simple drop leaf breakfast bar?

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cal_blam

I need to install a small drop leaf breakfast bar, I only have basic hand tools and electric drills, sanders etc. I am hoping to find a simple plan I can use (or adapt a plan from a bench/table). Not fussed about fancy routed joints.
I was going to drill a wooden strip into the wall with some nice stainless brackets and then attach the drop leaf to that. Then varnish to match the kitchen benchtop.
Anyone know of anywhere I could find a free plan/DIY guide to doing this?
Also are there some special drop leaf hinges that i can use on the underside that would save making special joints etc? I think I have seen something on a caravan hardware website that may be useful but don't know where to find these retail. I am in Melbourne Australia so local knowledge most appreciated. Cheers, Cal.

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I don't know about a DIY plan, but IKEA sells tabletops that are made for drop leaf designs - and they are really cheap. I mean, $60, all finished cheap. They look really nice too.

http://www.ikea-usa.com

Where can I obtain lumber to repair a 1940's era redwood picnic table set?

Sharon F

This 1940's era redwood picnic table set was handed down to us and originally belonged to my husband's grandparents. It is not treated or stained. We need to replace the legs and braces because some pesky squirrels have been sharpening their little teeth on them. I want to use as close to original lumber as I can get but do not know where I can purchase it, or if it is even available anywhere. The separate benches and table top have been made from 2x's with 4 and 6 inch width boards and the braces and legs are 2x2 and 2x3. All of the boards are of the dimensions used in the 1940's, which by today's lumber dimension standards are probably not the same. Nor do I want treated or stained lumber. And I certainly do not want to use the set for kindling in the fireplace. Any ideas?

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i have found roughsawn (not planed) 2 X redwood in LOWES.

it is unstained and untreated.

it will look very red until the weather gets at it for a while.

try craigslist (wanted used redwood lumber) you might get something already weathered.

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Anyone have a review of Paradise Cove Campground at Lake Isabella, CA?

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Ryan Corsa

Can't find any on the internet and we're trying to book a last minute camping spot.

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PARADISE COVE CAMPGROUND
Located on south shore of Lake Isabella off Highway 178. Paved road; 58 family units and 80 RV sites; No limit on Trailer length; Restrooms-2 flush type, 1 with metered showers, and chemical toilets; Water; Fire rings, tables and grills; RV dump station, $8; Fish cleaning station. Open year round. Supplies at Mtn. Mesa. $20.00 per night. Sites 59-138, $14.00 per night, $5.00 for each additional vehicle, Dry and dusty but good in location very close to the boat launch, occasional bear issues so keep the food and poodle locked in at night. bring your own shade and a way to tie it down the afternoon winds kick up pretty good at times. Not my top choice because of the lack of shade and the primary wind direction makes it's beaches take the worst of it I prefer the west shore campgrounds or camping on the river above or below the lake. My top choice is Hobo south of the lake.

http://woodalls.com/campground/campgrounddetails.aspx?campgroundid=43739100&index=0

http://m.kvsun.com/articles/2011/06/08/news/doc4ddc02e46f82e135051540.txt

http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?topTabIndex=CampingSpot&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71566

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Favorite tent camping spot in California?

Christy H.

We are looking for a spot you can camp right on the waters edge (prefer a river) in California with lots of trees all around. No 'walk in' sites as we have three small children. Something that has a designated camping site with a fire ring, picnic table, and restrooms at the campground. Pet friendly would be a plus:) Thanks in advance!

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Hahahhahahhhahhahhhahahahah good luck! It's a bit of a drive but try the kern river above and below lake isabella the lake is nice too anything on the west shore is nice. http://woodalls.com/ lists all that there is Again good luck!

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