How can I make a leaf extender for my dining room table?

This is an easy way Patty! It would be easy to build with the right tools.

https://inmyownstyle.com/how-to-enlarge-a-dining-table-for-extra-seating.html

this pin for sure will help https://www.pinterest.com/pin/40250990399547292/

Yes, having the access to a table saw and drill press will the start.

If you need an ogee edge, then a router is the tool for that.

Patty: maybe this will help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlxaqhmxMmg

Here are a couple of photos from our project. We created a leaf with dowels and holes to fit between the original male and female sides of the table. We then stained the leaf to match the table.

We put a leaf extender on our table with two hinges, and a piece on the end with a bar that is extended when the hinged end is up. Normally it hangs down, but you can still sit on the end and put the feet/legs under if the end is not extended.

Homeroad has shared a really great tutorial for making a replacement leaf. Getting the holes lined up when drilling will be the most important part.

Hello Patty,

Rather than spoiling your existing table, you could make a small table to sit at the end of your existing table. It could be constructed like a tv snack table

and collapse down when not required or free standing permanent addition!

If you plan to always use a tablecloth over it, you could make something quite simple using ideas from above.