How do you build a drop leaf island using base cabinet?
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Kathy Drew
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My son bought a house with very little counter space. We would like to add an island with a base cabinet and butcher block counter with drop leafs for eating. Any suggestions to make this and look very high end?
4 answers
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Home depot sells piano hinges any lengths measure and cut for size. Suggest wide for supporting drop leaf.
Linda Thomas
on Jul 27, 2015
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The short answer? Obtain a slab of wood, marble, etc. After sanding, painting and adding a coat of polyurathene to the base, attach top. Add knob feet or casters.
Heather Stimmel
on Jul 27, 2015
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I had a 1955 trailer with a similar problem. They used a piano hinge to attach a segment of additional counter, and a custom shelf bracket that could support it while in use, then fold back when not. It was a piece of 3/4" plywood cut in an attractive way and attached with hinges.
Adrianne C
on Jul 28, 2015
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Thank you for your help!
Kathy Drew
on Jul 30, 2015
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