Hinges for Drop Leaf Tables
Steel Table Hinges
| Smaller matching Hinge |
Drop Leaf Table Hinges are hard working steel with a fixed pin and countersunk holes. Many old tables used simple steel table hinges like these. They are unique with barrel protruding on one side when hinge is closed. This style is know as a rule joint. Hinge leaves are 2 different lengths. If needed use with steel drop leaf table supports.
Install Table Hinges
- The rule joint protrudes on only one side of hinge. This joint is mortised into the underside of the table top, thus enabling leaf to swing clear.
- The hinge leaves are intentionally two lengths. The shorter hinge leaf is mortised into the underside of tabletop. The longer hinge leaf is mortised into the underside of table leaf..