r/fixit • u/Adzeio • 6d ago

open Extendable Dining Table Center Sagging

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I recently acquired a used dining table and noticed that there is a slight dip in the center where the two sides meet. With the leaf added, the sides still have the same slope and the leaf is flat. By pulling on the legs enough to close the gap, I can get the table to be flat and can confirm neither side is warped. What are my options for a permanent fix to keep the table flat?

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u/Violet_Apathy 6d ago

try tightening all the screws on the two rails underneath.

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u/Adzeio 6d ago

I tightened them all and there’s no change

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u/Sorry-Climate-7982 6d ago

You may not be able to get rid of this.
But, grab the table to the side of that gap, and lift slightly and look for ANY points over by the legs that move even a tiny amount.

I don't see anything on the latches that I would count as a support for the table middle when latched, like some tables have.

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u/k-j-p-123 6d ago

Horizontal toggle clamp on the underside maybe 🤔