Do I need a pedestal stretcher? (1 Viewer)

[poislb]

So I’m in the final stages of building my table, do you think I need a bottom stretcher? I’m gonna have a hard time trying to match up the wood cause it’s an older wood that I rehabbed back to life. If I need a stretcher I was thinking about mounting a metal/threaded rod or something similar if that makes sense

table is 7ft and the legs are 33” apart from the middle

 

[mattross1313]

Can't offer any help on this, but thats a good looking build

 

[72o]

To me, for looks alone, I would add a stretcher. I think you would be able to get pretty close with a piece of oak. Love the pedestals.

 

[ekricket]

Brass rail ftw

 

[Forty4]

I plan on adding one when I get around to using the table I bought off of Craigslist four years ago. I am not concerned about matching and was going to just do two pieces of wood and dado or router out a channel to insert a decorative panel (something like suits or a name). Not sure if you’re doing a black vinyl rail but if so can easily justify doing a black stretcher. Consider it a chance to add another detail to the table not just function.

 

[poislb]

Yup black rail...

 

[bsdunbar1]

https://www.finewoodworking.com/forum/when-does-a-table-need-stretchers

 

[Rebelwork]

That pedistal was designed for a stretcher.

 

[T_Chan]

Need? As long as you feel the table is sturdy enough, then not definitely yes. I highly recommend adding one though, it'll stiffen up the table much more. Over time, without the stretcher, the table legs might start to get a bit of play because it's not joined at the bottom. Adding the stretcher adds a ton of rigidity.

The stain looks like dark walnut, you shouldn't have much trouble getting a close color match. The wood is Oak for sure.

 

[Deuce9]

I would add one for strengh and a foot rest. That is common red oak. This species doesn't have a lot of color change over time unless exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. Stain to match and you'll be very happy with the results.

 

[poislb]

Thanks for everyone’s feedback, got some oak and gluing 2x1/2” by 6” pieces together.. they had nothing is what they call 5/4 width in nothing smaller than 8 foot... yeah 40 buck, the 2 piece cost me 16 plus some hanger bolts

mixing some stains together as the glue drys, should get close..

 

[poislb]

The bottom 2x4 pieces were just to get it where I needed to, think that’s the height I’m looking for?

 

[Rebelwork]

Have an angle drill, dowel pins,etc

 

[poislb]

Hanger bolts

 

[Rebelwork]

Its the correct choice if he'll buy them...

 

[Brandon]

To me, for looks alone, I would add a stretcher. I think you would be able to get pretty close with a piece of oak. Love the pedestals.

This...I put one on mine solely for looks. Stability is fine with those wide pedestals (assume 10"?) but the stretcher just makes it look a little nicer IMO.

 

[Rebelwork]

The table is incomplete without it. Anybody buying a poker table or other without the stretcher will know it's missing the stetcher...

 

[poislb]

Got it all squared up and ready for drilling... had to rip the board down a little, Wife thought it was to tall....lol. So now it’s a 4.25” instead of 5.75

 

[poislb]

Finally got around to getting these installed, been playing around with stains...not gonna be exact but close.

 

[poislb]

Still tweaking the stain color but not sure I can match 20 year old oak....one the top is on ya can’t even make out the lighter shade..

 

[bsdunbar1]

Still tweaking the stain color but not sure I can match 20 year old oak....one the top is on ya can’t even make out the lighter shade..View attachment 559787

Looks great!

 

[poislb]

Getting closer...I’m beat for the night....lol

 

[poislb]

Thanks for all the advance, I do absolutely love the stretcher look...makes it look complete

 

[Rebelwork]

Looks complete now....good work...

 

[poislb]

Finally done....I have built poker tables in the past, probably got about 8 or so builds and was always dreading the rail...I had an upholsterer shop make it and wrap it for me this time... money well spent and love the results.

 

[OfficerLovejoy]

A thing of beauty.

 

[Rebelwork]

What they charge you to sew the seams? I've called a place and they wouldn't give me a price. I'm not gonna wait till its done to get the bill.

 

[Himewad]

Great table, and nice call on the stretcher. Looks like it was always a part of the table.

 

[redeagle]

Beautiful table. Great job with the stretcher.
Awesome redwings display.

 

[bsdunbar1]

Awesome redwings display location for a hotdog roller

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