On 13 Mar 2006 13:41:14 -0800, "Larry Fishel"
wrote:

Home depot has something similar, but without the hole. I had to
replace one on a sliding glass door once, but I don't remember what
they are called. They are made of thin aluminum and probably aren't
strong enough foir furnature if there's a pulling stress and not just a
sheer..

Well, this piece was the footstool. Is there a difference between
that and ottoman (sp?)? And she said her husband broke it by sitting
on it, and he weighed maybe 300 pounds.

This type is simply kept from turning by being pressed against
the surface when the screw starts to get tight. If you look carefully
at the ones you're tlaking about, I bet you'll find that the hole has
flat surfaces on the inside and takes an allen wrench. I think I've

I did look. Didn't think so, but maybe I missed it. Not too much
light.

An allen wrench would be fine.

seen them on furnature before, but I've never seen them sold
seperately...

Ooo. Well let's hope the other guys are right. I'll go shopping in a
day or two.