"Liz" wrote in message
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I'm building a breakfast bar - well it's basically a bit of worktop with
legs. But what do I use for legs/supports? I've looked in Focus and was
shown some horrible brass or chrome tubes which are sold as wardrobe
rails,
though the salesman assured me they're multipurpose. Not sure they could
take the weight though. I was thinking of something nicer maybe in wood,
I've even looked at curtain poles - but again concerned about the weight
of
the worktop.

What should I use and where should I get them from. I don't mind painting
or varnishing something, but don't want to have to start cutting and
messing
about. I assumed I could buy legs off the shelf in a variety of styles.
I've done a google, looked at various websites but must be using the wrong
search terms.

Any ideas gratefully received

Thanks
Liz

We found Wickes did a specific Breakfast Bar leg. About 2" or so chrome leg
with a large bracket at the top to screw onto the surface. Had a twistable
bottom to adjust for height - however in our situation, we found the leg was
actually too long and took the adjuster out (which then meant it was too
short!). We only used it on a large span of a work surface - just in case
it bowed - but as it turned out - it never bowed and the leg happily sat
about 3mm off the ground...

Wasn't cheap though - about £20 or so.

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