I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four
sections. Underneath the mesh are four bars from the center of the table
connecting to the outside circumference of the table.

A couple of the sections of the mesh table top have an annoying 'bounce' in
that you can press down slightly on the mesh and it will have a slight
spring back to it. Can be somewhat messy if food is bounced out of a bowl.

Is there is way to prevent this 'bounce' from occurring?

I suppose I could get a welder to weld some bars in the center of the
sections, but that might cost more than the table cost (Wal-Mart). I've
noticed that some metal tables have am extra bar in the sections to prevent
this spring back from happening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

On Nov 5, 3:54*pm, "trailer" wrote:
I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four
sections. *Underneath the mesh are four bars from the center of the table
connecting to the outside circumference of the table.

A couple of the sections of the mesh table top have an annoying 'bounce' in
that you can press down slightly on the mesh and it will have a slight
spring back to it. *Can be somewhat messy if food is bounced out of a bowl.

Is there is way to prevent this 'bounce' from occurring?

I suppose I could get a welder to weld some bars in the center of the
sections, but that might cost more than the table cost (Wal-Mart). *I've
noticed that some metal tables have am extra bar in the sections to prevent
this spring back from happening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Just curious, what is the circumference of this table?

Is the mesh attached to the bars? If not, you could epoxy them down to
the bars to remove the spring. After applying the epoxy, spread some
wax paper on the table and put some weight on it. The wax paper will
prevent the epoxy from sticking to the weight.

If the spring is in the "free-space" area between the bars, I'd say
you are pretty much out of luck without some major modifications to
the table which might not be cost effective.

I'm afraid you're right. It is the 'free space' area.

Not sure about circumference, but it is about a 4 foot diameter table top,
if that's what you mean.

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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On Nov 5, 3:54 pm, "trailer" wrote:
I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four
sections. Underneath the mesh are four bars from the center of the table
connecting to the outside circumference of the table.

A couple of the sections of the mesh table top have an annoying 'bounce'
in
that you can press down slightly on the mesh and it will have a slight
spring back to it. Can be somewhat messy if food is bounced out of a bowl.

Is there is way to prevent this 'bounce' from occurring?

I suppose I could get a welder to weld some bars in the center of the
sections, but that might cost more than the table cost (Wal-Mart). I've
noticed that some metal tables have am extra bar in the sections to
prevent
this spring back from happening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Just curious, what is the circumference of this table?

Is the mesh attached to the bars? If not, you could epoxy them down to
the bars to remove the spring. After applying the epoxy, spread some
wax paper on the table and put some weight on it. The wax paper will
prevent the epoxy from sticking to the weight.

If the spring is in the "free-space" area between the bars, I'd say
you are pretty much out of luck without some major modifications to
the table which might not be cost effective.

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message

Is the mesh attached to the bars? If not, you could epoxy them down to
the bars to remove the spring. After applying the epoxy, spread some
wax paper on the table and put some weight on it. The wax paper will
prevent the epoxy from sticking to the weight.

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My ideas is similar, but I'd try polyurethane construction adhesive in a
caulking gun cartridge. Either should work.

On Nov 5, 9:09*pm, "trailer" wrote:
I'm afraid you're right. *It is the 'free space' area.

Not sure about circumference, but it is about a 4 foot diameter table top,
if that's what you mean.

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message

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On Nov 5, 3:54 pm, "trailer" wrote:





I have a round metal table with a mesh table top that is divided into four
sections. Underneath the mesh are four bars from the center of the table
connecting to the outside circumference of the table.

A couple of the sections of the mesh table top have an annoying 'bounce'
in
that you can press down slightly on the mesh and it will have a slight
spring back to it. Can be somewhat messy if food is bounced out of a bowl.

Is there is way to prevent this 'bounce' from occurring?

I suppose I could get a welder to weld some bars in the center of the
sections, but that might cost more than the table cost (Wal-Mart). I've
noticed that some metal tables have am extra bar in the sections to
prevent
this spring back from happening.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Just curious, what is the circumference of this table?

Is the mesh attached to the bars? If not, you could epoxy them down to
the bars to remove the spring. After applying the epoxy, spread some
wax paper on the table and put some weight on it. The wax paper will
prevent the epoxy from sticking to the weight.

If the spring is in the "free-space" area between the bars, I'd say
you are pretty much out of luck without some major modifications to
the table which might not be cost effective.- Hide quoted text -

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I'm not sure how this would impact the folks sitting at the table, but
maybe you could use some fishing line from the "high spots" down to
the frame to keep downward pressure on the mesh. The line would be
just about invisible, but I don't know if you could position it so
human legs wouldn't hit it.

Another option would be to get a 4' piece of plexiglass or acrylic and
make a "solid" top.