Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org (Kevin) wrote in message news:<cb2706b.0407261438.8ac1531@posting.google.com>...
Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

The question is not very specific which makes it difficult for me to
answer well.

Why do you want just the legs? It might be as cheap to just buy the
whole table and throw the top away.

You might try contacting some table suppliers and asking for just the
legs. They might have some with broken or damaged tops.

See:

http://www.hal-pc.org/~canupnet/ttsales.html

Of course there are many different types of legs you might want for
different types of applications. You could consider getting 2x4s,
4x4s, concrete, cinder blocks, poles, cardboard boxes, Jello, sand...

Lots of things can support a table.

--Rob

ttoutpost1@aol.com (Robert Trudell) wrote in message
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kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org (Kevin) wrote in message
news:<cb2706b.0407261438.8ac1531@posting.google.com>...
Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

The question is not very specific which makes it difficult for me to
answer well.

Actually, Rob, I think the question was quite specific. I want a set
of legs that comes on a table designed for table tennis. I'm not
worried about the top, just the legs. And that was in my question.
I'm not sure how much more detail I could provide.


Why do you want just the legs? It might be as cheap to just buy the
whole table and throw the top away.

It doesn't matter why I want just the legs; even so, this was somewhat
helpful.


You might try contacting some table suppliers and asking for just the
legs. They might have some with broken or damaged tops.

See:

http://www.hal-pc.org/~canupnet/ttsales.html


This helped too, although a lot of the sites on this link seemed to be
foreign, and most were similar to what I'd already found.

Of course there are many different types of legs you might want for
different types of applications. You could consider getting 2x4s,
4x4s, concrete, cinder blocks, poles, cardboard boxes, Jello, sand...

Lots of things can support a table.

Here's what makes me mad -- you don't need to be rude or
condescending. If you don't know of a source that supplies legs for
table tennis, please do not reply to my question about where I can
find them. I don't need to know that I can set a table top on just
about anything. That's obvious, and not helpful. Thank you so much
for your time.


--Rob

Either this is a troll or someone who doesnt realize that all makes/models
of tables are different as they have different bracketing for the legs.
Honestly you can just use 2x2's as legs. However this is such a silly
question it's GOT to be a troll. Right ? In the very unlikely case you
arent a troll Kevin I'd advise you that there arent any generic table legs
to my knowledge. Its probably best to do a "table tennis" search in Google
and you will find many suppliers who can help you. Just tell them what
make&model of table you have and Im sure they'll get them for you.


"Kevin" <kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org> wrote in message
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ttoutpost1@aol.com (Robert Trudell) wrote in message
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kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org (Kevin) wrote in message
news:<cb2706b.0407261438.8ac1531@posting.google.com>...
Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

The question is not very specific which makes it difficult for me to
answer well.

Actually, Rob, I think the question was quite specific. I want a set
of legs that comes on a table designed for table tennis. I'm not
worried about the top, just the legs. And that was in my question.
I'm not sure how much more detail I could provide.


Why do you want just the legs? It might be as cheap to just buy the
whole table and throw the top away.

It doesn't matter why I want just the legs; even so, this was somewhat
helpful.


You might try contacting some table suppliers and asking for just the
legs. They might have some with broken or damaged tops.

See:

http://www.hal-pc.org/~canupnet/ttsales.html


This helped too, although a lot of the sites on this link seemed to be
foreign, and most were similar to what I'd already found.

Of course there are many different types of legs you might want for
different types of applications. You could consider getting 2x4s,
4x4s, concrete, cinder blocks, poles, cardboard boxes, Jello, sand...

Lots of things can support a table.

Here's what makes me mad -- you don't need to be rude or
condescending. If you don't know of a source that supplies legs for
table tennis, please do not reply to my question about where I can
find them. I don't need to know that I can set a table top on just
about anything. That's obvious, and not helpful. Thank you so much
for your time.


--Rob

Boy, I guess it was a mistake posting a question on this forum. I
thought it would be a great idea, because I'd get help from people who
were interested in the sport, and might have some good leads.

Instead, I'm met with sarcasm all around. There's absolutely no need
for that kind of response. I wasn't rude in posting my question. I
am just curious as to whether you can purchase ANY kind of leg
mechanism for a table tennis table without getting the top as well,
because I'm interested in creating one of my own, for asthetic
reasons.

Thank you, too, for all your "help." If there's anyone out there that
actually wants to be helpful, instead of critical, please restore my
faith in this forum.

"Bill Botook" <bookneeeye@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<4vYNc.206231$XM6.115635@attbi_s53>...
Either this is a troll or someone who doesnt realize that all
makes/models
of tables are different as they have different bracketing for the legs.
Honestly you can just use 2x2's as legs. However this is such a silly
question it's GOT to be a troll. Right ? In the very unlikely case you
arent a troll Kevin I'd advise you that there arent any generic table
legs
to my knowledge. Its probably best to do a "table tennis" search in
Google
and you will find many suppliers who can help you. Just tell them what
make&model of table you have and Im sure they'll get them for you.


"Kevin" <kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org> wrote in message
news:cb2706b.0407281145.5abf667f@posting.google.com...
ttoutpost1@aol.com (Robert Trudell) wrote in message
news:<428975d4.0407271509.17ac6b2b@posting.google.com>...
kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org (Kevin) wrote in message
news:<cb2706b.0407261438.8ac1531@posting.google.com>...
Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs
for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about
a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

The question is not very specific which makes it difficult for me to
answer well.

Actually, Rob, I think the question was quite specific. I want a set
of legs that comes on a table designed for table tennis. I'm not
worried about the top, just the legs. And that was in my question.
I'm not sure how much more detail I could provide.


Why do you want just the legs? It might be as cheap to just buy the
whole table and throw the top away.

It doesn't matter why I want just the legs; even so, this was somewhat
helpful.


You might try contacting some table suppliers and asking for just
the
legs. They might have some with broken or damaged tops.

See:

http://www.hal-pc.org/~canupnet/ttsales.html


This helped too, although a lot of the sites on this link seemed to be
foreign, and most were similar to what I'd already found.

Of course there are many different types of legs you might want for
different types of applications. You could consider getting 2x4s,
4x4s, concrete, cinder blocks, poles, cardboard boxes, Jello,
sand...

Lots of things can support a table.

Here's what makes me mad -- you don't need to be rude or
condescending. If you don't know of a source that supplies legs for
table tennis, please do not reply to my question about where I can
find them. I don't need to know that I can set a table top on just
about anything. That's obvious, and not helpful. Thank you so much
for your time.


--Rob

ttoutpost1@aol.com (Robert Trudell) wrote in message news:<428975d4.0407271509.17ac6b2b@posting.google.com>...
kevin.mckinney@knoxalumni.org (Kevin) wrote in message news:<cb2706b.0407261438.8ac1531@posting.google.com>...
Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

The question is not very specific which makes it difficult for me to
answer well.

Actually, Rob, I think the question was quite specific. I want a set
of legs that comes on a table designed for table tennis. I'm not
worried about the top, just the legs. And that was in my question.
I'm not sure how much more detail I could provide.

Why do you want just the legs? It might be as cheap to just buy the
whole table and throw the top away.

It doesn't matter why I want just the legs; even so, this was somewhat
helpful.


You might try contacting some table suppliers and asking for just the
legs. They might have some with broken or damaged tops.

See:

http://www.hal-pc.org/~canupnet/ttsales.html


This helped too, although a lot of the sites on this link seemed to be
foreign, and most were similar to what I'd already found.

Of course there are many different types of legs you might want for
different types of applications. You could consider getting 2x4s,
4x4s, concrete, cinder blocks, poles, cardboard boxes, Jello, sand...

Lots of things can support a table.

Here's what makes me mad -- you don't need to be rude or
condescending. If you don't know of a source that supplies legs for
table tennis, please do not reply to my question about where I can
find them. I don't need to know that I can set a table top on just
about anything. That's obvious, and not helpful. Thank you so much
for your time.

I'm not trying to be rude; I'm trying to get a feel for what your

Does anyone know of a good resource for purchasing JUST the legs for a
table tennis table? All I need are the legs, and I've done about a
hour's worth of searching, and can only find sites that sell the
entire table. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated!

You have been given good info. Dont sit there and complain....make
something happen !

Boy, I guess it was a mistake posting a question on this forum. I
thought it would be a great idea, because I'd get help from people who
were interested in the sport, and might have some good leads.

Boy, I guess it was a mistake posting a question on this forum. I
thought it would be a great idea, because I'd get help from people who
were interested in the sport, and might have some good leads.

Instead, I'm met with sarcasm all around. There's absolutely no need
for that kind of response. I wasn't rude in posting my question. I
am just curious as to whether you can purchase ANY kind of leg
mechanism for a table tennis table without getting the top as well,
because I'm interested in creating one of my own, for asthetic
reasons.

Thank you, too, for all your "help." If there's anyone out there that
actually wants to be helpful, instead of critical, please restore my
faith in this forum.

Pretty much all the serious TT enthusiasts have already lost their

You have been given good info. Dont sit there and complain....make
something happen !

Hmmm. So far, I've been told that Jello can hold up a table, and I've
been called a troll. I guess I missed all the hidden "good info" in
those posts.

All I want to do is construct a piece of furniture. As part of that
effort, I reached out for some information on possible resources for
something I needed. So don't tell me "don't complain," and to "make
something happen" when I have to waste my time reading sarcastic
replies to my earnest question! I'm TRYING to make something happen,
and the response I've been getting from you has been extraordinarily
frustrating.

Honestly. I asked a simple question. Does anyone know whether you
can purchase the leg mechanism for a ping pong table? I want to have
the capability of folding the table up, and the easiest way to
accomplish that is to use something that was designed for the task.
I'm not sure why asking that question gives anyone the right to
criticize me, but hey, I guess that's just the way people are.

So yet again, I ask if anyone has any information that would help me.
I don't need sarcasm, and I don't need criticism -- that's all I've
gotten from the first two who replied. What I DO need is some
guidance. Even if the answer is that you don't think anyone sells
just the leg mechanism. I'd appreciate any helpful insight you could
provide!

You can buy hardware and legs at Home Depot or Lowes that easily attach to
the table top you're designing. Probably can't beat their prices either.
They'll even cut the legs you buy to your desired length at no extra cost.
Check it out.

Yes, I'm in the U.S., by the way - near Chicago, IL.

Essentially, I'm
looking for a table that will fold completely for storage, and half
will fold up for single player use. I'm planning on designing and
building a top that will make it look like a furniture piece that just
happens to work for table tennis.

The goal is to minimize the actual
work I have to do, hence the mechanism that is already designed for
that purpose.

I'm thinking the best thing to do might be to buy a
used one, just like you suggested, and discard the top (hopefully that
will be deteriorated, and not the legs).

Once again, thank you for your insight, and I'm sorry for taking
offense to your first post. I'll post again if I'm ever able to
complete this project - complete with pictures.