I need advice on folding leg lock mechanism.
I am building a low floor drawing table for my daughter at her request. It needs to fold up to store. She wants to sit Indian style with legs under the table when working. Fold up and store when done. I mocked up the dimensions with plywood to let her check the ergonomics and size. The drawing reflects the dimensions that we agreed upon.
I am stuck on the best way to lock the legs sturdily in the open position
I can't have anything blocking her legs in the front such as a brass lid support. Thought about slide bolt. Would like the locking mechanism to be easy yet stable. I have seen dedicated folding leg bracket hardware which appear to have mixed reviews.
What would you do for the upright locking mechanism??? Any ideas are welcome.
Thanks
I am building a low floor drawing table for my daughter at her request. It needs to fold up to store. She wants to sit Indian style with legs under the table when working. Fold up and store when done. I mocked up the dimensions with plywood to let her check the ergonomics and size. The drawing reflects the dimensions that we agreed upon.
I am stuck on the best way to lock the legs sturdily in the open position
I can't have anything blocking her legs in the front such as a brass lid support. Thought about slide bolt. Would like the locking mechanism to be easy yet stable. I have seen dedicated folding leg bracket hardware which appear to have mixed reviews.
What would you do for the upright locking mechanism??? Any ideas are welcome.
Thanks