I am making a pull out counter top for a kitchen island ( the island will be moveable)
The frame of the island is made from 2"x2" ¼ angle iron and will be 52" x 32", what I want is a 12" x 50" (or about 50") pull out counter so you can sit at the island to eat or drink. I want a STRONG smooth slide. I was thinking of having 1" OD round rods inside the cabinet base that are hard mounted then having it outer sleeved with a 1" ++ ID tube that has a mounting point. What is a good clearance? What is a good material for the outer sleeve that will slide smooth on the steel rod? I could use bushings if needed. If there is such a beast out there that would be great.
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Needless to say this has cut into my metal working time, but the floating island will have more metal chips than wood J