Looking for an oak table

Hi folks,

Merry Christmas! I know this is off-topic for the group, but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm looking for an oak table. Something which can serve as a desk but also as a table for electronic and mechanical projects indoors. I know what I want, but I can't seem to find it at an affordable price. I'm looking for a traditional old four-legged oak table. The sturdy kind with 3" square legs which you could probably sit a small car on. I think they're sometimes known as refectory tables. Thinking about it, my old school used to have a lot in the dining hall and library. I think they're more of an institutional item. The maximum size I can accommodate is 5' by 2' 6". It needs to be of a good quality and in good condition. I guess I'm a fussy customer, but I really want one of these. Anyone know where I might find one? I just thought someone here might know of good sources of surplus.

All the best,

Chris

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Christopher Tidy
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Hello Chris, in the past I had a typists desk it was made of oak but

had to get rid of it owing to lack of space, may be just what you need Try office furniture supplier they may have some old stock, offices see to want all chrome and plastic now. MB

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Suggest that you find your local furniture/antiques auction and check out what they have on a regular basis. The prices for that kind of furniture tend to be pretty reasonable.

Regards, Tony

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Tony Jeffree

Hi Criss

I made my own, but out of elm. Easy job to do if you have the time However I still have some nice oak left from other projects.If you ar near Rutland you can come and have a look Regards Dick And a happy new year to al

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Thanks for the thoughts. I've been checking our local sale rooms for several months, but haven't found anything. The only tables I can find which fit my requirements are advertised online at very high prices. I was just wondering if anyone here knew of any dealers or sale rooms which get this kind of table regularly.

I guess I could build one, but I'm more of a metalworker than a woodworker. I haven't done any woodwork for a long time.

Best wishes,

Chris

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Christopher Tidy

Have you tried 'freecycle'?

See

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and join. Wants can be posted. You will be amazed at what is offered free looking for a home.

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brightside

Abbess office desk?

I had one but threw away everything apart from the top. you're welcome to that if you want to build some legs under it.

Mark Rand RTFM

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Mark Rand

You could try this place. They seem to have reasonable prices on the less exotic items, and have the big advantage that you can see both upcoming sales (with guide prices) and prices paid in earlier auctions on their website.

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Adrian Godwin

That place is a bit far away, but I'll keep an eye on their website.

I e-mailed my local FreeCycle group to see if they have any suggestions.

Thanks for the help!

Chris

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Christopher Tidy

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