This was so informative! I can't thank you enough! I have already ordered and received my table legs, and I am ordering my bench legs now. I had to come back to this video to remember what size to order for my benches.
I've attempted to communicate with you guys about my order and all I'm given is a generic response of at the end of the month. It is now at the end of the month and still not even an estimate of when it will arrive. I've tried calling your hotline as well and though it says in the message that I called within the correct time frame, no one responded. Please advise.
You left out another important factor. The angle. Since most legs have a set angle there is not much of a choice. Notice how many legs just have an odd angle. The best legs to choose are ones that have an angle that works for each height. By that I mean that lets say you have a desk that is 30" height. The leg base being inset 1" on each side so that the inset amount looks "right" Then the base of the leg needs to hit the floor just inside the size of the table. BY that I mean if the desk is 40"x20" the measurement of the legs at the base is that same 40"x20" or slightly less. If the legs are not at the correct angle for the height they have to be inset more or less to make the angle and where they hit the floor look "right" for each height. Many legs companies have a set angle of degrees which means to get the correct inset or floor "footprint" you have to compromise on the other. You make the footprint look right and the legs are inset at the top a bunch and don't look "right" at the top. Or the other way around. The problem there is in the design in the beginning. The maker chose to use a set angle that is good for one height but not all heights. So basically the answer is a different angle for each height. This is done by almost nobody that makes legs. I chose to make mine this way and it makes such a big difference in the look of a finished table. So you could take a 40"x20" desk with holes already made for a desk and swap in coffee table legs and use the same holes. The legs are mounted at the same place so they look right at the top and also hit the floor at the same place and look right there too. There are NO standard made legs that do both that I know of except mine. To do this there has to be a jig that makes the legs a different angle for each height while also making it far more simple to make in the first place. I've seen every video on here of how to make them and every single one is much harder and takes longer than the ones I make. Not to mention just about everyone uses the big L shaped plate. That is the absolute worst design for a base plate. It's hard to wrap one of those up for shipping. Whoever came up with that in the beginning never thought about having to ship those. The best shape for the end plate is a triangle with rounded corners. Easier to make, cheaper to cut out and cheaper to ship. All you have to do to ship one is take a piece of flat cardboard and wrap it. So not only can I make them cheaper, faster and better angle but I can also ship them cheaper. The down side is that the ones from China are far cheaper. But the average person buying them has no clue of what all they should be looking at to get the best ones they can. They shop on price alone assuming that all legs are the same. They are not at all. I thank you for your video explaining the differences.
Hi I am building a sofa console table (48"Lx 25" Hx 6"D) but I am not sure if I would need 4 legs or just 2 legs. I will not be putting anything heavy on it just to hold my coffee cup or a small plant. Thanks!
I ordered last Nov. 2023 and have not received my order. They keep putting me off, there is no phone number to call them. Could you tell me what's going on?
Hi - we're not currently offering Chrome plated legs, but we can do a chrome powder coat that looks amazing. Send us a note at support@diyhairpinlegs.com or chat with us on our site at diyhairpinlegs.com and we'll get you taken care of. :)
Hi - it really depends on how tall you want your nightstands to be. Best bet is to measure how tall you want them, then subtract the height of the suitcase and that's what you can use for your hairpin leg selection. Hope that helps, let us know if you need anything else!
We offer all of our products in a number of powder coated options. Check them out at diyhairpinlegs.com. For customers that want to paint themselves, here's the gist... we ship our legs with a slight rust-resistant coating to help them arrive in style. Once you get them in, just wipe the legs clean with a degreaser and then use the Scotch-Brite pad that comes in to scuff them up for a good clean application. Any primer will do - a lot of our customers have been using Rustoleum primers and paints with good success. :-)
The "standard" vanity bench/stool seat heights range from 17” to 19” high. Vanity countertop is normally about 12” above the seat. Best bet - 1/2" rod diameter in either 3Rod or the standard 2rod hairpin design.
Hi - it depends on the bed type. Our strongest and most sturdy legs are the 3Rod legs in 1/2" diameter. If there's kids and lots of jumping around on the bed, we'd recommend those. That said, the 1/2" Hairpin Legs will easily hold multiple adults and the weight of a bed. Hope that helps! :-)
We offer them in both 1/2" (heavy duty) rod diameter and our standard 3/8" diameter as well (which is still slightly thicker than most other legs you see out there). Cheers!
I have a chaise lounge chair that sits way too low for me. I want to raise this chair about 13 inches, can you suggest what type of leg I should use please.
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This was so informative! I can't thank you enough! I have already ordered and received my table legs, and I am ordering my bench legs now. I had to come back to this video to remember what size to order for my benches.
I've attempted to communicate with you guys about my order and all I'm given is a generic response of at the end of the month. It is now at the end of the month and still not even an estimate of when it will arrive. I've tried calling your hotline as well and though it says in the message that I called within the correct time frame, no one responded. Please advise.
You left out another important factor. The angle. Since most legs have a set angle there is not much of a choice. Notice how many legs just have an odd angle. The best legs to choose are ones that have an angle that works for each height. By that I mean that lets say you have a desk that is 30" height. The leg base being inset 1" on each side so that the inset amount looks "right" Then the base of the leg needs to hit the floor just inside the size of the table. BY that I mean if the desk is 40"x20" the measurement of the legs at the base is that same 40"x20" or slightly less.
If the legs are not at the correct angle for the height they have to be inset more or less to make the angle and where they hit the floor look "right" for each height. Many legs companies have a set angle of degrees which means to get the correct inset or floor "footprint" you have to compromise on the other. You make the footprint look right and the legs are inset at the top a bunch and don't look "right" at the top. Or the other way around.
The problem there is in the design in the beginning. The maker chose to use a set angle that is good for one height but not all heights. So basically the answer is a different angle for each height. This is done by almost nobody that makes legs. I chose to make mine this way and it makes such a big difference in the look of a finished table.
So you could take a 40"x20" desk with holes already made for a desk and swap in coffee table legs and use the same holes. The legs are mounted at the same place so they look right at the top and also hit the floor at the same place and look right there too. There are NO standard made legs that do both that I know of except mine.
To do this there has to be a jig that makes the legs a different angle for each height while also making it far more simple to make in the first place. I've seen every video on here of how to make them and every single one is much harder and takes longer than the ones I make. Not to mention just about everyone uses the big L shaped plate. That is the absolute worst design for a base plate. It's hard to wrap one of those up for shipping. Whoever came up with that in the beginning never thought about having to ship those. The best shape for the end plate is a triangle with rounded corners. Easier to make, cheaper to cut out and cheaper to ship. All you have to do to ship one is take a piece of flat cardboard and wrap it. So not only can I make them cheaper, faster and better angle but I can also ship them cheaper.
The down side is that the ones from China are far cheaper. But the average person buying them has no clue of what all they should be looking at to get the best ones they can. They shop on price alone assuming that all legs are the same. They are not at all.
I thank you for your video explaining the differences.
Are these strong enough for stage legs? I am trying to build 4x4 stage platforms. Around 16" to 24" high.
So with that being said, I'll order some.
Great explanation of the type and sizes. I have a project idea for each size leg haha! I like the black legs they look really nice
Good product - I ordered some 6" for a bookcase.
Mine did not come with the maintenance kit as mentioned or screws as told in another video.
Hi I am building a sofa console table (48"Lx 25" Hx 6"D) but I am not sure if I would need 4 legs or just 2 legs. I will not be putting anything heavy on it just to hold my coffee cup or a small plant. Thanks!
Very helpful info! Thank you
I ordered last Nov. 2023 and have not received my order. They keep putting me off, there is no phone number to call them. Could you tell me what's going on?
What about adjustable hairpin legs? Will 3/8” support a 70 lb slab?
How much weight do the 3 rod legs hold
What size is recommended for a bench? 28 inches?
Where can I find thin chrome legs to update a nelson bench?
Hi - we're not currently offering Chrome plated legs, but we can do a chrome powder coat that looks amazing. Send us a note at support@diyhairpinlegs.com or chat with us on our site at diyhairpinlegs.com and we'll get you taken care of. :)
I am making suitcase nightstands, not sure what height I need
Hi - it really depends on how tall you want your nightstands to be. Best bet is to measure how tall you want them, then subtract the height of the suitcase and that's what you can use for your hairpin leg selection. Hope that helps, let us know if you need anything else!
Do you recommend spray paint or is there an alternative method to get a different color?
We offer all of our products in a number of powder coated options. Check them out at diyhairpinlegs.com. For customers that want to paint themselves, here's the gist... we ship our legs with a slight rust-resistant coating to help them arrive in style. Once you get them in, just wipe the legs clean with a degreaser and then use the Scotch-Brite pad that comes in to scuff them up for a good clean application. Any primer will do - a lot of our customers have been using Rustoleum primers and paints with good success. :-)
What do prefer for epoxy table top who's size is 48"×24" inches and weight is around 15 kilogrammes.
We would recommend to go with the 3Rod legs for this if the table is over 26" height. More for the rigidity than the weight. Hope that helps!
great video thank you!
What would you recommend for a vanity stool?
The "standard" vanity bench/stool seat heights range from 17” to 19” high. Vanity countertop is normally about 12” above the seat. Best bet - 1/2" rod diameter in either 3Rod or the standard 2rod hairpin design.
How heavy and how tall is ‘really heavy’ and ‘really tall’...?
Same here..
Which leg is recommended for DIY Bed??
Hi - it depends on the bed type. Our strongest and most sturdy legs are the 3Rod legs in 1/2" diameter. If there's kids and lots of jumping around on the bed, we'd recommend those. That said, the 1/2" Hairpin Legs will easily hold multiple adults and the weight of a bed. Hope that helps! :-)
What is considered heavy?
I have the same question.
@@violetabingham7378 same
After watching a couple video I just ordered my first for sample of a big project
how thick are these?
We offer them in both 1/2" (heavy duty) rod diameter and our standard 3/8" diameter as well (which is still slightly thicker than most other legs you see out there). Cheers!
I have a chaise lounge chair that sits way too low for me. I want to raise this chair about 13 inches, can you suggest what type of leg I should use please.