Name: Folding Leaf Hinge
Brand: Rockler
SKU: 28928

Add narrow leaves to your table to create a round or oval top. 5-1/4" x 7-3/4" mechanism doubles as a hinge and support, and locks the leaves in either the closed or open position.

Features:

Stiff brass plated steel prevents sagging
No other supports are required
For table leaves up to 9" wide
Installation requires routing

What's Included

(2) Folding Leaf Hinges

Technical Details

More Information
Brand	Rockler
Weight	1.9000
Technical Documents	Technical Document for 28928
Hardware Type	Hinges

Product Warnings

WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

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Drop leaf hinges

Very satisfied. Replaced 8 sets on 2 tables at a local diner. Excellent quality.

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September 5, 2016

Bill F

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WOW! What fast service! This hinge...

WOW! What fast service! This hinge replaced the one that broke on my "Born Free motorhome dining table. It was the same one "Born Free" used.

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April 26, 2009

Frank C

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Perfect replacement for "pop-up" tables in...

Perfect replacement for "pop-up" tables in our restaurant. Exact fit and easy replacement.

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March 9, 2009

William G

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This was the only hinge I...

This was the only hinge I could find that hides the leaf under the table - up out of the way. My leaf was 1.25 thick 9x24 inch so it may have been to heavy. Anyway it worked ok until my kid leaned on it and bent it.

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March 5, 2009

Walter G

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I pay a lot of money for those hinges and they suck. And when i pay the total they charge me, they charge me 30 dlls more after the total. I've been robbed

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May 16, 2019

Alejandro A

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3 weeks ago

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Linda P on Apr 29, 2019

These really work great in a commercial setting

Mary T on Sep 7, 2018

thought these would work the best for my application

DALE M on Nov 22, 2017

I have used them before and they seem to be the sturdiest. They are not that easy to use but once the leafs are pulled up, they snap into place and do not move.

Tina T on Jun 28, 2016

I could not find this item in any store so I went to your catalog and found the part I needed.

Roger W on Apr 24, 2016

Rocker had the hardware I needed for my project. The order was easy because they met my asking price and used my Amazon account.

David F on Jul 31, 2015

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Linda P on Apr 29, 2019

We at the center have several folding dining room tables that have these hinges. We needed to replace them because the tables are fine, just the hinges are old

Madeline E on Nov 2, 2018

These really work great in a commercial setting

Mary T on Sep 7, 2018

A possible solution to a unique hinge problem

Walter H on May 4, 2018

thought these would work the best for my application

DALE M on Nov 22, 2017

because I received an email stating that they are not shipping fee...however, I was charge. Please explain

Ruben M on Aug 19, 2017

I have used them before and they seem to be the sturdiest. They are not that easy to use but once the leafs are pulled up, they snap into place and do not move.

Tina T on Jun 28, 2016

Building a table top with folding leafs

Paul O on May 8, 2016

I could not find this item in any store so I went to your catalog and found the part I needed.

Roger W on Apr 24, 2016

We have a boat table that folds down and the hinges are old and wanted to replace them. So happy that we found Rockler. Can't wait to receive the hinges and replace them.

grace e on Aug 20, 2015

Rocker had the hardware I needed for my project. The order was easy because they met my asking price and used my Amazon account.

David F on Jul 31, 2015

We at the center have several folding dining room tables that have these hinges. We needed to replace them because the tables are fine, just the hinges are old

Madeline E on Nov 2, 2018

A possible solution to a unique hinge problem

Walter H on May 4, 2018

because I received an email stating that they are not shipping fee...however, I was charge. Please explain

Ruben M on Aug 19, 2017

Building a table top with folding leafs

Paul O on May 8, 2016

We have a boat table that folds down and the hinges are old and wanted to replace them. So happy that we found Rockler. Can't wait to receive the hinges and replace them.

grace e on Aug 20, 2015

What is load limit on 9" leaf with two hinges and leaf length limits?

Larry F on Jan 21, 2016

BEST ANSWER: The answer cannot be as specific as the question. Another solution to the problem of supporting a leaf of 9" width is probably preferable.
Using the folding hinge would make it very difficult to fold down. This hinge is much more useful on a folding that takes a square table into a round shape, the leaf being no more than 7"" wide and circular on it perimeter.
A better solution to a wide leaf is a slider that retracts into, and extends from, the main structure of the table.

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Frank C on Jan 22, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

Can you tell me more? This is for a new table in an RV. It has to mount to two floor posts. Is there hardware that allows a leaf to retract into a table and when extended lifts up to make the table flat? Can you steer me towards any sites? Thank you.

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Larry F on Jan 22, 2016

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BEST ANSWER: The answer cannot be as specific as the question. Another solution to the problem of supporting a leaf of 9" width is probably preferable.
Using the folding hinge would make it very difficult to fold down. This hinge is much more useful on a folding that takes a square table into a round shape, the leaf being no more than 7"" wide and circular on it perimeter.
A better solution to a wide leaf is a slider that retracts into, and extends from, the main structure of the table.

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Frank C on Jan 22, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

Can you tell me more? This is for a new table in an RV. It has to mount to two floor posts. Is there hardware that allows a leaf to retract into a table and when extended lifts up to make the table flat? Can you steer me towards any sites? Thank you.

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Larry F on Jan 22, 2016

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THe hinge is locked and will not collapse so it will hold considerable weight

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John B on Jan 22, 2016
Purchased on Mar 23, 2015

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according to the instructions, the dado is only 1/2 inch wide, how does the dado come into play?

Al M on Apr 19, 2015

BEST ANSWER: The dado is just a nesting place to allow the hinge to sit flush with the underside of the table. They work great but beware as they are spring loaded and can bite you...FAST. I also threw the hardware in the miscellaneous pile as they are countersink heads and getting the leaf gapping perfect was impossible....(maybe with a hinge centering drill you could do it.....I doubt it) . I am very picky, so I bought pan head screws and washers to replace the countersinks and gained much freedom of adjustments.....Good luck
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Steve C on May 28, 2015

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BEST ANSWER: The dado is just a nesting place to allow the hinge to sit flush with the underside of the table. They work great but beware as they are spring loaded and can bite you...FAST. I also threw the hardware in the miscellaneous pile as they are countersink heads and getting the leaf gapping perfect was impossible....(maybe with a hinge centering drill you could do it.....I doubt it) . I am very picky, so I bought pan head screws and washers to replace the countersinks and gained much freedom of adjustments.....Good luck
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Steve C on May 28, 2015

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When the hinge is in the open position as shown in the picture above the dado provides clearance for the hinge knuckle which is on the back side of the hinge in the picture. Half the length of the dado cut goes in the table top and half goes in the dropleaf.

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David K on Apr 19, 2015
Purchased on Feb 5, 2015

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In order for the plates to sit flush the springs need to be recessed into the top

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T I on Apr 19, 2015
Purchased on Feb 21, 2015

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How many hinges do I need for a 42" x 42" sq. table that has 4 leaves to convert it to a 6" dia. round table?

nina l on Nov 29, 2017

BEST ANSWER: Four. One in the center of each leaf. the balance of the hinging can be continuous "piano" hinge. The actual diameter of the table will be determined by the diagonal, corner to corner of the 42" table.

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Scott B on Nov 29, 2017
Purchased on Apr 3, 2016

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BEST ANSWER: Four. One in the center of each leaf. the balance of the hinging can be continuous "piano" hinge. The actual diameter of the table will be determined by the diagonal, corner to corner of the 42" table.

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Scott B on Nov 29, 2017
Purchased on Apr 3, 2016

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I built a table for my RV which is 32” in diameter and I used 2 for each drop leaf. It worked perfectly. I think 2 would be fine for a 42”.

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Wendell O on Nov 29, 2017
Purchased on Mar 8, 2016

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2 hinges pier leaf if you use these hinges as the only hinges pier leaf

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Michael W on Nov 29, 2017
Purchased on Mar 24, 2016

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Is there a drop leaf hinge stronger so a 18 inch leaf can be accomndated?

charles r on Nov 4, 2016

BEST ANSWER: The usual solution to the wide leaf is a "sleeper" or in other words a wooden sliding piece that pulls out from under the top to support the leaf once it is raised into position. A typical size for that sliding piece is about 1"wide x 1 1/4" thick and in your case, about 25" long. It would pull out about 12 or 13" and have 12" left under the main top to act as a cantilever.

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Frank C on Nov 4, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

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BEST ANSWER: The usual solution to the wide leaf is a "sleeper" or in other words a wooden sliding piece that pulls out from under the top to support the leaf once it is raised into position. A typical size for that sliding piece is about 1"wide x 1 1/4" thick and in your case, about 25" long. It would pull out about 12 or 13" and have 12" left under the main top to act as a cantilever.

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Frank C on Nov 4, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

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I made leaves 6" x 18" to enlarge the tabletop in our motorhome and the drop leaf hinges work perfectly and would recommend them. They are sturdy and keep the leaves locked in place plus keep the them secure when folded underneath the table top and in storage.

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John L. H on Nov 4, 2016
Purchased on May 3, 2015

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I have a 2 inch thick 9 in wide by 42 inch long leaf and two work great. I read that if heavier add more hinges per leaf.

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Robert D on Nov 4, 2016
Purchased on Jan 13, 2015

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Was thinking about using 2 hinges on a leaf but not sure if it will be too difficult to “collapse” 2 hinges at the same time.

Has anybody tried this?

Thanks!

Micha T on Mar 21, 2019

BEST ANSWER: I only use two hinges on my leaf tables. They are not too difficult to close. However, I have had to use a supplemental thumb support integrated into the legs to support large leaves of harvest tables due to the weight when the leaf is folded up under the table.

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Rodman B on Mar 22, 2019
Purchased on Mar 24, 2017

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BEST ANSWER: I only use two hinges on my leaf tables. They are not too difficult to close. However, I have had to use a supplemental thumb support integrated into the legs to support large leaves of harvest tables due to the weight when the leaf is folded up under the table.

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Rodman B on Mar 22, 2019
Purchased on Mar 24, 2017

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I imagine it would primarily depend on how far apart they are on the leaf. If they are fairly far apart to allow the leaf to flex just a little, then you’ll be able to start one and then the other when collapsing the leav.

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Frank C on Mar 22, 2019
Purchased on Mar 31, 2015

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can they be used in a situation where they are in 90 degree position when open?

clint g on May 15, 2016

BEST ANSWER: No. The rigidity is only effective when the adjoining flats are in line ( at 180 degrees).
If you want the surfaces to be in a locked position then these won't work for you.

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Frank C on May 15, 2016
Purchased on Apr 1, 2015

Has anyone recessed the hinge into the bottom of the table? The hinges are a little bulky at 3/32 inch thick. Will it still work if you do recess them flush into the bottom?

One Man Shop on May 31, 2017