Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008
Three Legs Are Better Than Four
We’ve all experienced the frustration of sitting at a wobbly restaurant table.
Perhaps the maître d’ noticed too, and swiftly slid a makeshift shim under the offending leg.
‘Ah, all better.’
I’ve especially noticed uneven tables at cafes and coffee shops. These tables are moved so often and/or set-up on uneven ground… rarely do they ever sit steady.
But there’s a simple solution. A three-legged table.
A three-legged table steadies itself on nearly any surface.
If you are going to buy a small top table with the center post (like pictured), why ever buy four legs, when three work better?
Topic(s): problem solving
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Paul,
Sometimes the simplest observations are the best. My favorite lunch spot has this problem and it drives me to distraction.
If my choice was between the two you pictured I’d be crazy not to take the second one anyway—what gorgeous legs!
Regards,
Kelly
After spending many years in the restaurant biz, I can attest…those tables get moved around a lot. The thing is, underneath each leg is a padded screw. It’s designed to alleviate the problem of uneven floors, etc by being able to adjust the height of each foot. While the 3-legged table is a good solution, if one leg is “off,” it’s much easier to topple the entire table—especially in the image pictured. On the 4 legged variety, the weight is distributed much closer to the ground. The table may wobble, but it won’t fall over.
The bigger issue, for me, has to do with quality control and management. Why are the tables not checked on a frequent basis for exactly this kind of thing? It’s all part of the dining experience and if you can fill the salt & pepper every night, why doesn’t someone check the tables? So often I see a folded up napkin or coaster wedged underneath. Why? It’s a quick fix….and then easily forgotten. Go the extra mile and turn the screw for a proper height adjustment. It’s just that easy.
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