How to make folding table legs metal?

Folding table legs metal can be purchased at most hardware stores. The best way to make these is to use a bench vise and a tap and die set.
Using a vise, grip the work piece in the vise so that the shorter side of the material is sticking out. This will be the side that the table leg will be cut on.
Using the tap and die set, start by screwing the tap into the vise. Apply pressure to the tap handle (in a clockwise motion) and then turn the vise handle (in a counterclockwise motion) to start the threading process.
As you thread the tap into the vise, you will need to occasionally stop and remove the tap in order to clear out the metal shavings.
Once the tap has been fully inserted, remove it from the vise and screw in the die. Again, apply pressure to the die handle (in a clockwise motion) and then turn the vise handle (in a counterclockwise motion) to continue the threading process.
As you thread the die into the vise, you will need to occasionally stop and remove the die in order to clear out the metal shavings.
Once the desired depth has been reached, remove the die from the vise and unscrew the tap.
Your metal folding table leg is now ready to be cut to size and attached to the rest of the table.


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