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# Positioning Table Legs

## Hairpin Legs

On a standard table, we suggest placing your legs at all 4 corners and inset from the edge about 50mm. This will give enough clearance for most skirting boards so that you can push the table flush against a wall. The base should be pointing to the corner of the table.

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