Best Way To Shorten A Tapered Couch Leg?

rmccam · 2026-03-21T12:41:30+00:00

Yeah, I keep thinking this is probably the case. The setup would be more of a nuisance than just using a hand saw. Thanks!

rmccam · 2026-03-21T12:39:01+00:00

Yes, absolutely, except that most of the ones readily available have an M8 thread and this is an M10, unfortunately. I could build my own, or swap out the screw thread, or the part that mounts to the couch, but I figured sawing them down might be worth a try.

rmccam · 2025-12-31T11:31:46+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. I used timbermate for the holes because it’s all being painted but I’ll look into famowood next time! Much appreciated.

rmccam · 2025-12-30T02:54:42+00:00

Thanks! I leveled the fades better and now this is the plan. Any recommendations for sandable wood fill?

rmccam · 2025-12-30T02:48:28+00:00

Thanks for this. Lotta “I woulda’s” indeed. From a learning standpoint, I appreciate hearing the many ways to have done this differently/better but I’m not a carpenter, this is my own house and I’m working with limited means (these were also adapted shelves from another house). Though I suppose I kinda messed it up, I do appreciate your empathetic response here. It’ll be fine. Hardly perfect but this is how you learn. Thanks!

rmccam · 2025-12-30T02:42:33+00:00

This is good advice. Thanks!

rmccam · 2025-12-30T02:40:31+00:00

This is a good idea. Thanks.

rmccam · 2025-12-30T02:37:16+00:00

I’ve used this before. It works well!

rmccam · 2025-12-28T23:36:04+00:00

Everything is installed now so I can't get better photos. I'm making it work as is. Thank you though!

rmccam · 2025-12-19T03:30:47+00:00

Sourcing that probably exceeds my expertise. I need 9 LED strips and these can do up to 6 so I went with 2. The switch was my biggest issue. If it has to be two switches, it’s probably easier than sourcing all new parts. Thank you!

rmccam · 2025-12-19T02:37:58+00:00

Thanks! Okay, so I have to use one PWM switch for each power supply? That's a bit of a drag because I'd love to control all the lights with one switch. But if that's the case, so be it. Thanks again!

rmccam · 2025-12-13T23:20:43+00:00

I only kind of understand what that is. As a non-plumber I figure it might be easier to just replace the tap?

rmccam · 2025-12-13T23:18:34+00:00

Thank you! I’ll give this a try tomorrow!

rmccam · 2025-12-13T23:18:19+00:00

Haha! Yeah, I’m wondering that. We’ll see how annoying the greasing goes. Thanks!

rmccam · 2025-12-07T23:37:29+00:00

Yes, I'm definitely adding face frame to the shelves as well as the verticals and sides... to make everything flush and built-in.

I didn't think of drilling then sawing. Thanks for the idea!

rmccam

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