Table bases are our forte, so we've put together a short list that highlights the most important parts of a great table base. Most people know the obvious signs of a bad table. Whether you've experienced a wobbly surface that threw coffee in your lap, a tippy table top that fell on a child, or a bar table that tumbled over because it couldn't handle your dance moves (we don't recommend it, but we don't judge), sub-par tables are the stuff of our nightmares. Below you'll find our main points of a good table base, the things we look out for to make sure you receive a quality product.
1. Flat & Level All of our bases (and most table legs) ship with quality leveling glides that help compensate for uneven floors, and help protect your flooring from scratches. These glides can be screwed in or out of the table base bottom in order to balance the table. We also provide optional self-leveling glides called Table Shox, hydraulic units that adjust whenever you move your table. It helps that we start off with bases of the highest quality as well. For instance with our B series bases, each unit is "flat tested" to make sure the base itself is even and level. 2. Premium Powder Coating & Finishes For our powder coated bases, which includes all of our cast iron and most of our steel products, our manufacturers use the highest quality powder coating. These finishes are applied and baked onto the base under high heat, so it is much more durable than paint. The finish helps to keep your bases looking fresh and new, and also prevents corrosion. Our stainless steel bases feature brushed 304 grade stainless steel, to match the look of high-end kitchen appliances. We also offer many bases with a polished chrome finish, for an elegant and striking look. 3. Optimized Spiders & Columns We make sure to provide the best spiders (the mounting plate where the table top rests) and columns for our bases. Whether the spider is cast iron or steel, you can be sure that the spiders we provide will support the table top sizes and weights we recommend. Most of our larger bases ship with 4" diameter columns for added strength and stability. 4. Best Material for the Job When it comes to your choice of metal, we offer four different types so that you can have the best material for the job. Aluminum bases are lightweight and can be moved easily, and will not rust, making them perfect for outdoor use. Cast iron bases are extremely strong and heavy, to provide excellent support for large and heavy table tops. Our steel bases are affordable, durable and very strong as well. Lastly, we offer stainless steel bases that have a modern look, are plenty strong enough to support heavy table tops, and which will not rust, making them suitable for outdoor use. 5. Excellent Customer Service Customer service is our top priority. When you purchase from Tablebases.com, we make sure you receive personalized recommendations based on your specific needs. We never push the limitations of a base just to make a sale. If we recommend a unit, it means we believe it will work for the job. We have experts ready to give advice and help you select the best base for your project. Best of all, we're available by phone, email, and even on social media. Give us a call, send us a Tweet, or even a Facebook message, and you will get a real response, from a real person who you know is paying attention to your concerns.