Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/removing table top

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Hello Eileen.
I have a single pedestal round oak table which pulls apart in the middle for an optional leafs (oval).  There looks to be three sets of sliders for the inserts.  I thought the table top can be removed from the base for moving, etc.  I have tried several sets of screws but cannot seem to find the right ones.  I am doing this myself so worried about removing the wrong screws and having it collapse on me!  Any suggestions on how to separate the top from the base?

Many thanks.
Donna

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Hi Donna
Nice to hear from you.
I'm so glad you asked before trying this because the table certainly could have come down on your head LOL.
So Donna, to take these tables apart for moving we turn them over.
Put a couple of blankets on the floor and turn the table over on them.
You now have access to removing all the screws that are holding it together.
There will be a board or boards attached to the pedestal that are then screwed into the table top underside.
Very easy to locate these.
Get help if you can't do this on your own.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen

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