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Love the extending wooden worktop, how does this work?

6 years ago

Does the wooden section of the worktop slide in at all or is it permanently fixed like this photo shows? If it does slide, is it on castors?

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Berkeley Place
6 years ago
Hi Jane,

Thats a nice idea and I am sure something could be developed. As it is, the section is fixed as shown.

Kind regards

Nick
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