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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Cheap exhaust pipe?

My wife brought me a new desk for the office back from Ikea M5/6 junction on Saturday. She said it would be perfect if I chopped ~2" from the wooden legs. I was happy to have avoided a trip to Ikea, and so was ready with the B&D workmate and wood saw.

However, the legs were steel tube, so I was in for a little more effort. As the perspiration appeared during the 3rd leg (as it were), it occurred to me:

- these legs are just under 2" dia
- good quality steel, painted black
- sections are ~27" long
- and £2 each

... perfect for midget exhaust pipe replacement/repairs.

The only downside I can see if you need to collect them from Ikea... but you could always send the wife/other. I can find out the p/n if anyone is interested - the legs are sold separately. I have a pic on my camera I could extract.

Only thing now is... would I convert my desk to 3 legs if I needed a repair piece?

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Anthony Cutler

You could always replace one leg of the table with the rusted out section removed from the Midget. Sort of recycled.
Would she notice?
Guy Weller

Are you sure it wasn't just the result of dehydration ... - after all - who would let their wife visit Ikea alone ...???????
rachmacb

This thread was discussed on 26/01/2010

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