Darche Table Leg Lock
We keep getting asked about this one — the table leg lock is one of those Darche parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
We keep getting asked about this one — the table leg lock is one of those Darche parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Folding leg locks wear and tables collapse. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
Bring in the broken part and we'll reverse engineer it — usually with a design tweak that addresses why it failed in the first place, not just a copy of the weak original.
We print these in PETG-CF. Carbon-fibre PETG is noticeably stiffer than the stock plastic, so the part holds its shape under clamping force instead of slowly creeping loose.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Darche |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Camping gear |
| Common failure mode | Folding leg locks wear and tables collapse |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for camping gear. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG-CF |
| Alternative materials | Nylon |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $24 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
