Start with the furniture, not only the leg
A visually similar leg can still have a different fixing layout or sit at a different angle. Photograph the complete furniture and its underside, then identify the leg positions. If you are adapting an existing design, state what should stay the same and what should change. Do not estimate dimensions from a product photograph.
Separate overall height from the mounting plane
Record the vertical distance between the floor contact and the mounting plane. If part of the leg sits inside the furniture, show that separately. Mark angled profiles in a side view rather than relying on the length of a sloping face. State millimetres or inches on every sketch and use one consistent unit system.
Draw the fixing pattern from one reference
Include a top view of the mounting face. Mark the plate outline, fixing-hole centres and their distances from a chosen reference edge. Record the hole or thread requirements you know, and mark unknown details for review. Photographs with a ruler can help explain the part, but a dimensioned drawing is the better basis for agreement.
Show the footprint and orientation
Mark the floor contact area and the direction the leg faces relative to the furniture. Note left/right or mirrored versions if relevant and state the number of each needed per furniture item. Keep width, depth and overall height clearly labelled so a three-dimensional form is not reduced to one misleading measurement.
Send a reviewable drawing or sample brief
Name the drawing revision and identify critical dimensions and any intended acceptance requirements. Include material and finish requirements, quantity and the intended use. Where a measurement or tolerance is unknown, label it for discussion. A reference image starts the conversation; the agreed drawing and physical sample define the project.
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