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Hospofrofta : The Other Side of the CounterDiscover the captivating world of *Hospofrofta: The Other Side of the Counter*, a brand new paperback by Hayden Hyams. This insightful book provides a unique, autobiographical dialogue focused on the vibrant Auckland cafe scene. Perfect for coffee lovers, aspiring cafe owners, and those who thrive in the world of small businesses, this engaging read reveals the untold stories behind the counter. With dimensions of 110 x 180 mm and 80 pages filled with
Discover the captivating world of *Hospofrofta: The Other Side of the Counter*, a brand new paperback by Hayden Hyams. This insightful book provides a unique, autobiographical dialogue focused on the vibrant Auckland cafe scene. Perfect for coffee lovers, aspiring cafe owners, and those who thrive in the world of small businesses, this engaging read reveals the untold stories behind the counter. With dimensions of 110 x 180 mm and 80 pages filled with rich anecdotes, *Hospofrofta* covers everything from checklists for cafe buyers and sellers to personal reflections on café culture.Dive into a collection of candid cafe reviews, meet key figures in Auckland's coffee community, and explore a slightly rebellious take on traditional recipes. This book isn't just for those entrenched in the culinary arts; anyone who has savored a cup of coffee or harbored dreams of entrepreneurship will find themselves resonating with the author's journey. Hayden Hyams brings over fifteen years of experience, having co-owned five cafes and worked in many more. His expertise shines through every page, offering insights that can only come from lived experience.
Order now and enjoy the perks of seamless shipping within New Zealand. Being in stock locally eliminates unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Dive deep into the intriguing tales of the cafe owners and patrons alike with *Hospofrofta*. Embrace the heartfelt connection shared by those who love coffee and understand its cultural significance.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 110 x 180 mm
Pages: 80
Bind: paperback
Author: Hayden Hyams Publisher: Beat Books
Publication Date: 10-10-2016
Hospofrofta is a colloquial, autobiographical dialogue centred around the Auckland cafe scene. It dishes dirt, offers conclusions and revels in indignation. It contains checklists for cafe buyers and sellers, a selection of cafe reviews, a rundown on some important figures in the scene and even a political manifesto. There is, of course, the obligatory recipe pages – although presented in a slightly irreverent fashion. Anyone who’s ran a small business, drank coffee or made coffee should find themselves in a literary fugue of empathy when reading Hospofrofta. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hayden Hyams has co-owned five cafes in Auckland over fifteen years and worked in countless others. He has experienced the trials, tribulations and fleeting moments of satisfaction that come with being a small business owner.
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★★★★★ 5
Heavy duty legs for table.
Size: side table leg
Perfect legs for a table I am having made. I have an cottonwood slice. It's heavy and needed something substantial.
These are perfect.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Robust pipe & fittings with a beautiful, smooth black finish
Size: side table leg
This set of pipe & fittings for use as low table legs is heavy duty and aesthetically pleasing. Especially when the pieces are handled, the tactile sensation is much nicer than with plumbing steel pipe because this product is beautifully finished smooth. The black pipes are quite smooth as well as the fittings.
The pieces are all also pretty robust, though the wall thicknesses are less than in pipe for pressurized water systems. Of course that makes sense as this product does not need to hold fluid pressure.
In my view they got the heaviness factor of this product just right; it's not as heavy or robust as black pipe used in natural gas supplies, but still robust and pretty heavy. Assembled, this product is absolutely stiff and unyielding for a solid table that could hold a man's weight easily.
The feet utilize a brilliant scheme so that each foot can be independently adjusted for an uneven floor. Thus a level table on an uneven floor is easily accomplished. The feet simply extend the effective leg length by screwing counter-clockwise. To prevent any shifting at the threads adding some pipe compound or teflon tape may be advised. Even masking or duct tape might work as the idea is to just fill any gaps where male threads meet female threads.
The four flanges at the tops of the legs provide a wide, solid surface for attaching the table top, with either hidden screws underneath or you could through-bolt a glass table top (provided you have the skill to drill glass!). I think this product would look great with a glass top.
Assembly is quick and easy. The hardest part is drilling holes underneath the table top to accept screws. No pipe wrenches are needed as the pieces screw together by hand to an adequate tightness. If any doubt whether they are tightened enough have a strong person with grippy gloves finish. The "X" in the center attaches to the legs with a very clever machine screw system tightened with the included hex wrench. This is presumably because if tightened simply by screwing the fittings, the point of snugness would not likely be where the "T" fittings are exactly vertical. The maker has solved this problem so that you are assured that all legs will be in the perfect vertical position once everything is tight. The setup is also nice and rigid once tightened. This is a huge benefit of steel pipe projects; they are really solid.
The black finish is clearly very durable, like a powder coat. It appears that it will provide excellent protection against rust. Coverage is complete; I found no dings or scratches anywhere on any piece.
Overall this is a very well-designed product for function and aesthetics. Perfect for a beautifully renovated warehouse condo where an industrial vibe is desired in a rock-solid table that won't shift around. The smoothness of the pipe is top notch. I've used lots of pipe in projects, some of it actual water pipe and some decorative pipe such as this. I've never seen better quality decorative pipe as this maker put in the effort to finish it beautifully smooth. At currently $34.99 I find the price quite reasonable too.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 3
the height is only 16"
Size: coffee table leg
The height is only 16". From the description it appears to be 24" wide and 24" high.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good DIY Pipe Legs but Powder Coat Quality Lacks
Size: side table leg, Size: side table leg
These industrial style pipe legs make building a DIY end table easy and the kit saves a trip to the hardware store. The fittings go together normally and assembly is simple. Comes individually wrapped. My main issue is the powder coating looks and feels cheap and rubs off easily. The pipes already had marks from touching each other from unboxing. If you do not mind some wear on the finish over time this is a decent purchase. The metal at the hardware store will be thicker and more durable but will cost more. I’d recommend based on ease of having a kit and it being delivered saving me a trip.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Stable, attractive, and easy to turn into a table with your choice of top
Size: side table leg
The X-shape of the table legs - constructed with solid metal flanges, T-joints, X-joints and 1-inch diameter pipes - provides a strong and sturdy base for a wood top. The legs have adjustable feet pads to prevent scratches and ensure stability. Assembly of the legs is relatively simple (the instructions are clear) but you will need your own tools to attach a top.
The industrial design is especially well suited to rec room or finished basement use. I am adding a 28" diameter raw edge slab of wood from a recently felled tree as the top and it is very attractive. (Photo unavailable because after I made certain it would work I sent the slab out for drying and finishing.)
If you want a custom table and have a particular piece of wood you want to use, these legs are an excellent choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026