Oct 4, 2012 · The top has the table frame as a support to keep in from cupping and is attached by 6 screws (because wood moves). Notice (here and here) that the 2 side screws are centered across the width of the board and the screws on the outer portion of the width has 2 screws per side at equal distances from the center of the board's width.

Oct 12, 2016 · Hi Everyone, I'm new to this blog and also pretty new to woodworking! One project I want to make is a walnut table with steel legs but I'm trying to figure out the best way to create a top that looks thick without using 8/4+ lumber.

Mar 1, 2023 · I am making a Kitchen Table and I’m ready to apply the final clear coat finish. Does anyone have enough experience with this to recommend a good finish that will stand up to everyday kitchen use? I currently have Polyurethane and Spar Marine Varnish but I will get whatever is recommended...

Mar 20, 2013 · Hi All, I'm starting a dining table project. My idea is to make a dining table 42" wide x 48" long, with extension slides to drop in leaves to make the table 72" or 84" long, depending upon how many people turn up for holiday meals. The …

May 19, 2016 · Hey guys, seeking some advice on the best way to edge glue boards for a dining room table top. The boards will be 1 1/2 thick, 5 to 8" wide. Assembled top will be somewhere around 40"x72". Most likely going to attach it to the frame with figure 8's. My biggest question is whether to use...

May 20, 2015 · I've been asked to build a round table of 60" diameter. It has a pedestal base and an apron that is flush with the edge of the table top. The table top is itself, at the moment, looks like it'll be 4/4 Maple, with the skirt about 3". My question is - …

Jun 13, 2019 · My DNA rebels against a one use $200 jig that will sit on the shelf 99% of its life. Has anyone made a jig for this? I've often thought a local Woodcraft store could rent things like this.

Jan 27, 2010 · These screwed in and secured the top nicely. They allow for wood movement and you can make everything but the drywall screw. You can even run the groove out the ends of the aprons if the die into the table legs. I made a coffee table and two end tables using this method and it was at least as good as the figure eights.

Jan 13, 2008 · The top has 4" overhang on all sides to provide an easy clamp surface. Over ten years of use, this top has sagged almost 3/32" from the high spot where the table carcase supports it to the edge of the table. However, I have learned how to work with the surface. I have just not gotten around to making a new table and learning from my mistake.

Oct 16, 2019 · I want to start adding c-channel to my table tops for two main reasons: Avoid doing breadboard ends (dated look and take a long time) keep my tops nice and straight without ever being seen I know i can buy kits online like this: however, I'd …