My question is how to fasten the table top to the lower frame. The top will #2 pine glued up to 68" x 42"
with an apron that will probably end up at 64" x 38" (2 1/2"w x 3/4") fastened to the table top with pocket hole screws. :dontknow:
Each vertical leg (7 1/2"w x 1 1/2"t) will be set in 12" from each end in order to provide comfortable seating and knee space. There will be a single lower stretcher with a through tenon which will be pinned in some way to lock it in and prevent end-to-end rocking.
I've heard of devices called "cabinetmaker's" buttons which ride/slide in a groove to fasten a table top to its base and they're supposed to accommodate movement. How are these made and how do they work? :help:
Sorry if the above is vague and confusing, but I'm just in the planning stage. As always any advice, suggestions, and critique is more than welcome.
with an apron that will probably end up at 64" x 38" (2 1/2"w x 3/4") fastened to the table top with pocket hole screws. :dontknow:
Each vertical leg (7 1/2"w x 1 1/2"t) will be set in 12" from each end in order to provide comfortable seating and knee space. There will be a single lower stretcher with a through tenon which will be pinned in some way to lock it in and prevent end-to-end rocking.
I've heard of devices called "cabinetmaker's" buttons which ride/slide in a groove to fasten a table top to its base and they're supposed to accommodate movement. How are these made and how do they work? :help:
Sorry if the above is vague and confusing, but I'm just in the planning stage. As always any advice, suggestions, and critique is more than welcome.