Table leaves and pins

How to install table pins accurately in table leaves for a round table with a split pedestal.
If you would like to see more videos on the progress of this project please let us know!

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

This was amazing to watch!

[@johnhansey]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@SimplyWillow7]

Excellent job and so wonderful to see quality woodworking demonstrated.!!

[@ericjohnson4768]

That wsa super super helpful! I learned so many things watching this! I'm a little less intimidated now!

[@timothyryan5629]

Great video, very well explain and you got right to the point, what a concept. I'm currently making a table out 60 year old true 2"x 6"s. It will be 42"x 80" plus two 18" leaves. I will definitely be using your method for the pin holes. Thanks!

[@basinaudiology1]

Thanks for sharing. Didn't know there were actual pins designed for the job. I will use them to update an oak table getting a couple of new leaves

[@jasonneugebauer5310]

Tanks for the great video. 👍

[@joleary4349]

Thanks for the instructions. I have an antique farmhouse table that Only has one remaining leaf. I’m going to use your method to build the other 5.

[@dbadal1]

Greetings, this was great. I really appreciate the instruction, thanks very much.

[@ruthmiles2544]

Such beautiful craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing!

[@thomaslibby8808]

This is brilliant! Thank you.

[@maxxonetwo3]

Thank you. I like the jig.

[@tombrownrigg8794]

Thank you Sir. Nice work

[@usuariodelgoogle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnhansey]

Thanks for commenting

[@drewfoxworthy1057]

Great video!

[@furniturestudio1]

Hi Drew, we are comfortable with wood working but not so much with filming. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@drewfoxworthy1057]

@@furniturestudio1 Keep at it! I promise you will get better as time goes on.

[@radfoxfamily8097]

How does one create the holes for the round Table Leaf Locks?

[@ltwoodproducts3265]

Very interesting method

[@johnhansey]

Tried many ways over the years this one has proven to work really well.

[@llwetmore10]

Do you have a link to the wooden bullet pins?

[@scottcash5973]

Hello John, I am making 2 leaves for a table that already has several. How did you go about making the template? Yours looks close to what I have, the holes are lower in the top. But is there a standard spacing?

[@furniturestudio1]

Hi Scott, Use "dowel marking points" (amazon) in existing female holes. Then make jig (see video). Tap jig onto transfer marking points. Next bore jig on drill press. Then test jig by placing over existing male table pins. Enjoy your project! John

[@virtualinfluencer]

Hey John, do you do any custom work? Beautiful work there going.

[@johnhansey]

We have been supporting ourselves with custom work since 1977. It all started with a coffee table....

[@virtualinfluencer]

@@johnhansey Cool man. Let me know you can take on some and I will send info on what I need done.

[@brendahaynes3064]

So how do you make the runners(?) that extend the table?

[@brendahaynes3064]

I have a dining room table with one leaf. I would like to add several leaves to make it longer. Mine has metal extension supports.

[@furniturestudio1]

We bought the guides from Osborne wood products.

[@rickmackinnon653]

What is the purpose of needing to indicate a male and female side on the jig. I understand the need to indicate on the leaf to get the reaming in the correct side.

[@pattheop5146]

I was wondering this too, but I imagine if the hole spacing on the jig isn't 100% symmetrical, marking the M/F sides helps you keep the holes aligned across all the leaves.

[@masoodusaf]

Where do you live, I need a leaf

[@johnhansey]

Thank you for the question, Ask a local woodworker, he will need to fit a new leaf to your existing table precisely.