The Easiest Way to Attach a Tabletop

[@SpottedTongueWoodworking]

Very well-written and super informative! Even for an "experienced" woodworker it's always helpful to see how someone else goes about doing something as simple as attaching a table top. One thing I'd like to add- when drilling for the screws, I use a self-centering drill bit, which serves two purposes- 1) the hole will automatically be centered exactly in the divot left by both the forstner bit and the hole punch, 2) it automatically limits the depth of the hole without having to worry about drilling through the top of the workpiece or through the bottom of the rails.

[@garagedwellersww]

Thanks! And that's a great idea - I'll have to try that on my next one.

[@ginawilson436]

Thank you for this very informative and clear video. What's the best way to position figure 8 fasteners on a 18" diameter red oak table top attached to a base with a round apron? The top is a ring with a recessed glass (built mostly of several quarter sawn segments glued properly to avoid cupping).

[@MarkKelly1307]

KZbin suggested this video - and I am considering using Figure 8 fasteners in a project (for the first time). I appreciate your patient teaching method and thorough explanation. As a new woodworker, (at 55yrs old), I found it easy to follow and logical. Thank you! I've subscribed and look forward to perusing your videos. Cheers, Mark

[@garagedwellersww]

Thanks for checking it out, and I’m glad it was helpful! They’re my go to for fasteners. Enjoy all the learning that comes with being new!

[@johnb69kinzua34]

This was the 2nd video on this fastener I watched because the 1st one, I felt was missing something and you did a much better job of not only showing the steps needed, but also better explained how they work, ex.: mount the fastener slightly less than straight out from the frame, which I agree makes more sense, Thank-You

[@garagedwellersww]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for checking it out!

[@BradGump]

I did this just today, used same hardware on a red oak attached to popular base. Base will be painted, top & drawer face will be stained.

[@garagedwellersww]

That's awesome - I really like them, it's an easy way to attach a tabletop.