I need some help from experienced ones here.
I am putting together a countertop for an office area. The top will be built in several segments, and assembled on site. My question is what kind of connector do I use? I’ve seen the “T” pockets routed out on the underside of pressure laminate countertops, so I assume some kind of T bolt goes here.
Where can I find this bolt, better yet, online?
Thanks.
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A toggle bolt with a curved 'washer' is used to join tops after routing a pair of holes & channels about 20mm deep in a 32mm top. Usually referred to as worktop connectors, they come in at least 2 lengths (65 & 150mm). Get them from Hafele( part no 262.96.211 or 262.96.220), Blum, Hettich etc. Just one bit of advice when routing the hole put a 'wing' on each hole perpendicular to the channel to make tightening the nut with a spanner much easier.
Good luck
Don
McFeeleys carries these.. http://store.yahoo.com/squaredrive/sfh-0204-d.html
The miter bolts you are talking about are available at the hardware store for .49 cents apiece.
rg
Even better, thanks.
Any hardware store or lumberyard will carry them, sometimes called railbolts.Theres an easier way if the substrate isn't particle board. Screw 3/4" plywood cleats to the underside of top, one side only for now. I line up the tops, clamp them down to base, use props from upper cabinets or ceiling, whatever it takes to hold the tops firmly. Then I drive 3" pinchdogs from underneath to pull the tops tight. You need a helper to remove clamps as they may prevent the tops from closing up. The clamps and props are there temporarily so I can get the pinch dog started. Otherwise the hammering would make the tops move on me. After the tops are tight , screw the cleats into the other top.If the substrate is particle board don't bother with the pinch dogs, I've tried it , usually the particle board crumbles before I get the top tight.
Mike
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