Look at the picture to see my legs. How would you attach those to the table top. I’m looking for the easiest way.
Also my table top has a twist to it. Should I attach the table to the legs and then plane it flat?
Thanks for the help. This is my first table. If you feel like sketching your idea of how I attach the legs, that would be awesome too. Again thanks.
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Flatten the top first. Plane one side flat and then the other side parallel to it.
The legs should be fastened to an apron to form a frame for the top to rest upon. The top gets fastened to the aprons while allowing for seasonal wood movement . I'm not sure I'm seeing your legs in the photo you posted.
See a photo of a table assembly at:
https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/03/27/shaker-inspired-hall-table-plans
Thanks for your reply, however, I was not specific enough in my question
The picture below shows the build I am going for. How would you attach those legs to the table.
I would go with wedged through tenons. With the boards all going the same way movement will not be an issue because the whole thing will move together.
Search the term on this site.
2 or 3 inch aluminum angle back to back recessed in the table top drilled oversized to allow for wood movement. Legs are slotted and through bolted with knock down hardware.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-1-8-inch-x-2-inch-x-3ft-aluminum-angle/1000163829
https://www.rockler.com/connector-bolts-statuary-bronze-connector-bolts
https://www.rockler.com/cap-nuts-for-connector-bolts
What Gulfstar said, except I would use 2" angle steel.
You could use loose tenons or what MJ said.
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