Joining tables

[Anonymous]

Just wondering how do you join to layout tables together permanently[?][?][?]

[Anonymous]

Just wondering how do you join to layout tables together permanently[?][?][?]

[OhioRailroader]

I've always used C-clamps to hold them together and level them up and drill 2-4 1/2" holes and bolt them together with carriage bolts, washers and nuts underneath. I'm sure others have different ways though, so it's whatever you feel is the best for you.

[OhioRailroader]

I've always used C-clamps to hold them together and level them up and drill 2-4 1/2" holes and bolt them together with carriage bolts, washers and nuts underneath. I'm sure others have different ways though, so it's whatever you feel is the best for you.

[Puckdropper]

I use two 1/2" dowel rods for alignment, and screws to hold them together. It's almost the same as OHRRer.

[Puckdropper]

I use two 1/2" dowel rods for alignment, and screws to hold them together. It's almost the same as OHRRer.

[OhioRailroader]

Yeah, any way it's done is basically the same method, just different materials.

[OhioRailroader]

Yeah, any way it's done is basically the same method, just different materials.

[IRONROOSTER]

I found it easier to screw a scrap block of wood to the existing table leg and then rest the new module on it - saves a set of legs. My construction method has the legs flush with the ends and sides of the first module which rest on top of the legs. This makes it easy to tell where the scrap block goes.
Enjoy
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

I found it easier to screw a scrap block of wood to the existing table leg and then rest the new module on it - saves a set of legs. My construction method has the legs flush with the ends and sides of the first module which rest on top of the legs. This makes it easy to tell where the scrap block goes.
Enjoy
Paul

[dknelson]

I clamp the tables so that the tops are exactly even (this might call for adjusting the leg height -- I use carriable bolts in T Nuts in the wood legs)
Then I drill 1/4 inch holes where the tables meet, use 1/4 inch threaded steel rod that I have cut to length and use two wing nuts. I find it easier to tighten two wing nuts than use a bolt for this purpose.
Dave Nelson

[dknelson]

I clamp the tables so that the tops are exactly even (this might call for adjusting the leg height -- I use carriable bolts in T Nuts in the wood legs)
Then I drill 1/4 inch holes where the tables meet, use 1/4 inch threaded steel rod that I have cut to length and use two wing nuts. I find it easier to tighten two wing nuts than use a bolt for this purpose.
Dave Nelson

[MAbruce]

It really depends on the type of "tables" you are trying to join. If they are home-made with a wood frame, then the clamp and screw together method will do it. If you are using tables that are pre-manufactured with metal, then you have a problem that I can't answer.

[MAbruce]

It really depends on the type of "tables" you are trying to join. If they are home-made with a wood frame, then the clamp and screw together method will do it. If you are using tables that are pre-manufactured with metal, then you have a problem that I can't answer.

[Anonymous]

The permant tables are joined with about six deck screws which are like wall board screws only galvanised and courser thread. The non permant modules with Chineese c clamps.

[Anonymous]

The permant tables are joined with about six deck screws which are like wall board screws only galvanised and courser thread. The non permant modules with Chineese c clamps.