Bolt the wood to the metal frame by pre cutting holes so the bolts fit through.
Attaching wood table top to metal frame.
Bottle of the clear bonding gel costs about 12 as of january 2010.
Attaching a plywood tabletop.
Flat twin circle clip figure 8 clip or figure 8 fastener easy to install and inexpensive.
The shape of the figure 8 fastener allows them.
Another option is to build a complete table frame instead of attaching each individual leg to the tabletop.
Attaching a wood table top to a metal frame i would suggest enlarging the holes in your brackets on one side of the table.
The makers of museum gel claim their product can hold glass in place even through an earthquake.
Drilling the guide holes is done to slide the bolts on the wood into the metal frame.
Clear bonding gels can be a very strong adhesives.
Space the brackets evenly between the corners and install them so the part that extends out from the frame is about 1 8 inch below the top of.
When attaching wood tops of any kind whether it be a wood countertop to a cabinet or a table top to a table base you need to allow the top to move or it can split.
My concern is to figure out how to attach the table top without risking it splitting.
If you re looking to keep the glass top stuck to the table frame more permanently this may be the best option.
Attaching a table top to a metal frame fasten in a way that allows movement at the connection.
It is an inexpensive and easy to install and allows for a great deal of wood movement.
Sheeting clips were used to attach the plywood top to the base of this table.
Above is an example of a finished table top using four simple metal legs attached using a kee klamp flange fitting for each leg.
Metal table clips z fastener s shaped clips z fasteners are a metal version of the button fasteners.
Elongate the holes to allow for wood movement.
Question i have a salvaged metal frame from a printing press and want to put a nice table top on it.
You can use bolts that are made specifically to screw wood to metal or steel if you re attaching a wood flush.
Bolts need to be threaded completely.
Secure the corner brackets.
Screw the enlarged side with a washer and pan head screw just snug it up leaving room for it to move then screw the other side solid.