Reply by pintodeluxe

3659 posts in 1600 days

#1 posted 11-11-2012 02:53 AM

I would use two dowels to connect the apron to the top. Place these towards the center of the apron. If they are placed within 6-8” of center, expansion will be negligable. For added strength use figure 8 fasteners to connect the legs to the top.
I don’t think wooden buttons would offer enough strength in this application.

Good luck

-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush

Go to Pulse page »

LumberJocks Pulse

	Author	Latest activity		New comments or replies since you last checked
What makes a 'damn good woodworker'?	Tony_S	01-30-2015 04:43 PM	by sawdust703	sign in to get readership tracking
Bunch of Boxes	Christian Holihan	01-30-2015 04:42 PM		sign in to get readership tracking
Off-topic content. Click to see the post.	chrisstef	01-30-2015 04:42 PM	by AnthonyReed	sign in to get readership tracking
Question about new old tablesaw	RT31	01-30-2015 04:42 PM	by MrUnix	sign in to get readership tracking
Shop Lighting	agallant	01-30-2015 04:40 PM	by joey502	sign in to get readership tracking
dw735 thickness adjustment	goochs	01-30-2015 04:39 PM	by jmartel	sign in to get readership tracking
My first project	jsvol	01-30-2015 04:38 PM	by buck_cpa	sign in to get readership tracking
Help IDing Old Plane	keith204	01-30-2015 04:38 PM	by JayT	sign in to get readership tracking
Can we talk chisels?	Bertha	01-30-2015 04:36 PM	by Slyy	sign in to get readership tracking
live edge bench	jason64	01-30-2015 04:35 PM	by jason64	sign in to get readership tracking

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

Bathroom Vanity 01-06-2015 04:00 PM
Benfleet Church - parquet sanding, repair and restoration 12-18-2014 07:20 PM
The bar now 99% complete. 12-09-2014 10:01 AM
2nd bathroom at the cabin 11-23-2014 10:19 PM
Outside is almost finished! 11-23-2014 07:48 AM
Mail boxes 11-23-2014 03:18 AM
Home remodel 2014 11-19-2014 06:31 PM
Whole House Humidifier Install 11-17-2014 03:42 AM
I guess I'll have a new project to get involved in 10-31-2014 05:00 PM
Guy Harvey Outpost In Key West 10-30-2014 12:11 AM

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

Garden Church Planter, succulents 11-29-2014 04:29 PM
Wall planter 11-28-2014 03:34 PM
Come dance with me 11-20-2014 03:14 PM
Cedar Planter Box 11-15-2014 02:10 PM
ESPALIER 10-10-2014 07:09 AM
Green Chillies 10-09-2014 07:16 AM
Bee - Cottage.... 09-06-2014 09:14 PM
Stone Staircase 08-31-2014 09:45 AM
pond house 08-21-2014 01:55 PM
enclosed, raised bed, herb garden 08-05-2014 08:04 AM