Connecting a Tabletop to base using Dominos. Allowing for wood movement.

[Stephen B]

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Sometime ago there was a thread in which I think Seth? discussed using dominos to allow for movement when connecting a table top to base.

Have searched but cannot find it.

Any clues?

With thanks,

Stephen

 

[peter halle]

Here is one that has a link to another with in the thread.  Domino Table Buttons

If neither of these two help do a search for "  buttons  ".

Peter

 

[Stephen B]

Thanks Peter.

Very much appreciated.

 

[semenza]

  I actually just used the Domino to cut slots for regular zigzag metal table clips.

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Seth

 

[jools]

I use one and half dominoes to make the clips. Half as the spacer and full one in the slot
Regards
Jools

 

[mike_aa]

Jools,
That seems like a good way to make use of material on hand, but would the "zig zag" metal clips be cheaper and easier?

 

[mouppe]

Here's my method.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/using-the-domino-to-attach-table-tops/msg224226/#msg224226

 

[Stephen B]

[size=14pt]The reason I originally asked for assistance here is that I am installing a semi suspended laminex bench off a kitchen bench, through a servary, and into a butlers pantry. Most of the bench support will come from the wall noggin and one rail attached to the servery wall. There will be another rail on a short side wall in the pantry and an adjustable tubular leg opposite. The latter may eventually be replaced by a yet to be built cabinet.

I wanted an easy way to attach the underneath of the bench to the wall rails. Seth's method was one in my mind when I first posted. However these or similar clips were not available at my nearest two hardware stores this morning AESST. Rural area.  [sad]

Consequently later in the day I used available materials and adapted RL's method, using re-machined scrap 42X19 pine, and 5X30 dominos.

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In the sequence of 4 images you see my collection of 8 button blocks, two images showing one attached to the rail as a trial and one showing a pant brush wrapper which I used as an offset under the D500 fence [refer RL's video].

Thank you all for your support and inspiration.  [smile]

 

[Stephen B]

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Update, and its installed.

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Thanks Seth for the PMs suggesting a briefer/easier to search for heading.

 

[wow]

That looks really nice. Good job mate!

 

[waho6o9]

I just glue a couple of Dominos together

 

[Birdhunter]

I also use the Domino to cut slots for the Z-clamps. Works every time.