Fastening a table top ?

[mrbingley]

Is it OK to use pocket hole screws to fasten a table top to the frame, or do I use the wooden clip type things I've seen Norm use on the NYW ?
The timber I'm using is pine.

I wondered if the pocket hole screws would be too rigid to allow enough for movement between the table top and the frame.

Any help and guidance appreciated.
Chris.

 

[jasonB]

Pocket hole screws will not really give much allowance for movement. Either use buttons as you have seen Norm using or table stretcher plates

Jason

 

[mrbingley]

Cheers jasonB,
I'd never thought about using something like those stretcher plates. Too busy trying to be a woodworker. :lol:

Chris.

 

[seaco]

Hi Chris

I found the best way is to rout a groove all around the inside of the table and then making small inserts (see pic) and screw a few of these to the top...

Hope the pic explains better than I can in words...

 

[mrbingley]

Thanks for the pics seaco.

Chris.