Table's and assembly

[GrahamIreland]

Hello, as I am self taught and recently starting into woodwork, I am looking for knowledge on putting tables together the correct way. I have a fairly good understanding but wouldn't hurt to see examples.

Is there samples/examples of correct joinery for tables around the place?

Thanks
Graham

 

[deema]

Hi Graham and welcome.

Without knowing exactly which type of table your looking at making its difficult to be too specific.

For the legs and frame it would be normal to use Mortice and tennon joints.

The top will normally be either a frame with panels or boards glued together with either the end grain showing or a bread board end. In both cases the top is normally attached with either screws in large slots or top hats to allow the top to expand and contract with the seasons.

If you have a picture of the type of thing your looking to make I'm sure everyone will be happy to help you through each process. The main thing to remember is that no matter how trivial you may think a task is that your no certain about, you will get positive and useful help on how to resolve it as well as helping out others who have the same issue but haven't quite plucked up the courage to ask.

 

[GrahamIreland]

Thanks Deema, and yes enjoying the forum.

Yes I have the general principles down, mortice tenon, rails etc.

Just different designs I suppose, like trestle legs - how are they connected up to the table top.

Or supports in the corner.

I guess a good book recommendation would be what I'm after, showing lots of different samples.

Thanks

 

[blackrodd]

If you mean the assembly procedure, I do the usual "dry run" and then usually glue up and assemble the front and back,
When they're set and cleaned up, Then the side rails and any stretchers to the assembled front and back.
Make and glue the top, and then fix that, etc,
construction methods, can vary, Here's a link for several different table types,
Regards Rodders

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=table ... QIGw&dpr=1