I'm about to build a custom island. Never done it before, but going to use that second method. I was not certain how I would do it until this video. I would love to see how you connected the legs w the skirt boards.
@@jeffmackdesigns I sure will. I only live about an hour west of you, so you make them locally and I buy then locally! I have been an amatur woodturner for years, and you have inspired me to make my first table. At least now I'll know how I'll be attaching the legs lol
Instead of slots, could you use larger holes and washers in the metal to give the wood room to expand and contract? Seems much easier to drill a hole than machine a slot.
For the metal legs do you predrill to the length of the bolt that you used or the threaded insert? Also do you use the width of the threaded insert or bolt? I am new to this so i dont really know what i am doing so any help would be appreciated
We use a 9.5mm drill bit for softwood and a 10mm for hardwood. We have both these sizes along with the inserts and bolts at www.JeffMackSupply.com We normally drill about 1/8” deeper than the length of our bolt length.
Thanks for this informative video. I was wondering for method 3, can you please recommend the legs you used? I am finding it difficult to get metal legs online with the slotted holes that you suggest. A link to the metal legs you purchased will be very helpful!
Just a couple more questions about method 3. Did you use epoxy for the threaded inserts there as well? Also, would have a recommendation for the distance from the edge for placing the metal legs?
The large mounting plates were custom plates that we had made. The idea with the smaller universal plates is that they can be used on some larger projects as well when strategically placed. If the smaller universal plates do well and customers like them, then we may create a larger universal mounting plate for those big table projects
We order them wholesale, and have them available on our site. For installing them we drill just over their length and add smaller clearance holes for the bolts. They end up seated flush to the surface or just below a 1/16th!
For the table at 1:30 in the video is there a reason you didn’t want to use the universal mounting plates method? What was different about those legs / base that made you guys build it with a custom plate instead?
They get the job done, but from a furniture builders standpoint they aren't reliable or professional. We prefer to use hardware that looks clean, polished and sturdy such as rampa inserts.
Hi Jeff, Looking for those mounting plates. Can you tell me where Ai can find them? Would like to use them for a bar top with 26 inch X 2-1/2” thick slab legs. Thanks, Steve
These plates are available on our website. You can order them here: jeffmacksupply.com/products/universal-mounting-plates?_pos=1&_psq=Universal&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=42149919719621
Can inserts be used in an all epoxy desk top that doesn't contain any wood? I would like to get a clear epoxy desk top and put it on one of those motorized sit/stand legs. Is this possible or is there a better way to attach into epoxy?
They can be used, but you will see the drill marks and the inserts depending on how much pigment is used, in your case none. It would probably be an eye sore!
What i (don't use screws) learned about (don't use screws) wood working is that (don't use screws) there are (don't use screws) alternative fasteners (don't use screws) on the market.
Please specify the exact type/size of router bit you use for the universal plate solution. I would like to order it ASAP but need to make sure I have the right bit. Is it just a generic "template bit"?
You could get away with any template oriented bit. We recommend Amana 45460-s or 45475-s. You could also consider 45475. jeffmacksupply.com/collections/router-bits
I would like to make a dining table with dimensions of 99 x 39 inch, made entirely of maple wood, in a two-leg style.(TT) I am considering making the legs either foldable or detachable......I often see four-legged designs, but I am interested in a two-legged version if there is no risk since this could be very big and heavy table, so.....
There's a photo of a log this size cut in ways like this and enclosed in a huge, clear acrylic box, that is a hotel front desk. Did you guys do it? I don't if it was laser cut. I can't find it.
Found you! Question about threaded inserts into wood vs into epoxy. Is there any difference in how or what you do if one insert is in wood and the other is into the epoxy on the river table?
Hey, thanks for the question! We like to add a drop of epoxy/ca glue (akfix 705) to the threads of the insert when installing in to epoxy. However we much prefer, and recommend, using them in wood.
Does the epoxy portion of the table expand and contract at the same rate as the wood portion? I've never used inserts, are they stainless, or just carbon steel? Do you need to make any adjustments for placement of your table legs?
@@pamelabraman7217 if the fastener falls on the joint of the epoxy and wood, we normally skip that hole since the mounting plates have additional holes. Or we will off set the table leg slightly to avoid the seam where epoxy meets wood.
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I subscribed just because you relentlessly reminded not to use screws thanks
Glad you enjoyed that! Thanks for the sub, we appreciate it.
I'm about to build a custom island. Never done it before, but going to use that second method. I was not certain how I would do it until this video. I would love to see how you connected the legs w the skirt boards.
Love the universal mounting brackets.
Thanks! We are having them made locally and we should have our first 500 plates in 2 weeks so keep an eye out!
@@jeffmackdesigns I sure will. I only live about an hour west of you, so you make them locally and I buy then locally! I have been an amatur woodturner for years, and you have inspired me to make my first table. At least now I'll know how I'll be attaching the legs lol
@@slownsteady100 it’s a great system! We will have some other goodies for making table legs coming when we launch the mounting plates. Stay tuned!
Instead of slots, could you use larger holes and washers in the metal to give the wood room to expand and contract? Seems much easier to drill a hole than machine a slot.
Can't say it enough, Don't use screws. Great video.
Hahah! Glad you enjoyed.
What router bit do you use for the mounting plates??
For the metal legs do you predrill to the length of the bolt that you used or the threaded insert? Also do you use the width of the threaded insert or bolt? I am new to this so i dont really know what i am doing so any help would be appreciated
what size drill bit do you use for the m6 insert and what depth?
We use a 9.5mm drill bit for softwood and a 10mm for hardwood. We have both these sizes along with the inserts and bolts at www.JeffMackSupply.com
We normally drill about 1/8” deeper than the length of our bolt length.
Thanks for this informative video. I was wondering for method 3, can you please recommend the legs you used? I am finding it difficult to get metal legs online with the slotted holes that you suggest. A link to the metal legs you purchased will be very helpful!
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Thanks very much!
Just a couple more questions about method 3. Did you use epoxy for the threaded inserts there as well? Also, would have a recommendation for the distance from the edge for placing the metal legs?
Will the large table mounting plate be available?
The large mounting plates were custom plates that we had made. The idea with the smaller universal plates is that they can be used on some larger projects as well when strategically placed. If the smaller universal plates do well and customers like them, then we may create a larger universal mounting plate for those big table projects
Great video. Where do you order your inserts and screws? What depth (%) of wood thickness do you seat them?
We order them wholesale, and have them available on our site. For installing them we drill just over their length and add smaller clearance holes for the bolts. They end up seated flush to the surface or just below a 1/16th!
For the table at 1:30 in the video is there a reason you didn’t want to use the universal mounting plates method? What was different about those legs / base that made you guys build it with a custom plate instead?
Furthermore - is there a reason or issue with making it flush for that table?
It was a design chosen by our customers!
Hi, could you please advise why you do not recommend use of screws?
They get the job done, but from a furniture builders standpoint they aren't reliable or professional. We prefer to use hardware that looks clean, polished and sturdy such as rampa inserts.
@@jeffmackdesignsNoted with thanks.
Hi Jeff, Looking for those mounting plates. Can you tell me where Ai can find them? Would like to use them for a bar top with 26 inch X 2-1/2” thick slab legs. Thanks, Steve
Theyre available on our website! jeffmacksupply.com/products/universal-mounting-plates
How can i order 4 of yourmounting plates?
Are you selling the mounting plates?
If so, where can they be bought?
Thanks
These plates are available on our website. You can order them here: jeffmacksupply.com/products/universal-mounting-plates?_pos=1&_psq=Universal&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=42149919719621
@@jeffmackdesignsbut those mounting plates are smaller than what’s shown in the video. How do I get the exact ones in the video? Thank you 😊
@@The-Woodworking-widow the ones in the video are 4” by 6” and the ones on our website are 4” by 6”. They are the same.
1:42 @@jeffmackdesigns where are the larger ones?
Where did you get the custom steel plate from? Can you provide a link? Thanks
We manufacture and sell them! jeffmacksupply.com/products/universal-mounting-plates?_pos=1&_sid=639aa958d&_ss=r&variant=42149919752389
@@jeffmackdesigns no I mean the plate that is featured at 1:30 in the video. It is much larger than the link you provided
@@shanepritchett5803 That plate we had custom made from a local welder. I would find a local steel fabrication shop to have them made.
@@jeffmackdesigns thank you this was what I was looking for lol
@@The-Woodworking-widow gotcha. You’d have to get that custom made. We don’t offer that plate
where do you get your metal plates for the threaded insert method?
We will have them available on our website www.JeffMackSupply.com in a week or 2. It will be available with an acrylic layout template as well.
Can inserts be used in an all epoxy desk top that doesn't contain any wood? I would like to get a clear epoxy desk top and put it on one of those motorized sit/stand legs. Is this possible or is there a better way to attach into epoxy?
They can be used, but you will see the drill marks and the inserts depending on how much pigment is used, in your case none. It would probably be an eye sore!
What i (don't use screws) learned about (don't use screws) wood working is that (don't use screws) there are (don't use screws) alternative fasteners (don't use screws) on the market.
haha, was a nice video tho, thanks for sharing i have some ideas on new legs and how i should be building some upcoming table projects. Thanks
Please specify the exact type/size of router bit you use for the universal plate solution. I would like to order it ASAP but need to make sure I have the right bit. Is it just a generic "template bit"?
You could get away with any template oriented bit. We recommend Amana 45460-s or 45475-s. You could also consider 45475.
jeffmacksupply.com/collections/router-bits
Are you guys still selling the universal top plates?
Yep. You can find them on our website www.JeffMackSupply.com
I would like to make a dining table with dimensions of 99 x 39 inch, made entirely of maple wood, in a two-leg style.(TT)
I am considering making the legs either foldable or detachable......I often see four-legged designs, but I am interested in a two-legged version if there is no risk since this could be very big and heavy table, so.....
There's a photo of a log this size cut in ways like this and enclosed in a huge, clear acrylic box, that is a hotel front desk. Did you guys do it?
I don't if it was laser cut. I can't find it.
That wasn't us!
So; I should use screws to mount a table top?
Hey, we can't stop you
Thank you
You're welcome!
Is that mounting plate jig available anywhere?
They can be found on our website here!
jeffmacksupply.com/products/universal-mounting-plates?_pos=1&_sid=e9a95fa8b&_ss=r&variant=42149919719621
Found you! Question about threaded inserts into wood vs into epoxy. Is there any difference in how or what you do if one insert is in wood and the other is into the epoxy on the river table?
Hey, thanks for the question! We like to add a drop of epoxy/ca glue (akfix 705) to the threads of the insert when installing in to epoxy. However we much prefer, and recommend, using them in wood.
Does the epoxy portion of the table expand and contract at the same rate as the wood portion?
I've never used inserts, are they stainless, or just carbon steel?
Do you need to make any adjustments for placement of your table legs?
The epoxy doesn’t expand and contract.
The threaded inserts are steel.
I’m not sure what you mean with your last question.
Sorry, was wondering if you had to adjust placement if the fastener would be on the joint of the epoxy and wood?
@@pamelabraman7217 if the fastener falls on the joint of the epoxy and wood, we normally skip that hole since the mounting plates have additional holes. Or we will off set the table leg slightly to avoid the seam where epoxy meets wood.
Riverwood
Oak?
Not actually,what I was looking for. Need to Attach solid wooden legs to solid wood table top.
That is exactly what these plates are used for.
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