Installing the table legs to the table!

In this short post we will cover attaching the table legs to the table frame.   Since we've already drilled the Pocket holes in the two sides of the table leg, we will use this hole to screw the table leg to the corner of the table frame.   These four KREG screws are not the main structural strength of the table legs, the upper support pieces on each corner are the main support strength of each table leg.  

The first thing you need to do is flip over the table frame and have it rest on a couple of sawhorses.  You need to do this because the table legs rest on the table frame from the bottom up!  

Then, clamp the leg onto the corner of the table frame with the routed area resting against the table frame corner as shown below.  Place the clamps in positions that avoid covering the drill holes.  You want the table leg held tight against the table frame when you screw in the KREG screws.  This will avoid the possibility of a gap being produced in between the leg and the table frame. 

You next want to start with the LONG SIDE connection because this has the widest gap you fit the drill in.  Use the special drill bit that comes with the KREG pocket hole jib and tighten the bottom screw first.  

CRITICAL:  Make sure you don't over tighten the screw and break the screw head.  The screw head should go down just below the opening.

Then continue on to the upper KREG screw and tighten this one to complete the LONG SIDE connection.

When you finish this side move onto the SHORT SIDE connection and tighten the top screw first.  

NOTE:  You will need a drill extension to reach the top and bottom screws on this side of the table leg.  

Before you move onto the four screw you will need to complete the other three legs with the same procedures as above and then you will turn the table frame over.  It is much easier to screw in the last KREG screw when the table is on its opposite side.

As shown below you can see me drilling in the last screw to the table of the table leg.  Go ahead and finish off the rest of the other table legs.

Below you can see the finished table leg secured in place on the table frame with all four KREG screws.

NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps on any of the sides of the table leg and if there are you need to remove the screws and redo the table leg.

Below you can see all four legs attached and supporting the table frame.  The table is now ready for the upper support pieces on each corner.

The follow up post to this post will be adding the Upper Support pieces to the table frame!

See you soon.