need advice, desk

Re: need advice, desk

Buck Nall

Upside down means the entire thing is setting on the cabinet.

OK, fit a pice into the top of the top/side boxes, both ov'm

Screw/glue pices to top of boxes.

Ueaw its confusing "upside down"

Lay board all the way across top.

Screw last board to the pices U fitted into top of 2 boxes

**Maybe somebody with some education will explaine a better way!

It's supper time heaw in South Ga.

Re: need advice, desk

Don Orr

Connector bolts ?

Re: need advice, desk

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

what is a Connector bolts ? If the name is the function indeed that is what I need.

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Barry Irby

Consider using Threaded inserts. I am using some form Rampa Tech that seem to work very well. Drill a hole slightly over 3/8", maybe 10.5 mm, screw in the insert and then you can bolt the piece together with machine screws. The advantage is that you can remove and install the bolts as often as necessary without wallowing out the holes as you would with wood screws.

I am using them on the table I have been beavering on for several months. Since it will weigh about 300 lbs. I wanted to make it possible to completely disassemble it.

Agree.  Threaded inserts.

Connections

Ellis Walentine

Connector bolts (aka, Sex Bolts ) would be a good bet, as would threaded inserts.

Ellis

Re: Agree.  Threaded inserts.

Wiley Horne

Like these...

https://www.amazon.com/Z-LOK-400-3-CR-Installation-Stainless/dp/B015CAPC14/ref=sr_1_29?dchild=1&keywords=Threaded%2BInsert%2Bknife%2Bthread%2Bm4%2B-rivet&qid=1616122088&s=industrial&sr=1-29&th=1

I would consider combining the threaded insert with shouldered, knurled thumbscrews. And just let them be visible—with her permission of course. You’ll have visible hardware either way, so this option is to use handsome hardware and make it a feature.

Or use hex head screws, with wooden caps fitted to cover them.

Wiley

Re: Agree.  Threaded inserts.

Bruce, a MN Galoot

Installed via a drill press to keep them square to the surface.

Re: need advice, desk

Oskar

tapered sliding dovetail battens?

Ikea knows

Tom Dunlap

Ikea has solved this in many clever ways.

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Jason Roehl

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Fitting-Pre-Inserted-Wardrobe-Connecting/dp/B07WTKV8CQ

How a LOT of office furniture is put together. Can be mostly hidden.

Jason

No DP required with the ones....

Barry Irby

I recommended. One of the "features" of the Rampa Tech ones I used is they go in and remain nice and straight. I drilled the holes and chamfered them slightly and drove the inserts home with a drill and hex shaft. I have about thirty of them in this table I am working on and being out of plumb was not a problem with any of them.

OTOH I learned the hard way you do have to be VERY careful positioning them.

I bought a fifty pack and will have a few left over. I could send you some if you want them.

Re: Connections

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

Ummm, a "sex bolt" for a granddaughter ! Available at one of those stores advertised along I-95?

In spite of the name that seems to be just what I need. Now to find it in brass.

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Buck Nall

Well everybody knos I displayed my IGNORANCE with

bill's advice about his question of dismantling & reassembly

PERSONALLY I'd still do it MYWAY, !!!!!!!!!!

Yall have a goodern.

anyone know where I can find in brass

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

Seems these connectors are called a lot of names, making it hard to search. I would like to use a connector bolt in brass if I could find it. LV has black which I can live with, which I found unnamed under knock down hardware.

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kneale brownson

You could install cross dowel barrel bolts: https://www.fastenright.com/general-fixings/cross-dowel-barrel-nut/ff04

If this were my project, I'd make the top and two sets of drawers as separate pieces held together with tabletop clips or figure eight top fasteners.

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Larry Barrett

McMaster Carr has brass coupling nuts. If you combine these with brass screws it might be what you need.

https://www.mcmaster.com/bolts/coupling-nuts/material~brass/

Re: No DP required with the ones....

Bruce, a MN Galoot

Thanks, but they’re not in future projects for me. I appreciate the offer, though.

Like this?

Wiley Horne

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-1-3-16-in-Narrow-Brass-Connecting-Bolt-817928/204281649

Scroll down to fond the matching cap nut.

Wiley

My Bad, I was talking to Bill, the OP

J Barrett Irby Jr

But if you NEED some I would send a few.

that is what I need

thanks

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Don Orr

https://www.amazon.com/Anmas-Length-Furniture-Connector-Socket/dp/B07QQ1LTMS/ref=asc_df_B07QQ1LTMS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343209932543&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8507254778974539228&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004743&hvtargid=pla-767469716100&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68249716799&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343209932543&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8507254778974539228&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004743&hvtargid=pla-767469716100

Like this. They come in many sizes. Or as Ellis said.