lapis sparrow
Hey everyone! I am facing a challenge and honestly don't want to fail at it. So I am seeking advice. Here is my reddit post ( https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/12m2yr0/help_with_l_shaped_desk_using_butcher_block_top/?sort=new ). I like to get the community's opinion.
gritty ether
Looks like you have the legs and top built already?
lapis sparrow
Looks like you have the legs and top built already?
Yes I do. I was just wondering if the brackets I plan on using to make the main table float in the middle will support it.
lapis sparrow
Looks like you have the legs and top built already?
Where the "blue" is located is where I plan on placing the brackets. Will it hold? ( https://imgur.com/cO8C7bk )
gritty ether
The butcher block is real/ solid?
gritty ether
You're not doing any glue, biscuits or joinery? I'd say it all depends on the screws honestly.
lapis sparrow
I am using these screws, but with these threaded inserts.
Here is the brackets https://imgur.com/qEXDRFJ
gritty ether
I have no experience with those. I always see them in youtube videos where they never have lateral pressure like you will.
lapis sparrow
I've inserted one of the threaded inserts and added a screw to it. I must say I couldn't pull it out of the wood to save my life.
That was on a test piece of wood
frail quest
levers have much more mechanical advantage than however you attempted to pull it out
lapis sparrow
I understand lever math. The longer the lever the more of weight will be added.
gritty ether
I would build it (put one closer to the center maybe) and put a slightly too short support under the brackets and see how much sag there is under weight. If it takes a considerable amount of weight before sagging, you're probably gonna be okay
Again, I'm breaking a rule here suggesting anything without direct experience with that hardware
frail quest
iirc theres a specific set of hardware made for this sort of thing, just trying to remember the name
lapis sparrow
I would build it (put one closer to the center maybe) and put a slightly too sho...
Well the width is 30". About 4 inches in there be black iron pipe holding it. So your saying 15" in put one bracket and then another 10" (25") add the second bracket?
lapis sparrow
iirc theres a specific set of hardware made for this sort of thing, just trying ...
If you can share a homedepot or lowes link of what your thinking about that would be awesome!
gritty ether
Distribute your forces more evenly
frail quest
ah here we go
https://www.mcmaster.com/miter-bolts/
miter bolts was the term I couldn't remember
lapis sparrow
Distribute your forces more evenly
Yep, thats about what I was thinking. I could add a 3rd one. But I will have to wait for more supplies to come in which isn't that big of a deal
gritty ether
If you're able to do it I highly recommend something like what monadic shared, it is specifically designed for what you're doing
It is possible your threaded inserts will tear out eventually. Might take a day or a year but they are not really designed (afaik) to withstand purely lateral force. Again, could be wrong.
lapis sparrow
I could pick this up today. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-3-5-in-L-Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-Countertop-Miter-Bolt-Kit-MBK/100373044
lapis sparrow
ah here we go
https://www.mcmaster.com/miter-bolts/
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
lapis sparrow
It is possible your threaded inserts will tear out eventually. Might take a day ...
Would it be a good idea to use both the brackets I have and miter bolt kit?
gritty ether
Couldn't hurt
Just don't put the brackets on top of the bolts***
Hopefully that was obvious
lapis sparrow
Hopefully that was obvious
It yes, but sadly its good idea to inform people.
lapis sparrow
@gritty ether @frail quest hey! I wanted to share the results of you guys input!
It holding up great, hell even better than I thought. I ended up using 3 joint connectors rather than 2
Ignore the fact one of the tops is stained dark. I ended up hating that look but stuck with it. Lol 😆
