I Imagine a keyhole router bit would work too. However this method wedges the chambered screws into the slot. Giving it a really snug fit. Plus i just wanted to try it cuz i saw it in an old book. :-) Thanks for sharing Jerry
You made my heart jump when you laid the show face of the top down on those dowel pins!!! Great idea, I'll remember for when I have a similar situation. Worth waiting the extra week.
I tried this for attaching a top to a bookcase. Because I am a beginner I guess, all that happened was that the screws tore out when I tested the last attachment step on a trial piece. How much (in depth or percent of screw length) should the screw be embedded? Or is my error not making the trench wide enough? It was wider than the shank, but could the problem be that too much of the screw head was biting into the wood when I pounded? I am using poplar- is this hardwood too soft? I'd like to make this work.
That’s a super technique. That’s one I need to remember. When you installed the brackets on the back did you mortise them in or leave them flush? I’ve found that things like those metal brackets easily dig into drywall when the piece of furniture is pushed up against a wall.
African Cichlids That's what I thought too but then he made the point about the screw heads biting into the 1/4 inch channel to make the top fit tight. At first when he said "dovetail" I thought he was going to rout sliding dovetails into the top and drill a dovetail key to the carcass.
MomanSLM - yes, the screw heads biting into the channel would definitely force the top to fight tightly. I'm not sure I have the skill to create a really tight fitting dovetail that would accomplish what he did with those screw heads.
The purpose of the way he did it the way he did, the head of the screw cut it's own groove into the top creating a very tight interference fit. The keyhole bit would require futzing about with the depth of the screws until they were tight enough to provide the hold he wants.
I'll make sure to tell him you disagree. I'm sure it will change his life. Can we check with you in the future on any decisions we make in life? Hope you can give us your wisDUMB
I was trying to figure out a way to add a top to an old hutch and this is a great idea! Thanks!
That drawer is pretty slick , and that's a great way to attach the top . Easy way to make your own keyhole router bit slot too .
I Imagine a keyhole router bit would work too. However this method wedges the chambered screws into the slot. Giving it a really snug fit. Plus i just wanted to try it cuz i saw it in an old book. :-) Thanks for sharing Jerry
Keyhole router bit. Done. Cool idea!
Nice!
Thanks Paul
I have seen this in books but never tried it. So nice to see. Thanks Chad and safety Dan
Yeah it's a neat tip. I was pleasantly surprised.
You made my heart jump when you laid the show face of the top down on those dowel pins!!! Great idea, I'll remember for when I have a similar situation. Worth waiting the extra week.
same
Hahaha i didn't push down and i still have planing and sanding to do on the face side. :-)
That was really slick. Good "how to" without many tools.
Than kyou Jim. I thought it was pretty neat too when i saw it in the book.
Excellent tip, Chad, thanks
You are welcome Steven. :-)
Brilliant tip, looks fantastic can’t wait to see the whole build
Thanks Mark
Chad, great way to attach the top. I have learned quite a bit in your covering this build. Thanks for covering it.
Loved the tip. Thanks Chad.
Thanks for watching John
Great show,, man,, and i really loved the presentation,,, awsome and loved the beer in the end,,,, perfect
Awesome tip. I will be doing this on the island I'm building for my wife.
Oh cool! Send us a picture.
That was a great way to attach the top, almost like a key hole
Yes, good point!
Excellent, I am in final stages of finishing a couple of bed side tables. This will work
Awesome. Send us some pix when you finish
Awesome solution to top off a great project.
Thanks David
Top off 😄👍
Really ingenious! One I have to remember. Can't wait for the full build video.
Thanks Frank
I tried this for attaching a top to a bookcase. Because I am a beginner I guess, all that happened was that the screws tore out when I tested the last attachment step on a trial piece. How much (in depth or percent of screw length) should the screw be embedded? Or is my error not making the trench wide enough? It was wider than the shank, but could the problem be that too much of the screw head was biting into the wood when I pounded? I am using poplar- is this hardwood too soft? I'd like to make this work.
Truly ingenious
It was a neat tip from an old book. I was surprise it worked so well.
Cheers! Another great tip.
RANDY!!!! YOu watch!!! Thank you
Very cool tip Chad. I'll have to remember this!
I was surprised how well it worked.
I have a router bit that make that slot under the top nice job love the look of the rack
Ah yes, good point. Yes that would work too. Thanks for sharing
Love your trenching tool!
Thanks for sharing.
Good tip 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome tip!
Thank you David
Nice tip...Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, Rob
Cheers guys !!😎😎
thank you
Nice tip, really like the wine cooler.. Hmmm I have some Black Walnut boards left over... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I wish i had some! Want to share? :-)
That’s a super technique. That’s one I need to remember. When you installed the brackets on the back did you mortise them in or leave them flush? I’ve found that things like those metal brackets easily dig into drywall when the piece of furniture is pushed up against a wall.
You make a good point. But I left it flush because i figured the baseboard would actually keep it form the wall.
I must admit, I've never seen this technique until now. :))
I'm glad to share it with you.
a keyhole router bit would have worked too .
Right! That's what I was thinking too. :))
African Cichlids That's what I thought too but then he made the point about the screw heads biting into the 1/4 inch channel to make the top fit tight.
At first when he said "dovetail" I thought he was going to rout sliding dovetails into the top and drill a dovetail key to the carcass.
MomanSLM - yes, the screw heads biting into the channel would definitely force the top to fight tightly.
I'm not sure I have the skill to create a really tight fitting dovetail that would accomplish what he did with those screw heads.
true.
If you noticed he also partially dove tailed in the slots by angling the chisel.
What the heck happened to the dancing? There was no dancing!
I was busy drinkin' :-) Thanks for watching
For the “trench”, couldn’t you use a keyhole router bit?
The purpose of the way he did it the way he did, the head of the screw cut it's own groove into the top creating a very tight interference fit. The keyhole bit would require futzing about with the depth of the screws until they were tight enough to provide the hold he wants.
Look at Safety Dan there! Congratulations to the Wine Station.
Thank you Alberto
You're welcome.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😍😍
Pretty Darn Slick except for marring the Face side with those Pointed Pins !
Thx’s
Hahaha i didn't push down and i still have planing and sanding to do on the face side. :-)
B4 start *A SMOKER* - *shame on U*
I'll make sure to tell him you disagree. I'm sure it will change his life. Can we check with you in the future on any decisions we make in life? Hope you can give us your wisDUMB
Heeeyy, it's Chad Stanton.
Just add some glue to the top.
I considered that, but glue prevent the top from expanding with season changes. But thank you for the comment.
It is the Champagne of beers.
Yes it is. :-)
My next door neighbor is exactly like Safety Dan. And his name is also Dan.
well you taught an old dog a new trick
Woof Woof. :-)
Cool project! But, like Dan, my "wine" comes in a can, man... ;)
YOu can't argue with that.