Osborne Builder's Studio: Installing Round Legs with Leg Mounting Blocks
In this episode of Builder's Studio, Sara explains how to build a stunning foyer or entry table utilizing round legs and hardware from Osborne Wood Products. Learn how to install hanger bolts into round table legs or use leg mounting blocks to install the legs when you are not planning on including a table skirt. Round table legs are sleek and versatile additions to your home. We offer these simple profiles in over 15 sizes with heights ranging from 18" to 35 1/2" tall.
Assembly Instructions
Materials Used:
Leg mounting blocks (we used part #918)
Hanger bolts (we used part #925)
Tools Needed:
- Drill and drill bit (¼”)
- Speed square
- Tape
- Two nuts of the same size
Vice grip/wrench
Instructions:
Step 1 - Make marks for your desired overhangs
Using a speed square on the underside of your tabletop, mark the edges of where you want your overhangs to be. Place multiple marks to ensure the mounting blocks will stay in position.
Step 2 - Attach mounting blocks to table top
Mounting blocks will come with 1 ¼” screws to attach them to the bottom of your table top. Using the screws, attach your mounting blocks to the underside of the tabletop.
Step 3 - Use hanger bolt to measure for drill holes
Before attaching the last block, screw one of the hanger bolts flush into the mounting block to see how much is left sticking out. This will tell you how far to drill into your table legs so the legs will be flush with the mounting blocks.
Step 4 - Mark the drill bit with tape
Use a piece of tape to mark on the drill bit how deep you will need to drill before installing the hanger bolts.
Step 5 - Use tooling marks to drill
Use the tooling marks in the table legs as guides to drill to ensure that everything is centered. Keep your drill as straight as possible to ensure the hole in the top of the leg is also centered and drill the ¼” pilot holes.
Step 6 - Screw hanger bolts into table legs
Lock two nuts of the same size into place on the threaded part of the hanger bolt (this prevents damage to the threads from vice grips). Using a wrench or vice grips, screw the hanger bolts into the table legs.
Step 7 - Add table legs onto mounting blocks
Finally, you can screw the table legs into the mounting blocks. If your leg is not exactly straight with the bolt, do not worry. Keep tightening them down and they straighten themselves out.
