Figure-8 table top brackets the RIGHT WAY

Why is there so much misinformation out there about this simple task?
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[OzSafe]

Finally, a straight forward understanding of exactly how these work. Thanks

[williamshaffer]

I have used all the methods for securing table tops you have just described. I like the wood block method the best. In over 40 years of making furniture, this has served me the best. Thanks again James, another fine explanation of different techniques. Fine job.

[rissejones]

Great video you are the Alton Brown of woodworking.

[thomasgreen]

I am sitting at a desk right now that is at least 70 years old, I bought it nearly 40 years ago and it has been with me each time I moved, I am in a climate that is very arid now, but when I got it we were living in a much more Marine climate. It needed some attention when I first got it but frankly it has held up remarkably well. One of the nice features is the fact that it has figure 8 fasteners. in fact when I first got it, it was in a 3rd story bedroom, the thing is made out of solid Oak. it is super heavy and being able to take the top off afforded me to move it a lot more easily. Thank you for the information, I hope one day to put a new table top on it, and I want to make sure that I do not ruin the existing structure in the process.

[kenwood]

Just reached a point where I needed to understand how to use Figure 8 fasteners. Thank you.

[neilf]

I'm so glad your still on YouTube. I don't watch much of your videos, they often don't meet my intrest. But the few I do watch are always full of useful information and well thought out. Thank you and your dad, for the content you provide.

[Michael-Makes-Stuff]

That’s why I paint all my projects. It hides the mistakes and seals the wood to prevent movement. 😁

Thanks for the video, James! Lots of good (and new to me) info in here. 👍🏼

[HelloIamBen]

Thanks for the tip about installing the clips at an angle.

[jumbocaso]

James, thanks you so much for this instruction. It hit the mark and answered my concerns with the figure “8” hardware for a solid cherry top on my kitchen island. Due to construction issues with built up door slides, I can only install the brackets lengthwise, I have experience with other methods of tabletop attachment for wood movement, but this seemed appropriate for this project and it is my first experience with these brackets. After analyzing how the top would expand and contract, I was ready to abandon this approach and try another method. Stumpy to the rescue to cut through all the nonsense and address the issue. Thank you, thank you.

[brentciesliga]

Building my first farmhouse style coffee table and this was exactly what I needed! Have seen your video's before and really appreciate the content! Just now subscribed. Thanks for the teaching and inspiration!

[terrmaso]

Always appreciate your videos and the way you break them down. I have seen others use the figure 8 fasteners, but not like you did. Thanks again for the great info. 👍

[barrykery]

I watched this just in time. Great video. Next week I am using the Z brackets to attach the top shelf. I did not realize I had to not insert them all of the way. now I know. For the figure eight type brackets, I'd use a router instead of a forstner bit. I think it's much easier not to go too deep once the router bit height is set. Also, it's a lot easier to open the hole for the bracket.

Thanks for posting.
Barry

[mike]

This was so timely; I'm going to build a cabinet and it mentions using figure-8 clips and I had no idea how to best install them - - now I do!

[woodworksbygrampies]

Hola! 🖐Another great video. I just jumped here from your most current video (Warped Wood - Myth Busted) Grammy and I are about to jump into building a dinner table. All of this information is so helpful and educational, rest assured that I will come back to "refresh" before we actually get going with the build. Thanks for this video. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[BubbasDad]

Excellent explanation. Many hobbyist wood workers, or first time wood workers who are making a one of a kind project, do not know any of this information and have a tendency to just "screw it together."

[independent]

First of all, this is an excellent video and I thank you. I planned to look for vids today about attaching tops. When I opened YT, it was still on your channel's listing from yesterday's watching, so I figured I'd look at the list before doing my search about attaching tops. And voila, not only did you have a recent vid on the topic, but it's a highly informative one too. Awesome!

[chinster]

I love your simple explanations covering many ways to do things. I am a amateur wood worker but love to learn.

[k.b.woodworker]

Great explanation! Another reason for installing the z-brackets or wood ones is that if someone lifts the table by the top, the figure-8s can pull out the screws.

[sigogglin]

I need a picture of this workshop so I can use it as my zoom background!

[philipteyssier]

This is great info! I see the figure eight brackets at the supply store, but had no idea how to use them! The manufacturer would sell more of them if people knew how to use them!