Surface mounted worktop joining bolts

[timothy.e.doran]

Has anyone used this type of fitting to join worktops. I dont have ready access to a router so these might be suitable as they mount on the surface of the worktop.

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Many thanks

Tim

[ayjay]

I've not used them; they should do the job so long as you have the clearance underneath..................... but if you don't have access to a router, what sort of joint are we talking about?

[speed]

never used them but if you donr over tighten it may be ok,

if you are doing mitred joints you will need a router anyway

[royaloakcarpentry]

You don't need a router for a masons mitre..........they can be done by hand.

you don't need any form of joining bolts either lol.

[big-all]

the trouble will be you cannot tighten them enough otherwise they will turn into a hinge
any swelling will cause the top to lift and allow greater water ingress

[fin]

ive seen a bloke do one with a hand saw before. and it was very good. however cant beat one done with a router. especially when they go bang on perfect.

[royaloakcarpentry]

glad you have seen it done, Fin. Sometimes when I put tasks down that I can do by hand and can be done by hand, I think people must think I am making it up lol.

Easier with a router, agreed on that.

[moderator6]

Handsaw? Luxury.


We used to cut them with a rusty bread knife in't middle of the road

[fin]

id imagine its not that difficult. it was years ago when i saw it done. like 16 or 17 i must have been.

brand new saw and acurate marking. i was impressed though as i didnt realise they could be cut by hand

since i have the stuff to do em. router and the big boy trend jig i might aswell make use of them. that and ive not tried to do one myself by hand haha

[timothy.e.doran]

I shall be using a solid wood worktop with butt joints so I should be able to get away without a router.

the trouble will be you cannot tighten them enough otherwise they will turn into a hinge
any swelling will cause the top to lift and allow greater water ingress

Yes I was a bit worried that they might do that.

[big-all]

you might be able use them to pull it together and maybe 2 or 3 2x1" [21x43mm]planed batons screwed underneath about 150-300mm each side off the join to hold flat

[timothy.e.doran]

you might be able use them to pull it together and maybe 2 or 3 2x1" [21x43mm]planed batons screwed underneath about 150-300mm each side off the join to hold flat

Ok that sounds like a good idea.

I realise that a router would be the best method but thank your for supporting me with alternative ideas.

[Pooneil]

if you are doing mitred joints you will need a router anyway

Might be a straight joint... but not sure about those fixings anyway.

You can certainly fit inset joiners by hand, just need a drill, spade bit and a chisel.

[timothy.e.doran]

if you are doing mitred joints you will need a router anyway

Might be a straight joint... but not sure about those fixings anyway.

You can certainly fit inset joiners by hand, just need a drill, spade bit and a chisel.

I had not thought about that. It would be possible but a bit slow maybe. I could also buy a router without needing to also buy a jig and route it free hand?

[Pooneil]

I wouldn't recommend routing free hand... not unless you really know what you're doing.

A wide enough spade bit for the 'head' of the clamp, a series of holes for the bolt and then a quick tidy up with a chisel. Shouldn't take too long.