How to Attach a Table Top to Allow for Wood Movement
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 Published On Jun 13, 2021

Let me show you how to install a table top to the base the right way. It is very important that you do not screw the top to the table aprons. If you do that, then you could cause your wood table top to split or break. There is a proper way to attach a table top to the base. This method works when attaching tops to desks, tables, end tables and more. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.

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