Yep, these are called table irons also. Several versions out there but
I like these solid versions vs the stamped sheet metal versions.

I suggest drilling (fostner) the holes in the legs about 3/32 deeper
than the thickness of the irons. This allows you to cinch down the
table top real tight. Also, make sure to put the hole close enough to
the edge or chisle out the sides a bit because you'll want the iron to
be able to swivel to account for expansion of the top. Even under a
tight screw it will swivel when it needs too.

I'd also suggest putting two of these at each leg, probably on the two
inside faces but anywhere is OK. People will be lifting the table by
the top over the years and you want a good connection. Also, I've had
tops get kicked loose (during shipping problems) over the years so be
brave and use the longest screw you can trust into the top to make sure
you get a good bite. I was only using 5/8" screws into a 3/4 top and
they pulled out pretty easy. You should be OK with 1" screws into your
5/4 top.

Doug Miller wrote:
In article . com, " wrote:
Actually there are support for the legs. It's basically a box. The 4
legs are screwed into the box on the 4 corners with about 6 inches
above the box and 2 inches below. The tabletop sits on the tops of the
4 legs.

It's not real clear to me how this goes together... but you can get the
figure-8 fasteners he

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...=3,41306,41312

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