On 5/8/2017 4:45 PM, whit3rd wrote:
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:32:29 PM UTC-7, Leon wrote:
Instead of creating I did some repair work on an old walnut table.

The old way of making pocket holes for attaching the apron to the walnut
top.
It appears a flat bottom hole was drilled at an angle from the bottom
up. Than a screw was inserted through the side of the hole.

That's a lovely detail (but a little frightening, overtightening a flathead
screw would split the grain). Kreg screws are better (if you
don't wnat to conserve the article for a museum).

Yes but Kreg's grand father may not have been born yet. I did add
several Kreg style screws but I hope that will not be a problem.
While what you mentioned could be true, splitting the grain, the
countersink head could pivot in the over sized holes to allow for the
top to expand and contract.



The tiny
scoops for screwdriver clearance look like knife-whittled work: I approve!

Speaking of splitting the grain, I hope the underside of that lovely
wood top is somewhat sealed.

Not that I could tell, only finished on the outside of the apron. the
inside of th apron appeared to be unfinished. BUT then again, it has
held up for a very long time as is.