collinb Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I picked up a pretty piece of green marble at a yard sale for really cheap. It's 31 x 17 x 1.75. Nicely polished, green, curved front corners. Weighs about 100 lbs. The goal is to build some hefty legs under it. Either 4 or 6, haven't decided on the layout yet. But because of the shape some of the angles will not be at 90 degrees. I'm wondering about the best way to attach the stretchers to the leg tops. My first thought is a block behind the leg that would attach to two stretchers plus leg top, using hefty wood screws. Then an angled tenon approach for the non-90 degree stretchers. Would add more of a reveal than the pics indicate in order to give the tenons enough depth to do their job. Any other concepts come to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I believe most counter top installers use silicon adhesive to hold down marble and granite counter tops. A good bead along the stretchers would probably hold it. No experience, just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I read your question as asking how to attach the stretchers to the legs. If you are good with a handsaw, you can cut angled tenons on the stretchers and then cut a mortise into the leg. Google angled mortise and tenon and you will find examples. If you aren’t a purist, pocket screws would work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I cut angled tenons at the table saw with a tenon jig and dado stack. The angle is set on the jig rather than the blade. Doesn't work the other way 'round. Fast and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Maybe make the legs non-square? Rip them at angles that allow the stretchers to mate square to the face of the leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Without my Domino I would resort to pocket screws & glue & the angled braces you drew in red plus one beside the front leg straight back. Small dollops of silicone will hold the stone top in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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