Table Leg Installation Kit for DIY table legs, custom table legs, dining room table, entry room table
$45.00
Whether you need table legs for a coffee table, stone table, kitchen island, wooden desk, or dining table, my metal table legs offer clean looking, contemporary style. If you have questions about using my metal table legs, let me know, as I have helped guide thousands of DIY table leg projects.
This install kit is for an heirloom quality installation of metal table legs onto your office desk, kitchen table, coffee table, or other DIY wooden table project.
Threaded Insert Installation Kit for Wooden tops.
Great for tables that may need the legs removed.
Works well to keep legs tightly installed through seasonal changes.
Custom bolt length is perfectly designed to work with my 1/4" thick leg plates and fully engage the threaded insert without being too long or too short.
!!Your top should be at least 3/4" thick in order to accept the inserts (if using my legs that have a 1/4" thick plate)!!
Two versions:
Hardwood - great for butcher block slabs and any species of solid wood, such as walnut or maple, plus exotic and imported woods.
Composite - great for plywood sub tops, plus MDF, fiberboard, particle board, or kitchen counter remnants.
These can be used on stone if you install a plywood sub top under the stone for the legs to attach to. You can also drill a hole and epoxy them into the stone. You will need your own stone drill bit. Order the hardwood version if you want to epoxy them into the stone.
Each kit includes:
* Threaded Inserts (number varies based on the legs your order, plus one or two extra for testing), 1/2" long, Zinc Plated
* Decorative Head Bolts (low profile so they do not hang down), Zinc Plated
* Small Pilot Hole Drill Bit
* Large Drill Bit for Inserts (if your wood is particularly hard, you may need a slightly larger drill bit, or carefully wobble it to enlarge the hole)
* Large Allen Wrench for Threaded Insert Installation
* Small Allen Wrench for Bolt Installation
This is a professional grade kit and takes some measuring and marking skills.
If you want to just pop a few screws in the legs to very quickly attach them, then this installation method is not for you, but if you would like an heirloom-quality fastener system that will last through the years, then the threaded insert system is a great choice.
!!Note: I don't know the relationship of the leg width to your top width, so you are responsible for testing the inserts on a similar piece of scrap. If your legs are very close to the width of your top, then the holes will be very close to the edge of your table. Wood species, moisture content, wood slab thickness, drill bit size, how much you torque the insert, and hole placement are all variables that can affect the performance, and all are out of my control. In other words, I'm not responsible for the installation of this hardware, so if some error is made, it should happen on a test piece of wood first. Note that you should test the full installation on a test piece, which means two or three holes on an edge/corner, as the leg plates dictate.
If you are not experienced in this sort of thing, I would suggest drilling and installing one (1) insert/bolt in each of the leg plate holes at a time, this way your accurate measurements don't accidentally get "off" for some reason and you get in a bind. In other words, do one corner hole, put in a bolt, mark and drill the next one, install each bolt, drill the next hole, install insert and bolt, etc. Naturally, you'll have to move the leg out of the way each time.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-2 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is aluminum as strong as steel?
Yes. These legs are VERY STRONG. They are made from architectural grade tubing with a wall thickness of 1/8". There is not any flex along the length of the metal. I have stood on tables made from these legs and they do not wobble or bend in any way. A comparable leg in steel would be much thinner in wall thickness, but would have very similar strength. The best part is aluminum will never rust!
Are these legs welded?
No. Welding is against my philosophy as a designer and maker. I think welding is too energy intensive and I don't care for the look of welds, especially on the inside corners of legs where it looks like hot glue. My legs are constructed with industry-standard furniture fasteners, which are just as strong as welding, but easier on the environment.
What is the foot on the leg?
My standard legs include black, abs, load-bearing end caps to protect your floors. My end caps are designed to take the weight of table legs so the plastic will not get smashed.
I also have a leveler feet add on, which allows up to 1/2" variation in leg height, here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/260727742/
https://www.etsy.com/listing/287323147/
I also have a caster feet upgrade here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/928473921/
How do I attach my new legs to my table top?
Each leg has a 4" wide mounting plate with four (4), 5/16 diameter holes (one in each corner) (wider legs have 6 holes with 2 of them at the half-way point).
The leg is centered on the long axis of the mounting plate and is flush with each short side.
Screws are not included because each table top varies in material and thickness.
I offer an heirloom-quality install kit here (for wooden tops):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/544512521/
How do you finish your table legs?
All of my leg styles come in a natural aluminum finish (which you can paint yourself or leave as is), or are expertly finished in my studio. Most are expertly coated with a smooth, baked-on powder-coated finish that is scratch resistant and very durable. When compared to other leg makers, who use spray-painted enamel with harmful chemicals, my powder coating is thicker and tougher than spray paint, doesn't smell when you open the box, and powder coating is VOC-free, which is very important for keeping the air clean.
I also offer a hand-brushed finish, offering a soft, natural look. Each leg is sealed with a specially formulated, solvent-free bees' wax polish; I make the polish myself so I know it is 100% free from chemicals.
I see lots of steel legs for sale. Why do you use aluminum?
I think these are much more beautiful than welded-steel legs because they have very nice, crisp edges. Steel tubing has rounded edges, which gives more of an unfinished look (in fact many are sold unfinished because they're hard to clean and prep for painting!!). I use aluminum because of the perfectly square, contemporary look. Another big reason: Aluminum will never rust! Finally, aluminum is lighter to ship and I believe it is more environmentally friendly, being cleaner to produce and work with. My aluminum is produced using electricity sourced from sustainable sources, while all steel is melted and produced using coal.
How does the tree planting program work?
I plant 1 tree for each order. I also pay the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 1 additional tree for each order in a national forest of need. Tress are planted the following spring after each calendar year. My studio is built from a reclaimed barn, and is located on 30 acres of forest. I also own a protected 43 acre parcel in the boundary waters canoe area. Trees are planted both in Indiana and in Minnesota.
A typical set of table-height legs produces about 20 lbs of CO2 in production. My forest absorbs about 400 lbs. of CO2 per acre, per year, or 12,000 lbs per year. The tree planting program will ensure that this not only continues, but increases every year.
I also purchase 200% of my electricity consumption from sustainable sources.
Reviews (95)
Average:
Aug 31, 2024
Seller sent instructions that were very helpful. Hardware and instructions made our first project of this kind go without a hitch! Thank you much!!
Justin Bergolios
Feb 24, 2024
Quality is excellent. Seller is professional and personable
j mcg
Dec 6, 2023
Super helpful kit made installing my new legs easy. Very convenient. Thank you!
Tim
Nov 17, 2023
The legs installation kit was very helpful. Could I have picked up these items myself at a local big box store? Sure, but it was awfully convenient to just pay a few extra bucks and have it all arrive along with my table legs order. Recommend!
Michael Reddick
Nov 12, 2023
Very helpful and great communication.
Gary