Draw Bolts
4/4/24
Making a countertop using 1 1/4" thick particle board do you put the draw bolts at a 1/4" from the top surface? as they would be with 3/4" thick tops
4/4/24 #2: Draw Bolts ...
I have found its better to have them closer to the top surface, usually I do 3/8 from the top surface. Most of my tops are 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 thick. Not sure why that is, as you would think if the joint is cut square it would not matter. It does seem to help the joint draw tighter though. I also use Dominos to help with alignment.
4/4/24 #3: Draw Bolts ...
That is what I was thinking too, thanks Matt
4/5/24 #4: Draw Bolts ...
I only go as deep as needed to hide the bolt. The closer you get to the surface the more chance you have of a top blowout failure or a crater because of little material below the laminate .
All p lam tops are out of 1 1/8 IPB , so much faster than doing build up and the blanks are only about 35 - 55 depending on length .
4/11/24 #5: Draw Bolts ...
Quicktrim
I have never had that problem, I have done many countertops
I don't usually make countertops 1 1/4 thick, most have been 3/4" thick