How to install
MARK THE POSITION
After building the base, decide where you want to position your table top fasteners. They should be evenly spaced around the perimeter of the base.
Place half of the figure 8 fastener on the top of the base with the center of the 8 on the edge. Typically you want this on the inside of the frame so the fastener won’t be seen. Trace around the end with a pencil to mark the position.
DRILL A SHALLOW HOLE WITH A FORSTNER BIT
A Forstner bit creates a clean, flat-bottomed hole, and is perfect for drilling a shallow hole that will allow the figure 8 fastener to sit flush with the top of the base.
Check to make sure the bit is the same diameter as the side you traced earlier. I’m using a 5/8″ bit for the smaller side of the 8. The larger side is 3/4″ if you choose to use that one instead.