How to Install an Unfinished Wood Pedestal Base to a Table

by Matthew Cutler

Installing the Pedestal Base Once the Pieces Arrive

Learning how to assemble a pedestal base to a table top is a quick and fun DIY project for anyone at any skill level. Once you have all your pieces for your new table, you are ready to put them together. There are a few supplies you will need in order to do so. This process should take about 6 minutes, or less, so you can get to finishing your table how you see fit. After you have gathered everything up, you are ready to get started.

Materials Needed

Drill
Drill bit
Screwdriver
Socket head Allen screws
One-inch gold construction screws
Construction adhesive
Paper (for templates)
Scissors
Tape measure
Possibly another helping hand

Watch Our Pedestal Installation Tutorial Video

Step by Step Instructions to Install Pedestal Base

Template:

Using the paper, create a template on top of the pedestal to help you remember where the mounting holes are
Trace the profile as well as the mounting hole locations. It should consist of the 4 mounting holes and the diameter of the pedestal.
Transfer it to the center of the mounting plate and gather the dimensions. The mounting plate is 2 feet so mark at one foot on both sides of the board. Make a line across that gets halfway through the board, going in both directions (there should be 2 lines). These lines will help us find the center of the mounting plate
Take the circular mounting plate template, folded twice to create grid marks. Center out the marks with a screw
Drill out the holes you marked with your template
Once they are done, transfer the mounting plate to the top of the pedestal
Apply some construction adhesive on the top of the pedestal so it becomes a permanent solution
Put the 4 screws (Allen screws) in and then cinch the pedestal down
Find the center of the table stop and center the mounting plate
Attach the table top with some one-inch gold construction screws – do not drill too deep
You should have a pedestal attached to your mounting plate attached to your tabletop – a complete table!

Get Started

Now, you know how to assemble a pedestal base to any table. Next step is to finish up your space you have been working on. If you haven't chosen your pedestal yet, you can get started here.

Matthew Cutler

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