Table Hardware

Tilt Top Table Catches - Table Clamps are used to secure table tops. Furniture design determines the type of catch required.

• Tilt Top Table Catches secure table top in an upright position or in a horizontal position. Tilt top tables became fashionable during the 18th century for tea. When not in use the top was adjusted to an out of the way vertical position. Tilt top table catches attach to underneath of table top and top of pedestal.
• Forked Table Clamp holds two table top sections together. Typically 2 clamps are used - one on either side of table.Table clamp sleeves screw to underneath of table - fork is manually inserted or pulled out.
• Table Locks offer a simple locking mechanism to secure table tops together.

Table Hinges are specifically designed for table tops and leaves.

• Card Table Hinges are a position hinges which mount to side edges of table and top allowing top to be used: open 180 degrees to a flat position, upright 90 degree or "L" position and closed - movable top folds down onto table top.
• Rule Joint Table Hinges are used on drop leaf tables. Hinge joint protrudes on only one side of hinge. This joint is mortised into the underneath of table top enabling table leaf to move freely.
• Butler Tray Hinges are use specifically on butler trays. Table hinges, mount on table top - table leaf, allowing leaf to open to a flat 180 degree position or be raised to an upright 90 degree position.

Table Supports provide a specific holding mechanism for table tops, leaves or legs.

• Card Table Supports for folding legs, surface mount to underneath of table top and table legs. Easy to install. Provide a locking device when table is open.
• Drop Leaf Table Supports provide support for narrow raised table leaves in the open flat position. Attaches to bottom of table top and apron.