Slate slab

[user 19915]

How would you attach hairpin legs to a 30 mm thick slate about a meter long mock

 

[Dee J]

How would you attach hairpin legs to a 30 mm thick slate about a meter long mock

Not directly I wouldn't. I weld or bolt them to a steel plate or subfame and glue the slate on top.

 

[Jones]

If there's more than one fixing per leg and they're well spaced you could use the screw in threaded sleeves, drill a hole larger than you would for wood and araldite them in. To drill slate use an hss on slowish speed,no hammer and you will need to grind the tip every few holes Alternatively drill through and use a dome headed bolt

 

[Jameshow]

How about securing the legs to oak bearing and gluing on with polyurethane sealant m5200.

 

[stuckinthemud]

Even at 30mm, I’m not sure I’d trust that slate, it’s a very brittle material. Is there any way to fabricate a subframe?

 

[user 19915]

Yes i think you might be correct i am having second thoughts also