Pre-Drilling For Table Bases (chosen by over 90% of customers)
Pre-Drilling For Table Bases simplifies the installation process by allowing you to align and fasten the components easily. We machine pilot holes on the underside of each tabletop to match your base layout, then seal all surfaces so tables arrive clean, protected, and ready to install. This approach removes guesswork during setup, improves consistency across the room, and reduces installation variables before crews ever arrive on site. For a quick overview of thickness, sizes, and finishes, review the Restaurant Table Tops Buyer’s Guide before finalizing specs.
Featured Answer
Is pre-drilling worth it for most projects?
Yes. At $8 per base, pre-drilling typically saves $40 to $60 and about 20 minutes per base, while delivering consistent placement, flush seams, and fewer punch-list fixes. That is why more than nine out of ten operators choose it.
Fit and Accuracy
Pilot holes are drilled precisely to the intended base layout so tables sit square, centered, and consistent across the floor. Accurate pilot holes reduce on-site adjustments, protect the finish during installation, and keep push-together tables aligned.
- Consistent base placement across all tables
- Cleaner push-together and ganged layouts
- Reduced risk of finish damage during install
- Faster setup with fewer field corrections
For edge comfort and a clean visual read, review edge profiles, then confirm the overall plan in the Buyer’s Guide.
🔆 Design Insight
When bases are supplied by TimeWorn, pre-drilling is programmed directly from our specifications. For customer-supplied bases, we require a detailed drawing for CNC programming.
Cost and Rollout
Once a pilot hole layout is documented, reorders install quickly with no re-measuring. Pre-drilling pairs cleanly with modern waterfall tables or the character of barn wood restaurant tables, keeping surfaces protected from day one.
