Table Catches

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Table catches can serve a variety of purposes all related to registering table leaves in place. Different tables have quite different requirements and the correct catch should be used in each case.

Dining tables of the 18th century were very often an assemblage of independent units that could be pushed together in different combinations to form a single table of suitable size for every occasion. In order to keep these elements from shifting side to side or up and down each top would key into the next with splines or pins. Tables clips were used to keep the tables from coming apart. These clips are installed as pairs at each joint. They are fitted at the table edge for easy access and a little visual interest.

More modern extension tables built on telescoping table slides need a catch to prevent the leaves from creeping apart. Turn catches keep the leaves together and are easy to use. If crawling on the floor is not acceptable then a pair of catches should be used at each joint, these can then be set accessibly near the table edge.

Tilt top tables have their own catches, either round or banjo shaped spring loaded devices that release to allow the table surface to tilt through 90 degrees for storage against a wall. These catches are mounted to the underside of the table surface and engage the strike which is mortised into the table pedestal.

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