dadiOH wrote:

My problem lies in where the tables will meet..they will have to be moved
occasionally for cleaning/whatever so I need for them to be firmly joined
but easily separated. I'm thinking of reducing the length of the tables
themselves by 16" each and using a third piece at the juncture, 16" square
and full width sides rather than separate legs (like a cabinet), but how to
hook the whole works together?

Other ideas?

How about a couple latches normally used to lock double hung windows on
the inside? You could mount them upside-down on the bottom of the rails.

I would object to any type of latch that protruded or was unsightly,
because you never know when you would want to use one on its own, or
where the end was exposed. I move furniture at Christmas, and that
would apply.

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Jim in NC