Now with 3 coats of Tung Oil, 5 layers of Shellac and a luxurous top coat of wax to finish it off, the table top is finally ready to be attached to the carcass. These metal corner pins are only fixed to the top, with a small groove in the apron to allow for wood movement. The original plan called for wooden "buttons", but these pins add a bit of sparkle to anyone admiring the construction from the inside.