Attaching the Hinges to the Top and Fasten the Top to the Frame

I finally finished chopping out the mortises for the hinges.  Very delicate work and all end grain cuts.  Now I have to drill pilot holes for the screws.  I am using my egg beater drill to put a shallow hole in the end grain.

I position the two halves with one hinge attached and then screw in the other half.

Now comes the test to see if it closes flat and flush.

Looks pretty good.  I got the hinges from Horton Brasses.  They even included extra screws.
Now to position it on the frame.

The overhang is 3/4 inch on the front and sides and 1/16 inch beyond the rear swinging leg.
I am fastening the top using the table buttons.  I am using 1 1/4 inch 10# screws.  About 5/8 inch is going into the top.  I pre-drilled the screw hole using a tapered drill.

All Done.  Now to take it apart and sand the frame and legs.  The top is already at 180.  I'll sand the whole table to 220 before I raise the grain.
Here is today's video.