How do you tighten preinstalled hanger bolt

Judi

I would try calling the mfg.of the table legs and ask them what to do and if you don't want to do that here is more info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mi3bDychxs

https://www.thehandymansdaughter.com/how-to-install-hanger-bolts/

Hi! Review any directions that came with them. Switch the three that won't tighten to one of the other spots and see if it makes a difference. Maybe they are drilled individually and only match up to one leg? Just guessing, but, I ran into this with metal legs once before. It maybe it's a design flaw and needs to be addressed by the seller. Good luck!

This discussion might help:

https://www.woodworkingtalk.com/threads/trouble-with-table-legs.60860/

Hi Judi, maybe try to check that the "hidden" bolt is seated properly. I am thinking you may be able to change out the one bolt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mi3bDychxs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSh1qfHxMs

Cynthia makes a good point, maybe they are locations specific, although I would be surprised if that is the case. I would try what she suggested and try the spots and see if that works. If not, get ahold of the manufacturer and see what they suggest.

I would suspect the hole is out of shape and the bolt can not fit into it properly, to fix either redrill the hole, use the double nut to turn 1 nut against the other. If you get the bolt into the hole and it is loose, you may need wood filler to seal the connection.

I think the holes are probably too wide, try putting some tooth picks inside the hole as you are screwing the leg on.