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STEP 12:

Again, using your bandsaw or scrollsaw, cut the contours for the arm rests (D) and sand smooth using your drum sander .

STEP 13:

Bore a 3/8-inch dimeter hole, 2-inches from the top ends of the front arm posts (F) . . . and another hole 1-1/8-inch from the bottom ends of the front arm posts (F).

STEP 14:

Using your 1-1/2-inch wood screws, attach the arm braces (E) to each side of the tops of the arm posts (F) as shown in the End View.



	View Plans & Assembly Drawings End View Assembly & List of Materials Arm Rest Pattern Bottom Supports Pattern Support Assembly and Pattern Assembled Swing

STEP 15:

Remove any slats (A) which may be located at the points where the arm assemblies connect to the bottom and back supports of the swing.

STEP 16:

Using clamps, temporarily mount the arm posts (F) to the outsides of the bottom and back supports, as shown.

STEP 17:

With four clamps holding the posts (F) in position, bore your 3/8-inch diameter mounting holes through the arm supports and the bottom supports. Secure with carriage bolts, washers and nuts.

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