Weekend
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MAY/JUN
2003
Volume 46/Issue 3
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Wall-Hung Curio Cabinet
• Mobile Potting Table
• Pencil and Stamp Holder
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The Mobile Potting Table
PREPARING FOR
ASSEMBLY
Next, temporarily dry-assemble (without glue) the Rails
and Legs (not the top, shelf or axle/wheel assembly), using clamps.
When you're comfortable that all components are properly positioned, insert
an ordinary pencil into the 1/4" diameter lag screw holes to mark the
positions of all pilot holes in the mating pieces. Before disassembling
number all mating components to be sure everything goes back together
as you have it. Disassemble and drill 1/8" diameter x 2" deep lag screw
pilot holes in all mating components.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Assemble and glue all frame components as
shown in the drawing. Drop the Bottom Shelf into position and allow it
to rest on the Bottom Rails without glue, nails or screws. This makes
replacement easy, in the event of weather damage.
Attach the Top into position using three countersunk (NOT counterbored) #8 x 3" brass or stainless steel screws through the Top and into the top edge of each Side Rail and another into the center of each of the four Top Support Rails. Do not glue the top to the frame.
Thread each end of the Axle (1/2"-12 pitch) insert into Legs as shown and add wheels.
FINISHING
Stain and apply the weatherproof top coat of your choice. If you're using
redwood or Western red cedar, a finish may not be necessary at all.
ADDED FUNCTIONALITY
If you like, you can add simple plumbing fixtures at the “tub”
end of the Potting Table that hook up to your garden hose. That way, it
could double as a vegetable clean-up table.
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Plans &
Assembly Drawings
Assembly Plans
List of Materials
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