10
5. Assemble the Top (2) with the Upper Headboard (3)
and the Bottom (2) with the Lower Headboard (4).
Spread glue on the edges of the headboards that join
with the Top and Bottom, as well as in the dowel holes.
Bring the pieces together, make sure the joint is
square and secure by driving #8 x 2" screws (not
included) in the pilot holes. Wipe away any excess glue
with a damp cloth.
6. To be able to mark screw and dowel drilling locations,
position the two assemblies so that the front edge
of the Top (2) and Bottom (2) are resting on the
floor. (You will need to prop up the Upper and Lower
Headboard [3 and 4] to keep them up.)
7. Position the right cabinet Side (1) so that its top edge
is flush with the Top (2) and its bottom edge is flush
with the Bottom (2).
Fig. 3.
8. Clamp in place and mark locations for two
joint-reinforcing dowels across the top edge of the
right Side (1) and top face of the Top (2). Mark drilling
locations for three screws on the outside face of the
right Side (into the Top). Also mark locations for two
dowels across the back edge of the right Side (1) and
the back face of the Upper Headboard (3), as well as
three screws on the outside face of the right Side (into
the Upper Headboard).
Fig. 3.
9. Move to the bottom of the right Side (1) and mark
locations for two dowels across the bottom edge of
the right Side and bottom face of the Bottom (2).
Mark drilling locations for three screws on the outside
face of the right Side (into the Bottom). Also mark
locations for three dowels across the back edge
of the right Side (1) and the back face of the Lower
Headboard (4), as well as four screws on the outside
face of the right Side (into the Lower Headboard).
10. While the parts are clamped in place, drill and
countersink (if desired) pilot holes for #8 x 2"
Screws (not included).
11. Repeat Steps 12-15 for the left Side (1).
12. Release the clamps to separate the parts. Use a
doweling jig and 3/8" drill bit to bore 3/8" x 5/8" deep
holes on the inside faces of the Sides (1) and 3/8" x 1"
deep holes in the edges of the cabinet Top (2),
Bottom (2), Upper Headboard (3) and Lower
Headboard (4). You will join these pieces with
3/8" x 1
1
⁄
2
" dowels and wood glue (not included).
13. Attach the Sides (1) to the Top and Bottom assemblies
with dowels, wood glue and screws driven fully to
secure all pieces together. Check to make sure corners
are square as you go. Screw holes can be concealed
with wood filler in painted applications or with screw
plugs or buttons in stained or clear-coated projects.
Fig. 3
Top Down View
3
4
1
2
1
3
2
Bottom Up View
Front View
1
4
2
1
2
Screws
Dowel Rods
Dowel Rods
Screws
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