H-21
STEP 3: Insert and attach outside rails
Attach the (2) A-75-P outside rails
using the H-21 bolts and H-3 cross
dowels as pictured. Be sure the
pockets on the rails face toward the
inside of the bed. Tighten with H-10
hex wrench provided.
H-21
H-21
H-3
H-3
A-75-P
A-75-P
H-21
H-3
H-21
H-3
STEP 4: Insert and attach center rails
Install the remaining (2) A-75-P rails using
the H-21 bolts and H-3 cross dowels as
pictured. Be sure the pockets on the
rails face toward the pockets of the
outside rails. Tighten with H-10
hex wrench provided.
A-75-P
A-75-P
H-21
IMPORTANT: Select the 2 best
looking rails for the outside
STEP 5: Install connector slats
Install the (4) A-24-C connector slats in
the pockets with holes in them. Attach
using the H-21 bolts and H-3 cross
dowels as pictured. Hand tighten,
do not use H-10 hex wrench
at this time.
H-21
H-21
STEP 6: Install regular slats and tighten bolts
Install all of the A-24 regular slats and
tighten the (8) H-21 connector slat bolts
with H-10 hex wrench provided.
IMPORTANT: Please retighten
all H-21 bolts after 30 days!
Tulip Poplar can be left unfinished, clear finished, stained, or painted. I prefer the lighter stains over the darker ones bec
ause the wood is fairly porous. My favorite is a clear finish
with no stain. Satin polyurethane (oil or water based) works well. Painting:
It is best to start with an interior primer and lightly sand before painting.
Staining:
Lightly sand before staining. Wipe stain on with a rag until you get the desired colo
r. If you are going to use a top coat (such as polyurethane), do not sand again until after
the first coat, and then be careful not to sand away the stain. Finishing:
All finishes work well with
T
ulip Popla
r.
A
simple wax finish over stain (Minwax for example) is eas
y.
An oil finish such as Danish oil can be used. Or a clear top coat such
as polyurethane works well to seal the wood. With polyurethanes, the first coat acts as a sanding seale
r. So you should lighty sand (180 - 220 grit sandpaper) after the first coat,
wipe the wood clean, and then build up coats for the desired e
ffect.
STEP 2: Assemble the footboard
A-15-L
A-15-R
Insert dowels on ends of A-54-F bed end into corresponding holes
in legs A-15-L and A-15-R as pictured. Be sure pockets on legs
and A-48-F are on the same side. Use screwdriver to secure
with H-20 wood screws.
H-20
H-20
H-20
H-20
A-48-F
rail pockets
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headboard pickets not shown
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