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Step 2
1)
Lay the longer desk side face down on a long flat surface and place the
glued short section face down, make sure the edges line up.
2)
Insert the 2x2x38” inner rails marked A and B (see Diagram-2, this will
ensure the desktop will line up together properly in the next step).
3)
Using (4) 2½” screws (shown as arrows below), fasten C to D (this will tighten
the two tops together).
4)
Using (12) 1-5/8” screws (shown as X’s below), fasten D to desktop (don’t go
too deep or the screws will come through to the other side).
5)
Using (2) 1-5/8” screws (X’s) fasten the outer rails to the long desktop piece.
6)
Remove the 2x2x38” pieces and place glue on the bottom side and on the side facing the outer rail. Reinsert the
2x2x38” inner rails lining up A to A and B to B.
7)
Use (8) 1-5/8” screws (X’s) to fasten the 2x2x38” inner rails to the bottom of the desktop (again don’t go too deep or
the screw will come through the other side).
8)
Using (4) 2½” screws (arrow) to fasten the inside of the inner rails to the outer rails A to A and B to B.
9)
The top is now complete. Let the desktop lay flat until the glue dries (about 2 hours).
Note: If a screw does go through the top of the desk surface, back the screw out enough to go just below the surface of
the desktop then use fine grit sandpaper to gently smooth the bump out.
Step 3
Please Note: If you have a Long Shelf you must attach that before attaching the Long Desk.
For the Long, L-Shaped and U-Shaped Desks you must first assemble the complete desk and
then install it on the bed. If you have a Corkboard or Whiteboard placed above the desk, the
2x4 supports will have Cable Slots, see next page for pictures of it.
Install the 2x4 support at the height of the second rung with (4) 2-1/2” screws at each end into the legs. It should be tight
against the rungs and you can spread out the legs a little to get a nice tight fit. The 2x4 support sometimes due to
temperature and humidity differences may be slightly warped. This will typically correct itself when it is attached to the
back legs. The slight warping will not be noticeable and will not affect the stability of the desk.
Once the desk glue has had time to dry (about 2 hours), mount the desktop to the second rung (from the bottom) of the
loft. If you are right handed, you would place the short side on the left, if you are left handed, you would place the short
side on the right. The desk will be supported by the Rungs at each and the 2x4 Support at the back.
The desktop will be heavy and extra help may be needed to place the desktop on the rungs.
Once placed on the second rung, attach the desktop to the rungs by using (4) 2½” screws through the end support pieces
(2x2) into the second rung, (2) 2½” screws per side to secure the desktop to the rungs and to the back 2x4 Support.
If the long desk doesn't fit exactly between the rungs you can remove the screws from one end of the 2x4
Support and pull the bottom of the legs out to make the desk fit then reinstall the 2x4 Support screws.
Step 3 Diagram
