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Section 1: Before you start
Tools and materials required:
Frame assembly:
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Framing square
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Level (6’ or longer is ideal)
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8’ straightedge (if using a shorter level)
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Tape measure
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Set of standard and metric allen wrenches
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Standard ratchet and socket set
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Adjustable wrench
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Flat wrench (included in box)
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Two “Quick Grip”-style clamps (recommended) or C-clamps
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Lightweight machine oil (available at any home improvement or auto supply store)
Mounting the table surface:
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Drill and standard-size bits
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1” Spade or Forstner drill bit
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1-1/2” wood screws
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One gallon of general-purpose wood glue
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Paint roller for spreading glue (recommended but not required)
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At least 2 sheets of material for your table surface:
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For 96x48 tables, you will need one sheet of
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
and one
sheet of
3/4” cabinet-grade plywood.
When choosing plywood, keep in mind that a higher
number of plys typically creates a more stable board that is less likely to warp (in other
words, don’t use cheap 5-ply utility sheathing!) Tables larger than 96x48 will require more
material per layer in order to cover the entire work area.
Note:
If you are installing a vacuum table, please see the separate document titled “Installing a
Vacuum Hold-down system.” Your material requirements will be different from the ones listed here.
Wiring the control box
(this document does not provide wiring instructions, but it will be helpful to
make sure you have all your tools first):
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Incoming power cable (please see the wiring diagram inside your control box for
specifications).
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Wire cutters and strippers
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Needle-nose pliers
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Standard sized Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
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Small (suitable for electronics) flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
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