Choosing the right shed for you
How can you be sure you're picking the right shed for your own storage needs? And how can you avoid the usual risks of…
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Pre-assembled Table Top |
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Pre-assembled Seats |
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Table Legs |
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Drilled Cross Members |
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Angled Braces |
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Woodscrews |
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Nyloc Nuts |
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Standard Nuts |
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Washers |
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Coach Bolts |
13mm Socket and Ratchet or Spanner
Cross Headed (Posi-drive) Screwdriver or Cordless Drill
Turn the pre-assembled top upside down and lay on the floor.
With the table top still upside down on the floor, position two legs against the underside at one end of the top and the remaining two legs at the other end. Line up the pre-drilled holes in each leg with the fixing points on the top.
Loosely fix each leg to the underside of the table top using coach bolts, washers and standard nuts. Do not tighten fully yet. Leaving the fixings slightly loose at this stage makes it easier to line everything up square in later steps.
Fit the two drilled cross members between the tops of the legs at each end, connecting the legs together and helping to hold the frame square. Secure each cross member in place with coach bolts, washers and standard nuts, again without fully tightening.
Fit the two angled braces diagonally between the legs and the table top or cross members. These add rigidity to the frame and help stop it from rocking once assembled. Secure with coach bolts, washers and standard nuts.
Position each pre-assembled seat against the outer edge of the leg frame on either side of the table, lining up the seat brackets with the pre-drilled holes. Loosely fix each seat in place with coach bolts and nuts.
Check that the whole frame is square and properly aligned before tightening anything fully. Adjust the legs, cross members and seats as needed.
Using the 13mm socket and ratchet or spanner, fully tighten every coach bolt and nut. Use the nyloc nuts on the fixings that will see the most movement, such as the seat supports, since their nylon collar helps stop them from working loose over time.
Fit any remaining woodscrews using the cross-headed screwdriver or cordless drill, following the fixing points indicated on the frame.
With the help of another person, carefully turn the table the right way up. Check that it stands level and does not rock on all four legs. If it does, loosen the affected fixings slightly, adjust the frame, and retighten.
Give the whole table a final check, making sure every coach bolt, nut and washer is present and properly tightened, before use.
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