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Instructions for Special Edition Kit #JM-66
Q: How can I prevent glue from getting on the floor after I press it into the groove?
A: Do not skimp on the glue... a little squeezing out tells you that there's enough glue in the joint. Clean up the squeez-
ings with a damp rag followed by a dry rag, and the little bit that remains down in the scoring will shrink back as it dries,
and will not be visible.
This issue is one of the reasons it is important to pre-finish the floors before assembly. I know, the finish tries to bead up
when you first put it on and it is 'paint-can-runny', but just keep rubbing it out as it loses it's excess moisture and starts
to get tacky, and that first coat will eventually behave itself and lay down properly. I like to do the first-coat-rub-out with
a crumple of brown paper bag so I can rub vigorously and 'de-shine' the print flooring, but other builders report success
with just brushing and brushing until the moisture level gets right. After the finish is dry, do a very light de-shine with a
non-woven abrasive pad (like 'Scotch Brite", the green pad you use in the kitchen for stainless steel pots... a used one is
just right), and then put on a second coat of finish.
Addition Body Assembly
Continue to step 8 without stopping
Carefully check the table you will be working on for FLAT!
A house built on a sagging table will not fit together properly.
them from damage by tape being removed, by paint or glue,
or by normal wear-and-tear during assembly. Wipe off the
first coat and, when it is dry, de-shine the surface with a non-
woven pad (also called "synthetic steel wool") or a crumple
of brown paper bag; then apply more coats.
See "Details" on the adjacent page
1. Finish the Floors: The floors need finishing to protect
Assembly Instructions page 6
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