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3.6
To assemble the draw, first take the two draw sides (H) and place them down on a flat surface ready to attach the joining brackets.
The two draw sides are handed. The dowels that protrude from the outside faces of the sides should be placed downwards and the
slots for the bottom of the draw should be facing upwards and be close to each other as shown in fig.6. Now attach the joining
brackets as shown using the pre-drilled holes and screws provided.
3.7
Attach the draw back (J) to the sides as shown above (centre) ensuring that the slot on the inside face is aligned with slots on the
inside faces of the side pieces. Slide the draw bottom (I) into place.
3.8
Lay the draw front (G) face down as shown above (right) and place the assembled draw onto it so that the joining brackets are
aligned with the pre-drilled holes. Fix in place with the remaining screws.
3.9
Place the assembled draw onto the draw runners and slide into position as shown below.
3.10
Attach the two vices (K) by inserting the three rods on each into the holes in the sides of the bench top (fig.7). Now rotate the vice
handle so that the central threaded rod engages with the threaded casting on the inside face of the bench top, and continue rotating
until the vice is closed.
4.
WOODWORKING
4.1
If you have no experience of good woodworking practice you should seek instruction from a qualified source. The following list covers
some of the basics but should not be regarded as complete.
4.2
Tools should be well maintained and regularly sharpened. Sharpening tools successfully is a skill that has to be practiced.
4.3
Tools with exposed cutting edges such as chisels should be used in a controlled manner to avoid cutting accidents.
4.4
Where considerable force is required to use a tool (such as hitting a chisel with a mallet) the tool should be held in such a way that the
sudden release of the force can be controlled to avoid accidents e.g. when a chisel or drill breaks through the material.
4.5
Never use a sharp tool by drawing it towards you hands or body. Always move tools away from you when performing a cutting action.
4.6
Do not try to remove large pieces of wood in one action. Always take several small cuts rather than one large one.
4.7
Take care when starting a cut with a saw or knife in case the tool hits a hard spot in the wood and jumps out.
4.8
Study the grain of the wood before cutting. If you work 'with' the grain you will get easier, finer cuts. This is also relevant to the
strength of the final product as wood will tend to break across a short grain.
4.9
Also when planing, the wood will cut smoother if planed 'with' the grain. If you are planing 'against' the grain the plane will be more
difficult to move and the finish will be rougher with small upstanding splinters of wood.
4.10
Softwoods such as pine are easier to work than hardwoods such as oak and mahogany.
4.11
Wood can be simply joined with screws, dowels, nails, glue, or with traditional cut joints such as dovetail , mortice and tenon etc.
AP1520 - 1 - 14/09/06
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