COMPONENTS LIST COMPOST BIN CONSTRUCTION Component Name Quantity Component Name Quantity Cutting. Diagrams Base Trim Front Front Rail Side Slat 2x2 Pressure Treated Baluster CUTTING THE COMPONENTS Rear Rail Front Slat ® . G) , (J), Twelve (12) boards 36"1ong are required for components...
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ASSEMBLE THE COMPONENTS NOTE: • lt is good practice to drill clearance and pilot holes before installing Doing so makes it easier to align and assemble the joint, increasing its strength, screws in narrow boards or near the end of a board. and reducing the chance of splitting the wood.
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COMPOST BIN ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: STEP 3. BIN FRAME ASSEMBLIES STEP 4. INSTALL THE THRESHOLD • The orientation of the front, rear, and side assemblies is critical. • The screws are driven through the front and rear assemblies into the sides.
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COMPOST BIN ASSEMBLY (continued) NOTE: STEP 5. TRIM THE BASE STEP 6. ATTACH THE TOP SLATS • The top slats should project 3/4" above the top of the frame assembly. • The side slats are installed first. The ends 3/4” Projection should sit flush with the back and front of the frame assembly.
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COMPOST BIN ASSEMBLY (continued) STEP 7. ATTACH THE SLATS STEP 8. DOOR ASSEMBLY NOTE: • Only two (2) slats are installed on the front of the bin. 3/8" Spacer Block 4¾" 3/4" Spacer Framing Square 1¼" Deck Screws - 24 2"...
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COMPOST BIN ASSEMBLY (continued) STEP 9. LID ASSEMBLY STEP 10. ATTACH THE HNGES AND HASP 5½" 20¼" 5½" 1½" 1¾" Double Hinge Hasp Framing Square 1¼" Deck Screws - 40 4" Strap Hinge 4" Strap Hinge - 4 Double Hinge Hasp -2 #10 x 3/4"...
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