Miniatures Divided Room Box Kit Step By Step Assembly Instructions

#2391/#12391 Divided Room Box Kit
Step-by-step assembly instructions
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MDF PARTS:
Floor/ceiling panels (2)
Back panel, with two window opening
End panel, no openings
End panel, with door opening
Center panel, with door opening
WHITEWOOD PARTS:
Trim pieces, mitered (5)
Square dowel brace
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Masking tape
White glue (such as #1249 Weldbond)
Small saw or sharp craft/utility knife
Sharp pencil
Ruler
Smooth, flat work surface
FOR FINISHING:
Gesso or other primer/sealer
Wood filler for any door/window
opening cut lines you do not want
to use.
Assembly Instructions
1. Plan the location of the divider wall – it does not have to
go in the center – and draw a line on the floor, back wall
and ceiling pieces for accurate placement. (Apply glue to
this line when you install the wall.)
2. Use a small saw or sharp craft/utility knife to cut the
openings you want to use. If you are planning to use
manufactured door/window units, check that they will
fit properly.* Adjust openings as necessary, allowing for
thickness of floor (3mm, about
3. Start with the back wall and a floor/ceiling piece. Stand
the pieces on edge so that the long joint is vertical. Apply
tape across the joint with the floor/ceiling piece outside,
over the edge of the back piece and flush along the edge.
Tape the next joint like the first, floor/ceiling piece outside
over the edge of the back piece.
4. From the inside of the box, open one of the taped joints
and apply glue along the edge of the back piece (Fig. 1).
Fold the joint closed again and add tape if needed to
correct any warping. Repeat with the other joint. Clean
away any excess glue.
5. Make sure the windows and end wall door opening will be
where you want them before proceeding.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Identify and inspect all parts using the Parts List.
• Thoroughly read the directions before starting.
• Set up a dedicated work area to avoid the need to unpack,
repack, or move the project frequently.
• Use a clean, level, and dry work surface protected from glue spills.
• Dry fit the parts using masking tape to ensure everything aligns
correctly before permanent assembly.
/ ") at door opening.
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Not Suitable for Children
under 15 years old.
Tips:
•
The kits are made of 3mm MDF, which is very thin, but
they are sturdy and lightweight when assembled. The
panels should be stored flat to protect against warping
prior to assembly, but minor warping is easily corrected
during assembly and will not affect the completed kit.
•
The boxes are designed to offer a great deal of versa-
tility, so planning before assembly is the best way to
get what you want.
•
Either side of the panels may be used, to allow alter-
nate placement of the door and window openings.
•
The suggested window and door openings do not have
to be used; the cutout pieces may be left in place and
concealed by finishing materials (wallpaper, etc.). The
cutting grooves may be filled in with wood putty (or
similar) for better appearance, if needed.
•
Minimal, if any, sanding is needed prior to assembly.
If you choose to sand, use a very fine grade and be
careful not to round off the panel edges.
•
For best results, prime all surfaces – interior and ex-
terior – with gesso (or any other good primer/sealer)
once the glue is dry.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts
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