Diagram of the entire Community Tinker Desk in expanded format.
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An overview of the table top. Glue and clamp/nail the parts TA1, TA2, and TOP together.
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This is the shear brace for the table. Glue clamp/nail T55 to CBL and position LBA’s on the top side.
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This is the table leg. Glue and nail/clamp T30 to EP1. Glue and nail TC to the center of EP1 and down 3 inches from the top side of EP1. Once TC is mounted, drill corresponding pilot holes for the lag-bolts R12B. Place either homemade or store bought protective pads (P) 2-3 inches in from the ends of EP1.
Diagram of one of the two identical benches in expanded format.
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An overview of the Bench top. Glue and clamp/nail the parts TBA1, TBA2, and BTOP together.
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This is the shear brace for the Bench. Glue clamp/nail TBBC to BBC. Use two LBA’s as used on the table brace.
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This is the bench leg. Glue and nail/clamp TAL to BE. Glue and nail TBCC to the center of BE. Use this diagram for referencing pilot holes for lag-bolts and angle cuts required for both BE and TAL parts. Once TBCC is mounted, drill corresponding pilot holes for the lag-bolts (R38B). Place either homemade or store bought protective pads (P) two inches inward from the ends of BE.
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A side view of the bench leg. Notice the triangular shape. Special care should be taken to ensure the proper cutting of materials.
↑ 1.01.11.21.3Needs 45ᵒ cut for special joining. These Parts require a miter joint in the corners.
↑ 2.02.1Lag bolts require washers and pre-drilled holes for mounting.
↑ 3.03.1Use L-Brackets with at least 1 ¼ inch wood screws. If door thicknesses vary for some reason, use mounting screws that penetrate at least one half the thickness of the wood.
↑ 4.04.1Requires an 80ᵒ cut to prevent bench user from swaying back and forth.