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OpenBuilds Table Series: Assembly Procedure
Order your OpenBuilds Table Series
Required Tools and Accesories:
You will need:
- MDF/Ply/Sheet stock for top and optional shelf
Assembly:
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1. Install Caster Plate
Take the 4x 40×40 Leg extrusions, and attach a Caster Plate to the bottom of each as shown:
2. Mark Shelf Height
Measure 10.5in / +-270mm from the bottom, and make a mark on all 4 legs
3. Pre-assemble 8x Corner Brackets
Preassemble 8x Corner Brackets with M5x8mm Screws and Tee Nuts as shown, set aside for the next step:
4. Slide 1st Corner bracket down to the mark
Slide one each of these brackets down the leg, to sit above the Mark made in step 2.
5. Slide 2nd Corner bracket down to the mark
Repeat for sliding another Corner bracket down the leg, on the adjoining edge as shown:
6. Align and tighten
Carefully align the brackets with the mark, and tighten down securely
7. Complete shelf bracket corners for remaining legs
Repeat steps 4-6 above, for the remaining 3x legs.
8. Create first Brace
Attach 4x Corner brackets to the first brace, using 12x Tee Nuts and M5x8mm Screws
9. Create second Brace
Attach 4x Corner brackets to the second brace, using 12x Tee Nuts and M5x8mm Screws
10. Attach Frame Sides to braces
Attach Frame extrusion to the Braces using 12x Tee Nuts and M5x8mm Screws. Ensure that the Brace is centered on the sides:
11. Add 12x Tee Nuts
Slide in 3 Tee nuts into each end of the Side Frame extrusion as shown:
12. Place legs in position
Loosely position the 4 legs as shown, on the ground, near one of the Frames assembled in the step before.
13. Raise the frame and attach to the brackets
Raise the Frame assembly up and attach to the leg's corner brackets using M5x8mm screws into the Tee nuts from step 11, as shown
14. Slide 6x Tee Nuts into back frame pieces
Take one more 20×60 Frame side extrusion and slide in 3x Tee nuts on each side
15. Attach frame pieces
Attach this side piece to the Back as shown:
16. Slide 6x Tee Nuts into the front frame piece
Repeat the steps above, to add 3x Tee nuts to each end of the 4th Frame extrusion
17. Attach front frame piece
Attach the 4th Frame extrusion, to the Front as shown
18. Pre-assemble 4x corner brackets
Assembly 4x Corner brackets, with 3x Tee Nuts, and M5x8mm screws as shown
19. Attach brackets to all 4 legs
Attach these 4x corner brackets to the top of the legs as shown. Ensure you line them up flush with the top of each leg.
20. Make up 4x more corner brackets
Assemble as shown using Tee Nuts and M5x8mm screws:
21. Slide the brackets into place
Attach them to the adjoing edge at the top of each leg, taking care to align them even with the top, just as you did for step 19:
22. Attach brace to side pieces
Using 12x Tee Nuts as shown, attached another 2x Frame extrusions to the remaining Brace, ensuring that the Brace is centered on the sides:
23. Add 12x Tee Nuts
Add 3x Tee Nuts to each end of the Frame as shown:
24. Position Brace Assembly
Position this frame assembly flush with the tops of the legs:
25. Attach Brace Assembly
Attach to the Corner Brackets using M5x8mm Screws
26. Slide Tee Nuts into Back Frame
Slide 3x Tee Nuts into each end of the Back Frame Extrusion
27. Attach Back Frame Extrusion
Attach the Back Frame Extrusion to the Corner Brackets using M5x8mm screws, taking care to align it flush with the top of the legs.
28. Slide Tee Nuts into Front Frame
Slide 3x Tee Nuts into each end of the Front Frame Extrusion
29. Attach Front Frame Extrusion
Attach Front Back Frame Extrusion to the Corner Brackets using M5x8mm screws, taking care to align it flush with the top of the legs.
30. Slide 24x Tee Nuts into both shelves
Slide 24x Tee Nuts into front and back frame pieces, on the front and back sides on both shelves as shown, 3x on each end:
31. Slide another 24x Tee Nuts into both shelves
Slide another 24x Tee Nuts into front and back frame pieces, on the left and right sides both shelves as shown, 3x on each end:
32. Attach 8x Corners
Attach 8x Corner Brackets using M5x8mm screws into the Tee Nuts from stel 30 and 31 above.
33. Attach L-Bracket
Align and L-Bracket flush with the top, and install using Drop-in Tee Nut, and M8x5mm Screw
34. Attach more L-Brackets
Align the remaining L-Brackets flush with the top, and install using Drop-in Tee Nuts, and M8x5mm Screws. Position them where you plan on attaching the table top later:
35. Install the Caster Wheels
Rotate the assembly onto its side, and attach the 4x Caster Wheels into the Caster Plates (Installed in Step 1)
36. Install Table Top
Screw table top down to frame through the L-Brackets using cutting screws
37. Add optional bottom shelf
Notch the corners 60mm as shown to allow shelf to fit
38. COMPLETE
Your OpenBuilds Table System is now complete and ready for use!
