docs:tables:assembly

OpenBuilds Table Series: Assembly Procedure

Required Tools and Accesories:

You will need:

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!

docs/tables/assembly.txt · Last modified: 2020/12/01 15:46 by admin