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	==Assembly==		==Assembly==
−	===Top Frame===	+	===Basic Frame===
	# Place the long MDF supports 44.5" apart.		# Place the long MDF supports 44.5" apart.
	# Cap them with the short MDF supports.		# Cap them with the short MDF supports.
−	# Place the middle MDF supports in between the long MDF supports, 3.5" apart.	+	# Drill 2 holes for each joint, countersink them, and secure them with screws.
−	# Drill 2 holes for each joint and countersink the holes.	+	# Drill 4 holes near the top of each leg and countersink them.
−	# Secure all joints with 2 screws.	+	# Put the legs in the proper positions and secure them with 4 screws each.
−		+	# Place the middle MDF supports on either side of the middle legs.
−	===Legs===	+	# Drill 2 holes for each middle MDF support joint and countersink the holes.
		+	# Secure all remaining joints with 2 screws.
	===Shelf Frame===		===Shelf Frame===
	===Shelf===		===Shelf===

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Revision as of 22:57, 1 May 2009

Creator: opticron Status: Development Born On: 21:59, 1 May 2009 (CDT) Last Updated: 22:57, 01 May 2009 (CDT)

Overview

This is the official design for stool height shop tables with dry-erasable tops. The end cost is targeted to be somewhere around $80.

Materials List

• 2"x4"x40" [6] (legs)
• 2"x4"x47.5" [2] (short MDF supports)
• 2"x4"x44.5" [2] (middle MDF supports)
• 2"x4"x92.5" [2] (long MDF supports)
• 4'x8'x0.75" MDF [1] (base table surface)
• 4'x8' dry-erase showerboard material [1] (replacable top surface)
• 2"x4"x89.5" [2] (long shelf supports)
• 2"x4"x38.5" [4] (short/middle shelf supports)

Assembly

Basic Frame

1. Place the long MDF supports 44.5" apart.
2. Cap them with the short MDF supports.
3. Drill 2 holes for each joint, countersink them, and secure them with screws.
4. Drill 4 holes near the top of each leg and countersink them.
5. Put the legs in the proper positions and secure them with 4 screws each.
6. Place the middle MDF supports on either side of the middle legs.
7. Drill 2 holes for each middle MDF support joint and countersink the holes.
8. Secure all remaining joints with 2 screws.

Shelf Frame

Shelf

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