Woodworker's Journal fall-2010, страница 70

Assembling the Leg and Crossbrace Frames

Four hinges connect the crossbrace frame to the leg assemblies Locate the hinges on the same side of the frame for flatter folding.

To ensure correct hinge alignment, damp a scrap of wood to the crossbrace end, as shown, and set the hinge leaves flush against it.

Use strips of scrap wood to lift up the rails, centering them on the leg thicknesses before driving the screws home. Prebore them for the screws.

Fasten the crossbrace frames together with a good water-resistant glue and pairs of countersunk 3" galvanized wood screws at each joint.

Begin mounting the crossbrace frame to the leg assembly by clamping the lower hinge to the rail. Locate the frame exactly in the center of the leg rails and secure with galvanized screws.

Constructing the Slatted Tops

Use 3" galvanized screws to secure the table and benchtop frame joints. Clamp the assembly as you glue and screw it together.

Fasten the cleats to the inside faces of the table and bench frames with 2" wood screws to complete the slat installation.

The tabletop framework consists of four matching rails and two edging strips. The tabletop assemblies and the benchtop assemblies are constructed in exactly the same fashion.

When assembling the table and bench tops, cut and position the angled slats first. Then screw the cleats to the slats from below.

Drill a 1/2"-diameter counterbore, 1/2" deep at each screw location so you can cover the screw heads with dowels or wood plugs.

Before final assembly, use a power sander to smooth the slats thoroughly and break all the sharp edges for a more finished look.

scrap wood

70 Slatted Seasonal Patio Set