Step 4
The hex head bolts that we’re
using are ¼” size but to make
things a little easier when
putting things together use a
5/16” drill bit in your brace
drill. In some places you will
be putting the bolt through
three different holes before you
get to the other side and the
extra room will help in locating
these holes. Drill the holes for
both side panels. You can even
drill both side panels at the same time by putting them back to back in
the vise. If you do this pay attention to the arrows, they should both be
on the outside and pointing in the same direction. Also, make sure you
hold the drill level. If you don’t and you angle the bit a little the two
holes won’t line up and the bolt may not go through both holes. Have a
friend watch the drill as you turn it to make sure things look straight.
Step 4
After the holes have been
drilled in both side panels we
need to attach them to the
long boards. The arrows face
out and towards the short
spacer we installed earlier.
Insert the tall spacer between
the two long boards just for
support at this time. Now
withthesidepanelflushwith
the bottom edge place a screw
in the end of the long boards about ¾” up and ¾” over from the bottom
of the front edge (see picture). With both side panels attached with one
screw each let’s drill the holes through the tall spacer.