C R A F T S M E N, I N C. Assembly Instructions Model 1448 A. Assembly uses the Bastion System; a simple yet rugged compression fastening system. B. This unit is made of solid North American hardwood and has a factory applied oil finish. See the enclosed booklet for care instructions. C. Directions (left/right, front/back) are given as facing the front of an assembled unit.
Model 1448 Parts List P/N: FL/BRleg1448B (2) Front Left/Back Right Legs 33-1/2” x 2-3/16” x 2-3/16” P/N: FR/BLleg1448B (2) Front Right/Back Left Legs 33-1/2” x 2-3/16” x 2-3/16” P/N: TT1448B (1) Table Top 48” x 24” x 2” P/N: TBK1448B (1) Top Back Brace 39-1/2” x 5-1/2” x 3/4” P/N: SLS1448B (2) Slated Shelf 43-3/4” x 18” x 1-3/4” P/N: TSB1448B (2) Top Side Brace 14-1/2” x 5-1/2” x 3/4” P/N: GSB1448B (2) Glide Support Brace 14-1/2” x 2” x 3/4” P/N: DF1448B (1) Drawer Front 39-3/8” x 5-3/8” x 3/4” P/N: DB
Model 1448 Parts List Continued (12) (14) P/N: L-bracket1448B (4) L-Brackets P/N: SKRU 7/16 panhead (8) P/N: SKRU 5/8 #6 (8) 7/16 #6 PANHEAD SCREW 5/8 #6 WOOD SCREW P/N: Pipe1448B (1) Nickel Plated Towel Bar Handle 32” x 5/8” P/N: EndCap1448B (2) Pipe End Cap 5/8” P/N: Pipe Holder 1448B (2) Pipe Holder (10) P/N: T-Nut1448 (4) T-Nut (10) P/N: Leveler1448 (4) 7/8 Leveler (10)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASTIONS ILLUSTRATION ONLY. See Steps 1 & 3 for bastion placement for this unit.
STEP 1 ASSEMBLE SIDE PANELS Table top “L” Bracket holes A. Each side panel consists of two (2) legs, one (1) top side brace and one (1) glide support brace. When assembled, diagonal legs will be the same (i.e. Front Right/Back Left & Front Left/Back Right). Side panels are identical when assembled -- the drawer glides will determine left and right sides. B. Tap a 3/4” pin in each end of the top side braces.
7/16” Bastion Post Positions for Top Back Brace inch PREPARE SIDE ASSEMBLIES FOR BACK BRACES The Top Back Brace utilizes the Bastion system for attachment. Place the Bastion posts into their positions on the back legs only of both side assemblies.
STEP 3 ATTACH BACK BRACE A. You may find it easiest to attach the back brace and shelves by inverting the island. Attach the back brace with bastions to the right and left side assembly. STEP 4 ATTACH SHELVES A. It is recommeded to get a friend to help hold the shelves in place as you attach them using 1-1/4” #8 screws.
STEP 5 TABLE TOP PREPARATION & ATTACHING Attach four (4) “L” brackets (using 5/8” #6 screws) to the bottom side of the table top. Note the proper position of the “L” brackets. Illustration 7-A Make sure the round hole is used to attach the L-Bracket to the bottom of the Table Top. STEP 6 ATTACH TABLE TOP Utilizing the “L” brackets, attach the table top, using 5/8” #6 screws.
STEP 7 INSERT LEVELER FEET A. Hammer the threaded T-bolt into the predrilled hole on the bottom of each leg. Screw the leveler into the T-bolt. Height of each of four levelers can be adjusted to stablize entire unit.
STEP 8 Assemble Drawers A. Attach the Drawer Back to the Left and Right Drawer Sides with four 1 ¼”#8 Screws. Make sure the slots that run the length of the Sides are aligned with the slot in the Drawer Back to accept the Drawer Bottom. Illustration 8A B.
Illustration 8C Drawer Front C. Take two (2) Bastion Posts, align the threaded ends of the Posts with the post holes located near the ends of the inside Drawer Front. Tighten Posts down until the solid shaft of the Post hits the wood. Back Post out until the hole/screwdriver slot in the end of the Post is parallel and in direct line with the long edges of the Drawer Front. D. Insert the B-Nuts into the nut access holes on the inside of the Drawer Sides with the threaded end facing out.
STEP 9 ATTACH TOWEL BAR See Illustrations 10 and 11. Screw Nickel Plated Towel Bar Posts into the drawer front using 1-1/4” #8 screws. Attach pipe holder by sliding supports over posts and secure with tiny set screws using allen wrench provided. Set screws go toward bottom of draw. Slide towel bar through holes in supports and secure in place with set screws. Bar should be equidistant on either side of the supports. Tap end caps into place. See illustration 12.
STEP 10 INSERT DRAWER A. Align the drawer glides attached to the drawer and the other half of the glides attached to the glide support braces. Slide the drawer all the way in until you hear an audible click. The drawer should now be secured to the glides.
KITCHEN ISLAND CARE The top and base has an oil coating. Use Catskill’s Butcher Block Oil or Mineral oil for food-safe use. ED C U RED O OUR ET S! C I R R E P M O T CUS C R A F T S M E N, BUTCHER BLOCK OIL COUPON Please send me _____# of bottle(s) of the Catskill Craftsmen Butcher Block Oil for $6.95. My Check or Money Order is enclosed for a total of $______________. Item Code: 1448 For continued beauty and long life of your Catskill Craftsmen cart, we recommend Catskill Craftsmen’s Butcher Block Oil.
