C R A F T S M E N, I N C. Assembly Instructions Model 43017 GENERAL: 1. You have purchased model 43017. Overall dimensions of an assembled unit is 30 x 16 1/2 x 34 1/2 2. Should you need assistance or need to replace a damaged or missing part, DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE STORE where you purchased it, simply give us a call and well send you the prepaid part via UPS usually that same day! 3. Read the assembly instructions and the enclosed brochure before beginning assembly.
CABINET PARTS TOP TOP Cabinet Top (1) Not Used Back Panel (1) Middle Shelf (1) (has edge banding) Bottom Shelf (1) Right Door (1) Side Panels (2) Left Door (1) Drawer Side Left (1) Drawer Front (1) Drawer Side Right (1) Drawer Back (1) Table Top Stick (2) Bottom Brace (1) Drawer Dowel (1) Top Brace (1) Drawer Bottom (1)
CABINET HARDWARE Magnet Plate (2) 1 3/4 Phillips Flat Head Machine Screw (8) Magnet (2) 5/8 #6 Pan Head Screw (4) 1/2 Phillips Flat Head #4 Screw (2) 1 1/4 Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (12) 7/8 Truss Head Machine Screw (8) MAGNET PACK 3/16 Flat Washer (2) 10-24 Hex Nut (8) 3/4 Long 3/16 Dia. Steel Pin (4) 5/8 Wooden Disk (8) 1 Long 3/16 Dia. Steel Pin (8) Caster Socket (4) 1 1/2 Long 3/16 Dia.
STEP 1 4 Used in this step Attach a table top stick to the top of each side panel using 1 1/4 #8screws. The countersunk holes (reamed out) in the stick are positioned as in illustration 1. Sticks should be flush with top of panel. 1 1/4 Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (12) ILLUSTRATION 1 STEP 2 A. Lay back panel flat on a smooth surface with holes up. B. Attach side panels with 1 3/4 machine screws (bolts) and hex nuts.
STEP 4 A. Turn the side/back assembly ( from step 2 ) upside down ( invert ) on top of the inverted table top. B. Drop two 1 1/4 # 8 screws into the holes in each of the table top sticks. C. Using the (X) marks from step 3 as a guide, insert the tips of the screws into the pilot holes in the unit top and finger tighten. When all 4 screws are properly aligned, tighten down. D. Tap two 1 pins into each side panel. These pins will hold the bottom shelf.
STEP 5 2 Drawer Sides, 1 Drawer Back, 1 Drawer Front, 1 Drawer Bottom Attach Drawer Back to Drawer Sides using 1 1/4 #8 screws, then insert Drawer Bottom into slots. Put bastion posts into Drawer Front & secure to Drawer Sides using barrel nuts & set screws. Attach handles using pan head machine screws. See last page of instructions for tips on the Bastion fasting system.
STEP 6 Take drawer, insert the drawer dowel thru the hole in the drawer back, invert drawer and place in cabinet cavity. Insert/turn drawer dowel into the 1/2 dia. hole in the back panel. ILLUSTRATION 6 STEP 7 Take the 2 front braces and tap/insert one 3/4 steel pin into each end of both braces until seated. About 3/8 will stick out when seated. Ok if loose. 4 used in this step 3/4 Long 3/16 DIA.
STEP 8 A. Take the top front brace ( with magnet block ), insert the pins in the brace ends into the slots on the inside of the front legs and slide down until the brace rests on the bottom of the drawer front. The pin holes for the door pins will be up. B. Twist drawer dowel into the 1/2 dia. hole on the inside of the brace under the magnet block. C.
STEP 9 A. Tap/insert ONE 1 1/2 pin into each end of both doors. DONT OVERDRIVE PINS! Pins should stick up about 1/2 when seated. B. Attach the magnet plate (may be stuck to magnet! ) with the 1/2 #4 screw to the top of the right door. Bumps go toward the wood. C. Attach door handles with 7/8 truss head machine screws. ILLUSTRATION 9 4 used in this step 1 1/2 Long 3/16 DIA.
STEP 10 A. Install doors by inserting pins in the door tops into the holes in the long edge top front brace. B. Place one washer on each of the door pins in the door bottoms. C. Take the bottom front brace, align pins in door bottoms with holes along Make sure you put top long edge of brace the washers on the ( are washers on pins ? ) pins on the bottom before you assemble and secure brace with 1 3/4 Machine screw/hex nuts as before.
STEP 13 A. Insert and tap caster sockets with hammer until the teeth grab the wood. DONT POUND SOCKET FLAT OR CASTER SHAFT WILL NOT ENTER. B. Insert casters and seat by pushing straight downward with heel or your hand, or tap into place with a hammer. Dont be afraid to give them a good downward whack on the solid metal part of the caster! C. Locking wheels usually go on back, but can go diagonally or on the front if cart is moved a lot. ILLUSTRATION 13 STEP 14 A. Upright Unit.
031408 For continued beauty and long life of your Catskill Craftsmen cart, we recommend Catskill Craftsmens Butcher Block Oil. If you would like to purchase Butcher Block Oil directly from Catskill Craftsmens factory, we offer a reduced price. For one eight ounce (8 fl. oz.) bottle, which is sufficient for two applications, simply send $5.95 along with the completed coupon to the address below. C R A F T S M E N, I N C.
TIPS ON HOW THE BASTION FASTENING SYSTEM WORKS 1. The Bastion fastening system consists of a steel post (threaded on one end with a hole through the shaft on the other end); a Barrel Nut (cylindrical barrel-shaped with threaded open end & holes through the sides); and a Set Screw (Phillips slot on one end, pointed on the other) 2. To attach Posts: A) Dip threads of Post in vegetable oil.
