ADJUSTABLE LAPTOP DESK

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63446 1/2 x 24 x 30 – Baltic Birch Plywood (1) 63453 3/4 x 24 x 30 – Baltic Birch Plywood (2)58085 Easy-to-Grip 5-Star Knob, Female

Threading, 1/4''-20 (2)37295 2-1/2" 1/4-20 T-Bolt, 5 Pack (1)64837 3'' Aluminum Swivel Caster with

Polyethylene Tread (2)60876 3'' Aluminum Swivel Caster with

Polyethylene Tread and Brake (2) All items subject to changes in availability.

Stock # Item

38528 Kreg 1-1/4" Coarse-Thread Pocket Hole Screws, 100-Pack (1)

54888 1/2'' Dia. x 3-5/8''L Forstner Bit, 3/8'' Shank (1)61022 3-3/4'' Shark Tooth® Bi-Metal Hole Saw (1)52058 Lock-Align Wall Brackets (optional)53186 Lock-Align Bins (optional)52562 Rockler Utility Caddy (optional)

ADJUSTABLE LAPTOP DESK

MATERIAL LISTT x W x L

1 Top (1) 1/2" x 16" x 24"2 Top Side Rails (2) 3/4" x 2" x 15"3 Top Stretchers (2) 3/4" x 2" x 22-1/2"4 Adjustable Post (1) 3/4" x 5" x 22"5 Base Posts (2) 3/4" x 5" x 20"6 Base Post Sides (2) 1/2" x 2-1/4" x 14"7 Base Legs (2) 3/4" x 4" x 24"8 Top Feet (2) 1/2" x 2-1/2" x 17-1/2"9 Bottom Feet (2) 3/4" x 3" x 18"10 Cup Holder Base (1) 1/2" x 5" x 5"

Exploded View

PART DETAILS

PART LAYOUTS

PLYWOOD CUTTING DIAGRAMS

BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use the Material List and Part Details drawings on the previous pages to lay out and cut all of the parts to theirfinal shapes and dimensions.

2. Follow the steps on the next pages to cut the slot and holes in the Adjustable Post and Base Posts.

3. Use a 3-3/4"-diameter hole saw or a jig saw to cut the 3-3/4"-diameter cup holder hole.

4. Round over edges and sand all surfaces with 100- and 150-grit sandpaper.

5. Assemble the top components and base components using glue and #8 x 1-1/4" wood screws where noted inthe Exploded View drawing.

6. Test the fit of the Adjustable Post between the Base Posts as you assemble the base components. There can beslight friction between the Adjustable Post and Base Posts, but it should slide easily.

7. Apply at least two coats of water-based polyurethane.

8. Attach the four casters under the Bottom Feet with screws. Mount the casters with brakes on the front side ofthe desk so that they are easy to access when working at the desk.

9. Slide the top assembly and base assembly together.

10. Install the T-bolts through the holes and slot, seating the bolt head in their mortises. Secure the bolts withwashers and the star knobs.

Drill 5/16"-diameter holes to establish the ends of the slot. The top hole is 3-1/2" from the top edge and the bottom hole is 19" from the top.

Install a 5/16" straight bit in a router table. Set the bit height to 1". Fit the bit through the left hole in the Adjustable Post and position the fence against the edge of the work piece. Then turn on the router and cut the slot, feeding the board to cut from the left hole to the right hole.

2. MAKING THE ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT POST (CONT.)

1. MAKING THE ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT POST

3. MAKING THE BASE POST

Drill the two 1/2"-diameter x 1/16"-deep holes that will serve as a mortise to secure the T-bolts so that they won't spin when tightened. The outside edge of each hole should overlapped the adjacent hole (see inset).

Drill 5/16"-diameter T-bolt holes through both Base Post pieces. Drill the holes through the back Base Post first, centering the holes in each mortise created in the previous step. Then use the back piece as a template for drilling the holes thorugh the front Base Post.

4. MAKING THE BASE POST (CONT.)