Powermatic 4224B User-made shelf assembly, 10.3 63-inch Bed Extension, Shelf Style 1 Figure

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7.10.363-inch Bed Extension

Tools required: 10mm hex key

Dead blow mallet (or hammer with wood block)

The optional 63-inch bed extension with leg assembly is mounted to the upper set of holes in similar fashion to the 20-inch bed extension. Install leg first, level with leveling feet, then attach to lathe.

7.11User-made shelf assembly

The double ledges inside the lathe legs provide support for a shelf (not provided), which is convenient for storing larger items while keeping them easily accessible.

Figures 20/21/22 illustrate three methods of creating a shelf, using common lumber and basic tools.

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IMPORTANT TIP: It is unlikely that a full-size shelf can be completely built and then inserted between the Lathe legs. Therefore, construct the shelf in pieces and insert screws only after the shelf has been established beneath the Lathe.

Shelf Style 1 (Figure 20)

Lay two 2x6 boards flat upon the inner ledges.

Shelf Style 2 (Figure 21)

Lay two 2x6’s (or 2x4’s) on edge into the outer ledges.

Cut two pieces from a plywood board, and screw them to the top edges of the 2x6’s. Make the plywood pieces flush with the outside edge of the 2x6’s. A more refined appearance is achieved by cutting a rabbet on the inside edge of the 2x6 and recessing the plywood (as shown).

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Shelf Style 3: (Figure 22)

This is a basket-style shelf consisting of two 2x6’s and dowel rods. The advantage of this design is that most wood chips will fall through the shelf instead of accumulating on it. The instructions below are for building the shelf shown in Figure 22.