10.Insert two (W2) barrel nuts into the front cross brace "I", so the barrel nuts slots are horizontal and facing toward the inside of the workbench (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Front cross brace installation.
11.Using the 5mm hex wrench, secure the front brace and legs together with two (W1) barrel bolts and two (W3) washers (Figure 7).
12.Tighten all loose fasteners except the four (X1) fasteners holding the legs to the table.
13.Tighten the (X1) fasteners at this time.
14.With assistance, position the workbench onto its feet.
15.Insert the metal shafts and threaded rod of the vise through the holes in the vise wood block (J) and into the vise support block under the bench top (see Figure 8).
Threaded Rod |
Wood Block |
Metal Shaft |
J |
Vise Support Block |
Figure 8. Vise threaded into vise support block.
16.Turn the vise handle clockwise until the wood block (Figure 8) just touches the table.
Note: Do not fully tighten the vise handle; leave it loose enough so the wood block can be adjusted in the next step.
17.Adjust the top of the wood block flush with the surface of the table using a straightedge, as shown in Figure 9.
Table Top &
Wood Block Flush
Wood Block
Vise Plate
#5 x 1 7⁄16" Wood Screws
Figure 9. Installing vise.
18.Using an 1⁄8" drill bit, drill 1 7⁄16" deep holes through the vise plate mounting holes and into the wood block.
19.Secure the vise plate to the wood block with two #5 x 17⁄16" wood screws (Figure 9).
20.Place a cotter pin in the end of the threaded rod, bending it tightly around the shaft to keep it from threading out of the vise support block.
Model H7724 (Mfg. since 7/08) |
