Pre sand all of the parts With 100 to 120 grit sand paper sand all exposed surfaces smooth.
If you are hand sanding, this should take between 5 to 6 hours.
If you have a power sander, this should take an hour and a half or so.
Please do not apply glue to any surface until the entire End Table is dry assembled
Please Notice the following:
1. The End Table has a right and left side.
2. The mortise holes in the rails face downward.
3. Shelf cleats have a top and bottom.
4. Top cleats have a top and bottom.
Now take two legs, one upper end rail, one lower end rail and 8 spindles and dry fit the pieces together.
If necessary, sand the tenons so they will slip into the mortise slot.
The top cross member is flush the top of the leg.
Again, the counter sunk holes in the upper rail should be facing down.
Check for 90 degree is a square.
Place a clamp to hold the end unit together.
Dry fit the other side assembly and use a clamp to hold the unit together.
