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Assembly Plan
How to select the correct fastener
Use these 2 pictorial guides to help select the correct fastener(s) for the
lumber attachment you are making. Each diagram will highlight the correct
number of fasteners to use, and where to attach them.
5/4'' Boards to 4'' x 4''
(3)
2-1/2'' screws
Apply 2 1/2" screws to the 2"x4" boards
when attaching to 4"x4" uprights.
5/4'' Boards to 5/4'' Boards
(2)
1-1/2'' screws
Use 1-1/2" screws when mounting 5/4"
boards to 5/4"x4" boards.
NOTE: All hardware to be driven until flush with surface of
wood or no deeper that 1/16''.
Pre-Drill To
Minimimize
Splitting
Pre-Drill To
Minimimize
Splitting
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