SCRAP Humboldt community tinker desk instructions

Building the Community Tinker Desk

Here you will find a list of diagrams that will assist you in recreating the Community Tinker Desk by 'The Planeteers'.

Table Cut Sheet

Part# Material Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) Quantity
TOP Door 79 1/4 30 1/4 1 3/4 1
EP1 Door 29 3/4 24 1/4 1 3/4 2
CBL Door 55 1/4 16 1 3/4 1
T30 Post 29 1/4 1 3/4 5/8 4
TC Post 11 1/2 1 3/4 5/8 2
TA1[1] Post 30 1/4 1 3/4 5/8 2
TA2[1] Post 79 1/4 1 3/4 5/8 2
T55 Post 55 1/4 1 3/4 5/8 1
Part# Description Quantity
R12B[2] Lag-Bolts 1/2" x 12" 4
LBA[3] L-Brackets 8
P Floor Pads 4

Assembly of Table

1

Diagram of the entire Community Tinker Desk in expanded format.

2

An overview of the table top. Glue and clamp/nail the parts TA1, TA2, and TOP together.

3

This is the shear brace for the table. Glue clamp/nail T55 to CBL and position LBA’s on the top side.

4

This is the table leg. Glue and nail/clamp T30 to EP1. Glue and nail TC to the center of EP1 and down 3 inches from the top side of EP1. Once TC is mounted, drill corresponding pilot holes for the lag-bolts R12B. Place either homemade or store bought protective pads (P) 2-3 inches in from the ends of EP1.

Bench Cut Sheet

Part# Material Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) Quantity
BTOP Door 79 1/4 9 1/2 1 3/4 2
BE[4] Door 16 1/2 14 3/4 1 3/4 4
BBC Door 50 7 1/4 1 3/4 2
TBA1[1] Post 9 1/2 1 3/4 5/8 4
TBA2[1] Post 79 1/4 1 3/4 5/8 4
TBCC Post 8 1/2 1 3/4 5/8 4
TAL[4] Post 16 3/4 1 3/4 5/8 8
Part# Description Quantity
R38B[2] Lag-Bolts 3/8" x 12" 8
LBA[3] L-Brackets 12
P Floor Pads 8

Assembly of Bench

1

Diagram of one of the two identical benches in expanded format.

2

An overview of the Bench top. Glue and clamp/nail the parts TBA1, TBA2, and BTOP together.

3

This is the shear brace for the Bench. Glue clamp/nail TBBC to BBC. Use two LBA’s as used on the table brace.

4

This is the bench leg. Glue and nail/clamp TAL to BE. Glue and nail TBCC to the center of BE. Use this diagram for referencing pilot holes for lag-bolts and angle cuts required for both BE and TAL parts. Once TBCC is mounted, drill corresponding pilot holes for the lag-bolts (R38B). Place either homemade or store bought protective pads (P) two inches inward from the ends of BE.

5

A side view of the bench leg. Notice the triangular shape. Special care should be taken to ensure the proper cutting of materials.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Needs 45ᵒ cut for special joining. These Parts require a miter joint in the corners.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lag bolts require washers and pre-drilled holes for mounting.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Use L-Brackets with at least 1 ¼ inch wood screws. If door thicknesses vary for some reason, use mounting screws that penetrate at least one half the thickness of the wood.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Requires an 80ᵒ cut to prevent bench user from swaying back and forth.
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