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Parallel Straightedge Assembly Instructions

For Models 1101 and 2201

Figure 1

B

A

C

C

Rear Wire Connectors

Front Wire Connectors

1.

  Verify that all parts shown in parts list are included.

2.

  Check that drawing board has a solid outer frame to hold screws and that it is not warped.  

  Alvin straightedges will not work properly on warped boards.

3.

  Position front and rear wire connectors on top of drawing board as shown in 

Figure 

1

.

 

  Use chart below to determine proper spacing. Center the straightedge on the board.

 For Straightedge Length  Dimension A  

Dimension B 

Dimension C

 

30" 

27¾" 

28¾" 

¾"

 

36" 

33¾" 

34¾" 

¾"

 

42" 

39¾" 

40¾" 

¾"

 

48" 

45¾" 

46¾" 

¾"

 

60" 

57¾" 

58¾" 

¾"

Proceed to step 4 on next page.

 

Tools Required: 

Phillips screwdriver and 

1

16

" drill or awl 

Straightedge with Wire and Spring (1)

Front Wire Connectors (2)

Right Rear  

Wire Connector  

(1)

Left Rear  

Wire Connector  

(1)

Rear Pulleys  

(2)

Rear Brake 

Knob  

(1)

1/2" Brake 

Stud Screw 

(1)

3/4" 

Screws*  

(6)

5/8" 

Screws*  

(2)

3/8" 

Washers  

(2)

To assemble, follow step-by-step instructions below:

wire

*NOTE:  Only six screws total are required for installation. We have included 

   

two extra screws to accomodate various board thicknesses.

Parts List

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