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11. Inspect the inside faces of the wood pieces for splinters or “blowout”: bits of wood standing above
the surrounding surface. Clean these off with a bit of 120-grit sandpaper.
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12. Re-assemble and dry fit the parts,
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with the front edges facing DOWN.
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Apply some wood glue to
one end of the TOP. Smooth the glue with a stick until it uniformly coats the end.
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You don’t need
much!
13. Fit two wood screws into the appropriate two holes of the mating SIDE piece.
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Guide the tips
into the little pilot holes in the top piece.
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Line up the joint accurately as you did earlier,
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and place the bar clamp tightly across the parts to hold them secure. Use a #2 Philips screwdriver
or cordless screw gun to drive the screws barely snug.
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Do not over-tighten! If your drill has an
adjustable clutch, set it very low, like 2 or 3. Leave the joint a little loose for now.
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