
AMERICAN HERITAGE –QUEST TABLE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
6
Making sure table assembly is in the
proper spot in the room, use a level
to ensure the frame is level to the
floor. Use flat shims under the legs
to adjust if needed.
Locate the center piece of slate and
position it on the cross beam
assembly so that it is centered to
both the length and width of the
assembly (you must be very
accurate with placement). Pre-drill
hole through slate screw hole using
a 3/16” drill bit. Vacuum out debris
and secure using Slate Screws K
Continue with same process for
both outside sections of slate.
With a level or straight edge, be
sure that the slate seams are flat
and level. If adjustments need to be
made, loosen slate screws and
place a shim(s) in the area that
needs adjustment. Tighten screws
and check for levelness. Use Bee’s
Wax or similar to fuse the seams of
the slate together.
Cont.
Remove any wax, dust and debris
from the slate surface to prep it for
the bedcloth. Layout bedcloth
centering it over the slate surface.
Starting at one end, staple cloth to
slate framing, working from center
out toward the pockets stretch
cloth toward pockets. Go to
opposite end of table and repeat
process but pull the cloth tight
while stapling. Repeat on long sides
working from center between
center pocket and end pocket
stretching cloth toward the pockets
as you staple. Once cloth is
completely stapled, cut pocket
openings by cutting small vertical
incisions in cloth to relax the fabric
so it can be stretched and stapled
around opening. Finally, make “X”
style slits in cloth where rail bolts
will go through the slate holes (see
photo below).