CATSKILL 1448 User manual

Assembly Instructions
Model 1448
Contemporary Harvest Table
A. Assembly uses the Bastion System; a simple yet rugged compression fastening system.
B. This unit is made of solid North American hardwood and has a factory applied oil nish.
See the enclosed booklet for care instructions.
C. Directions (left/right, front/back) are given as facing the front of an assembled unit.

P/N: TT1448B
(1) Table Top 48” x 24” x 2”
P/N: SLS1448B
(2) Slated Shelf 43-3/4” x 18” x 1-3/4”
P/N: DF1448B
(1) Drawer Front 39-3/8” x 5-3/8” x 3/4”
P/N: DBK1448B
(1) Drawer Back 38-3/8” x 4-1/2” x 3/4”
P/N: TBK1448B
(1) Top Back Brace 39-1/2” x 5-1/2” x 3/4”
P/N: TSB1448B
(2) Top Side Brace 14-1/2” x 5-1/2” x 3/4”
P/N: DSL1448B
(1) Drawer Side Left
14” x 4-1/2” x 3/4”
P/N: DSR1448B
(1) Drawer Side Right
14” x 4-1/2” x 3/4”
P/N: DB1448B
(1) Drawer Bottom 37-5/8” x 15-5/8” x 5.2mm
GLIDE-1448B
14”
P/N: FL/BRleg1448B
(2) Front Left/Back Right Legs
33-1/2” x 2-3/16” x 2-3/16”
P/N: FR/BLleg1448B
(2) Front Right/Back Left Legs
33-1/2” x 2-3/16” x 2-3/16”
Model 1448
Parts List
P/N: GSB1448B
(2) Glide Support Brace
14-1/2” x 2” x 3/4”

Model 1448 Hardware
3/4” Long 3/16” DIA. Steel Pin (12)
1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (14)
Bastion Set Screw (10)
Bastion Post (10)
Bastion Barrel Nut (10)
7/16” Pan Head #6 Screw (8)
5/8” Phillips Flat Head #6 Screw (8)
(used on “L” Bracket)
(used to attach glides)
Allen Wrench
Pipe End Cap 5/8” (2)
P/N: End Cap 1448B
Pipe Holder (2)
P/N: Pipe Holder 448B
Nickel Plated Towel Bar Handle (1)
P/N: Pipe1448B 32”x5/8”
Leveler 7/8” (4)
P/N: Leveler 1448
T-Nut (4)
P/N: T-Nut 1448
L-Brackets (4)
P/N: L-Bracket 1448B
1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8
Screw (2)
Brass - Packaged Separately with
Pipe Holder and Standoff.
Pipe Holder Standoff (2)
Brass - Packaged Separately with
Pipe Holder and Standoff.
Pipe Holder Set Screw (4)
Packaged Separately with
Pipe Holder and Standoff.

Step 1
1. The Bastion fastening system consists of a steel post (threaded on one end with a
hole through the shaft on the other end); a Barrel Nut (cylindrical barrel-shaped with
threaded open end & holes through the sides); and a Set Screw (Phillips slot on one end,
pointed on the other)
2. To attach Posts: A) Dip threads of Post in vegetable oil. B) Align threaded end of Post
with hole in wood, tap on slotted end with hard hammer until threads enter, then tighten
down using a flat head screw driver or the provided allen wrench (See the Illus. Bas. 3 for
alternate seating methods). DO NOT TRY TO HAMMER THE POST ALL THE WAY IN AS
IT WILL STRIP THE POST HOLE. C) When solid shaft of Post hits wood, back out
approximately ½ turn until the hole in the posts is properly aligned as per step by step
directions. For example: the holes in the posts on the inside of the drawer front will be
parallel with the long length of the drawer front when properly seated.
3. A) Place a Barrel Nut into the nut access hole, so that the threads in the nut face out.
The small notches on either side of the nut opening, indicate the location of the holes
through the sides of the nut. B) Insert the posts through the end of the braces (or drawer
sides); through the holes in the sides of the nut. When properly aligned, you will see the
Illustration Bas. 1
Step 2
Illustration Bas. 2 Illustration Bas. 3
TIPS ON HOW THE BASTION FASTENING SYSTEM WORKS
See video on our website!
If you have any questions regarding assembly or missing or damaged
parts, call our customer support number:
607-652-7321 or 888-732-7321.
Customer Support Hours are 8am-5pm Mon. - Fri. Eastern Time zone.
Allen Wrench Provided
WRONG!
Post needs to be screwed deeper.
RIGHT!
hole in the post inside the barrel nut. Post hole should be slightly off-center toward the wood.
4. Insert the Set Screw into the threaded end of the nut and tighten down. The tip of the Set Screw will seek the center of
the hole in the Post as it is tightened down, forcing the Nut toward the main shaft of the Post. This is what tightens the
wooden parts together. Set screws should thread easily – DON’T CROSS THREAD! If Set Screw doesn’t thread easily,
check position of the hole in Post.
5. If the wooden parts are not tight against each other, the Post needs to be screwed a half turn at a time until wood joints
are tight.
ALTERNATIVE
METHODS FOR
SEATING POSTS

STEP 1
Assemble Side Panels
A. Each side panel consists of two (2) legs, one
(1) top side brace and one (1) glide support brace.
When assembled, diagonal legs will be the same
(i.e. Front Right/Back Left & Front Left/Back Right).
Side panels are identical when assembled -- the
drawer glides will determine left and right sides.
B. Tap a 3/4” pin in each end of the top side braces.
Take each of the 4 legs and install one (1) bastion
post per leg, on the side of the leg which also has
two (2) pin holes for the glide support sticks. Locate
post holes. Tap posts in with hammer until threads
engage wood; turn posts down until the solid shaft
hits the wood (all threads are into wood), then back
post out until the hole in the post is perpendicular to
the long length of the leg (about 1/2 turn).
C. Lay out Front Left leg, one (1) top side brace
and back left leg as in Illustration 1A. Note the two
pilot holes for the L brackets are along the top in-
side of the top side brace.
D. Take the top side brace and drop a barrel-
shaped bronze bastion nut into the nut access hole
as illustrated. Threaded end of the nut faces out. In-
sert front left leg post into the hole in the end of the
brace, through the side of the barrel nut, until the
hole in the post can be seen through the threaded
end of the nut. Insert the set screw into the nut and
tighten down. The tip of the set screw will seek the
center of the bastion post as it is tightened, leaving
a tight joint. If the joint is loose, check to make sure
the set screw is not cross-threaded or that the post
is out too far (not threaded into leg deep enough.)
See Instructions for Bastions illustrations on page 3
for clarication of assembly.
E. Insert two 3/4” pins into each end of the glide
support brace. Insert brace pins into the holes on
the inside of the left front leg as illustrated (4 pilot
holes out).
F. Attach Back Left leg in same manner.
G. Repeat for other side panel.
Table top “L” Bracket holes
nut access holes
not used
holes for
shelves
TOP SIDE BRACE
Bastion Post
GLIDE SUPPORT BRACE
Glide Support Steel Pin Holes
Illustration 1A
Illustration 1B
Illustration 1C

STEP 2
Attach Drawer Glides to Glide Support Sticks
Prepare Side Assemblies for back braces
C. The top back brace utilizes the Bastion system for attachment. Place the Bastion posts into their
positions on the back legs only of both side assemblies.
A. Take the drawer glides, extend them to their fullest. See illustration 4. The glide has 3 parts.
Remove the furthest extended part (1) (smallest) by pushing the black plastic lever down – then pull
part out, separating it. This part will attach to the drawer side later. Attach the largest parts (2&3) to
the glide support stick using holes as illustrated. Attach with 7/16” #6 pan head screws. About 1” of
the glide will overlap the front leg. See illustration 5.
B. Repeat with other side.
Push down on the black tab and pull out
Gets attached to the Drawer Side Gets attached to the Glide Support Brace
(1) (2) (3)
(1) (2) & (3)
Illustration 2A
This end of Glide
overlaps leg about
1 1/4 inchs.
Note: sliding part should
extend further as illustrated.
Left Back Leg
Left Front Leg Not Used
Illustration 2B
Tab faces out
This side goes against glide support brace

STEP 3
Attach Back Brace
A. You may nd it easiest to attach the back brace and shelves by inverting the island. Attach the
back brace with bastions to the right and left side assembly.
STEP 4
Attach Shelves
A. It is recommended to get a friend to help hold the shelves in place as you attach them using
1-1/4” #8 screws.

STEP 5
Table Top Preparation & Attaching
Attach four (4) “L” brackets to the bottom side of the table top using 5/8” #6 screws. Note the proper
position of the “L” brackets.
STEP 6
Attach Table Top
Utilizing the “L” brackets,
attach the table top with
5/8” #6 screws.
Make sure the round
hole is used to attach
the L-Bracket to the
bottom of the Table Top.
STEP 7
Insert Leveler Feet
Hammer the threaded T-bolt into the pre drilled hole on the bottom of each leg. Screw the lev-
eler into the T-bolt. Height of each of four levelers can be adjusted to stabilize entire unit.
Leg

STEP 8
Assemble Drawer
A. Attach the Drawer Back to the
Left and Right Drawer Sides with four
1 1/4” #8 screws. Make sure the slot
that runs the length of the Sides are
aligned with the slot in the Drawer
Back to accept the Drawer Bottom.
B. Slide in Drawer Bottom, best side
up.
C. Take two (2) Bastion Posts, align
the threaded ends of the Posts with
the post holes located near the
ends of the inside Drawer Front.
Tighten posts down until the
solid shaft of the Post hits the
wood. Back Post out until the hole/
screwdriver slot in the end of the Post
is parallel and in direct line with the
long edges of the Drawer Front.
D. Insert the Barrel Nuts into the
nut access holes on the inside of the
Drawer Sides with the threaded end
facing out. Take the Drawer Front and
carefully insert the Posts into the ends
of the Brace Sides, through the Barrel
Nut until seated. Push Nut snugly
against the wood in the nut access
hole toward the Drawer Front. Hole
should be slightly off-center toward
the drawer front. Insert the Set Screw
and tighten down. The Drawer Sides
should be tight against the Drawer
Front.
E. Attach the Drawer Glides (left and
right) to the Drawer Sides using two
7/16” #6 Pan Head Screws per glide.
Open end of glide goes toward the
back of the drawer. DO NOT INSERT
DRAWER INTO CABINET AT THIS
POINT.
Illustration 8C
Drawer Front
Illustration 8C
Drawer Front
Illustration A
Illustration B
Illustration C
Illustration D
Illustration E

STEP 9
Attach Towel Bar
See Illustrations 9A and 9B. Screw Nickel Plated Towel Bar Posts into the drawer front using 1 1/4”#8
screws. Attach pipe holder by sliding supports over the posts and secure with tiny set screws using
Allen Wrench provided. Set screws go toward bottom of drawer. Slide towel bar through holes in sup-
ports and secure in place with set screws. Bar should be equidistant on either side of the supports.
Tap end caps into place. See Illustration 9C.
BOTTOM VIEW
Pipe Holder
Set Screw Hole
Set Screw Hole
Standoff use optional.
If used, it must be
placed on Post prior
to the Pipe Holer.
Set Screw
Allen Wrench
1 1/4” #8 Phillips
Flat Head Screw Towel Bar Post
Illustration 9A
Illustration 9B
Illustration 9C

STEP 10
Insert Drawer
A. Align the drawer glides attached to the drawer and the other half of the glides attached to
the glide support braces. Slide the drawer all the way in until you hear an audible click. The
drawer should now be secured to the glides.

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