Create table 546Wd User manual

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Rev. 10/09VN
Production Code:
For normal household use only.
recommended for commercial use.
Congratulations!
Do not climb, sit or stand on this piece of
furniture.
Assembly Instructions
TABLE TOPS
546Wd Oval
Plank Extension
42" x 57"– 87"
550Wd Rectangular
Butcher Block Extension
40" x 66"– 96"
547Wd Square
Plank Extension
60" x 45"– 75"
548Wd Rectangular
Plank Extension
42" x 66"– 96"
Before you begin your project, completely read the
Assembly Instructions and Finishing Hints.
Store this item: 1~ in its box; 2~ in a dry place;
3~ in temperatures that range from 40° to 90°
(not on a cold or possibly damp cement floor).
Inspect your furniture periodically for any loose
glue joints, screws or any other problem that might
affect the stability of your furniture. Tighten or
repair as needed.
This fine piece of furniture will make a gorgeous
addition to your home. For the best results, read
both the Assembly Instructions and Finishing Hints
before you begin your project.
Service Policy: We will replace any part
that is defective or missing or damaged during
assembly. Please directly contact Whittier
Wood Products customer service department
(by phone, fax, mail or email) for a replacement
part.
Hours: Our friendly customer service staff
can be reached Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Or you may leave a
message 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To Order: Provide the complete furniture
model number (upper left corner of this page),
the part letter, production code, quantity
needed, reason for replacement and your full
name and address along with a telephone
number in case we need to contact you.
Parts ship from our Eugene, Oregon factory
within one or two business days from the time
we receive your request. Please allow five to
ten business days for delivery.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
If a top or leaf panel is cupped, do not be alarmed.
The top was flat when it was manufactured. It is a natural
characteristic of wood in an unfinished state to cup from uneven
moisture conditions. The figure at the right shows an exaggerated
view of what could happen. This only means that the convex side
has absorbed moisture, or the concave side has dried out.
Usually a cupped panel will equalize and straighten out if both sides
are exposed to similar conditions for a day or so.
546Wd, 547Wd, 548Wd & 550Wd
Extension Table Top — Parts List
TOOLS REQUIRED: Phillips Screwdriver, Wood Glue
PART
ITEM
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
546Wd
547Wd 548Wd 550Wd
Ac . . . . Table Top / Leaf Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . . 1 / 2
Dc
. . . End Apron (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
Ec
. . . Left Front/Back Apron (attached) . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
Gc
. . . Right Front/Back Apron (attached) . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
Fc . . . . Leaf Apron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . 4
H . . . . #8 x 1¼" Pan Head Screw (some inserted) 30 . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . 30
I . . . . . Brass Angle Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . 4
J . . . . #10 x ¾" Brass Oval Head Screw . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . 8
K . . . . Lever Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . 6
Ld . . . . #8 x 5/8" Flat Head Screw
. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24
(for Lever Lock and Leveler Plate)
M . . . . Leveler Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . 6
N . . . . Guide Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . 9
O . . . . Table Slides (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
P . . . . #12 x 1¾" Pan Head Screw (inserted) . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 16
Q . . . . Leg Bracket (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . 4
Rd . . . . #8 x 5/8" Flat Head Screw (inserted) . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . 16
S . . . . Apron Cap (attached) 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . 90 Deg. Bracket (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U . . . . #6 x 5/16" Flat Head Screw (inserted) . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V . . . . #6 x ¾" Brass Flat Head Screw (inserted) 12
6
6
12
12
6
6
12
12
6
6
12
12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Please identify the parts and check that quantities received match those on this list.
If you need to replace a part, refer to the following letter and model name.

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546Wd 547Wd, 548Wd & 550Wd
Extension Table Top
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lay the Table Top and the Leaves (Ac) face down on a clean, protected surface. Make sure the
arrows stamped on the table ends and leaves face each other. Pull sections slightly apart and glue
Guide Pins (N) into the predrilled holes. Make sure all of the pins face the same direction. See
Figures 1 and 1a.
2. Starting from one end of the table, place the Lever Locks (K) over the pre-punched screw holes.
All the lever locks must face in the same direction on both sides of the table. Fasten the lever locks
in place with #8 x 5/8" Flat Head Screws (Ld). Slide the Leveler Plate (M) into the lever locks and
fasten with #8 x 5/8" Flat Head Screws (Ld) in the predrilled holes. See Figures 1a and 1b.
3. The leaves and leaf aprons have been marked with matching letters (AA/AA; DD/DD ) to help you
position the Leaf Aprons in their proper locations. The leaves have been predrilled to help attach the
aprons. Insert a #8 x 1¼" Pan Head Screw (H) through three holes in the Leaf Apron (Fc) into
the predrilled holes in the Leaf (Ac) and fasten securely. To increase support for the leaf aprons,
fasten a Brass Angle Brace (I) just to the left or right of the center hole of the aprons with #10 x ¾"
Brass Oval Head Screws (J). See Figure 2.
Ac
H
Fc
JI
Ac Ac Ac Ac K
M
Ld
N
K
Ld
Ac Ac
N
HH
AA
AA
Fig. 1Fig. 1a
Fig. 2
Fig. 1b
GLUE ALL
PINS IN
THIS STEP
The lever locks are located outside of the
aprons on the 546Wd & 550Wd.

Rubber
gloves
Rags
Paper towels
Q-tips
Tack cloth
Drop cloth
Paint brushes
(bristle and
foam)
#220 & #320
sandpaper
Mineral spirits
Masking Tape
Rev. 8/07
Finishing Hints
Choosing the Finish:
Getting Started
1. Choose a finish that will meet your expectations for
the product you are finishing. Are you matching
existing furniture or do you want a “natural” finish?
Is the piece to be functional, decorative or both?
The answers to these questions may affect the
type of finish you choose.
1. Assembly Instructions may contain special
finishing information for that item. Read both
the Assembly Instructions and these Finishing
Hints completely before beginning.
2. Sand the entire piece, using #220 grit sandpaper.
Sand with the grain of the wood on flat surfaces
and opposite the grain on turnings. Some parts
are plywood. Be careful not to sand through the
veneer. End grain (table top ends, seat edges,
grooves on turnings, etc.) accepts more stain.
Extra sanding in these areas with a #320 grit sand-
paper will reduce stain absorption, creating a more
evenly stained piece.
3. When sanding is completed, wipe the surface of
your furniture with a cloth or tack rag. Make sure
the item is free of dust before proceeding.
2.
Use products of the same brand to ensure compat-
ibility of products.
4. We recommend using a wood conditioner under oil
base stains.
5. Work in a well ventilated and well lit area.
3.
ALWAYS follow the stain manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Alder is a porous hardwood
and often
looks best when following the finishing directions
for softwoods
1. Read and follow label directions. Stir stain well
before starting.
4. Q-tips are ideal for hard to reach areas.
5. Allow to dry thoroughly before proceeding.
2.
Test stain on an inconspicuous spot on your proj-
ect, or use the sample chip if one is provided. The
sample chip must be sanded in the same way as
your furniture kit to ensure the piece will accept the
stain similarly. Put at least one coat of your top coat
over the stain sample, as it also affects the look of
the stain. Test every type of wood that is in your
kit. Some of our products include more than one
type of wood, which may react differently to the
stain color. Sample chips for the different woods
may be included. It may be necessary to add a
second coat of stain to lighter woods to match the
darker woods in your kit.
3. Apply stain with a poly brush or lint-free cloth. Apply
stain over a small area and wipe off excess. Work-
ing in small areas will make the color easier to con-
trol.
1. Always read and follow all label directions. Stir
your finish coat gently, do not shake. It will create
bubbles that are hard to remove.
2. All surfaces (including the underside of table tops
and inside drawers) must be sealed with at least
one layer of a top coat. This will help minimize
wood swelling, shrinkage, warping and cupping
due to changes in moisture content or temperature.
3. We recommend that you apply a minimum of two
coats when using polyurethane or varnish
(especially on all table top and work surfaces).
Sand lightly between coats using a #320 grit sand-
paper or 00 steel wool for the smoothest possible
finish.
4.
Some water-based finishes tend to raise the grain
slightly. This can be easily controlled with this sand-
ing step. However, do not use steel wool when using
water-based finishes. Strands of steel fiber caught
in the wood can cause rust spots when coated with
any water-based product.
1. For best results when painting, first coat the wood
with a primer. An oil based primer would be best for
a smooth finish. If you do not wish to use a solvent
based primer, a water based primer would work
almost as well.
2. Buy a quality brand paint. You may use a satin,
semi-gloss, or gloss sheen. Apply a second coat
for a smooth finish. Lightly sand between coats
using a #320 grit sandpaper, so that the second
coat will bond well. Repeat as desired.
3. Since there is such a variation between paint
manufacturers, refer to your paint supplier for spe-
cific advice on using the paint that you purchase.
Staining
Applying the Top Coat:
Painting:
No top coat is required if using paint.