GraceWood The Sturdy-Lite User manual

The Sturdy-Lite
Parts List
Wood Parts List............................................................................................... 2
Hardware Parts List ......................................................................................... 3
Care of Your Frame ......................................................................................... 4
Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Table Brace Assembly.......................................................................... 6
Step 2: Frame End Assembly........................................................................... 6
Step 3: Leg to Frame Assembly....................................................................... 7
Step 4: Leg Brace Assembly............................................................................ 7
Step 5: Complete Lower Frame Assembly......................................................... 8
Step 6: Rail Assembly ..................................................................................... 11
Step 7: End Cap Assembly .............................................................................. 11
Step 8: Rail to Pole Mount End Assembly ......................................................... 12
Step 9: Plastic Knob Assembly......................................................................... 13
Step 10: Complete Frame Assembly................................................................. 14
Step 11: Bottom Plate (Carriage Assembly) ...................................................... 15
Step 12: Top Plate Wheel (TPW) Assembly....................................................... 16
Step 13: Top Plate Lower Handle (TPLH) Assembly........................................... 17
Step 14: TP Upper Handle (UH) Assembly........................................................ 18
Step 15: TP Handle Assembly.......................................................................... 19
Step 16: Handle Linkage Assembly .................................................................. 20
Step 17: Spacer Assembly............................................................................... 21
Step 18: Pedal Pusher Assembly...................................................................... 22
Step 19: Cone Thread Holder Assembly ............................................................23
Step 20: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly.............................................................. 24
Step 21: Stylus Clamp Assembly (A) ................................................................ 24
Step 22: Stylus Assembly (B) .......................................................................... 24
Step 23: Stylus to Carriage Assembly............................................................... 24
Step 24: Placing the Top and Bottom Plates onto the Frame.............................. 25
Fabric Installation ....................................................................................... 25
Step 1: Making Cloth Leaders.......................................................................... 25
Step 2: Quilt Bottom To Back Rail .................................................................... 26
Step 3: Quilt Top To Middle Rail....................................................................... 27
Step 4: Install Quilt Bottom To The Take-Up Rail............................................... 28
Step 5: Batting Over The Backing.................................................................... 28
Step 6: Install Quilt Top To The Take-Up Rail.................................................... 29
Rolling your Fabric........................................................................................... 30
The Four-Inch Principle.................................................................................... 30
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................30
Copyright December 2005
Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)

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(1) Left Pole Mount End (1) Right Pole Mount End
(2) Frame End (4) Table Brace
(1) Left Top Handle
(1) Back Lever
Linkage (1) Back Lever (1) Front Lever (1) Middle Lever
(1) Front Lever
Linkage
(3) Pedal
Clamp Spacer
(1) Pedal
Clamp Wheel
(4) Table Track
Support
(4) Leg
(2) Middle Leg
(1) Pedal Clamp
(1) Lamp Holding
Cross Brace
(1) Back Handle
Cross Brace (1) Right Bottom
Handle
(1) Left Bottom
Handle
(4) Leg Brace
(1) Right Top Handle
(1) Middle Leg Brace
Sturdy-Lite
Wood Parts List
(1) Stylus Base
(1) Stylus Clamp
(1) Stylus Mount
(1) Wooden Stylus
(3) Cone
Thread Holder
(1) Back Handle
Narrow Cross Brace
(1) Top Plate (1) Bottom Plate

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(26) 1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
(18) 1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
(6) 1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
(5) 1/4" X 50mm
Connector Bolt
(1) 1/4" X 60mm
Connector Bolt
(12) #10 X 3/8"
Socket Head Screw
(3) 1/4" X 1-1/2"
Truss Bolt
(6) 1/4" X 1-1/2"
Phillips Pan Head Screw
(6) 1/4" X 2"
Phillips Pan Head Screw
(4) 1/4" X 3" Carriage Bolt
(9) 1/4"
Plastic Knob
(23) 3/16"
Washer
(8) 1/4"
Nylock Nut (17) 1/4"
Jam Nut (24) 1/4"
Square Nut
(6) #10
Square Nut
(24) 1/4"
Cap Nut
(7) 1-1/4"
Fender Washer
(8) 1-1/4"
Wheel
(3) Rail Coupler
(3) 34" Aluminum Rail
(3) 64" Aluminum Rail
(2) 99" Plastic Track
(6) Rail
Shoulder Piece
(3) Round
End Cap
(3) Square
End Cap
(3) Ratchet Wheel
(3) Cog Stop
(8) 1/4"
Washer
(2) 20" Plastic Track
(1) 3mm
Allen Wrench
(1) Fabri-Fast Tool
(2) 4mm
Allen Wrench
Sturdy-Lite
Hardware Parts List
(6) #8 X 7/8"
Screw
(1) 1/4" X 2"
Eye Bolt
(2) #10 X 3"
Eye Bolt
(4) #10 Hex
Nut

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CARE OF YOUR STURDY-LITE
Your Sturdy-Lite frame is a machine quilting system that can be used nished or unnished.
Most use it unnished with no problem, and doing so does not adversely affect warranty coverage.
However, for extra protection, or to give it a nished look, you may seal, stain and/or nish the frame
using a number of different applications. This is best done BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE your frame.
To seal the wood, we recommend an application of tung oil or Danish Oil nish that will help
preserve the wood and will help to prevent warping. We recommend the McCloskey’s Tung Seal,
DeftTM or WatcoTM brands. Some prefer to use a urethane coat to add a more glossy nish.
Test stain on an inconspicuous place. Many different nishes and/or stains may be suitable for
sealing and beautifying your frame. You may want to consult your local paint retailer for nishes that
are easy to apply and dry hard–not oily.
Use and Storage Tip
--Store frame in a dry place. Avoid the possibility of moisture coming into contact with your wood.
Five-Year Limited Warranty
GraceWood, Inc. will replace or repair, at our choosing, any part of the Sturdy-Lite Machine
Quilting System which may be shown to be defective. This warranty does not cover parts damaged
through misuse, improper storage, improper assembly, loss, natural events and willful or accidental
destruction. Defective parts may be returned only with a valid RMA# which may be obtained by
calling GraceWood, Inc. at
1-800-264-0644 or 1-801-485-6688.
NOTE: Warranty card must be lled out, stamped and mailed to the address on the card within 30
days of purchase.
Contact Information
For Technical Support or any other correspondence concerning your Sturdy-Lite, call 1-800-264-0644
~
OR ~ E-mail: [e-mail] ~ OR ~ Fax: [phone] ~
OR ~ Write to:
The Grace Company
P.O. Box 27823
Salt Lake City, UT 84127
For details on accessories and other information, see us online at www.graceframe.com
For shipping of materials to The Grace Company address package (postage prepaid) to: The Grace
Company, 2225 South 3200 West, SLC, UT 84119. Materials may be returned only with a valid
RMA# or Returned Merchandise Authorization Number which may be obtained by calling GraceWood,
Inc. at
1-800-264-0644.
If you call after business hours (M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., MST) be assured that your call will be
returned the next business day if you leave a message. Please report any errors in these instructions
or make comments to the following: [e-mail]
Grace Quilting Frames and Hoops: Innovation and Evolution
Grace Quilting Systems have been developed over the past two decades with several original
design innovations. Additionally, because of feedback from many of the thousands of quilters who
have purchased and use our machine quilting systems, we have been able to make a frame that
will truly enhance the entire process of machine quilting from beginning to end. If you have any
suggestions that will help us to improve our product or service, let us know, using one of the above
contact methods.

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WELCOME!
As you begin assembly of your new Sturdy-Lite home machine quilting system, keep in the
mind the following:
1: Plan to spend a minimum of 2-4 hours in assembly. This process will be simple and step-by-step.
2: Read through each step completely before beginning that step.
3: Using the parts list as a reference, take the parts out of the box and make sure that you have them all. (If
there is something missing or broken, contact the Grace Company at 1-800-264-0644. Our ofces are open
from 8:00 am-5:00 pm MST Mon.-Fri. If calling after hours, you may leave your message and we will promptly
ship any item needed).
4: Identify Hardware Packets: All hardware is separated by type and each packet is labeled for ease in
identication you will nd packets located in a rectangular box.
5: This is a new product! We welcome your feedback on this product or these instructions. If you encounter
a problem during assembly or use of the Sturdy-Lite, and you can’t seem to overcome it, call us before
frustration sets in!
Tools Needed:
7/16” Socket Wrench
Adjustable wrench
Phillips Screw Driver (Cordless Preferred)
Allen wrench (provided)
Fabri-Fast Tool (to be used when installing your fabric)

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1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Table Brace
Rail Tarck Support
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Frame End
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Table Brace
Rail Tarck Support
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Frame End
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Table Brace
Rail Tarck Support
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Frame End
1/4" X 35mm
Connector Bolt
Table Track Support
Table Brace
1/4" Square Nut
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-2
Step 1: Table Brace Assembly
Parts Needed:
4- Table Brace
4- Table Track Supports
8- ¼” x 35mm Connector Bolt
8- ¼ #20 Square Nut
Step 2: Frame End Assembly
Parts Needed:
2- Frame Ends
2- Table Brace Assembly
4- ¼” x 35mm Connector Bolt
4- ¼” Square Nut
**Square Nuts may need to
be pushed in with a screw
driver or tapped in with a
hammer.**
1-1: Attach two Table Braces to
two of the Table Track Supports.
Place the Table braces on your
working surface with the “T” slots
facing up. Also place the Table
Track Supports on your working surface with the two
holes closest to the end to your left, and the edge with
the slot running it’s entire length facing down.
1-2: Insert a square nut into all of the “T” slots in
each of the Table Braces. Then insert a 35mm connector bolt through
each of the appropriate holes in the Table Track Supports. Now thread the bolt into the square nuts
already in the “T” slots of the Table Braces. Tighten the bolts with a 4mm Allen wrench (Supplied in
hardware kit).
1-3: Repeat steps 1-1 and 1-2 to build another
Table Brace Assembly.
2-1: Flip the Table Brace Assembly
so the slotted edges face up.
2-2: Place a square nut into the
“T” slots at the ends of each Table Track
Support.
2-3: Insert 35mm bolts through the Frame End, and thread into
the square nuts (previously installed), as show Fig. 2-2.
2-4: Repeat steps 2-1 to 2-3 to build another Frame End Assembly.
Fig. 2-2
Fig. 2-1

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30mm Conector Bolt
1/4" Square Nut
35mm Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Leg Brace
30mm Conector Bolt
1/4" Square Nut
35mm Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Leg Brace
30mm Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Leg
Fig. 4-1
Fig. 3-2
Fig. 3-1
Step 3: Leg to Frame Assembly
Parts Needed:
2- Frame End Assembly
4- Legs
8- ¼” x 30mm Connector Bolt
8- ¼” Cap Nut
Step 4: Leg Brace Assembly
Parts Needed:
4- Braces
4- ¼” x 30mm Connector Bolt
4- ¼” Cap Nut
4- ¼” x 35mm Connector Bolt
4- ¼” Square Nut
4-1: Put a square nut into the “T”
slots in each of the Leg Braces.
4-2: Put a 35mm connector bolt
through the hole on each Leg.
4-3: Now screw the bolt into the nut
that you installed in the Leg Brace.
4-4: Insert a 30mm connector bolt
through the brace and into the Table
Track Support.
4-5: Insert a Cap Nut through the hole
in the Table Track Support, then thread
onto the end of the bolt.
4-6: Follow the above steps for the
remaining three Leg braces.
3-1: Attach the Legs to the Frame End
Assembly using (2) 30mm Connector
Bolts, and (2) 1/4” Cap Nuts per leg, make
sure the Legs angle outward as shown.
3-2: Create another Leg to Frame
Assembly by repeating this step.

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1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Middle Leg
35mm Connector Bolt
1/4" Square Nut
Middle Leg Brace
1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Middle Leg
35mm Connector Bolt
1/4" Square Nut
Middle Leg Brace
Fig. 5-1
Fig. 5-2
Step 5: Complete Lower Frame Assembly
Parts Needed:
2- Middle Legs
1- Middle Leg Brace
2- 35mm Connector Bolt
8- 30mm Connector Bolt
2- 1/4” Square Nut
8- 1/4” Cap Nut
2- 99” Plastic Track
5-4: Insert square nuts into the “T” slots in the Middle
Leg Brace.
5-5: Attach the Middle Leg Brace to the Middle Legs by
inserting a 35mm bolt through the holes in the middle
legs, then screw tightly into the square nuts previously
inserted in the middle leg brace
5-1: Put (2) two 30mm bolts through the (2) two
holes on one of the Table Track Supports.
5-2: Attach a Middle Leg to the Leg Frame
Assembly with (2) two 1/4” Cap Nuts per
leg. Do not completely tighten these
bolts yet.
5-3: Attach the other
middle leg by following
the previous steps.

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1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Cap Nut
Fig. 5-3
Fig. 5-4
5-6: Attach the other Leg Table Assembly to the Middle Leg and Track Assembly by securing the
Table Track Supports to the middle legs using (2) 30mm bolts, and (2) 1/4” Cap Nuts per middle leg.
5-7: Now completely tighten the screws holding the middle legs onto the table assembly.

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Plastic Track
Fig. 5-5
Fig. 5-6
5-8: Once the legs are on, place the two pieces of 99” Plastic Track into the
grooves in the Rail Track Supports.
5-9: Run hand across track to ensure track is completely seated into the slot.