Modern-Mill FERNWOOD User manual

Assembly Instructions
THE FERNWOOD

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Getting Started
1.
• ELECTRIC DRILL/DRIVER RECOMMENDED FOR ASSEMBLY. USE THE DRIVER
BIT PROVIDED.
• USE SAND PAPER TO SMOOTH OUT ANY SCUFFS THAT OCCUR
THROUGHOUT ASSEMBLY.
• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS, OR RISK STRIPPING OUT HOLES.
• WE RECOMMEND USING THE PROVIDED GLUE AT HIGH-STRESS
ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR ADDED STRENGTH PARTICULARLY, STEP 4, ARM
ASSEMBLY.
For easy cleaning and color retention, we recommend fi nishing your
Fernwood Chair with a paint or stain and / or clear coat.
If you plan to fi nish your Fernwood chair, be sure to do so BEFORE
assembly with a water-based stain or paint. Let dry completely before
assembly.
ACRE takes stain and paint well. Paint is easiest to work with on account
of the narrow slats and tight corners.
If you choose to stain, we recommend having a small foam brush and
rag handy when applying your fi nish. When applying stain, begin
with harder to reach areas between seat and back slats, immediately
wiping off excess fi nish from fl at surfaces with your rag. Once you’ve
gotten to all the tighter areas, move on to the fl at, easy to access areas
of each component.
UNPACK ALL THE PARTS FROM SHIPPING BOX.
PAINTING OR STAINING
Notes:
A) (8) 3/4” Screws
B) (8) 1-1/4” Screws
C) (12) 1-1/2“ Screws
D) (14) 2-1/2“ Screws
(1) Chair Back
(1) Chair Arms
(1) Driver Bit (1) Sand Paper Pad
(1) A-Frame
(1) Glue
(1) Seat Assembly
(1) Left & Right Leg
(1) Seat Support
A
B
C
D

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2. Base Assembly
(2B) 1 ½” SCREW
(2C) 2 ½” SCREW
A. Insert seat support across left and right leg pieces into
corresponding dowel peg. (Fig 2A)
B. Secure seat support to legs with (1) 1 1⁄2” screw above
dowel peg on each side. (Fig 2B-C)
C. Next complete attachment to each leg with (1) 2 ½” screw in
pre-marked hole below. (Fig 2B-C)
FIGURE 2A FIGURE 2B-C

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(2E) 1 ½ ” SCREW
(2D) NOTCHES
FOR DOWEL PEGS
D. Seat A-Frame between legs, using corresponding
notches and dowel pegs for proper placement. (Fig 2D)
E. Secure A-Frame into place with (8) 1 ½ ” screws. Use 4 screws
on top, 4 screws on underside. (Fig 2E)
FIGURE 2D FIGURE 2E

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A. Place seat component down fi rmly onto Base
Assembly. (Fig 3A)
C. Use (2) 1 ½” screws to attach cross support up into
underside of seat assembly. (Fig 3C)
B. Fasten seat component with (8) ¾” screws through
pre-drilled holes on metal support bracket. (Fig 3B)
(3C) 1 ½” SCREWS(3B) ¾” SCREWS
3. Seat Assembly
FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B FIGURE 3C
Tip! Use hand or clamp to hold seat down to base while
fastening.

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4. Back Assembly
A. Insert chair back fi rmly into corresponding slots on
seat. (Fig 4A-B)
B. Secure chair back into place with (2) 2 ½” screws
through pre-marked holes on underside of seat
assembly. (Fig 4A-B)
C. Fasten chair back with (8) 2 ½” screws through back
of seat. (Fig 4C)
FIGURE 4 A-B FIGURE 4C
(4 A-B) 2 ½” SCREWS (4 C) 2 ½” SCREWS

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5. Arm Assembly
Tip! We recommend using provided glue on inside of
notched attachment point on legs and along back strap
for added strength to these high-stress areas.
A. Place Arm Assembly around chair back. Insert Arms
into corresponding notches on both legs. (Fig 5A-B)
C. Secure arm assembly to chair back with (8) 1 ¼”
screws. Start with center holes working outward
toward sides. (Fig 5A-B)
Reminder, do not over-tighten.
D. Re-check that arms are pressed fi rmly down into leg
notches and fasten into place with 2 ½ ” screws at
pre-marked holes on inside of legs. (Fig 5D)
(5A-B) 1 ¼” SCREWS
(5D) 2 ½” SCREWS
FIGURE 5A-B
FIGURE 5D
B. Make sure arms are pressed fi rmly down into notches
on legs.

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