
Onyx™ Drafting Table
Assembly Instructions
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and awl or
Parts Included:
B 2 pcs C 2 pcs E 4 pcs
1
⁄16" drill.
A 1 pc
Front extension tubes
adjustment collars
H 1 pc
Pencil ledge Pencil ledge screws
Base frame
Rear extension tubes Height
G 12 pcs
½" Phillip screws
To Assemble: Unpack and inspect contents to confirm you have all the parts listed above.
Open base frame (
1
height adjustment collar (
shown in figure 1. Position adjustment knobs facing out
and tighten lower screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 1
) in the upright position and place one
A
) on top of each leg tube as
E
Rear extension tube
Front extension tube
Figure 2
F 2pcs
Front guide tracks
J 2 pcs
Insert front and rear extension
2
tubes, (
as shown in figure 1. For the time
being, set each tube at a height of
approximately 4" and lock into place
by tightening adjustment knob.
(see figure 2).
) and (
B
Adjustment knob
), into base frame
C
Place your drawing board/tabletop on a soft pad or carpet to avoid
3
scratches with the best side facing down. Turn the assembled base
frame (
Position the frame according to the dimensions in figure 4,
depending on the size or your tabletop. Center from left to right.
Place front guide tracks (
Use an awl or a
4
Be careful not to drill all the way through tabletop.
Attach rear extension brackets and front guide
5
tracks to tabletop using ½" Phillips screws (
Since some screws are hard to reach, try spinning
Hint
adjustment collar so that adjustment knob is out of your way.
Once all screws are secure, return table to its upright
6
position and adjust tube extensions until tabletop is at
desired height and angle.
) upside down and place on tabletop as shown in figure 3.
A
) under front leg extensions as shown.
F
1
⁄
" drill to start screw holes.
16
).
G
Lower Phillips screw
Figure 3
Rear extension brackets
Front guide tracks

Approx. 6" Approx. 6"
2"
For 30" x 42" Tabletop
Figure 4
2"
Approx.
3"
1" 1"
Approx.
3"
For 24" x 36" Tabletop
3½" 3½"
1"1"
1"
To Attach Pencil Ledge
The pencil ledge (
materials from sliding off a tilted
surface. Slotted connection
allows for easy adjustment from
flush to elevated position. Use an
1
" drill to start holes and
awl or a
⁄
16
attach using two screws (
front edge of tabletop.
) prevents
H
J
To Fold Table Flat
Loosen lower screws in
1
front height adjustment
collars (
collars until adjustment
knobs face inward.
) and spin
E
) into
1"
6½"6½"
Flush Position
7
"
8
⁄
21
Elevated Position
H
J
Tighten the two hinge bolts
Hint
that connect the front legs to
the back of the base frame to
maximize the strength and
stability of the table.
Lift front edge of tabletop
2
slightly to remove front
extension tubes from
front guide tracks and
swing legs inward. Left
leg should be folded first.
When both front legs are
3
folded into position, allow
tabletop to drop downward.
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