Assembly Instructions
TABLE TOPS
546Wd Oval
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.
Plank Extension
42" x 57"– 87"
547Wd Square
Plank Extension
60" x 45"– 75"
548Wd Rectangular
Plank Extension
42" x 66"– 96"
550Wd Rectangular
Butcher Block Extension
40" x 66"– 96"
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.
Outside U.S. or Canada: 541-687-0213Outside U.S. or Canada: 541-687-0213
FFaax: x: 554411--668877--2200660 • 0 • wwwwww..wwhhiittttieierrwwoooodd..ccomom
Mail: P.O. Box 2827 • Eugene, Oregon 97402, U.S.A.Mail: P.O. Box 2827 • Eugene, Oregon 97402, U.S.A.
Congratulations!
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
befor
e you begin your project.
For normal household use only.
recommended for commercial use.
Do not climb, sit or stand on this piece of
furniture.
P.O. Box 2827
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
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.
Production Code:
Rev. 10/09VN
546Wd, 547Wd, 548Wd & 550Wd
Extension Table Top — Parts List
TOOLS REQUIRED: Phillips Screwdriver, Wood Glue
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.
PART
ITEM
Ac . . . . Table Top / Leaf Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . 1 / 2 . . . . . . 1 / 2
Dc
Ec
Gc
Fc . . . . Leaf Apron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . 4
H . . . . #8 x 1¼" Pan Head Screw
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
M . . . . Leveler Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . 6
N . . . . Guide Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . 9
O . . . . Table Slides (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
547Wd 548Wd 550Wd
546Wd
. . . End Apron (attached)
. . . Left Front/Back Apron (attached)
. . . Right Front/Back Apron (attached)
(for Lever Lock and Leveler Plate)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
. . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
. . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . 2
(some inserted)
. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . 24
30
. . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . 30
P . . . . #12 x 1¾" Pan Head Screw (inserted) . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . 16
Q . . . . Leg Bracket (attached) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . 4
6
6
12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
6
6
12
12
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
If a top or leaf panel is cupped, do not be alarmed.
The top was
characteristic of wood in an un
moisture conditions.
view of what could happen.
has absorbed moisture, or the concave side has dried out.
Usually
are exposed to similar conditions for a day or so.
flat when it was manufactured. It is a natural
finished state to cup from uneven
The figure at the right shows an exaggerated
This only means that the convex side
a cupped panel will equalize and straighten out if both sides
6
6
12
12
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546Wd 547Wd, 548Wd & 550Wd
Extension Table Top
GLUE ALL
PINS IN
THIS STEP
Ld
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Ac
Ac
Ac
Ac
K
K
N
Ac
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.
Ac
The lever locks are located outside of the
aprons on the 546Wd & 550Wd.
Fig. 1Fig. 1a
N
Fig. 1b
Ld
M
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.
HH
H
Ac
Fc
Fig. 2
AA
J
I
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.
AA
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Finishing Hints
Choosing the Finish:
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?
the piece to be functional, decorative or both?
Is
The answers to these questions may affect the
type of finish you choose.
Use products of the same brand to ensure compat-
2.
ibility of products.
ALWAYS follow the stain manufacturer’s instruc-
3.
Alder is a porous hardwood
tions.
best when following the finishing directions
looks
for softwoods
4. We recommend using a wood conditioner under oil
base stains.
Work in a well ventilated and well lit area.
5.
and often
Getting Started
1. Assembly
finishing
Assembly Instructions and these Finishing
the
Hints completely before beginning.
2. Sand
Sand
opposite the grain on turnings. Some parts
and
are
plywood. Be careful not to sand through the
veneer. End grain (table top ends, seat
grooves
Extra
paper
evenly stained piece.
3. When
furniture with a cloth or tack rag. Make sure
your
the item is free of dust before proceeding.
Instructions may contain special
information for that item. Read both
the entire piece, using #220 grit sandpaper.
with the grain of the wood on flat surfaces
on turnings, etc.) accepts more stain.
sanding in these areas with a #320 grit sand-
will reduce stain absorption, creating a more
sanding is completed, wipe the surface of
Staining
1. Read
2.
and follow label directions. Stir stain well
before starting.
Test stain on an inconspicuous spot on your proj-
or use the sample chip if one is provided. The
ect,
sample
your
stain
over
the
kit. Some
type
stain
may
second
darker woods in your kit.
chip must be sanded in the same way as
furniture kit to ensure the piece will accept the
similarly. Put at least one coat of your top coat
the stain sample, as it also affects the look of
stain. Test every type of wood that is in your
of our products include more than one
of wood, which may react di
r. Sample chips for the different woods
colo
included. It may be necessary to add a
be
coat of stain to lighter woods to match the
fferently to the
edges,
Rubber
gloves
Rags
Paper towels
Q-tips
3. Apply
4. Q-tips are ideal for hard to reach areas.
5. Allow to dry thoroughly before proceeding.
stain with a poly brush or lint-free cloth. Apply
over a small area and wipe off excess. Work-
stain
ing in small areas will make the color easier to con
trol.
Tack cloth
Drop cloth
Paint brushes
(bristle and
foam)
#220 & #320
sandpaper
Mineral spirits
Masking Tape
Applying the Top Coat:
No top coat is required if using paint.
1. Always
your
bubbles that are hard to remove.
2. All
and inside drawers) must be sealed with at least
one layer of a top coat. This will help minimize
wood
due to changes in moisture content or temperature.
3. We
coats
(especially on all table top and work surfaces).
Sand
paper
finish.
4.
Some water-based finishes tend to raise the grain
slightly
g step. However, do not use steel wool when using
in
water-base
in the wood can cause rust spots when coated with
any water-based product
read and follow all label directions. Stir
finish coat gently, do not shake. It will create
surfaces (including the underside of table tops
swelling, shrinkage, warping and cupping
recommend that you apply a minimum of two
when using polyurethane or varnish
lightly between coats using a #320 grit sand
or 00 steel wool for the smoothest possible
. This can be easily controlled with this sand
d
finishes. Strands of steel fiber caught
.
Painting:
1. For
2. Buy
3. Since
best results when painting, first coat the wood
a primer. An oil based primer would be best for
with
a smooth finish. If you do not wish to use a solvent
based
almost as well.
semi-gloss,
for
using
coat
manufacturers,
cific advice on using the paint that you purchase.
primer, a water based primer would work
a quality brand paint. You may use a satin,
or gloss sheen. Apply a second coat
a smooth finish. Lightly sand between coats
a #320 grit sandpaper, so that the second
will bond well. Repeat as desired.
there is such a variation between paint
refer to your paint supplier for spe-
Rev. 8/07
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