Assembly Instructions

Although we do all that we can to ensure that our assembly instructions arrive with your table, there can be occasions where these can fall off during transit. Please find a copy of our assembly instructions here should you require :)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

It’s arrived!

Bravo for bringing it in, our tables are quite heavy. Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back, and maybe treat yourself to a hot drink, you deserve it : )

Important notes before you begin:

Please be advised that all of our tables have beams on the back of the table top. These are dual purpose, the first being to keep them safe during transport, and the next is to stabilise the tops whilst they settle into their new home.

All table tops will arrive with their beams in the transport position. Depending on your table base and preferred leg gap, these may need moving to the outer edges of the table before installing the legs.

As all of our screws are self cutting, there are no predrilled holes for the screws, allowing for greater flexibility when positioning the table legs.

Our bases come in two different designs – Adjustable and Central Bar. To indentify which base you have, please check whether you have a single length of steel with bolts in your package – if you do, this is a Central Bar Base. If not, you have an Adjustable Style Base.

We recommend 2 people construct this table for safety purposes, and for one to be on hand with a hot/cold beverage in times of need! : )

Adjustable Style Base

1. Unwrap all components and check that you have the following. 2 x legs, 1 x packet of screws, 1 x table top.

2. Please count the number of holes on your base and check you have the same number of screws.

3. Place your table top, finished side down, onto the floor – protecting with wrapping or a blanket.

4. If you need to move the beams on the back (benches to fit underneath etc), please move them one beam at a time allowing 5cm at each end of the table.

5. Normally, there are two different thicknesses of steel. They require different screw lengths. Use the shorter screws on the thinner steel and longer screws on the thicker steel.

6. Position your legs at the desired location and screw in tight.

7. Flip the table upright and admire your handiwork : )

Central Bar Base

1. Unwrap all components and check that you have the following. 2 x legs, 1 x central bar with bolts in each end, 1 packet of screws, 1 x table top.

2. Please count the number of holes on your base and check you have the same number of screws.

3. Remove the bolts from the central bar.

4. Use the bolts to thread through the legs, and bolt into the central bar. Tighten with spanner when both are on, checking that your base is level and fairly sturdy.

5. Place your table top, finished side down, onto the floor – protecting with wrapping or a blanket.

6. Position your base at the desired location and screw in tight.

7. Flip the table upright and admire your handiwork : )

Once again, thank you so much for your purchase from our small family run business. Each table is unique, and lots of hard work goes into its creation. If you have a moment, please consider leaving us a review with a picture of your table in its new home, it really does mean the world to us. We have a large customer galley in our workshop which we take great pride in, and it really helps after a long hard day.

We hope your new table brings you many years of joy! : )

After care

Protect from high levels of humidity, moisture, and extreme heat as these can cause warping and in some cases splitting.

Also protect from strong sun light as this can cause bleaching of the wood.

Please wax the surface regularly using bees wax or a good quality furniture polish as this will not only protect the wood but will also develop a polish lustre in time.

Should you have any questions, please contact us via our Live Chat service, or pop an email to support@shabbybearcottage.co.uk and we will be happy to help.