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2. Build the back assembly.
a. Cut a 25-degree bevel along one long edge of the (07) arm support. (_DSC4538)
b. Lay out a 1-inch radius on the bottom outside corners of the (07) arm support opposite the beveled edge as shown in Figure 3. Cut the rounded corners, and sand smooth.
c. Using the dimensions shown in Figure 3, attach the (05) back slats to the (07) arm support and to the (06) back slat braces. Space the (05) slats evenly over the length of the (06) back slat supports. . (_DSC4418, _DSC4428)
d. Locate the center of the middle (05) back slat, and use a beam compass to draw a 15-inch radius curve on the tops of the (05) back slats as shown in Figure 3.
e. Cut this radius to shape, and sand smooth.
Cut List
| Part | Material | Size | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A legs | 1 x 6 x 12 | 3/4 x 5-1/4 x 36 | 2 | |
| B legs | 2 x 4 | 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 20-1/4 | 2 | |
| Leg brace | 1 x 4 x 8 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 21 | 1 | |
| Back leg brace | 1 x 4 x 8 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 22-1/2 | 1 | |
| Back slats | 1 x 4 x 8; 1 x 4 x 10 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 36 | 5 | |
| Back slat braces | 1 x 4 x 10 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 21 | 2 | |
| Arm support | 1 x 4 x 10 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 29 | 1 | |
| Arms | 1 x 6 x 12 | 3/4 x 5-1/4 x 31 | 2 | |
| Arm braces | 1 x 4 x 8 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 6 | 2 | |
| Seat slats | 1 x 6 x 10 | 3/4 x 1-1/2 x 22-1/2 | 15 | |
Finished Dimensions
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