Catskill Craftsmen 1843 - Manual (Page 7)

WRONG!
Post needs to be screwed deeper.
WRONG!
Post needs to be backed out.
CORRECT!
Set screw secures post properly.
Step 1
1. The Bastion fastening system consists of a steel post (threaded on one end with a hole
through the shaft on the other end); a Barrel Nut (cylindrical barrel-shaped with threaded open
end & holes through the sides); and a Set Screw (Phillips slot on one end, pointed on the
other)
2. To attach Posts: A) Dip threads of Post in vegetable oil. B) Align threaded end of Post with
hole in wood, tap on slotted end with hard hammer until threads enter, then tighten down using
a flat head screw driver or the provided allen wrench (See the Illus. Bas. 3 for alternate seating
methods). DO NOT TRY TO HAMMER THE POST ALL THE WAY IN AS IT WILL STRIP THE
POST HOLE. C) When solid shaft of Post hits wood, back out approximately ½ turn until the
hole in the posts is properly aligned as per step by step directions. For example: the holes in
the posts on the inside of the drawer front will be parallel with the long length of the drawer
front when properly seated.
3. A) Place a Barrel Nut into the nut access hole, so that the threads in the nut face out. The
small notches on either side of the nut opening, indicate the location of the holes through the
sides of the nut. B) Insert the posts through the end of the braces (or drawer sides); through
the holes in the sides of the nut. When properly aligned, you will see the hole in the post inside
the barrel nut. Post hole should be slightly off-center toward the wood.
4. Insert the Set Screw into the threaded end of the nut and tighten down. The tip of the Set
Screw will seek the center of the hole in the Post as it is tightened down, forcing the Nut toward
the main shaft of the Post. This is what tightens the wooden parts together. Set screws should
thread easily – DON’T CROSS THREAD! If Set Screw doesn’t thread easily, check position
of the hole in Post.
5. If the wooden parts are not tight against each other, the Post needs to be screwed a half
turn at a time until wood joints are tight.
Illustration Bas. 1
Step 2
Illustration Bas. 2 Illustration Bas. 3
TIPS ON HOW THE BASTION FASTENING SYSTEM WORKS
If you have any questions regarding assembly or missing or damage
parts, call our customer support number:
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ALTERNATIVE METHODS
FOR SEATING POSTS