Alvin Drafting Table Onyx Assembly Instructions
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Alvin Onyx is a versatile drafting table designed to enhance your drawing and drafting experience. Its sturdy base frame and adjustable extension tubes allow you to customize the table's height and angle to suit your needs. The front guide tracks ensure precise alignment, while the pencil ledge prevents materials from sliding off the tilted surface. With its easy assembly and foldable design, the Alvin Onyx is a practical choice for both professional and hobbyist artists.
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Onyx
™
Drafting Table
Assembly Instructions
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and awl or
1 ⁄
16
" drill.
Parts Included:
A 1 pc
B 2 pcs C 2 pcs E 4 pcs
Rear extension tubes
G 12 pcs
Front extension tubes
H 1 pc
F 2pcs
Height adjustment collars Front guide tracks
J 2 pcs
Base frame ½" Phillip screws
To Assemble:
Unpack and inspect contents to confirm you have all the parts listed above.
1 Open base frame ( A ) in the upright position and place one height adjustment collar ( E ) on top of each leg tube as shown in figure 1. Position adjustment knobs facing out and tighten lower screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 1 Figure 2 2
Rear extension tube
Pencil ledge
Front extension tube
Pencil ledge screws
Insert front and rear extension tubes, ( B ) and ( C ), into base frame 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).
Adjustment knob
Lower Phillips screw
3
4
5
Place your drawing board/tabletop on a soft pad or carpet to avoid scratches with the best side facing down. Turn the assembled base frame ( A ) upside down and place on tabletop as shown in
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 ( F
figure 3.
) under front leg extensions as shown.
Use an awl or a 1 ⁄
16
" drill to start screw holes.
Be careful not to drill all the way through tabletop.
Attach rear extension brackets and front guide tracks to tabletop using ½" Phillips screws ( G ).
Hint
Since some screws are hard to reach, try spinning adjustment collar so that adjustment knob is out of your way.
6
Once all screws are secure, return table to its upright position and adjust tube extensions until tabletop is at desired height and angle.
Figure 3
Rear extension brackets
Front guide tracks
2"
Approx. 6"
For 30" x 42" Tabletop
Approx. 6"
2"
Figure 4
1"
Approx.
3"
For 24" x 36" Tabletop
Approx.
3"
1"
6½"
1"
1"
3½" 3½"
1"
1"
6½"
To Attach Pencil Ledge
The pencil ledge ( H ) prevents materials from sliding off a tilted surface. Slotted connection allows for easy adjustment from flush to elevated position. Use an awl or a 1 ⁄
16
" drill to start holes and attach using two screws ( front edge of tabletop.
J ) into
Flush Position
Elevated Position
21 7 ⁄
8
"
H
J
Hint
Tighten the two hinge bolts that connect the front legs to the back of the base frame to maximize the strength and stability of the table.
To Fold Table Flat
1 Loosen lower screws in front height adjustment collars ( E ) and spin collars until adjustment knobs face inward.
2
3
Lift front edge of tabletop 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 folded into position, allow tabletop to drop downward.
©2007 ALVIN & COMPANY, INC. • P.O. Box 188, Windsor, CT 06095-0722
Phone: 860-243-8991 • Toll-Free: 800-444-2584 • Fax: 860-242-8037 • Toll-Free Fax: 800-777-2896
www.alvinco.com
LIT-A7143 6/07
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