Assembly Instructions for a Duncan Phyfe Pedestal
Note: The following directions may apply to both three & four leg variety.
REQUIRED for assembly:
1. Wood glue or “Elmer's Brand” yellow glue
2. Phillips #2 tip (standard size) along with either a power screw driver or battery operated screw gun
CAREFULLY unpack all components:
INCLUDED hardware for assembly:
1 small wrench (Pic N and O)
1 ½ inch screws (Bottom right corner of pic O)
Nuts, lock washers, & washers ( Picture N and O)
Short Pan Head Screws (Picture N)
Personalized instruction sheet with photos
Let’s Begin!
A work station or flat surface is highly recommended.
Step 1 Fasten Square plate to Pedestal Post.
Take the square wood plate & take notice of a black line. Now, Pick up the pedestal post. There is also a black line. Look at photos A,B and C for reference. Aline the two lines - then simply attach with the 1 ½ screws.
Step 2 Attach Legs
See pictures F,G,H and I. Apply wood glue on lone leg dowel and fasten leg to pedestal post with a washer, lock washer and nut. Tighten until snug. Repeat this for all legs. Do not over tighten.
Step 3 Attach Metal Plate Under Column.
See pictures J,K and L. Locate the metal black plate and center it under the pedestal. Start screwing this plate in at the three points pictured in photo L, than work the tabs out and screws those in as well. Once this is complete- You’re all done! Congratulations.