Let’s get started building your new Mitre trimmer & measurement system! This guide will take you through the assembly of your new mitre trimmer with the measurement system step-by-step.

Before we begin, gather all the parts:

• Wooden bench
• Left and right fence pieces
• Bolts, washers, and nuts (with a large head)
• L-shaped metal bars (2)
• Small spacer blocks (2)
• Screws (different types, we’ll mention them in each step)
• Straight edge (a ruler or flat board will work too!)

Safety first! Remember to keep your fingers clear of the trimmer blades whenever you’re working on the system.

Alright, let’s build!

Step 1: Attaching the Fence Pieces

1. Find the top of your wooden bench. This is the flat side with the bigger holes drilled all the way through. The other side has smaller holes with a slant at the bottom (those are for nuts and bolts to sit flat).
2. We have two fence pieces, left and right. The raised edge should face inwards, towards the center of the bench. Line these fences up with the big holes on the top of the bench.
3. Grab the bolts, washers, and nuts. The bolts with the big heads go from the top of the bench, down through the holes in the fences, washers, and finally screw into the nuts. Tighten them up by hand until everything feels snug.

Tip: You can use a wrench to tighten the nuts all the way at the end, once everything is assembled. For now, finger tight is good!

Step 2: Adding the Side Bars

1. Take a look at your L-shaped metal bars. These long pieces will connect the bench to the trimmer itself.
2. Flip your bench back over so the flat surface is on the bottom again.
3. We have some small spacer blocks. Slide one spacer block in between the bench and each metal bar, right where the L part meets the bench.
4. See the holes in the metal bars and the wooden spacers? Line those up with the holes already drilled in the sides of your bench.
5. Grab the screws with the pointed ends. These will screw the metal bars and spacers securely to the bench. Twist them in until they’re almost all the way tight, but leave a tiny gap.

Step 3: Connecting to the Trimmer Base

1. Almost there! With the bench and bars loosely attached, lift it up and position it next to your trimmer base.
2. Look at the ends of the metal bars. You’ll see oval-shaped holes there. Line these holes up with the holes on the trimmer base.
3. We have special screws with flat heads. Use two of these screws on each side to connect the metal bars firmly to the trimmer base. Make sure the bars fit snug against the base as you tighten the screws.
4. Remember those screws holding the fences to the bench in Step 1? Go back and tighten those all the way now with a wrench.

Step 4: Fine-Tuning the Fences

1. We’re nearly finished! Now you need to adjust the fence pieces so they line up perfectly with the fences on your trimmer itself.
2. Grab your straight edge (ruler or flat board). Hold it along the edge of the fence on your trimmer.
3. Carefully move the fence piece on the measurement system until its edge lines up exactly with the straight edge, and the front edges match too.
4. Once they’re lined up perfectly, tighten the nuts on the bolts holding the fence pieces to the bench. Be careful not to move the fence as you tighten!
5. Tip: If your system is on a table, you can easily reach the nuts from underneath now.

That’s it! You’re all set!

Your measurement system is ready to use! The block with the hole can slide onto either fence, and you can attach the measuring sheet if you’d like.

• Some folks like to set up their system on the corner of a table for easy access.
• If possible, keep the system bolted to a workbench for stability.
• Whenever you move the system, always center the blades on the trimmer and remove the handle. Use the carry handle on the bench

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