Assemble Wine Tray Staves

Put the handle in the jig

Check the dot on the bottom of the tray. Red is V1, Black is V2. This tells you which type of stave you will need. Fit the tray into the groove.

Find staves that match each other (color/shade of wood, etc.) Fit them onto the base. Check that there are no gaps between the stave and the base.

Put the staves on. Make sure they fit the groove well.

Clamp the staves to the jig. Try to keep them flat on the jig table (they have a tendency to tilt out)

Put drill guide over handle and clamp it to the handle.

Drill through the holes.

Screw in the #8 1-½” screws. Two on each stave.

Flip the tray around and repeat.

Put tray on cart with the order form in it. If order has more than one tray, stack the 2nd on upside down on first and put order form in between.

Wine Tray Assembly FAQs:

This handle has a knot, can I use it?
- If the knot is not moving, then you will likely be okay to use it. If it seems weak, then set handle aside. Some knots you can drill through and it will work, others will split apart. You'll learn from experience.
- If there is a knot hole/indent in the handle grip, check with the cleaner/packer. If it is on the bottom of the handle, then you good to use it.
This stave has bumps/air bubbles, can I use it?
- Use your judgement on this one. If it's not massive and sticks out like a wart, then it can be used. As you assemble more, you'll get an idea of what can be used and what can't.
The bottoms of these staves are chipping out.
- Break away more of it with a tool or your hand. If the tray still sits supported in the groove, then it will work. Nobody seems the bottom of the tray.
I've screwed the screws all the way into the handle, but there's a gap between the handle and the stave, help!
- First check that there is no sawdust in between the handle and stave. Sometimes it will build up and keep them apart.
- If still having issues, back the screw out, pull the stave in tight, and re-drill the same hole deeper. Now put the screw in and you should be good.
Can I use handles if they have the number stamps on them?
- If you see any markings on handles and think they will be visible when assembled (the bottom inside lip of handle is fine), then either sand it off real quick, or set aside to be sanded and re-stained by material prep.
The tray seems too short to fit.
- Pull the tray halfway out of a handle groove so that it rests on it. Then it should reach both sides and not have a gap when assembled.
My question wasn't answered here and I don't know if I can ship this one.
- Ask the person responsible for checking/packing wine trays if they think something is acceptable. They are the final decision maker.

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