Yea Google is not what it used to be when they first came out. Back then you actually got information. These days you get mostly ads and useless junk... And yes info... but when they started you really got right to the heart of your search fast. That's what was missing in the other search engines.
Actually, "Bartley" was the very first thing up when I posted it from my laptop this morning, and again just now on my iPad. You just have to know how to bend technology to your will. :)
Anyone check Bartley's prices for their _finished_ pieces while there?
Bit surprised to see they're ballpark (slightly less) to what I've been pricing for more straight forward pieces. IOW, good to see they're not giving it away.
Since you seem to be a neophyte my first suggestion would be do as others have said and contact Bartley and see if they can send you a copy of the detailed (not the quick and dirty you're looking at on their website) assembly manual.
As to glue up. Use the minimum amount and apply carefully. Pretend that you're paying $35/oz for it and you'll do fine.
Glueing/finishing is a double-edge sword. Finish where you need glue is a problem as anything between the wood and the glue weakens the joint. Similarly, glue between the wood and the finish screws up the finish.
If you get a bit of glue squeeze out there are two schools of thought:
1) wipe off the excess with a damp cloth immediately, or
2) let it dry without disturbing it and then take a very sharp chisel or marking knife and take it off.
In both cases, I would then sand lightly to remove any trace of the glue.
Apropos of absolutely nothing, a friend of mine, a lawyer is a wood butcher as well. Does nice work from what I've seen. His job while attending law school part-time was a pattern maker for Bartley. He would disassemble classic pieces and create the patterns for the Bartley replicas.
Last question, Doug. What the hell is their 0070 kit?
Just so you are aware, The results of Google searches are no longer generic and are "personalized" based on your browsing history, location, social media participation, clicks, and any other data that can be gleaned from your ip address, and GPS/ cell tower triangulation if you're using a voice/data device.
If you're using Google's Chrome browser you supposedly can turn this "personalized" search results off ... or they lead you to believe that you can.
You have to assume that even if you use vpn, the location of the vpn server will likely result in some personalization of Google searches.
Ok, you have to make sure that the search is only on "Bartely" and not any of the possible suggested Bartely phrases that drop down from the suggested search box.
Hello Doug. My "excuse" for needing the assembly instructions for the BARTLEY BEDSIDE BACHELOR'S CHEST is not so deserving as yours: I misplaced mine (plus the hardware). Could you please advise where you obtained the instructions? Best wishes.
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