Bike handlebar mounted hands-free book holder

Step 3 Assemble the post

Picture 1:
The larger flat washer had a hole slightly too large for comfort so I added a 1/4 inch washer to keep the bolt from pulling through and to make it look a little better.

Picture 2:
The assembly order for this end of the post is; 1/4 inch washer, large flat washer, small washer, 1/4 inch nut. Make sure the smaller flat washer is fairly well centered on the large washer. You could add a drop of lock-tite or something to the nut but I didn't think it was necessary. (Okay, actually I didn't think about until just now and I hope it's not needed.)

Picture 3:
Slide the post into the stem and place the smaller flat washer over the bolt. It should be just barely above the edge of the stem, again to help with centering. If it drops below the edge it may end up too loose and you could have a rattle.

Picture 4:
Center the larger washer, add the 1/4 inch washer and nut and crank it down tight. Again, lock-tite wouldn't hurt but I don't think it's needed. We'll see after it gets a few miles on it.