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+++ road_case_tutorial [2024/04/21 22:10] (current) – [Getting Started] enowery
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 ===Step 3: Cut Extrusions===
-Next, measure out the aluminum extrusions for all corners of the box.
+Next, measure out the aluminum extrusions for all edges of the box. Start to measure the edges from an inch inside all corners. This will leave your extrusions 2 inches shorter than their edges.
-__Make it easier on yourself, dont cut the ends of the extrusions into 45 degree angles and try to fit them together at the corners. Cut them shorter than the length of the edge and you'll leave the corner exposed. This exposure will be covered up with the ball corners__
+Using a miter saw, cut the extrusions to your measured length.
+__Make it easier on yourself, do not cut the ends of the extrusions into 45 degree angles and try to fit them together at the corners. Cut them shorter than the length of the edge and you'll leave the corner exposed. This exposure will be covered up with the ball corners__
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 ===Step 4: Drill Holes and Rivet===
-After lining up the extrusions with the wood. Drill holes through the extrusion and wood at even intervals. Next, put the rivets into the holes, with the nail part sticking towards the outside of the case. Rivet them down to attach the extrusions to the wood. NOTE, if you have a case with multiple parts, like a lid, make sure to leave the edges that connect the two bare for now. We will attach tongue and groove extrusions to that later. **To remove a rivet, use the same drill bit used to drill the initial hole and drill out the rivet**
+After lining up the extrusions with the wood. Drill holes through the extrusion and wood at even intervals using a 3/16" drill bit. Next, put the 3/16" rivets into the holes, with the nail part sticking towards the outside of the case. Rivet them down to attach the extrusions to the wood. NOTE, if you have a case with multiple parts, like a lid, make sure to leave the edges that connect the two bare for now. We will attach tongue and groove extrusions to that later. **To remove a rivet, use the same drill bit used to drill the initial hole and drill out the rivet**
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