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===Step 3: Cut Extrusions=== | ===Step 3: Cut Extrusions=== | ||
- | Next, measure out the aluminum extrusions for all corners | + | 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. |
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+ | Using a miter saw, cut the extrusions to your measured length. | ||
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===Step 4: Drill Holes and Rivet=== | ===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 |
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