Garth Vader
Arachnobaron
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2016
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- 427
I'm stoked! I'm going to make one more because I want to have two enclosures ready for new T coming next month, not sure what size she'll require.
My issues were mainly equipment related and human error related. I made a few shortcuts the first time around and it didn't work well, so I went back to your recommendations. Saw slowly. And drill quickly. Be very patient with the gluing. The glue isn't great when you look up close. I will try a syringe next time like you suggested. Using a dremel worked fine for cutting the 45 degree angle for the hinge. I don't have a cutting but, I used a sanding but and it was fine. This acrylic scratches very easily so I found that putting a cloth between the box and the clamps I used while sawing and drilling helped.
Your instructions were very helpful and easy to follow. I did a "messy" version and got the feel for it and then made these two. Thanks for putting together the instructions @bryverine!
My issues were mainly equipment related and human error related. I made a few shortcuts the first time around and it didn't work well, so I went back to your recommendations. Saw slowly. And drill quickly. Be very patient with the gluing. The glue isn't great when you look up close. I will try a syringe next time like you suggested. Using a dremel worked fine for cutting the 45 degree angle for the hinge. I don't have a cutting but, I used a sanding but and it was fine. This acrylic scratches very easily so I found that putting a cloth between the box and the clamps I used while sawing and drilling helped.
Your instructions were very helpful and easy to follow. I did a "messy" version and got the feel for it and then made these two. Thanks for putting together the instructions @bryverine!