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  1. PIC 32 - Step 8

    PIC 32 - Step 8

    Jig Assembly - one 'Guide' bolt cut to size and channels cut in back of Z-axis Support so height above table can be adjusted.
  2. PIC 31 - Step 8

    PIC 31 - Step 8

    Assemble the Jig
  3. PIC 30 - Step 7b

    PIC 30 - Step 7b

    Figuring out how much height adjustment I can get (using scrap wood spacers) before cutting channels in the ‘spine’
  4. PIC 29 - Step 7b

    PIC 29 - Step 7b

    If Z-axis Support were raised 1/2in then a max 1.5in block could be hogged-out to depth to 1/2in from bottom
  5. PIC 28 - Step 7a

    PIC 28 - Step 7a

    Dry Fit to Frame to determine height above the table – Bit touches table NOT GOOD
  6. PIC 27 - Step 6d

    PIC 27 - Step 6d

    Mark where the holes will be drilled. Repeat leveling, centering and marking for other end
  7. PIC 26 - Step 6c

    PIC 26 - Step 6c

    Make sure the Carriage is centered and square to the Z-axis Support. COFFEE HELPS ME THINK
  8. PIC 25 - Step 6b

    PIC 25 - Step 6b

    Add spacers to simulate the travel clearance you will have between the bolt heads in the Carriage and the ‘spine’ of the Z-axis Support
  9. PIC 24 - Step 6a

    PIC 24 - Step 6a

    Level the Carriage FRONT SIDE DOWN
  10. PIC 23 - Step 5i

    PIC 23 - Step 5i

    Closeup of a screw in the Horizontal Stabilizer
  11. PIC 22 - Step 5i

    PIC 22 - Step 5i

    Pre-drill for the screws that will secure the Guides horizontally
  12. PIC 21 - Step 5h

    PIC 21 - Step 5h

    Trim the corner of one of the Stabilizers to add clearance for the Depth Adjustment Rod
  13. PIC 20 - Step 5g

    PIC 20 - Step 5g

    Cut two (2) pieces for the Horizontal Stabilizers 1.5in x 1.5in and drill min 3/8in dia holes in centers for the Guides
  14. PIC 19 - Step 5d

    PIC 19 - Step 5d

    Z-axis Support dry fit - four bolts in center for attachment to the Floor Flange on the Frame
  15. PIC 18 - Step 5b

    PIC 18 - Step 5b

    Square the back (‘spine’) and ends of Z-axis Support before drilling pocket-holes - end view
  16. PIC 17 - Step 5b

    PIC 17 - Step 5b

    Square the back and ends of Z-axis Support before drilling pocket-holes - side view
  17. PIC 16 - Step 4b

    PIC 16 - Step 4b

    Closeup of Foredom Hanger - FOLLOWUP - DO NOT USE ANYTHING ON HANGERS!!!! MESSY, STICKY, GOOEY YUCK!
  18. PIC 15 - Step 4a

    PIC 15 - Step 4a

    Place the Foredom Handpiece in the Hangers and check to make sure there is clearance between the end of the carriage bolt and the Handpiece
  19. PIC 14 - Step 3e

    PIC 14 - Step 3e

    Dry Fit the Handle(s) into the Middle Section of the Carriage. Trim off the excess tubing
  20. PIC 13 - Step 3d

    PIC 13 - Step 3d

    Insert the 4in piece into 1/4in I.D. Vinyl Tubing and bend in a vise to make the Locking Handle

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