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Brian Munger Styrene Dome Assembly Pics

Date: 07/09/2018
Owner: Chewbakken
Size: 75 items
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Glue the inside edge of the top ring first.

Glue the inside edge of the top ring first.

Date: 07/21/2018
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The outer edges of the top ring are glued next, followed by the spokes and lastly the lower panel curves.

The outer edges of the top ring are glued next, followed by the spokes and lastly the lower panel curves.

Date: 07/21/2018
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After gluing, the inner dome is marked for cutting where opening panels will be.

After gluing, the inner dome is marked for cutting where opening panels will be.

Date: 07/21/2018
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The inner dome is also marked for opening pie panels on top.

The inner dome is also marked for opening pie panels on top.

Date: 07/21/2018
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The curved lip of excess styrene is trimmed away from the bottom of the dome ( final trimming still to come ).

The curved lip of excess styrene is trimmed away from the bottom of the dome ( final trimming still to come ).

Date: 07/21/2018
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Being visible when the lower dome panels are opened, A section of the topmost ring is carefully sawed through and removed.

Being visible when the lower dome panels are opened, A section of the topmost ring is carefully sawed through and removed.

Date: 07/21/2018
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The section removed.

The section removed.

Date: 07/21/2018
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When installed, the modified ring will sit just below the panel openings.

When installed, the modified ring will sit just below the panel openings.

Date: 07/21/2018
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A drum sanding bit installed in the drill press is used to smooth the inside of the rings.

A drum sanding bit installed in the drill press is used to smooth the inside of the rings.

Date: 07/21/2018
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Inner sanding completed.

Inner sanding completed.

Date: 07/21/2018
Views: 210
Marking the outside of the top ring in preparation for sanding a bevel on the outside.

Marking the outside of the top ring in preparation for sanding a bevel on the outside.

Date: 07/21/2018
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The bevel is made using a vertical sander. The support table is angled slightly so material is removed from the top edge.

The bevel is made using a vertical sander. The support table is angled slightly so material is removed from the top edge.

Date: 07/21/2018
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