CEB Press/Manufacturing Instructions/Soil loading drawer - Revision history

Bkufa: /* Fabrication Steps */

2011-12-14T22:57:26Z

Fabrication Steps

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	#Grind off the welds for the back and side pieces so that the entire drawer is flush.		#Grind off the welds for the back and side pieces so that the entire drawer is flush.
	#Flip the drawer over and tack the sides from the top.		#Flip the drawer over and tack the sides from the top.
	#Place the roof~~(S25)~~ and inner rails~~(S27)~~ in their respective places. The inner rail placement differs from the diagram shown. They should be sticking out 5" from the roof, therefore about 5" from the back. Ensure inner rails are perfectly parallel (varying no more than a 16th of an inch) and square throughout the entire length.		#Place the roof and inner rails in their respective places. The inner rail placement differs from the diagram shown. They should be sticking out 5" from the roof, therefore about 5" from the back. Ensure inner rails are perfectly parallel (varying no more than a 16th of an inch) and square throughout the entire length.
	#Tack them in multiple places except where they are touching the table.		#Tack them in multiple places except where they are touching the table.

	===Step 5: Tack outer rails ~~(S28)~~===		===Step 5: Tack outer rails ===
	{{Warning\| Ensure they are perfectly parallel; otherwise they will leave the roller guides. Insure it varies no more than 1/16" over the entire length.}}		{{Warning\| Ensure they are perfectly parallel; otherwise they will leave the roller guides. Insure it varies no more than 1/16" over the entire length.}}
	{{Hint\|Use the paper shims for this.}}		{{Hint\|Use the paper shims for this.}}

Bkufa: /* Step 3: Tack back */

2011-12-14T22:56:53Z

Step 3: Tack back

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	===Step 3: Tack back===		===Step 3: Tack back===
	[[Image:Back.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Step 3: the back in place]]		[[Image:Back.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Step 3: the back in place]]
	#Place the back piece ~~(S22)~~.		#Place the back piece.
	#Tack the back piece in a few spots, with a 1" seam on each side.		#Tack the back piece in a few spots, with a 1" seam on each side.

Bkufa: /* Step 2: Tack Sides */

2011-12-14T22:55:45Z

Step 2: Tack Sides

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	[[Image:Sides.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Step 2c]]		[[Image:Sides.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Step 2c]]
	#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.		#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.
	#Align side pieces~~(S29)~~ with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.		#Align side pieces with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.
	{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square. This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]		{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square. This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]
	*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see between the sides and the tube to properly space them.}}		*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see between the sides and the tube to properly space them.}}

Bkufa: /* Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly */

2011-12-14T22:55:33Z

Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly

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	{{Hint\|It is a good idea to weld in 1” or 2” increments, skipping around to different places to prevent warpage.		{{Hint\|It is a good idea to weld in 1” or 2” increments, skipping around to different places to prevent warpage.
	You will need to weld multiple layers where the tubing is rounded.}}		You will need to weld multiple layers where the tubing is rounded.}}
	<li>Grind off any weld which prevents the vertical support ~~(S31)~~ from being square and flush with both the spacer tube and the press plate.		<li>Grind off any weld which prevents the vertical support from being square and flush with both the spacer tube and the press plate.
	<li>Weld the vertical support to the press plate and spacer tube assembly.		<li>Weld the vertical support to the press plate and spacer tube assembly.
	<li>Grind down the welds on the open end of the tube so they are flush with the rest of the tube.</ol>		<li>Grind down the welds on the open end of the tube so they are flush with the rest of the tube.</ol>

Bkufa: /* Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly */

2011-12-14T22:55:16Z

Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly

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	(note: part numbers refer to the recently-published parts list on the Bill of Materials page)		(note: part numbers refer to the recently-published parts list on the Bill of Materials page)
	===Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly===		===Step 1: Weld Press Plate and Spacer Assembly===
	#Lay the spacer tube~~(S24)~~ on top of the press plate~~(S26)~~, align the sides and make the back edge flush. [[Image:Tubepress.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Steps 1b, 1c]]		#Lay the spacer tube on top of the press plate, align the sides and make the back edge flush. [[Image:Tubepress.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Steps 1b, 1c]]
	{{Warning\|Ensure all edges are tight and squared; this piece is critical, it must be a uniform height throughout the entire item. Grind off any imperfections.}}		{{Warning\|Ensure all edges are tight and squared; this piece is critical, it must be a uniform height throughout the entire item. Grind off any imperfections.}}
	<ol><li value="2">Tack weld the two together in many places (at least 3 on each side) to ensure nothing will warp.[[Image:Verttube.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Step 1e]]		<ol><li value="2">Tack weld the two together in many places (at least 3 on each side) to ensure nothing will warp.[[Image:Verttube.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Step 1e]]

Bkufa: /* Diagrams */

2011-12-13T22:19:00Z

Diagrams

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	== Diagrams ==		== Diagrams ==
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	The alphanumeric identifiers (i.e. S24) match up with the ID column in the [[#Materials Required\|Materials Required]] section		The alphanumeric identifiers (i.e. S24) match up with the ID column in the [[#Materials Required\|Materials Required]] section

Bkufa: /* Fabrication Steps */

2011-12-13T02:06:50Z

Fabrication Steps

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	#All the seams should be completely welded except the difficult to reach places between the inner and outer rails, those can be welded about 50%.		#All the seams should be completely welded except the difficult to reach places between the inner and outer rails, those can be welded about 50%.
	#You may want to grind off the welds in between passes around the drawer to allow it to cool.		#You may want to grind off the welds in between passes around the drawer to allow it to cool.




	===Step 7: Grind the entire drawer flush===		===Step 7: Grind the entire drawer flush===

Bkufa: /* Step 8: Check the Rails */

2011-12-13T02:06:17Z

Step 8: Check the Rails

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	*The rails likely got warped outwards on the side with the back while you were welding.		*The rails likely got warped outwards on the side with the back while you were welding.
	*If they are not still parallel, you will need to pinch them inwards so that they are. You can do so using two C-Clamps.		*If they are not still parallel, you will need to pinch them inwards so that they are. You can do so using two C-Clamps.










	===Step 9: Weld the tongue in place to the back of the drawer, ensuring it is square and centered.===		===Step 9: Weld the tongue in place to the back of the drawer, ensuring it is square and centered.===

Bkufa: /* Step 2: Tack Sides */

2011-12-13T02:05:36Z

Step 2: Tack Sides

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	#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.		#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.
	#Align side pieces(S29) with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.		#Align side pieces(S29) with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.
	{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square~~-see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFXzrwzsjg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=339&feature=plpp_video]}}~~ . This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]		{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square. This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]
	*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bahhYtxy4Zg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=203&feature=plpp_video video] ~~between the sides and the tube to properly space them.~~		*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see between the sides and the tube to properly space them.}}
			**See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFXzrwzsjg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=339&feature=plpp_video Squaring Drawer video]
			**See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bahhYtxy4Zg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=203&feature=plpp_video Shims video]
	<ol><li value="3">Tack the sides to the tube on all sides in multiple places except where it is touching the table. Add a few 1" seams to prohibit them from moving.</ol>		<ol><li value="3">Tack the sides to the tube on all sides in multiple places except where it is touching the table. Add a few 1" seams to prohibit them from moving.</ol>

Bkufa: /* Step 2: Tack Sides */

2011-12-13T02:03:40Z

Step 2: Tack Sides

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	#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.		#Lay the spacer/press plate assembly down so the press plate is touching the table.
	#Align side pieces(S29) with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.		#Align side pieces(S29) with spacer and press plate assembly. Insure the two are square vertically and horizontally with the spacer, and that everything is touching the table.
	{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFXzrwzsjg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=339&feature=plpp_video)}} . This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]		{{Hint\|It helps to use angle iron tacked to your table and the sides, so it insures they are vertically square-see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnFXzrwzsjg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=339&feature=plpp_video]}} . This also makes it a bit easier to align everything else. [[Image:Anglehelp.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Using angle to insure vertical and horizontal squareness]]
	*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bahhYtxy4Zg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=203&feature=plpp_video video] between the sides and the tube to properly space them.		*Also, it may help to use paper shims (see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bahhYtxy4Zg&list=UUjvBN1r7UXXqmIbx_u7bIAw&index=203&feature=plpp_video video] between the sides and the tube to properly space them.
	<ol><li value="3">Tack the sides to the tube on all sides in multiple places except where it is touching the table. Add a few 1" seams to prohibit them from moving.</ol>		<ol><li value="3">Tack the sides to the tube on all sides in multiple places except where it is touching the table. Add a few 1" seams to prohibit them from moving.</ol>