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==Frame==
==Frame==
'''Tools:'''
===Tools===
*Jig
*Jig
*Blocks
*Blocks
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*Punch
*Punch


'''Materials:'''
===Materials===
*Frame Pieces 16x
*Frame Pieces 16x
*Bolts
*Bolts
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*Nuts
*Nuts


'''Note:'''
===Note===
**When mounting/bolting pieces, do so loosely. Save extra-tightening till afterward.
**When mounting/bolting pieces, do so loosely. Save extra-tightening till afterward.


'''Steps:'''
===Steps===
*'''Setup'''
*'''Setup'''
**Allocate Bolts
**Allocate Bolts

Revision as of 22:31, 11 July 2011

LifeTrac Fab
Prepare - Cut - Drill - Misc - Assemble - Weld - Mount - Finish

Topics

Assemble

  • Frame
  • Arm
  • Hydraulics


Frame

Tools

  • Jig
  • Blocks
  • Bolting
    • Crescent Wrench
    • Wrench (size)
    • Ratchet (size)
  • Drill/Reamer
  • Level
  • Square/Triangle
  • Mallet/Hammer
  • Punch

Materials

  • Frame Pieces 16x
  • Bolts
  • Washers
  • Nuts

Note

    • When mounting/bolting pieces, do so loosely. Save extra-tightening till afterward.

Steps

  • Setup
    • Allocate Bolts
      • Lay out ??? bolts on Assembly Table
      • Place two washers on each bolt
      • Loosely attach nuts.
  • Lower Frame Assembly
    • Place Blocks on assembly area ground
    • Place Lower Frame pieces (front-to-back) on Blocks
    • Place Lower Frame crossbraces atop the front-to-back pieces
    • Align holes
    • Bolt Lower Frame together.
    • Level the Lower Frame with Level
      • Adjust Blocks
  • Upper Frame Assembly
    • Mount Vertical Frame Pieces to Lower Frame inner corners
    • Mount Upper Crossbrace Frame Pieces
    • Mount Upper Front-Back Frame Pieces
    • Tighten all frame bolts.
  • Finished!

Potential Issues

  • Bolt not fitting in hole?
    • Ream hole
  • Bolt fits, but stuck?
    • Loosen nearby bolts, use punch + hammer to force bolt through.

Successful

Vann Miller

Arm