Core Assembly

Next we'll add the front and rear halves of the Main Body to the Base.

Attach the Main Body

Overview

Materials

As Illustrated (HSI)Stock

Parts	Qty	Note
M3 x 6mm SHCS	8
Main Body - Front - HSI.stl	1
Main Body - Rear - HSI.stl	1

Parts	Qty	Note
#6 x 3/4" sharp point screws	8
Main Body - Front - Stock.stl	1
Main Body - Rear - Stock.stl	1

Directions

Note: Alignment

If inserting a screw becomes difficult, back out and check:

• That both halves of the main body are still correctly aligned; and
• That the already-inserted screws are straight.

If using heat set inserts, double-check that the inserts in the Base are straight, as well.

1) Set the front and rear Main Bodies over the base and the align the edges.
Note: the support ghosts in the illustration are caused by a software bug; supports should be removed.

2) Begin inserting screws to the base, only partially tightening.
HSI: tighten to finger tightness.
Stock: tighten about halfway.

3) Continue inserting and partially tightening until all eight (8) are inserted.

4) Check for any alignment problems between the Base and Main Body. When satisfied, tighten all of the screws down fully.

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Join the Main Body

Unified Builds

Skip to Attach the Crossbar if you have printed a Unified Main Body.

Overview

Materials

Parts	Qty	Note
M3 x 8mm SHCS	6

Directions

1) Insert an M3 x 8mm screw in the top hole on one side of the rear Main Body. Fasten it to the mating hole on the front Main Body.

2) Repeat with the top hole on the other side of the Main Body, again fastening from back to front.

3) Use two (2) more M3 screws to fill in the remaining screw holes on one side.

4) Repeat with the final two (2) screw holes on the opposite side.

Reference

Attach the Crossbar

Overview

Materials

As Illustrated (HSI)Stock

Parts	Qty	Note
M3 x 16mm SHCS	2
Main Body - Crossbar - HSI.stl	1

Parts	Qty	Note
M3 x 20mm SHCS	2
Main Body - Crossbar - Stock.stl	1

Directions

1) Hold the crossbar between the screw holes at the top of the front main body. Note that the lip should face forward.

2) Fasten the crossbar in place with two (2) M3 x 16mm screws.
These screws can be adjusted to help square the sides of the case body .

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