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Build Instructions - Base

Step 1.1

16 mm Kit Instructions

16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions

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Tools

2 mm Allen Key

Parts

2x Chassis Beams
2x Centre Beam Spacers
2x End Beam Spacers
8x M3 x 12 mm Button Screws
8x M3 Nuts

Stages

Attach the 2 centre beam spacers to the beams using 4x button screws and 4x nuts.

Attach each end beam spacer to the beams using 4x button screws and 4x nuts. Make sure the flat sides face outwards.

Notes

The centre beam spacers are designed to hold weights (available from Wickes ) if extra stability is needed.

Step 1.2

16 mm Kit Instructions

16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
Tools

Glue

Parts

1x Base
1x Chassis (from Step 1.1)

Stages

Glue the base to the chassis.

Caution

Avoid glueing the centre spacers as these may need to be loosened to add weights.

Step 1.3

16 mm Kit Instructions

16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
16 mm Kit Instructions
Tools

5.5 mm Spanner or Small Pliers

Parts

1x Base + Chassis (from Step 1.2)
2x Centre Buffers
2x Buffer Beams

Stages

Screw a buffer into one of the buffer beams until the thread protrudes out the back slightly.

Line the buffer thread up with the hole in one end spacer of the chassis.

Add the nut to the back of the end spacer and screw the buffer up tightly.

Repeat for the other end.

Notes

The buffer beams can also be glued to the chassis end spacers.

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