Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
4
Time Required
- CEB Main Frame: U-Channel Prep 4 steps
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Introduction
Sketchup ModelAdditional Materials Required:* 3/4" Galvanized Nuts (4)* 3/4" Steel Nuts (10)
Tools
Parts
No parts specified.
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Mark the holes in the horizontal members as shown in the diagram. Center punch them.
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DON'T PUNCH THEM! They will be mag-drilled in a later guide.
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Mark and center punch the 4 holes on the face of the U-channel.
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DON'T PUNCH THEM! They will be mag-drilled later
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Torch holes for 3/4" drawer adjustment bolts as shown in the diagram.
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Grind away the slag.
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Weld 3/4" nuts to the outside of the U channel where the holes are torched.
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Weld it with a bolt coming thru the other side so it protects the threads and so you know the nut won't get off center.
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Grind away any spatter between the bolts.
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Make (4) 3/4" x 3.5" bolts using 3.75" threaded rod and steel nuts. See Making Bolts.
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Thread the bolts through the nuts and thread another nut on top as shown.
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Punch the holes as shown. The diameters are 3/4".
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Torch the roller slots as shown.
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Insure a 1/2" bolt goes thru it.
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Grind away the slag.
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Weld the the thin cylinder support nuts, taking care to protect the threads.
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