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== Introduce yourself to [[Solidworks]] ==
== Introduce yourself to [[Solidworks]] ==
Go to the [[Solidworks#Training|Solidworks Training]] page and complete the recommended tutorials. This could take a couple of hours.
Go to the [[Solidworks#Training|Solidworks Training]] page and complete the recommended tutorials. This could take a couple of hours. As a demonstration that you understand the tutorial, design a slice in Solidworks. You can do this by designing the 1/2"x1/2"x5.5" mitered piece, then creating an assembly out of 4 of these. Call these mitered_slice_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_slice.SLDASM.
== Assemble the base slice ==
== Assemble the base slice ==
Before assembling the base slice, we will need to cut holes for the controls, as well as an inset so that we can inlay aluminum control plates. Two of the base sides will be unaffected, but two will have the same hole/inset pattern. When the holes and inlays have been cut, the base can be glued and clamped just as the slices were above.
Before assembling the base slice, we will need to cut holes for the controls, as well as an inset so that we can inlay aluminum control plates. Two of the base sides will be unaffected, but two will have the same hole/inset pattern. When the holes and inlays have been cut, the base can be glued and clamped just as the slices were above.
=== Design the holes and inset in [[Solidworks]] ===
=== Design the slice in [[Solidworks]] ===
* Make a copy of the slice you designed. Copy both the assembly and the slice. Let's call these new files mitered_base_piece.SLDPRT and mitered_base.SLDASM. In the assembly, replace the old part with the new one. In the new part, change the height from .5" to 1/2".
* You will
[[Image:TV_Mood_Lamp_Mitered_Slice.png|500px]]
=== Set up the work piece for the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===
=== Set up the work piece for the [[Handheld CNC Router]] ===