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Welcome to the Model 1 Base Assembly Instructions

Here you will find the detailed instructions for assembly of the machine base (the box holding all of the other parts) for the Fab@Home Model 1

Assembly Tips for Threaded Inserts for Thermoplastics

Step 1 Materials

Step 1 Materials (cont'd)

Step 1 Assembly - Close-up

Step 1 Assembly Results

Step 2 Materials

Please see Step 4 below for a trick for inserting the bearings

Step 2 Materials (cont'd)

Step 2 Assembly - Close-up

Step 3 Materials

Step 3 Materials (cont'd)

Step 3 Assembly Results

Step 3 Assembly - Close-up

Step 4 Materials

Step 4 Mid-Assembly

The bearings can be difficult to press in. Using a rubber mallet may help (or in a poor college student's case, an eraser and a hammer). A few light taps should do the trick.

Step 4 Assembly Results

Step 5 Materials

Step 5 Mid-Assembly

Step 5 Assembly Results - Again, the method outlined in step 4 may be useful for inserting the bearing.

Step 6 Materials - Minus the "Base Rear Panel" from step 2

It is easier to make sure the threaded inserts are properly inserted if you try to screw into the holes before hanging on the large panel.

Step 6 Assembly - Don't forget to tighten on the pulley.

Step 6 Assembly Results

NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN WORKING WITH THE "BASE TOP PANEL"!! IT IS FRAGILE, AND CAN BREAK EASILY, ESPECIALLY AS YOU TRY TO INSERT IT INTO THE BACK PANEL!! (personal experience - Pkiddy)