Build a "working" tricorder

Step 8 Finish the sides

 The tricorder sides have some interesting faceting and tapering, which was short work with the drawknife.  Or long work with a sander.  There is also a tapered slot near the top where the carrying strap attaches.  I did some routing, carving, and sanding to achieve this shape.  Be careful not to go too deep, since the hinge slot is on the other side.