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Step 3Assemble the cube
How to solder all the layers together to make a cube:
The hard part is almost over. Now, carefully place one layer back into the jig, but don't use too much pressure, we want to be able to remove it without bending it. This first layer is the top face of the cube. Place another layer on top of the first one , line up the leads and start soldering. I found it easiest to do corners first, then outside edge, then inside rows.
Keep adding layers until you are done. If you pre-bent the leads then make sure to save the layer with straight leads for last. It is the bottom.
I had a little too much space between each layer so I didn't quite get a cube shape. Not a big deal, I can live with it.
The hard part is almost over. Now, carefully place one layer back into the jig, but don't use too much pressure, we want to be able to remove it without bending it. This first layer is the top face of the cube. Place another layer on top of the first one , line up the leads and start soldering. I found it easiest to do corners first, then outside edge, then inside rows.
Keep adding layers until you are done. If you pre-bent the leads then make sure to save the layer with straight leads for last. It is the bottom.
I had a little too much space between each layer so I didn't quite get a cube shape. Not a big deal, I can live with it.
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May 11, 2010. 9:14 PMtechtable
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are those the ring lord pliers?!
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May 12, 2010. 5:46 AMR- (author)
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No, they're $2 duckbill pliers from Harbor Freight that have had the ends ground down and narrowed. It wouldn't surprise me if the same mod appeared on RL, they were originally made for chainmaille about 9-10 years ago and I wrote a webpage on how to make them. I know the web page address was posted on MAILLE, Ring Lord, and DeCordene boards at one time or another.
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