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Step 5Dowels and Rods
Cut the aluminum rod to 4" and file the ends flat. I clamped it in the drill press and use the file to smooth and round the end off and used ultra fine sand paper to "clean" the aluminum. Carefully measure and mark the holes for the screws to attach the rod then drill the 2 holes at 1/8".
Cut the head and point off of the nail (3-1/4") and file the ends flat. Put it in the drill press to round the ends and clean as with the aluminum rod.Cut 2 lengths of the 1/4" dowel to 3-1/4". Flatten both dowels along the length just enough so they don't roll easily. Hollow out a channel on the side opposite the flat of one of the dowels to "cradle" the nail in place. I did this using a motor-tool while holding the dowel in a vice.
Set these parts aside for now.
Cut the head and point off of the nail (3-1/4") and file the ends flat. Put it in the drill press to round the ends and clean as with the aluminum rod.Cut 2 lengths of the 1/4" dowel to 3-1/4". Flatten both dowels along the length just enough so they don't roll easily. Hollow out a channel on the side opposite the flat of one of the dowels to "cradle" the nail in place. I did this using a motor-tool while holding the dowel in a vice.
Set these parts aside for now.
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