Building the Top Structure

STEP 2 - TOP STRUCTURE

Cut two lengths of spaghetti to 200mm long and tape to the work surface exactly like in step 1 for the bottom structure.

Cut two main support pieces to 200mm long and tape to work surface

Cut five cross braces to 50mm long and place between the two long support pieces so they form four squares 50mm a side. Glue up exactly like in step 1.

Apply cross pieces to form 50mm squares

Apply the diagonal cross pieces exactly like in step 1 and glue up. The finished part will look like the picture below.

Add the diagonal cross braces and glue up

To add strength, add two long pieces of spaghetti in parallel to the assembly, the same as for the bottom piece.

Add strengthening pieces parallel to the length of the assembly

Run glue in the centre of the pieces along the full length.

Glue up the assembly where possible avoiding any blu-tac or tape.

Allow part to dry.

Finished bottom piece glued on one side

Once dry, flip over and glue up the bottom face.

Flip over and glue up bottom face.

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