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Then I split the 6 7/8" dimension in half and drew a center line. |
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Next I measured a ¼" on both sides of the center line. |
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Then I scribed a line from the line on the right side of the center line to the corner on the lower right of the sheet. Do the same for the left side. |
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Here's what it looks like cut. You'll need two of these. |
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Test fitting the two pieces. Looks pretty good. |
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Do the same for the two side pieces. The narrow end should be ½" wide. |
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Then start with the larger piece and glue down. Here I'm using a flashlight to help hold the two pieces while the glue dries. |
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This is the way it should look when all the pieces are glued up. |
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And a view down the chute from the top. |
Next will be the conveyor system to move the coal from the hopper to what ever it will load.