# @thefabschool on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLfxm7hO_-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20265262-thefabschool-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-10-10T22:23:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Fab School | Metal Fab... (@thefabschool) — https://gondola.cc/thefabschool

## Caption

Steps to Mechanics Chair Project: ⠀⠀⠀
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1. Identify materials⠀
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2. Decide build parameters and measurements⠀
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3. Program tubing in #BendTech ⠀
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4. Print bending documents for reference ⠀
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5. Locate and identify proper tubing for frame work⠀
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6. Bend tubing ⠀
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7. Notch straight tubes⠀
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8. Use blueprints to locate & identify material for threaded bungs⠀
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9. Machine caster bungs to blue prints ⠀
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10. Cut sheet metal parts using CNC plasma cutter or laser cutting machine ⠀
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11. Check that all parts are cut to blueprint specification⠀
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12. Bend all sheet metal parts using CNC press brake ⠀
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13. Prep all parts for assembly ⠀
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14. Insert and TIG weld bungs into bottom of tubes ⠀
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15. Fit bent tubes into sheet metal base and square using top tubes and squares - tack weld ⠀
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16. Top tubes and seat mount tabs should be tacked into place using fixture ⠀
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17. Make sure tack welds are strong and in optimum location ⠀
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18. MIG weld as much as possible leaving fixture in place ⠀
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19. Remove fixture and finalize MIG welds ⠀
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20. Countersink top bolts into seat ⠀
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21. Final assembly of mechanics chair! ⠀
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#TradeSchool #Blueprint #CNCLaser #SheetMetal #SkilledTrade #Fab101

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blueprint, sheetmetal, fab101, tradeschool, skilledtrade, cnclaser, bendtech

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