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THE TOOLBOX

CREATING THE INSERT TRAY

In this video, I’ll show you how to create a piston fit tray within the toolbox.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to size the components
    - Glue to glue the tray
    - How to flatten the tray
    - How to achieve a piston fit

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

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