Carl Goldberg GBGP0102 - Manual (Page 3)

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PREPARE FOR ASSEMBLY
1. Decide on the type of glue that you will use to build
your field box. You may use wood glue (aliphatic resin),
CA, or epoxy to assemble your field box. For the strongest
and most durable glue joints we recommend you use wood
glue. To build the box you see here in the manual, we used
wood glue for each joint and then we used evenly spaced
drops of CA to hold each piece in alignment while the wood
glue dried. If you prefer to use CA and accelerator to build
the box, use only a light misting of accelerator (spray from
about 9" [228mm] away). This prevents bubbling of the CA
as it cures and makes a stronger joint.
2. Depending on the layout you choose, you may build
your Super Tote with the power panel and battery on the left
side or the right side. For this manual, we will show you how
to build the box with the power panel and battery on the left.
Decide on what’s more comfortable for you.
3. Use a sanding block with some 150 grit sandpaper
to smooth the surface of the wood. Sand and bevel the
edges of the two uprights (part #8) and the base (part #10).
Remember that time spent preparing the wood now will
improve the final finish later. After you’re done with the box,
you will spend a bit more time sanding it for your final finish
application. Rough-prepping the individual pieces now will
save you a bit of time and effort later.
4. Please refer to the numbered parts diagrams on the
previous page to help you build this field box. Parts are
numbered and show parts orientation.
BUILD THE MAIN BOX
1. Install four 5/16" x 3/8" x 7" [8x10x187mm] hardwood
rails in the channels provided in each of the two uprights
(part #8). Glue these in place so that there is at least 13/64"
[5mm] distance from the end of the rail to the edge of the
upright on either side. Sand the rail down to size if this is
not the case.
2. Lay one of the two battery box sides (part #2) onto the
left side of the base (part #10). Align the edge as shown.
Hold the battery box side in place using masking tape. This
will help you align the left side upright. Place three pieces of
masking tape under the base as shown.