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We used machining to cut our stainless-steel ground rods. More specifically, we used a bandsaw as it was the best tool for a simple rod cut. We decided to machine our rods to length due to the high strength of stainless steel and the sheer power required to cut it. Below is an image of some steel rods that we had machined.
Assembly:
To assemble the housing of our product, we used M4 bolts and nuts as they were adequately sized for both our smallest and largest parts. Moreover, we chose to use bolts as they were easy to disassemble as problems and/or mistakes arose during assembly. We had considered nails, epoxy, and glue; however, these methods were far too permanent for our comfort. Below are images of our housing brackets that actively use M4 screws to attach to acrylic and wooden housing components.
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