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CHAPTER
BODY FRAMEWORK TWO

uestor’s body is made from five 8-foot 1-inch 1-inch
Q1/8-inch strips of aluminum angle. I chose this material
over wood or plastic because while slightly more expensive, it
is stronger and more lightweight. Also, if care is taken, alu-
minum is relatively easy to work with. The aluminum angle is
used to form two boxes. These boxes are called the upper
framework and the lower framework. Once joined, they make
up Questor’s body.
Before the boxes are constructed each section of alu-
minum angle used to make up that portion of the body is
marked and drilled with holes to be used later in the robot’s
construction. These predrilled holes are best made when the
framework is in pieces rather than when assembled. A chart
will list how to assemble each box so all the predrilled holes
are in their proper locations when the framework is complete.
Remember to take your time and not to cut or drill the alu-
minum angle until you have checked your measurements or
hole locations against the book.

CUTTING ALUMINUM

Figure 2-1 shows how to cut each of the five aluminum strips
into the pieces that make up Questor’s framework. Cut the
strips with a hack saw and use a miter box to achieve straight
cuts. Be careful not to cut the aluminum before you have
checked your measurements.

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