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This summer, build a terrarium out of acrylic and aluminum to bring a little nature inside your home.

by Dremel ®

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

US40 Ultra-Saw™

Model # US40

TOOL

Dremel 8050 Micro Cordless Rotary Tool

Model # 8050

ACCESSORY

US510 Metal Cutting Wheel

Model # US510-01

ACCESSORY

Dremel 628-01 Drill Bit Set

Model # 628-01

Tools & Accessories

Materials

2
48" 1" x 1" x 1/16" aluminum angle
2
13" 1" x 1" x 1/16" aluminum angle
5
24" 1" x 1" x 1/16" aluminum angle
1
24" 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1/16" aluminum angle
5
Acrylic sheets - 18" x 24" .093" thick
1
Thin marker
1
Aluminum rivets- 1/8" x 3/8"
1
Rivet gun
1
Vise
1
Clamps
1
Silicone Caulk

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Step 1

To begin creating the ends of the terrarium, cut three slots into the 48" aluminum angle with the Dremel Ultra-Saw the following way: (3) 1/4" slots, 15" from the left and the right end, and (1) 1/4" slot at the 24" mark

STEP 2

Step 2

Using a vise for a fulcrum point, secure the aluminum from step 1 at the center slot. Bend the center slot to a 90 degree angle. Then, bend the other two side slots to equal degrees to form a symmetrical shape with a 13" span at the bottom ends.