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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

SM20 Saw-Max Tool Kit

Model # SM20

ACCESSORY

SM500 Wood & Plastic Carbide Wheel

Model # SM500

ACCESSORY

SM600 3" Wood & Plastic Flush Cut Wheel

Model # SM600

ACCESSORY

SM842 Saw-Max™ 2 x 4 Cutting Guide

Model # SM842

Tools & Accessories

Materials

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4' x 4' x 3/4" Birch Luan Plywood
1
1" x 4"
1
12' x 2" x 4" for Axle Support & Chasis
1
Wood Glue
1
Wood Screws
1
Radio Flyer Tricycle Wheels (Comes with end hub caps)
1
3/4" x 48" Metal Rod - for axles
5
1/2" x 1/2" Bolts
2
1/2" Nuts
4
1/2" Washers

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

Start by cutting out your three seat components from the sanded plywood material. You can make all necessary cuts in this step quickly and easily using your Dremel Saw-Max tool equipped with an SM500 Wood & Plastic Wheel. Measure and mark your cuts, set your tool at full depth and cut along the marked lines, following them through the notch at the front of the tool. The excellent line of sight on the Saw-Max tool makes precise cuts simple to achieve. In this step you'll be cutting a total of 4 pieces. • One Seat Back • One Seat Bottom • Two Triangular Sides for the Seat

STEP 2

Step 2

Next, we worked on creating a channel in a piece of 2x4 material. This piece will later be cut in two for the front and rear axle. This channel will eventually hold the axle rod onto which the wheels will be mounted. To create a 1/4" wide channel for our axle rod we made 5 passes through the center of the 2x4. Mount the straight-edge guide onto the Saw-Max, set the Saw-Max depth guide to 3/8". With the SM500 wheel still mounted in your Saw-Max tool, make 5 passes side-by-side, checking your metal rod for a snug fit as you work. You may find it will take you more or fewer passes.