Construction
Construction was done by measuring the stock balsa wood strips and marking the length needed for the part being manufactured. A hobby hacksaw was used to cut the parts to length. Wood glue was used to adhere the parts to one another to form the bridge and articulation tower.
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Image 3.1: Measuring Balsa Wood
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Stock balsa wood was measured to length in millimeters and marked for cutting.
Image 3.2: Cutting Balsa Wood
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Manufacturing the bridge and tower members was done by using a hobby hacksaw to cut balsa members to length.
Image 3.3: Gluing Balsa Wood
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To construct the truss, the balsa wood members were glued together. Tape held the members in place while the glue set, and was removed after.
Image 3.4: Gluing Balsa Wood
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To construct the bridge, the balsa wood members were glued together. Tape held the members in place while the glue set, and was removed after.
Image 3.5: Gluing Balsa Wood
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To construct the articulation tower, the balsa wood members were glued together. Tape held the members in place while the glue set, and was removed after.
Video 3.6: Construction Process
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Construction largely consisted of measuring stock balsa wood to length and cutting using a hacksaw.
Drawing Tree
Image 3.7: Drawing Tree