Bruce A. Shields

A collection of my novels, artwork and other creations.

Power Distribution

Bruce | November 30, 2007

I added a power strip for distributing the power throughout all of the devices I will be running in GONK, including the Warning light, a charging system, and various lights and sounds. Top view of everything.

Body brace Two

Bruce | November 30, 2007

Here another brace is added because of the weight of things causing a bow in the body. This will hold the front and back of GONK in line. A couple screws holds great! This gives the extra support that is needed with the light system.

Light Port Seam Plate

Bruce | November 30, 2007

Here you can see why the port had to be so big…this was the only way the lid could go on without removing the light every time. I removed the light to add the seam plate that will essentially sit just underneath the port opening when you put the lid on and hide any gaps. [...]

Warning Light Port

Bruce | November 30, 2007

Now it’s time to cut a port for the warning light to go through. I cut the bin a little big for easy access…. Then I cut a filler I will place on the shaft of the Warning light to fill any gaps after the lid is on. Here is the light port and the [...]

Wood Frame Secured

Bruce | November 29, 2007

A gap is unacceptable…the lid will not slide on with that there! A single metal screw takes care of that problem. A couple in the bottom will hold the wood frame tight. The body is now VERY strong and firm!