Making of cantilever 4

 I made the aluminium parts of the cantilever from 3 mm thick plate. I drilled and shaped the cut-outs with a drill press and file.










I used heavy steel blocks to keep the aluminium in place for pouring the molds. Once the clear cast resin was poured, i slotted the aluminium parts in place.

 The result of the above is seen here. A clear cast version of the wooden block made in the previous post. The surface is wavy and would need to be sanded and polished to form a perfect glass-like surface.

 The final cantilever- made from clear cast resin and aluminium.

I think it is going to break in the middle section, as this is were the largest amount of pressure is...