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* 2024-03-18 cast first sample

1. Set up mold elements.
   1. Used 0.039" piano wire for the long holes.
   2. Used M3x20 screws for the short holes.
   3. Used 1/4" clevis pins in the cap for the locating holes. 
   4. Used a small amount of clay to seal edge openings.

2. Mixed up 103 grams of Shore 20A silicone.
   
   1. vacuum degassed

3. Filled the mold bottom.

4. Firmly pressed the cap in place in one continuous motion.

   1. A tiny bit of silicone oozed out the top vents.

5. Clamped with three bar clamps; a small amount of silicone oozed up through
   the vent holes.

* 2024-03-19 demolding

1. Removed clamps, piano wire, screws, clevis pins.

2. Trimmed a little excess silicone from top.

3. The lid is firmly locked into place.

4. The lid is cracking trying to use the holes as pull points; decided to
   destroy the lid to get the part out.