connectable sluice box bottom

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Print many of the same part, connecting them together to make a long bottom for your sluicebox! UPDATE! Now added TWO new pieces to the puzzle, and there's more on the way! Although I haven't tried printing these yet, you're free to test them out if you'd like. The connection parts didn't fit properly at first due to hasty modeling. An updated model with better edges is now available to catch that elusive gold! More unique, self-connecting parts will be designed to build a sluice box capable of collecting various sizes of gold - from large nuggets to fine particles. Additional images showcasing sides and connected pieces help visualize the completed product. Note that measurements between lower fastening holes are 99mm. In CAD, this distance was set at 10cm but failed to account for shrinkage, resulting in a printed size of 9.9cm. To compensate for similar material shrinkage, use 9.9cm or scale up your print by 0.01%. I recommend sealing the sidewalls and bottom parts with a rubber seal - an old bike tube works well when cut apart, or opt for other flat, long-sealing materials like silicone. Let it harden and then drill holes for additional features before completing the sluice box.