Sub-thing for Back Panel of Magnetic Everything! Tinker Friendly Ikea Lack Remix

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##### ***Last updated Sep. 5th, 2022*** ### Magnetic Everything! Ikea Lack Back Panel I've finally had enough time to start working on the panels. I've decided to continue making sub-things in order to make things a little more organized. Please visit [Magnetic Everything!](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5415693) to see the main project. This is just the back panel however, you could do all 4 panels this way. I plan on making the other 3 panels hinged and out of acrylic. <br> ### Parts List 1. 24"x24"1/4" MDF cut to 445mmx550mmx1/4" 1. 1 of each bracket 2. 1 of each bracket alignment tool 3. V1 Panel Plug Qty. - 4 4. V1 Drill Jig - Panel Plug Middle Hole Qty. - 1 *Note: I did not drill the 4 outer holes, only the pilot hole using the middle hole* 5. V1 Drill Jig Upper Bracket Screw Hole 5. 1/8" Drill bit 6. 5/8" spade drill bit *Note: To drill out the center hole for the panel plug* 7. V1 Drill Jig - Panel Plug Bolt Holes Qty. - 1 *Optional, the plugs are a press fit. I didn't end up needing the 4 holes and heatset inserts but if they become loose overtime, I'll use this jig* 8. V2 Panel Plug Qty. - 4 *Optional. This is a second version of the panel plugs that are much thinner and do not have the bolt holes. I will likely change to these if the V1 plugs do not become loose over time* 9. M2xD3.0XL2.0 Qty. - 16 *Optional. If you opted to use the 4 screws for the V1 panel plugs, these are the heatset inserts the holes were designed for 10. M2 screws Qty. - 16 *Optional. See previous note. Length is likely 6 or 8mm 11. 12x2mm Magnets Qty - 24 I used [these]. (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GX7Z4DF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) They aren't exactly 2mm thick so the holes represent that. 12. M4x6mm screws Qty. - 2 (for the bottom brackets) 13. 6x3/4 Wood screws Qty. - 2 (for the top brackets) <br> ### Instructions *Note: Before using the jigs, pass the drill bit through the 3D printed part one time to loosen it up* 1. I spent a lot of time aligning the brackets to the panel plugs. Since this is the real world and your panel might not end up being identical in size, print 4 of the V1 Panel plugs or the V2 panel plugs (whichever you prefer) and 1 of each of the alignment brackets, as well as V1 Drill Jig - Panel Plug Middle Hole 2. Use V1 Drill Jig - Panel Plug Middle Hole to drill the center pilot hole on all four corners of the bracket. *Note: Again, I did NOT drill the 4 surrounding holes* 3. Use the 5/8" Spade bit to drill out the pilot holes 4. Prepare the Panel Plugs to insert the magnets. The trick to inserting them is as follows: each plug uses 3 magnets, partially insert 3 magnets into the Panel Plug hole. Add a 4th magnet to help push the other 3 into the hole by using a vice. Gently press the 4 magnets into the plug. This will make sure they are inserted flush. Remove the 4th magnet. ***Note: Pay attention to polarity! All 4 plugs must have the magnets facing the same way*** 5. Press the panel plugs into the holes you drilled into the panel during Steps 2 & 3. 6. As mentioned in Step 1, the brackets may not align for you. *One possible way to avoid these 3D printed brackets all together is to use L brackets like [these.](https://www.amazon.ca/Fitepro-Stainless-Fastener-12pcs-40mmx40mm-12pcs-20mmx20mm/dp/B08YXJGJ5C/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3DKCXJ96TR8CT&keywords=1+%22+l+bracket&qid=1662426961&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011&rnid=5690384011&rps=1&sprefix=1+l+bracket%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-11) If you decide to use these, you can use the Alignment Brackets to mount them in the correct locations.* 7. Grab the 4 alignment brackets and place them where they should go. Top Left, Bottom Left, etc. orientations are true if you're standing behind the enclosure and looking at it from the back. 8. Use M4 x 6mm Screws on the bottom two brackets and secure them to the heatset inserts that you put into the Table Legs when you printed and installed them. 9. For the top two brackets, use V1 Drill Jig Upper Bracket Screw Hole to drill 1 hole on either side. The V1 Drill Jig Upper Bracket Screw Hole is placed on the inside corner of the table legs at the very top, touching the underside of the top of the table. The jig has 2 sets of holes so that it can be used on the left and the right side but only drill 1 hole on each leg, and its the hole where the panel will be mounted. It's hard to explain so please see the picture labeled **STEP 9** 10. Use the 6x3/4 wood screws to temporarily secure the top 2 brackets. 11. Place the panel against the brackets and check the hole alignments. 12. If they do not line up, either use the brackets mentioned in Step 6, or open the provided file "Panel Brackets for Thingiverse" to move the hole around yourself to line them up. However, if they do line up, proceed to the next step. 13. Print 1 of each type of bracket. 14. Insert 3 magnets into each bracket using the vice and extra magnet trick. ***Note: Pay attention to polarity! All 4 brackets must have the magnets facing the same way, and opposite of the Panel Plugs!*** 15. Mount the brackets using the M4 screws for the bottom brackets and wood screws for the top brackets 16. Panel is ready to be mounted. 17. I think I covered everything. It's tough to explain with a step by step process. Please reference the images to see how everything goes. <br> ### Things to come 1. Panel Handles 2. Weather stripping to seal the gaps between the panels and the legs. I will use [this weather stripping](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0816GTPY3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) 3. The remaining 3 panels (Acrylic & Hinged)