# Side Board (Optional) | **1000mm Side Board Kit** | | | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------ | | **SKU** | **Name** | **Quantity** | | 30684-01 | Extrusion Connection Bracket | 2 | | 25281-13 | T-Slot Nut M5 Pre-Assembly | 21 | | 26018-03 | Extrusion Bracket (Gusset) | 4 | | 30517-11 | Threaded Insert M5 | 12 | | 30685-03 | Side Board, X-Carve 1000mm | 1 | | 26049-10 | Extrusion T-Slot 20x20 x 250mm | 2 | | 26049-04 | Extrusion T-Slot 20x20 x 958mm | 2 | | 25286-34 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 x 8 | 8 | | 25286-37 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 x 10 | 8 | | 25286-41 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 x 12 | 5 | | 25286-47 | Button Head Cap Screw M5 x 14 | 12 | | **1000mm Drag Chain Kit** | | | | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------ | | **SKU** | **Name** | **Quantity** | | 30554-06 | Flat Head Cap Screw M5 x 10 | 2 | | 26016-03 | T-Slot Nut M5 Post-Assembly | 2 | ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2F7G83SonVLj3xttj17Kg6%2FDJI_20210907_104534_117.jpg?alt=media\&token=11b8cc06-31f0-4082-a3fc-3191fcdf2db9) Install all threaded inserts into side board. ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FHGjY9FZ6GoDl6JgBSeOr%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e0f7f1c6-e505-4bca-969e-94b5e77c6b44) Insert 2 pre-assembly t-slot nuts on the side of each aluminum extrusion (facing inward). These will be used to attach the gusset brackets to the extrusions. Insert 1 additional pre-assembly t-slot nut on the top side of one of the 958mm extrusions to match up with the middle countersunk hole on the sideboard. ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FWG6rGw7JAWh5IKDqgVbA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=01a0097b-9d76-4353-9775-918f55ebc044) Loosely assemble frame using the 20mm x 20mm aluminum extrusion, 4 gusset brackets, 8 pre-assembly insertion nuts and 8 M5x10mm button head cap screws. ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2Fkl48wpn0rNo9mGjzB5WY%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d3936ca6-9b37-46eb-877d-b5b6a478eeba) Place sideboard over the frame and line up 958mm extrusion with the pre-assembly t-slot nut under the middle countersunk hole. Tighten all 8 M5x10mm button head cap screws to secure gusset brackets. Slide 2 pre-assembly t-slot nuts on the top of the 250mm aluminum extrusions. Attach the sideboard to the frame by placing 5 M5x12mm button head cap screws in the countersunk holes and securing them into the pre-assembly insertion nuts. ![](https://x-carve-instructions.inventables.com/1000mm/step7/photo/P4220548jpg11.jpg) Insert pre-assembly t-slot nuts into the ends of the sideboard and wasteboard frame. These will be used to attach the side board to the X-Carve frame using the extrusion connection brackets. Use M5 x 8 button head cap screws to secure the extrusion connection brackets. ![](https://x-carve-instructions.inventables.com/1000mm/step7/photo/jpfs_DSC2935.jpg) ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2F2ZH0kD0d6KwUyHQ4eLkv%2FIMG_4093.jpg?alt=media\&token=b50329b7-c38c-48b5-851a-caa01eaccfbf) {% hint style="info" %} If needed, you can find additional M5 x 12mm Button Head Cap Screws in the Spare Parts Kit. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} If needed, you can find additional M5 Post-Assembly Tee Nuts in the Spare Parts Kit. {% endhint %} Use 2 post-assembly t-slot nuts and 2 M5 x 10 flat head screws to secure the drag chain to the sideboard. ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FnHjoWIm7JwE8VomRppr5%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4612136f-7704-4e1f-8e72-7097d6afd3e3) ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FgPURoiovBxO9uKXqG1tc%2FIMG_4097.jpg?alt=media\&token=af9e1957-be32-4b8e-a999-81eee5f0ad8a) ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FuCK8HvJ8dw3n7wMBYOXo%2FIMG_4100.jpg?alt=media\&token=0f4cf1bb-e038-4f8f-b008-e98c01d6fe3a) ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2Fp5Kdl6DhHjrLZGhZklNg%2FIMG_4102.jpg?alt=media\&token=2e25a883-d3d5-456c-93fc-7e5eb121d6d4) Lift the machine onto the side board and tighten down remaining button head cap screws. ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FQn2Wrrx4KgjeBu5XlwmA%2FIMG_4103.jpg?alt=media\&token=8dce20ec-b89d-4a76-a682-3444fe5bc4e1) ![](https://1344225073-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhnKtrxIx8xGheKaj3h%2Fuploads%2FYmewSZssyOKwrbFqGXHv%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=7ed8bae1-506b-42c1-9983-1b2eff369d36) **NOTE:** The M5 x 14 button head cap screws will be used to attach the X-Controller to the sideboard. 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