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The undertaking began with the purchase of a Carvera mill, a compact CNC machine that could effectively carve out intricate designs in various materials, including aluminum. Though initially designed for lighter materials like wood and circuit boards, he sensed its potential for shaping an iPhone chassis.
Following the Apple accessory guidelines, he sketched out the basic shell, focusing on the external dimensions to get a feel for the carving process. After successfully milling the first version, he acknowledged both the successes and imperfections, concluding that iterations would lead to improvements.