Core Template - Sno-Cad?

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BigDan
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Core Template - Sno-Cad?

Post by BigDan »

To all,

Using Sno_Cad, I can print the base template, but the core will only print to a very small scale on an 8.5x11 sheet.

How can I print a core template full size. I would like to use the interlocking tip spacer function. I will also be using abs side walls.

Otherwise, what is a good way for the not-so-mechanically inclined :| to construct a core template using the larger base template?

Regards,

BigDan
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knightsofnii
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Post by knightsofnii »

i built my core template off my base template.

first i made an exact clone of the base template so that I would not screw up the original.

I took the copy, and with router bit and spacer combos, i found a combination between a spacer and bit that ...no....actually I found a rounding bit that had a flat portion to it at the end, where the flat portion was 1/4" bigger than the bearing it had. I adjusted so that the bearing rode along the very bottom of the template, it cut the round in but the top area was flat and 1/4" thinner all the way around. I then used a straight bit with a top bearing and trimmed off the rounded part.

Just figure out a spacer and bit combo, or a bearing and bit combo, that will allow you to cut into the cloned template and reduce its size by whatever you want your sidewall thickness to be, dont forget to account for edge thickness. Then I would say just figure out the Puzzle piece part and jigsaw it with a small scrolling like blade, that part will probably have to be freehanded and be more difficult. Maybe cut one side of it out on a piece of plywood or something, then sand it smooth, then clamp it down and router it out with a small diameter bit and bearing. Then flip it over and do the other side exact same shape.
Doug
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Post by Cadman »

Can you export the file to dxf and then have someone pull it into
a cad program to plot or take it to a place that will do plots?
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