KCSteve
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
Hey guys!
Finally had a chance to swing by an awards shop and ask about getting some old / scrap plastic for making templates for my pantograph. Got the hoped for "Here's our scrap bin, help yourself" response.
So, I know to upsize my pattern (since it will be reduced in operation) and use a #54 round graver, but what's the best way to bevel the edges of the template for locking it into place? Do I even need to bevel the edges? Also what's the recommended way to cut this type of plastic? Score and snap or fine toothed saw?
Thanks in advance!
Finally had a chance to swing by an awards shop and ask about getting some old / scrap plastic for making templates for my pantograph. Got the hoped for "Here's our scrap bin, help yourself" response.
So, I know to upsize my pattern (since it will be reduced in operation) and use a #54 round graver, but what's the best way to bevel the edges of the template for locking it into place? Do I even need to bevel the edges? Also what's the recommended way to cut this type of plastic? Score and snap or fine toothed saw?
Thanks in advance!