Cut Part Dimensions

LowRider CNC Advice
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Hi All,

Newbie to the forum here.

Started printing all of the pieces for my LowRider 2, ordered almost all of the parts required except the “Cut Parts”, 611-Plate and Y-Plate.

Opening the DXF files in different applications gives me drastically different dimensions.

Is there somewhere I can get a hold of the plans, with dimensions, so I can cut the parts out correctly the first time?

Hate wasting material and time to find out I started incorrectly to begin with.

Thanks,

Jim

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Import them in millimeters.

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Morning Barry,

Thanks for your response, although since starting with 3D printing, my entire life seems to have switched to metric.

When I import the DXF & SVG (converted) files into the same cutting software, in millimeters, the sizes are different.

When I import the DXF files into Inkscape, the sizes are different from the cutting software I use, again all in millimeters.

Normally in this situation, I import the file into cutting software, create a template that sticks to the wood and use that to get an accurate part.

Regards,

Jim

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Ahh, I see. I want to say the 611 plate is 230mm on the long side, and the y plate is 329mm on the long side. When I import them into estlcam as mm it’s correct. I know inkscape imports weird.

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Also, Dan has them available for sale linked on the project page if you want to skip making them. There is also a free program linked at the bottom of the FAQ’s page that lets you measure the DXF directly.

 

I use Metric for small stuff, anything over 1" and I think in imperial for the most part. I do keep a combo ruler and combo tape measure nearby at all times.

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Awesome, thanks both of you for the help.

I started this hobby about 4 months ago and it has been a lot of fun and have found people to be really helpful.

I’m coming close to retirement after a very very long career in the computer industry and find all of this fascinating,

Didn’t realize I could be reinvigorated in computers again, but thanks to projects like this, I see a very productive and fun retirement on the horizon.

Thanks again,

Jim

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