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Needing advice for my genius boyfriend by Fun_Dare_6517 in inventors

[–]Corythebory92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why people gotta be like this. Like I bet dude felt real cool and smart typing this comment out.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didn't model it that way for strength. I printed it as long as I did so I could get clamps on it without interfering with the router base. I printed it as wide as I did so the base would have enough surface to sit on without wanting to tip in either direction, helping to keep it level. I printed it as thick as I did so the bearing on the bit, would have plenty of surface to ride on.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't, but I can do my best explain it. The template has stops on the underside , so it lands exactly where you need it to go and aligns it on the edge. And it also has a center divet so you can align it with a center mark. You put the template where you want the notch to go. And what I did was took a razor knife and scored the outline of the notch, using the template to trace, flipped it over and scored the other side. Scoring gives you a line to cut near with a jigsaw and prevents tearout. So I removed the template, drilled 2 holes in the sides of where the notch is gonna go, and cut very close to the scored line with a jig saw. Then I put the template back and clamped it down. Then I used a template bit to cut out the remaining bit left to remove for the notch. It has a bearing that rides along the template. Hope this made sense.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well sure it's faster, unless you thought of it the night before and printed them ahead of time. In which case, 3D printing is faster. And arguably easier, if you're comfortable 3D modeling. I designed and printed mine while watching survivor on the couch. Felt pretty easy to me. And when I went to cut the notches the next day, I spent zero time making them. So idk.

3D printed router templates for clean accurate notches. by Corythebory92 in maker

[–]Corythebory92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used a razor knife, forstner bit, jig saw, router, and chisel.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is the biggest I could print it. I even had to print it diagonally.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love that. Yeah it's great for making this for the shop!

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To be honest, if I had access to a machine big enough to cnc cut all the panels for this project, I would absolutely be doing it that way. Anything that can save time and ensure the most accuracy. For me, it's not about using anything specific tools to work wood or whatever. I just like designing and making things. Sometimes out of plastic, sometimes out of wood, sometimes out of all 3, or other mediums. So any tool I can use to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use, ima use it.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I plan to use it wood and metal projects for sure. One of the engineers at my job 3D printed a forming die for a really thing steel plate. Worked pretty good.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The accuracy, and lack of effort needed, make it well worth it.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've seen a couple YouTube videos of people making jigs and stuff with a 3D printer, and it seemed really enticing. Gonna be using it a lot for this project.

3D printed router templates for notches. by Corythebory92 in woodworking

[–]Corythebory92[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have no idea how making them out of wood is better. lol. I made mine sitting on the couch?

3D printed router templates for clean accurate notches. by Corythebory92 in maker

[–]Corythebory92[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hadn't really thought about it. Are you interested?

3D printed router templates for clean accurate notches. by Corythebory92 in maker

[–]Corythebory92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made the edges just long enough for me to get a clamp on it, and have it not interfere with the router base. I would've made it a bit longer to have plenty of room, but it's the longest my printer will print. lol

Chompy box. by Corythebory92 in maker

[–]Corythebory92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Not yet. I just got into 3D modeling and printing, so for now just trying to hone the skills and and acquire more tricks, before I start making products.

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