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Re: CNC Routers

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Originally Posted by HumblePie View Post
We are fortunate enough to have access to a 3D printer. So, for smaller plastic and/or wood parts (smaller than the printer envelope), I find that a printed template, along with a pattern trim bit on a benchtop router table does a pretty nice job. You can rough cut the parts slightly oversize, temporarily affix the printed template (w/ double-sided tape or screws) and trim on the router table for accurate geometry and a nice smooth edge. Larger parts can be accomodated by designing the template pieces to be interlocking.
Why don't you just print a template on paper and then cut it out? A hell of a lot cheaper then 3D printing...
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