Cross Template kit

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Friend has some 5th generation paper patterns that she uses for cutting plywood substrates, then covers the plywood with art, glass and stone. The paper moves around and none of the parts are accurately dimensioned. It was too large for my printer, so I drew up the various pieces in SCAD and then sectioned it into printable pieces. For shipping, it needed to be small enough for a Flat Rate shipping box. Parts are friction fit, but a drop of CA glue will hold things into one piece or you can put a piece of tape along the top surface. Tracing around the outer edge gives a consistent line that can then be cut with jigsaw or scroll saw, or even a band saw. SCAD files are include for easy changes to the tip decoration/pattern. You can scale down the STL for printing child-size versions. Print Settings Printer: Mendelmax Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: Doesn't Matter Infill: 25% Notes: Not critical for nozzle or layer height settings. I used 0.25 mm for ABS or PLA. Use a large brim to hold down ABS. This part is not the end sculpture, but is a template used to mark the final sculpture piece. The large holes simply save printing plastic. They can be used to locate holes for hanger hardware. Post-Printing Assembly The layout is intended to easily press together. The small top arm goes on the top edge of the joining block, on the area with 3 pegs. The other (longer) arms are installed 2 on the sides and one on the lower peg. Trial fit and trim to remove any flash along the edges, then press the parts in place and put a drop of instant setting glue in each gap. Flip the template over onto a sheet of wood or substrate, then trace around the outside and you are ready to fire up the scroll saw!