Flat pack projects

[therechris]

I was wondering if anyone has any "flat pack" files they'd like to share. Anything like animals to furniture would be great, just looking for things I can do in a half sheet as I have a prt 4x4. Also any adirondack chair or ottoman files. Thanks for all your help.

[kelly]

Hi Theresa, this is a file I found on CNCZone. I cut it on my Buddy 32 using a 3/4 birch ply. I was able to get two horses from a 4x8 sheet of ply (24x32 sections = 3 sections per horse) The design needs some tweaking and tuning (Hoping to make the mods this weekend) but it's a solid design with some great ideas to work from. I plan to modify the "Rocker" with some brakes as I am worried the horse could flip if my great nephew really gets to rocking

I am also working on a doll cradle design using the same concepts. (No fastners, stores flat nested on sheet goods, etc.) I will post both modified files with some photos when I get them done. The design would really be enhanced with some engraving and I am working on being able to flip the head and tail so I can put eyes,texture, mane, etc. on both sides. I think I have a solution but I wont know until I get it on the bot. If it works I will post photos.
There are a number of projects on CNCZone that would be "flat plack" but if your looking for projects to sell you will need to do homework on ownership and such. Look for the Dino Font thread for a link to CNCZone. (You will need to reg on the site to have access)
Be well,
K.Z.


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Rocking Horse DXF
rocking horse.zip (23.6 k)

[therechris]

Kelly, when you down load these how are you knowing what size bit to use or does it matter since you are cutting a profile?

[dana_swift]

Theresa, the only thing a bigger bit does is make more dust and leave bigger radius's in the corners.

If you get too small of a bit, it wont have a long enough clear cutting edge to penetrate the material thickness. I try to use the smallest bit that will go all the way through the material, that makes the smallest kerf, the least dust, and the sharpest inside corners.

Hope that makes sense-

D

[kelly]

I have been using trial and error. -Mostly error
- It really depends on the material, thickness, and what kind of finish you need.
I have been happy with the results from my 1/4 and 3/8 straight bits. (CMT & Whiteside)
The Dino projects seem to require a lot of mods to get right. The rocking horse was cut with a 3/8 straight but I suspect I would get a better edge with a spiral.
Hope this helps,
K.Z.

[landdesign]

holy rocking horse... my horse show up again!... I Posted it on cnc zone 6 months ago and have picks from people as far away as Germany cutting it for their grand kids.... glad to see people are have fun using it for Personal use



Erik

[kelly]

Hi Erik, you need to make sure you name gets into the file.
I was doing a search to find the designer to thank them. So,ummm... - Thank you!
My Great Nephew is going to love it.
Great design and the measurements included in the file are a big help.
Be well,
K.Z.

[landdesign]

Your welcome.... and no problem... I have fun deigning this kind of stuff. I have a pile of files that I dough will ever get cut full scale. its more of a mental exercise than anything. I have started embedding my name in the files lately... wish I had done it sooner... HA!

Erik

[landdesign]

Your welcome.... and no problem... I have fun deigning this kind of stuff. I have a pile of files that I doubt will ever get cut full scale. its more of a mental exercise than anything. I have started embedding my name in the files lately... wish I had done it sooner... HA!

Erik

[dray]

Radius shelves, unfinished. Gave me a headache lol




roundedshelves..dxf (35.0 k)