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![[Laser cut and engrave] Pantograph - mechanical device which drawings can be enlarged to scale](https://image-res.xtool.com/resource/xtool/community/attachment/xtool-community/c402b05c-5ca9-4cd4-9bcb-1d27694d5671?x-oss-process=image/resize,w_1200,h_900,limit_0/interlace,1/format,webp/auto-orient,1)
Pantograph - mechanical device which drawings can be enlarged to scale
InstructionPantograph
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (5min)
Machine & module
xTool P2
55WCompatibles · 10
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Basswood Plywood
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Information
When I was at school we used to make such a device with a saw. Here, of course, I immediately fired up the laser and made myself a pantograph, which magnifies by a factor of 2. It could be screwed together with screws, which would increase the accuracy even more and would also be easier to assemble. But I wanted to make everything out of wood for the time being. The holes could also be adapted so that the pen fits better. I wanted to make it a bit bigger so that I could use more pens, so I wrapped tape around the pen.
Instruction
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Step1: Laser cutting of the parts
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Take the file from the xTool page and load it into the program. Place the parts so that they are cut from a 3 mm thick piece of wood.
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Step2: Glue the first parts together
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Glue the first parts together. I recommend starting with round parts as you can see in the picture.
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Step3: Glue the rest parts
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Glue the remaining parts together. Make sure, however, that the parts can still move in relation to each other. You could also use screws instead of the wooden bolts. In this case, you would have to adapt the holes to the screws beforehand.
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Step4: start drawing --> klick on the Picture - it shows you how it works
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Stick a sheet of paper on the table and the holding base.
Place two pens in the device and start drawing
Alternatively, you can also draw smaller.
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