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Multi-purpose gluing/sanding jig design
Instruction
Information
This is a modular, reconfigurable jig for setting angles, useful for both sanding and gluing applications. A large number of predefined angle pieces are provided, both standard angles for boxes and roofing pitch angles for dollhouses and architectural mockups.
Instruction
Step1: Overall design and cutout
The design contains a base piece with an array of holes plus a series of different triangles for many useful angles (roof pitches from 6/12 through 16/12, plus 18,30, 45 and 60 degrees). All angle pieces are cut with little feet that plug into the holes of the base pieces.
One way this can be used is for boxes or roofs of house/building models. The triangles and base are sized so that they will overlap each other as shown in the photo, allowing pieces to be set in the angles for gluing.
Step2: Sanding option
A sandpaper block is also included in the design that may be used with the base to sand angles on cut edges, useful for making boxes or other mitered joints.
Step3: Laser Cutting Option
If you use just the base with a support rail, a piece laid on top of the triangles will rest at the angle of interest. Note base is used with the triangles turned the other way relative to earlier steps in these instructions. With care and practice, a base with piece like this can be placed upon the baseplate of the P2/P2S to have the laser cut the miter for you.
An example of this idea is in my earlier project https://www.designfind.com/project/28218-hanukkah-dreidel-design-with-compound-miter-cutting-jig
It is important, as shown in the 2nd picture, to ensure that the piece hangs over the base so the laser only cuts the piece at the angle, not the base below. Typically, two or three passes of the laser will be required because the thickness will be greater than 3mm due to the angle.
