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Wheel Coasters
Instruction
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We need coasters to protect our butcher block counters and these were very fun to make. A unique touch to personalize your home.
Instruction
Step1: Create the Spokes
Create a rectangle that is tall. I started with 30x100.
Choose the vector edit, change the top 2 to perfect symmetry so it's just a little rounded and then move the bottom two points towards each other.
Add an outline of -6. Choose the two layers and Subtract.
Step2: Turn it into a Wheel
Create a second copy, rotate it 180 degrees and Combine them. Now it looks a little like a propeller.
Make copies so you have 5 of these and then align them vertically and horizontally. Now rotate the copies, one each at 36, 72, 108, and 144 degrees. Select all copies and combine. There may be a few super tiny pieces in the middle that are left over. Put a circle over them and choose that with the main shape and Combine to remove them.
Step3: Add Trim
Since the pieces are thin they might break too easily so we want to add the outer part of the wheel to strengthen it.
Add a circle around it and give the circle an inner outline at -6. Select both circles and Subtract. Adjust the size of the circle so it overlaps the spokes just a little. Now select both objects and Combine.
Step4: Size and Cut
Change the height to 114mm for a coaster size and set this to cut. Make 3 copies so you have 4 coasters OR use the grid array function, set to 2 x 2, which will space and align them nicely.
Cut them out of your chosen material. I like something that can soak up a condensation so I prefer wood or cork for coasters. I also chose not to seal them for the same reason.
