Parabolic Curve Business Card Holder
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Published on January 12, 2012
Description
I like the living hinge idea very much, but think it's just as useful in a static context where the wood stays in one place. I like the idea of being able to make curved wooden objects by pinning the hinge in a particular position.
Instructions
Cut the pattern for both the 'sling' and the stand on a laser cutter; this design is for 1/8" plywood. Snap the pieces together by putting the tabs into the holes. It should require no glue. You may want to curve the hinge around a bottle or similar circular object.
As with all laser cut objects, be mindful of the laser kerf and focus. For the hinge, you'll probably get the best result if the scoring is parallel with the grain of the wood, although since the hinge won't move, you can get away with against the grain if you must.
If you have thicker plywood, you'll need to change the size of the tabs and receiving holes to match.
As with all laser cut objects, be mindful of the laser kerf and focus. For the hinge, you'll probably get the best result if the scoring is parallel with the grain of the wood, although since the hinge won't move, you can get away with against the grain if you must.
If you have thicker plywood, you'll need to change the size of the tabs and receiving holes to match.
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gdickinson
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January 17, 2012
said:
I've added the PDFs of the same images which should help as well.
Greymantalker
on
January 16, 2012
said:
GREAT IDEA - "Save Link As" to get svg files....but importing into Corel Draw opened
both files into trash lines... not had this issue before... anyone else having problems?
worse case I just redraw rather not have to. :(
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Parabolic Curve Business Card Holder by gdickinson is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
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