Blueprint to vcarve

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WoodStudioIA
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Blueprint to vcarve

Post by WoodStudioIA »

I was given a full size blueprint for a new furniture project and I would like to cut templates of a few of the components on the CNC. All I have is the full size plans since it was drawn on a drafting board in the full size dimension.

Any ideas of best ways to get a full size print transferred to VCarve software. I thought of taking a picture but there must be a better way. Any assistance appreciated.

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Re: Blueprint to vcarve

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A nearby office supply store may be able to scan it and provide you with a PDF file.

Otherwise taking a photo will work. Include some rulers in the photo to help with scale.

You will likely end up re-drawing much of it.
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If you have the plans at 1:1 scale and are only excerpting some of the components it might be time-efficient to draft them in VCarve directly.

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