Chubby Box problem
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Chubby Box problem
Haven't finished this yet, in fact only really just started but I seem to have a problem with this project, not sure if it is a problem with the files or the machine yet, thinking the files may have got wet & shrunk some how
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Hi Martin,
What seems to be the problem? (I can't tell from the photo.)
What seems to be the problem? (I can't tell from the photo.)
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Ok, I see the ruler now. The dimensions of each side piece (after cutting out) should be about 3.5" x 7".
The files are fine. Did you do some type of scaling in your Job Setup? Check to make sure the "Design Scaling - Scale design with job size" is NOT turned on (no checkmark in the box).
The files are fine. Did you do some type of scaling in your Job Setup? Check to make sure the "Design Scaling - Scale design with job size" is NOT turned on (no checkmark in the box).
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Re: Chubby Box problem
No mine definitely isn't that size Michael
Strange how the dowels seem to fit perfectly isn't it
Did a little bit more today, as you can see it's no where near 7" wide
Think I am going to call it the Not so Chubby Box
Strange how the dowels seem to fit perfectly isn't it
Did a little bit more today, as you can see it's no where near 7" wide
Think I am going to call it the Not so Chubby Box
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Re: Chubby Box problem
I like that small version!
Did you check what I suggested earlier regarding Scaling? You may have had that activated by mistake. (The 3.5" X7" size is what the side panels should measure...not the width of the assembled box.)
Did you check what I suggested earlier regarding Scaling? You may have had that activated by mistake. (The 3.5" X7" size is what the side panels should measure...not the width of the assembled box.)
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Looks like a perfect size for tiny house people. Would mm vs inches be a factor?
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Re: Chubby Box problem
It's kinda cute Martin!
Now if you shrunk a favorite sweater of a female by that ratio....THAT would be BAD!!!!
Hadn't seen that box until today...
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Now if you shrunk a favorite sweater of a female by that ratio....THAT would be BAD!!!!
Hadn't seen that box until today...
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Michael lol, I made it that size to start out
I thought you would have realised that by now Sorry it's my warped sense of humour !!!
It's not exactly a 50% reduction in size but close enough, had to enlarge the recesses in the sides a bit for the 6mm dowels, the 2 ends are 12mm Elm & the lid that hasn't been made yet will be the same material, just not decided on a design for the lid yet. Just need to look about for some kebab skewers now for the next one which I think will be about half the size again
I thought you would have realised that by now Sorry it's my warped sense of humour !!!
It's not exactly a 50% reduction in size but close enough, had to enlarge the recesses in the sides a bit for the 6mm dowels, the 2 ends are 12mm Elm & the lid that hasn't been made yet will be the same material, just not decided on a design for the lid yet. Just need to look about for some kebab skewers now for the next one which I think will be about half the size again
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Shebab skewers.....NOW you're talking!!!!
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Re: Chubby Box problem
I was thinking of making one using Toothpicks Scott but I think that may just be a bit to small for me
Not beyond your skills though with some of the miniature stuff you do
Not beyond your skills though with some of the miniature stuff you do
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Re: Chubby Box problem
martin54 wrote:Michael lol, I made it that size to start out
I thought you would have realised that by now Sorry it's my warped sense of humour !!!
Martin, you got me!
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Are there plans for this box. Is so easy you don't need plans.
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Don it's one of the monthly free Vectric projects that Michael Tyler creates, it's the May project can be found here. The original is twice the size of the one I have made thoughMakingtoothpicks wrote:Are there plans for this box. Is so easy you don't need plans.
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Made some progress with mine today, sanded & glued the box, gave it a coat or shellac sanding sealer & then a couple of coats of wax. I did wonder if wax would be a good idea with the dowels being quite small but then decided that it would be OK, it wasn't actually the dips between the dowels that caused me a problem, it was either end where the dowels fitted into the recesses. Guess thats why tooth brushes were invented though as I was able to use a soft toothbrush to get rid of the wax that had got in there
Just the lid to make now & it will probably have some sort of Celtic design on it once I make up my mind
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Hi Don,Makingtoothpicks wrote:Are there plans for this box. Is so easy you don't need plans.
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Re: Chubby Box problem
Working on my version of this. Did the "dry fit" today. Getting all the dowels to go into place is a pain in the @##. Any tips for doing this with glue? Also, do you think gluing the dowels together, along the long seams is necessary?martin54 wrote:Makingtoothpicks wrote:Are there plans for this box. Is so easy you don't need plans.
Made some progress with mine today, sanded & glued the box, gave it a coat or shellac sanding sealer & then a couple of coats of wax. I did wonder if wax would be a good idea with the dowels being quite small but then decided that it would be OK, it wasn't actually the dips between the dowels that caused me a problem, it was either end where the dowels fitted into the recesses. Guess thats why tooth brushes were invented though as I was able to use a soft toothbrush to get rid of the wax that had got in there
Just the lid to make now & it will probably have some sort of Celtic design on it once I make up my mind
Thanks for any help.
John