Measurement Problem
- pd417
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Measurement Problem
I am building a dust boot for my NWA Piranha FX XL.
The boot measures 8.0"x 4.4375" and will be in two parts, part 1 will be attached to the underside of the router carriage,
part 2 will be the bristle plate.
Part 1 has two holes, the first is 2.2655", this is where the vac attaches and the second is
2.8625", this mounts over the bottom of the router.
I am designing this in VCarve 9 and I'm having a problem setting the two holes in the proper
locations. Hole 1 is supposed to be 0.625" from one end and hole 2 at 0.875" from the opposite end.
I place the hole where I think it should go and use the measure tool, then move as necessary.
This is tedious and not accurate. Is there a way I can enter a value so the hole is in the exact location I
need or have the measurement value displayed as I move the circle?
The boot measures 8.0"x 4.4375" and will be in two parts, part 1 will be attached to the underside of the router carriage,
part 2 will be the bristle plate.
Part 1 has two holes, the first is 2.2655", this is where the vac attaches and the second is
2.8625", this mounts over the bottom of the router.
I am designing this in VCarve 9 and I'm having a problem setting the two holes in the proper
locations. Hole 1 is supposed to be 0.625" from one end and hole 2 at 0.875" from the opposite end.
I place the hole where I think it should go and use the measure tool, then move as necessary.
This is tedious and not accurate. Is there a way I can enter a value so the hole is in the exact location I
need or have the measurement value displayed as I move the circle?
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Re: Measurement Problem
When you draw the circle, you can enter the coords in the top, left dialog box. If they're already drawn, you can use the MOVE dialog to enter the new coords.
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Re: Measurement Problem
Where are you buying the brush?pd417 wrote:I am building a dust boot for my NWA Piranha FX XL.
The boot measures 8.0"x 4.4375" and will be in two parts, part 1 will be attached to the underside of the router carriage,
part 2 will be the bristle plate.
Paul Rowntree
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- pd417
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Re: Measurement Problem
I tried the MOVE dialog and was given the choice of Absolute and Relative.
If I use Absolute, I have to define an anchor point at either the four
corners or the middle. I need to measure from the center of the left and right edges.
As for the bristles, I plan to pull apart a workbench brush.
If I use Absolute, I have to define an anchor point at either the four
corners or the middle. I need to measure from the center of the left and right edges.
As for the bristles, I plan to pull apart a workbench brush.
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Re: Measurement Problem
You know the radius of the circle so add that to the absolute measurement you need and use the centre anchor point. VCarve will even calculate it for you if use the maths function in the entry box.
Another way is to snap the edge of the circle onto the line you're using and then move a relative amount.
Another way is to snap the edge of the circle onto the line you're using and then move a relative amount.
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Re: Measurement Problem
You can create a circle anywhere on the drawing then close when you double click the circle you can drag it to any node and get a node to node alignment. For instance you can drag your circle to have its 9 o'clock node snap to the midpoint on the plate's side. Once there, type m to open the move window and click relative and move in the x distance the appropriate amount.
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Re: Measurement Problem
The edge of a circle is going to be the same as the corner anchor point so there are multiple ways you can do it by entering the co-ordinates, positioning guidelines, drawing guide vectors etc etc.
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Re: Measurement Problem
A quick and dirty way to to this is to create a line at the point you want the edge of the circle to be. You can either set the position of the line directly when creating it, or move it using the Move command with absolute coordinates (that's what I do). Then create the circle and use the appropriate "Align Objects" command to snap it to the right location. This takes a few seconds in real life - far less time than it took to type this.
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Re: Measurement Problem
Paul, I just redid mine and got the brush at:Where are you buying the brush?
http://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com ... gLAhPD_BwE
Gary
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Re: Measurement Problem
Thanks for the help, as always, much appreciated.
** Gary...looks like I'll use the online store you listed, much better than taking apart a
bench brush!
** Gary...looks like I'll use the online store you listed, much better than taking apart a
bench brush!
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Re: Measurement Problem
Excellent Gary, thank you!garylmast wrote:Paul, I just redid mine and got the brush at:Where are you buying the brush?
http://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com ... gLAhPD_BwE
Gary
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Re: Measurement Problem
I got my dust collector brushes at McMaster Carr. I used the "Easy-Cut Strip Brushes" and you can get them in different lengths. You can press them into a profiled slot in acrylic, using some silicone to glue them into the slot.
https://www.mcmaster.com/#strip-brushes/=1a82y17
I still have extra 5 foot lengths of both 2" and 3" brushes. If anyone can use them, send me a private message.
Bob
https://www.mcmaster.com/#strip-brushes/=1a82y17
I still have extra 5 foot lengths of both 2" and 3" brushes. If anyone can use them, send me a private message.
Bob
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Re: Measurement Problem
zoro (zorotools) up to 6" in height by different lengths; some with only metal backers (a bit more challenging to form into the channel) and some with nylon/plastic (easy to form into the channel).