Can I get some help, please… I’m using MakersCase.com to make a box. I want a snug fit. My wood measures .131 inches using my calipers. I have all my dimensions in but when I cut the finger joints are NOT sung. I still need glue. I’m sure I’m not setting the kerf correctly, but I don’t understan…

So kerf for different products are ‘different’. If the .008 is too tight, adjust it. You will have to test it as no one will be able to give you an exact correct answer. When you get it perfect, it will work for this board, but a different board tomorrow may require some tweaks. Glue is a good opti…

These will help with your testing :slight_smile: [image] Easy Kerf Gauges Free Laser Designs Boring, but really useful. Cut them out of the material you want to check. Slot you material into the slots to find the right size and you already have your kerf allowance! The d…

Thx. I cut out the gauge in the wood I’m using. Found that my wood fits into 3.30 snugly. “That is the dimensions you need to use in your drawing program.” where do I put this number in MakerCase?

[image] jreif1: Kerf set at .008 If you make a small cut in a corner of the wood you are using you can measure it and get the real kerf. If you are designing without kerf you can do this… [image] Kerf is my Moby Dick! Can't get it to be consistent on different medium thickne…

Help with Makercase.com and kerf

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ekla February 10, 2022, 2:07am 3

These will help with your testing