KERF and Proofgrade Materials

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Cut some kerf gauges, one out of each material. Then mate the two pieces to figure out what kerf adjustment you need in each material.

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Getting Nerdy: My Adventures in Kerfs, Parameters and Test Fit Octogons

I am making some simple spice racks to be mounted inside my cabinet doors. The parts have a lot of interlocking tabs and slots. To get my learn on, I designed it in Fusion 360 using parameters. I didn’t enter a single dimension onto the parts directly. [image] [IMG_0010] I thought I had dialed in the power/speed settings for the acrylic I am using, but some parts were not separating completely. Sometimes it would cut the acrylic but not the back protective sheet. So I slowed down the laser do…

Easy Kerf Gauges

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 dimensions are correct in the drawing program, but the actual cut sizes will vary according to the kerf of the cut. So if you are looking for a tight fit, just try the slots until you find one that is tight. That is the dimensions you need to use in your drawing program.! [Kerf_Gauge_Thickness] [Kerf_Gauge_Circles]