Not lining up! Still :(

[scoobydoo]

In the past few days, once I cut a jig, it is good until the next day or when I turn the machine off. That when it seems to go weird. My GF is still under warranty also. If this helps!!

[ca_worth]

it is not trivial to put the boots in place. but once you do that crumb tray stays PUT!

[evansd2]

@scoobydoo

I always download a template

There’s your issue.

You’ll have to recut the jig every time* you upload new art.

* not really but explaining how to setup the jig/art and/or use precision placement to avoid that is hard to write out.

[scoobydoo]

I hope I don’t, I have it marked where the jig lines up on the honeycomb. It is also secured down. I write the coordinates down.

[evansd2]

@scoobydoo

I have it marked where the jig lines up on the honeycomb

This is imprecise. Learn about double jigs and corner jigging and you can get dead on repeatability and consistency that you cant get just with marks on the comb.

You’re not saving any time/money at all if you misalign even one job in 20. Doublejigging will never let you down.

[scoobydoo]

Thank you I will. I am going to see if I can find some info on those.

[evansd2]

@jbmanning5 has done a lot of repeatable jigs:

Creating a Template for Repeat Projects

I’ve reused tons of jigs between different sessions, on/off cycles etc. You need a pretty solid reference point to place the jig. I use 12x20” jigs also. So I made crumbtray rulers and align the jig to that. I used a line of tape before that. Either works. Then, make a 12x20 artboard in your design program. Set your design up in the design program. Your jig circle would be one color so it’s a separate operation. Upload the file. Cut the circle out. Run your engrave. For any new files, jus…

Some discussion here:

Is creating a jig worthwhile?

I am just curious if jig creation is a necessary. I have been reading everything I can on creating them but I don’t understand how they benefit you when you have to manually move your design around to get it set before printing anyway. The only benefit I can see is the jig holding your item in a straight position.

The basic idea is that you cut a jig to be used inside another jig. A nice rectangular reusable jig with cutouts for your bands. Then when you want to use it, you cut a jig to slot the rectangular jig into. Everything else proceeds ad normal more or less.

I use corner jigging instead of cutting the whole thing out, you only need to lock it in the correct spot, and it saves a lot of time and materials to just cut the corners out of cardboard and slot the jig into place.

Writing all this out with pictures is really inadequate; doing a full write up with pictures and whatnot would be really good but also take forever. Sorry, no time to get to that.

[timjedwards]

@ca_worth

it is not trivial to put the boots in place

On my machine it doesn’t take much force to snug the tray into place. But I’m sure there are manufacturing tolerances that can lead to varied experiences. A little sanding could make things easier while still keeping a snug fit, or you could tweak the design…

[ca_worth]

my difficulty was getting my fingers in there to get them in place.

[timjedwards]

Ah, I just took the tray out!

[ca_worth]

I had them move a little bit

[lightner]

Sounds like you maybe need to try this brand new Glowforge feature.

Glowforge's Latest Improvements - Manual Setting Improvement

[djfb]

@lightner

A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no mercy. — Joseph Campbell

So true

[djfb]

What are your settings for the card board? If you don’t mind…oops! Just kept reading and found them. Thanks