PrintItStickItCutit
DIY Build Method as used by BodgeIt for Repraping from 2007 - 2010.
Print out the PDF DXF drawings to scale on a Printer. Laser printer or Inkjet printer.
Cut out the parts including the outlines or if neded stick multilpe prints together to create a full part image.
This method works best using MDF as it is easy to cut with a craft knife, chisel, hacksaw, dremel.
Select your MDF sheet stick the outline you want to make onto it using a Glue stick.
Drill all the required holes.
Now start cutting out the shape using a craft knif or any tool you prefer.
Make your self a Cupstrap or BasicMendel or Huxley Seedling using this method.
Tooling
Basic tools:- Printer, Glue Sticks, Electric Drill with stand, Hack saw, Sharp Chisels metric drills Hand saw craft Knife / Stanly Knife.
Advanced tools:- Pedestal Drill, Chop Saw, Dremel, router, Jigsaw, Band saw, Scroll saw any electric cutting tool.