Print PDF
Favorite
Email
Step 2Notch Cutting 101
The simplest piece has four notches (two on opposite sides at each end, see pic 1). We must make these cuts accurately to make sure that the pieces will fit together nicely. Here are some steps to making your measurements:
1.) Measure in from the end of the stick one stick width (in my case, 3/8") and draw a vertical line.
2.) Measure 1/4 of the width of the stick (3/32") in from the side of the stick on each side.
3.) Make sure that the width of each cut is the same as the thickness of the craft sticks (1/12"). In my case, I was lucky enough to have a jigsaw blade that was exactly 1/12". Hoorah!
4.) If you make any other notches, be sure to repeat steps 2 & 3.
Note: The dimensions of each craft stick vary from stick to stick. You may want to filter out some of the "undesirables" before you start cutting.
1.) Measure in from the end of the stick one stick width (in my case, 3/8") and draw a vertical line.
2.) Measure 1/4 of the width of the stick (3/32") in from the side of the stick on each side.
3.) Make sure that the width of each cut is the same as the thickness of the craft sticks (1/12"). In my case, I was lucky enough to have a jigsaw blade that was exactly 1/12". Hoorah!
4.) If you make any other notches, be sure to repeat steps 2 & 3.
Note: The dimensions of each craft stick vary from stick to stick. You may want to filter out some of the "undesirables" before you start cutting.
| « Previous Step | Download PDFView All Steps | Next Step » |
1
comment
|
Add Comment
|
2
Jul 25, 2010. 7:02 PM
abehambino
says:
abehambino
says:
nice. i once built a biplane out of these sticks. sadly, i no longer have it and i don't have any pictures. maybe i'll make anoter and post it here.
Reply
 |
Add Comment
|
