Wikihouse Build - Calibration Test v1.1 Final Assembly

After reworking the Wikihouse plugin SVG export in VCarve, the cut files were recreated. The main changes in this version were:

1. Used normal fillets instead of dog bones on the internal corners. In the next project, we will skip adding fillets by hand and confirm that VCarve will handle the toolpaths itself.

2. Cut the missing c-shaped peg (Added some extra pegs just in case)

3. Added part labels - went with an abstract grid instead of plain lettering.

4. Set an offset allowance (-0.01”) on slot toolpaths so the parts fit without sanding

The resulting preview of the toolpaths.

[caption id=”attachment_699” align=”alignnone” width=”300”] Updated toolpaths[/caption]

After recutting the parts, removing the tabs to free them from the material, and assembling them, we learned some more.

1. When using the negative offset allowance on an inside toolpath means that 0.01” is added to each side of a rectangle. So the actual width of the rectangle is increased by 0.02”. After this assembly we could increase the offset to 0.03” and still have good part fit. In our first test, we had to sand parts so they could fit together. This build went easier but parts still needed to be tapped into place with a deadblow mallet.

2. The part labels were cut at a depth of 0.07” to be deep enough to be visible. It would look better if the depth was less than the thickness of the first ply. When cutting through the first layer of ply which is usually a higher quality, the second layer may have voids, discoloration, or adhesive that are exposed.

[caption id=”attachment_701” align=”alignnone” width=”300”]2 Wikihouse Calibration Test - v1.1 - Final Assembly[/caption]