Constructing the Mendel parts out of MDF (Part II)

Step 2: Drawing the parts on the MDF.

drawing on the way (1)

Drawing the parts isn't something tough, but you have to be patient and careful for a good result.
At the left photo you can see almost everything you will need.

Notice: Remember what i had mentioned previously, that the outline isn't so important as the innner dimensions are.



Define a reference point to start drawing on the wood. The best is one machine-cut side because you know it's a straight line.
Get the paper and place it in line with the end of MDF or the ruler (photo 2).

placing the paper part (2)

  


At the photo you can see that i used the ruler in order to be sure that the paper is placed correctly. In other cases you use a combination of rulers to get the paper where you want it. Here you will need the corner ruler because it makes your life easier.

Drawing many parts (3)

Drawing many parts (4)

Using the rulers to draw many parts on MDF and not drawing and cutting one by one. The space needed between parts is about 5mm to be sure you'll not mess them up.

2 consecutive parts (5)

This is how the job is done. Draw a big area with parts and then start cutting. Also don't draw one piece of everything, but better draw all the replicas of one and then go for the next.

Notice: Better remove the wood from the inside of the parts before you split them because it will be difficult to hold them tight while milling them.

I can't remember something else from this procedure. If you miss anything feel free to contact me.
Next post will be about the milling and the tools i used.