Knock-Down 30" Stool by Le PicBois

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Patrick Laperriere

Project by

Patrick Laperriere

Published On

October 23, 2018

General Information

I decided to test the capacity of my new X-Carve by drawing a 30 inches knock-down stool. This is the project file. Feel free to modify it as you want. Enjoy!

Project License

Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Watch the Video!

2. Design in Adobe Illustrator

  • Make your design in Illustrator on a 30" X 30" canvas.

  • Then export a .SVG file.

*Note: You don't need to make this step as I did it for you!

Estimated time: 30 minutes

3. Open the file in Easel

  • Import the .SVG file into Easel.

  • Make sure you enter the correct dimensions of the project which is 30" X 30" X 0.75".

  • Set the cutting depth at ¾" for the whole design except for the tabs on the seat. (those needs to be set to ½" deep.)

*Note: You don't need to make this step as I also made it for you as well! Just put a 30" X 30" X ¾" material on the machine and carve it!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4. Make your Blank

  • Take a piece of plywood ¾" thick, and measure a 30" x 30" square. (you can use MDF or laminated wood also)

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5. Cut your Blank

  • Now it's time to cut your blank. I did 31" x 31" on mine just in case but you don't need to. The design is made to fit a 30" x 30" blank.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6. Install the Blank on the X-Carve

  • Install and secure the blank on the X-Carve. I screwed my blank directly on the wasteboard, but if you don't want to damage it, just use clamps provided with the machine.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7. Carve the Design

  • The longest part of the process is to wait for the machine to do its job. But it's worth it!

  • It took me about 2 hours to carve this design with the original parameters. You may be able to save a few minutes by changing the settings.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

8. Wait for it...

  • Stay close to the machine during the process to make sure there are no pitfalls or mechanical breakage. (you're almost there)

9. Sand your Pieces

  • Once the carving is done, remove the pieces from the machine and sand them to avoid splinters.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10. Assembling

  • It's finally time to put the pieces together!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

11. You're done!

  • Enjoy your New Knock-Down Stool and don't forget to watch the Video! ;)