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Ryan560 · 01-29-2013, 07:11 PM

Just a quick question on making templates, I've done a bunch of searches but I'm still unclear on a few things.
I've tried a few methods so far of printing out plugs but I keep ending up with a shadow line on the edges so it's difficult to follow the edge while cutting. Do I have to worry about trimming that contour perfect or is that something you fix after the template is made and you file or sand down spots on the template as you go? Also I tried scanning a needle I made and all the dimensions match up but the length is about a 1/4" off, thinking maybe it moved while scanning but I've been taping the plugs down to the scanner bed?

01-29-2013, 07:11 PM	#1
Ryan560 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT Posts: 448	Homemade dupe template questions Just a quick question on making templates, I've done a bunch of searches but I'm still unclear on a few things. I've tried a few methods so far of printing out plugs but I keep ending up with a shadow line on the edges so it's difficult to follow the edge while cutting. Do I have to worry about trimming that contour perfect or is that something you fix after the template is made and you file or sand down spots on the template as you go? Also I tried scanning a needle I made and all the dimensions match up but the length is about a 1/4" off, thinking maybe it moved while scanning but I've been taping the plugs down to the scanner bed?