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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 8, 2009 13:20:38 GMT -5
Seeing the mention of templates on Naturenut's thread I thought I would repost these again for those of you who have joined since I first posted them early last year. I have the cab templates shown below that I drew up in a CAD program and am offering them free here. They are in pdf format so anyone can open and print them. Send me a pm and I'll make sure you get a copy. Tony  ADMIN EDIT - repaired broken image - original code below: [img]http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x120/tonyterner/cabshapes2-1.jpg[/img]
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 8, 2009 16:59:11 GMT -5
Very cool offer you have made the RTH members. I live in an AutoCAD world from 9 to 5 in order to support my rock addiction, and have made my own templates the same way.
One suggestion, rather than card stock, I cut my templates out of the HDPE (plastic) lids that come on the large (2 lb size) coffee cans. In addition to rocks, I have a coffee addiction. The HDPE lid cuts easily with a razor knife and is a little more resilient to repeated tracings and especially to water. I usually wet my slabs to see the rock pattern, so water is always an issue when I'm locating a template.
Once again, a very cool offer. Keep on giving.
150FromFundy
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Post by sitnwrap on Apr 8, 2009 18:04:09 GMT -5
Tony, Thank you tons for offering these. My machine is almost completely set up and I will need templates very soon.
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Apr 8, 2009 18:54:22 GMT -5
They look great. And, the idea put forth of using the plastic coffee can lids is a good one. Tony, you have a pm from me!
Thanks;
Mike
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 8, 2009 21:57:28 GMT -5
150 that is a really good idea. Do you tape them on then cut? I'll give that a try since I have to cut myself a few of the sheets to replace the ones Bejewelme borrowed from me. Thanks for the tip.
Must be a thing about working in AutoCAD and polishing rocks. I know of at least one other member who uses that program professionally.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 9, 2009 6:44:39 GMT -5
Most HDPE can lids are translucent, if not trasparent. Tape the paper template underneath the plastic lid then cut out along the lines with a very sharp razor knife.
Use a ruler for all of your straight cuts, and free hand where you have to.
Don't worry if your cuts in the template aren't perfect. Your preform cuts on the tile saw will be even rougher. The irregular edges all get ground down (one way, or another) in the end.
150FromFundy
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 9, 2009 7:55:43 GMT -5
To all those who sent me a pm your templates have been emailed. If you don't get them let me know and I'll try again.
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kjohn0102
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Post by kjohn0102 on Apr 9, 2009 8:01:01 GMT -5
I just PM'd you too Tony-thanks so much!
kj
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 13, 2009 8:51:12 GMT -5
The second batch has been sent out so if some one sent me a pm and didn't get them please send me another pm.
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catskillrocks
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Post by catskillrocks on Apr 22, 2009 11:39:08 GMT -5
Tony, thank YOU so much! I got these on my computer this AM and am looking forward to having a go with them. This is a most generous offer, thank you again.
Don
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NDK
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by NDK on Apr 22, 2009 19:53:31 GMT -5
these templates are top notch! Thank you Tony.
I have printed my first one and am trying it on transparency film. I don't know how they'll hold up because the film's quite thin, but I also think it'll be better than paper with the wet rocks.
Thank you so much!
Nate
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Post by sbreed on Apr 22, 2009 20:18:35 GMT -5
I used the stuff they sell in the quilting area of Joannes. It's called template plastic. Just trace them on and cut them out! Thank you Tony!!
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 23, 2009 8:25:15 GMT -5
Thanks Sheri. There is a Joanne's not too far from my place. I'll check there.
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Geo-Ing Crazy
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2008
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Post by Geo-Ing Crazy on Apr 26, 2009 14:08:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the great offer, I'll send you a pm for email. I just took a look at your wood turning web page too, holy cow. Now I am admiring your artistry with both rocks and wood!
Barb
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w4mwk
having dreams about rocks
Member since April 2009
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Post by w4mwk on May 10, 2009 16:11:49 GMT -5
Tony,
Great looking set of templates, I just sent you a PM requesting a copy of them.
Thanks So Much,
Mike W4MWK
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sunfighter
starting to shine!
Member since January 2009
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Post by sunfighter on Jun 1, 2009 21:17:27 GMT -5
Hey Tony thanks for sending over the templates...they are great! I can definitely use some of these shapes. I am going to transfer them onto transparent colored plastic school binders. I had made some about a month ago and the binders hold up well. Thanks again!
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aunuts
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Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
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Post by aunuts on Jun 3, 2009 15:03:35 GMT -5
Hi Tony,
I'd love to have a set of these templates. For some reason my computer won't let me just PM you, & I can't email you because I don't have your email. I'll go to your wood working website & try to contact you thru that.
Thanks so much for offering these. They're fantastic. ;D
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aunuts
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Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
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Post by aunuts on Jun 3, 2009 15:38:38 GMT -5
Wow Tony,
Your woodworking is fantastic. I am in awe.
Just sent you a PM thru that website requesting the templates.
Thanks so much for the wonderful offer.
JoAnne
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Post by Tonyterner on Jun 5, 2009 14:18:24 GMT -5
Sent
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 6, 2009 3:15:43 GMT -5
Hi Tony,
I got them last time and I use them on the plastic emultion paint tub lids ( 20 Lit tubs)
I used to be a handyman in a nursing home and have a good supply of lids
They cut out well I have also used Margarine tub lids in fact anything plastic thats flat !!!
Thanks again Tony you have helped a lot of us who havent CAD
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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