Cutting Out Plans

[nheather]

I know this is overthinking, but when you cut out plans, the border lines are fairly thick so are you meant to cut along the outside, down the centre or the inside of the line?

Or does it not matter as long as you do it consistently?

 

[Mr NCT]

I know this is overthinking, but when you cut out plans, the border lines are fairly thick so are you meant to cut along the outside, down the centre or the inside of the line?

Or does it not matter as long as you do it consistently?

The CAD program thickens lines equally each side of center so to be totally accurate cut down the center. But it doesn't make much difference during assembly as long as you're close.

 

[Bricks]

That is how my foamy builds go close as foam in it`s self is not real accurate.

 

[Merv]

... does it not matter as long as you do it consistently?

No, it doesn't matter. You don't even need to be consistent, just be close, somewhere near the line.
For straight cuts, use a straight edge to guide you knife. On bevels, I find a flat board with some sandpaper glued to it can turn a so so bevel into a perfect bevel.

 

[Jo's squadron]

No, it doesn't matter. You don't even need to be consistent, just be close, somewhere near the line.
For straight cuts, use a straight edge to guide you knife. On bevels, I find a flat board with some sandpaper glued to it can turn a so so bevel into a perfect bevel.

Yes definitely use a straight edge/ruler it helps a lot. Make sure it’s a metal one, NOT plastic!

 

[RickHunter]

If you have a 3d printer print these or something like them. The 45 angle cutter and the double cutter (for folds) are worth their weight in gold for scratch builds in my opinion.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3146798