Here is a quick last-minute Easter basket stuffer. You can cut this pattern from any 3/4" thick wood.
I used a #3 blade to cut this pattern. I used the small blade because I wanted the parts to have a nice snug fit. The problem with using a small blade on thick wood is blade flex. When the blade flexes as you cut, the cut will be cork-shaped. This will cause the parts to only slide in one direction when taking them apart.
The tip to prevent this flex is to avoid applying side pressure to the blade as you make the cut. You must allow the blade to do the cut without forcing it. You also want to have good blade tension. A blade that is not tensioned correctly will flex much easier.
The last tip is to only use a new, sharp blade for the cuts. As soon as the blade starts to dull, replace it. This pattern is only a five-minute cut but I used two brand new blades to complete it.
I used cherry wood for this project.
Free Pattern Generator
This web app just does two things. It will generate desk name plates and Name key fobs. There are three sliders that move and scale the pattern. You can have more than one pattern on the page.
Here is a link to a video that shows how the app works. Stencil Pattern Generator Video.
My son-in-law wrote the code for this app for me. If you find it useful then click the donate button on the app page and give him a tip.
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Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
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- 5.7-amp brushed motor combined with the 6-inch impeller moves over 660 cubic feet of air per minute
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