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DCZX:
I'm wanting to transfer the plans to wood. I am thinking about having the plans (TIF files) printed at a blueprint shop for $14 and attaching the to the wood, then cutting it.

Is this the best way to go or is there another way?

thank you

slayj:
I would just draw the lines on the wood.  The main benefit of this is that on the books plans several pieces are draw side by side.  When cutting you will lose a small amount of wood from either piece, or more from one than the other depending on how you cut.  Most places that sell MDF will have the sheets larger then the documented size.  Use this to your advantage and draw small spaces between your cuts so that you get more accurate results. 

DCZX:
So... should I print them and trace the patterns on? Or should I just figure out the measurements and draw them on? Which one are you saying?

thanks

RTSDaddy2:
Measure, then draw.  We did this, adjusting as needed to accomodate our 32" TV.  For the curve, we did copy it and trace a larger image of it using an overhead projector - you can see the results here:

http://hometown.aol.com/rtsdaddy2/myhomepage/profile.html

Basically, though, the rest of the cabinet is a set of straight lines.  Remember though, measure twice (or five times, if you want), and cut once!  I would encourage you to buy one extra sheet of wood if you can afford it, just in case a mistake is made. :D.  Good luck!

donjuanzx9:
I do allot of work with scroll saw and here is a trick to cut your control panel. print the plans to correct size and glue them on your wood with glue stick ,since glue stick

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