Miette Pencil Case
A quick Pencil case Combining hardwood and closed cell polyethylene foam for a nice pencil presentation case. Check out this conversation discussing kaisen foam cutting on the forum ( note we dont use kaisen foam for this project ) https://community.shapertools.com/t/shaper-kaizen-insert-table/2305
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Materials
1/2" - 3/4" thick 5" wide x 10" long 4lb / sqft closed cell polyethylene
3/4" thick and 5"+ width 20"+ length hardwood ( Purple heart in this case )
Odies oil finish ( food safe and subtle )
Tools
Origin
Stock 1/4" cutter ( works for both materials )
1/2" plunge cutter ( i used the Katana 15453 for the large pockets )
Instructions
Wood: Prepare your stock, mill it down to 3/4" thick and at least 5" wide x 20" long ( some extra width and length helps supporting Origin while cutting ) Two things to keep in mind throughout this project. A) When cutting shoulders, it is easy to end up climb cutting, perform shallower passes than you usually would, and go slowly if you do find yourself climb cutting. B) This project includes large pocketed areas, always pay attention to how much of Origins base is supported by material. Use plenty of double sided tape to firmly attach the stock horizontally to the spoil board. Clamp or double sided tape some 3/4" thick ply above the stock. Attach Shaper tape to the ply only. Scan and place shapes. Rough cut ( 0.01" offset ) the perimeter for each element leaving a skin on the bottom (eg down to .73" deep) Then perform a finish cut at full depth ( tape will hold the project in place. ) Cut the shoulders using the 1/4" cutter to their final dimensions ( pay attention to the depths in the file ) Convert the inside cuts to pockets and with the 1/2" cutter mill out the interior pockets. ( be mindful of the material supporting Origins base ) Foam: Double sided tape down your XLPE foam Apply shaper tape, it doesn't stick great, gaffer tape to hold down the edges can improve the situation. Cut the profiles do the depths indicated with the stock 1/4" cutter. A cut speed of 5 seems to work fine Sand Finish Install foam Embellish with someones name and it will make a great gift.