Folding carpenter’s ruler SVG
A wooden folding ruler opened into a zigzag of four arms, with a rivet at each joint and notches along one edge of every arm. For a joiner, a builder or a workshop sign.
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What is in the file
| Size | 100 × 73 mm (3.94 × 2.89 in), scales to any size |
|---|---|
| Pieces | One piece: it holds together when cut |
| Outlines to cut | 5: 1 outer edge and 4 cut-outs |
| Cut length | 732 mm at this size |
| Narrowest part | Nothing narrower than 6 mm at this size |
| Nodes | 156 curve and line segments |
Measured from the file. PNG: 2,000 × 1,487 pixels, transparent. About the three file types.
Will it cut at your size?
Scaling a design scales its thinnest part too. Here is this one at seven sizes, from 1 to 12 inches on its longer side, with how many copies fit a 12 × 12 inch sheet or mat.
| Size, width × height | Narrowest part | Cut length | Fit on a 12 in sheet | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 0.73 in (25 × 19 mm) | Over 1.5 mm | 186 mm | 130 | Vinyl, card and thin sheet |
| 2 × 1.47 in (51 × 37 mm) | Over 3 mm | 372 mm | 35 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
| 3 × 2.2 in (76 × 56 mm) | Over 4.6 mm | 558 mm | 15 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
| 4 × 2.93 in (102 × 74 mm) | Over 6.1 mm | 744 mm | 6 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
| 6 × 4.4 in (152 × 112 mm) | Over 9.1 mm | 1,116 mm | 2 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
| 8 × 5.86 in (203 × 149 mm) | Over 12 mm | 1,487 mm | 2 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
| 12 × 8.8 in (305 × 223 mm) | Over 18 mm | 2,231 mm | 1 | Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic |
The narrowest part is the thinnest neck that holds the design together; sharp tips are not counted. For wood and acrylic, keep it at least as wide as the sheet is thick. How to open the file in Cricut, Silhouette and laser software.
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