stencils
 

hi guys

i have the manual but i have also downloaded a copy to the computer because i want to create stencils rather than doing all the measuring and angle checking. does anyone have any idea how to convert the drawings from pdf to actuall sizes to print off?

thanks

martin

Sadly you can't. There is a drawing of the car floating about in AutoCAD format, but it has a few errors in it. You're going to be a million times better off marking the steel yourself. Trying to cut around paper templates is a terrible idea. If you can't copy the design from the book onto steel, your going to struggle like hell making up any bespoke parts, such as Engine mounts, gearbox mounts, seat supports, radiator supports, IVA modifications, header tank mounts, exhaust brackets and internal aluminium panels etc

its not that i can't do it i was just looking for an easier way. worth a try though.

thanks deezee

Buy a pre cut chassis pack from handyandy! Easy! !!

i would but i don't have spare cash at the moment. might invest in ready made wishbones

At least for cutting the plates it is a good idea. I think for those who, like me, are better with a keyboard than with a marker and a ruler, printing the outlines of the plates from a computer drawn document is a very good idea. I did that for my pedal brackets and I'm very happy with the result. I even regret I haven't thought about it before :o
The best thing is to print the shapes on a sticker (A4 non-cut label sheets are excellent), and to stick it on your metal plate. Then you just have to follow the outline. Cutting is still as easy/difficult, but at least, the outline you are following is right :)
For the tubes though, I don't think it is possible (except spending hours drawing each tube end)
Anyway Martinl, you can not really start from your PDF copy of the book, as it is just pictures of the pages (non-vectorial) and scaling them, without being totally impossible, will take a lot of time for each of it. You will need to re-draw the outlines yourself, or to find the CAD or SVG drawings which are scaled. PM me if you want more details about that, but as I said : I think this technique is OK for the plates, but if it is only for the tubes you want to use it, better use a mitre saw or buying a flat pack as the others members said ;)
Hope this will help.
Bye.
Sylvain

thanks for the advice sylvain. ill keep it in mind. theres no rush yet to start. just in the process of getting relevants bits and pieces together.

cheers

martin

If you make the lower and upper side rails in one piece it makes few cuts less and a little stronger,just cut out the bit between the angle and leave the outside in tact.

thanks flyerncle

thats a damn good idea cheers