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bizbiki
04-01-2008, 03:45 PM
I have built a sled according to the specs some where on this forum. My question is that when I design a project do I use the demensions of the sled as the board size? and design the project in the center of it?

What about board thickness? Should I use the (height of the workpiece + the height of the sled = board thickness) to fool the machine?

What if the workpiece is not as tall as the side rails of the sled?

Should I add filler pieces of stock into the areas not covered by the workpiece along the entire length and width of the sled?

I bought a probe and have not had a chance to use it and I want to get used to using a sled before I scan something.

As always
Thanks for any and all help

Louie