Sizing

[jpshogs]

When I am putting something on the layout board it looks like it takes up the whole board but when I got to carve it it comes out small is there a way to tell the actual size of what I put on?

[cnsranch]

You're likely scaling the project because you're telling the machine to stay under the rollers. Search the4 "7" rule".

[mtylerfl]

When I am putting something on the layout board it looks like it takes up the whole board but when I got to carve it it comes out small is there a way to tell the actual size of what I put on?

You may find it helpful to read the following Tips & Tricks regarding scaling...

ISSUE 18 March 2009 – Scaling and How to Avoid It!

[blhutchens]

when you click on the pattern it will give you the dimensions at the top of the screen.

[jpshogs]

You may find it helpful to read the following Tips & Tricks regarding scaling...

ISSUE 18 March 2009 – Scaling and How to Avoid It!

I figured it out, I was looking at the yellow numbers thinking that was the size, the actual size shows up at the bottom left hand corner DUH

[jpshogs]

I figured it out, I was looking at the yellow numbers instead of the actual size down in the bottom left hand corner, DUH!