Kerf Tool Test Fit Guides for Laser Designs in 1/8" (3mm) or 1/4" (6mm) Acrylic & Wood - perfect kerf every time - Digital File

Ever print a design (like a phone holder or a base with a stand) and then the pieces fit loose?

The materials we use - even the most premium have variance in thickness from sheet to sheet.
Home Depot PureBond is not even close to 1/4" even though it is marketed as such.

This hard truth has us wasting time, money, masking, 3M adhesive, Gorilla Tape, Wood, Acrylic - all while adding wear and tear to our machines.

This file will pay for itself the very next file that you design, or product you produce. It is a tool every laser owner should have as a resource.

Everything you need to know: https://laserlightdesigns.com/kerf-tool

This file actually includes 120+ SVG files - so you can print the one you prefer, or that fits your intended use!

These guides go in increments of 0.001 in inches or in increments of ~0.025mm, so you can control the exact fit and how snug assembly will be.
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The best part? This kerf tool is designed to work in tandem with FREE videos that we host that show you STEP by STEP how to adjust slots and boxes - even if you have never used that design software before. The Design software we cover, are:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Silhouette
- Inkscape
- Lightburn
- Vectric Aspire / Vcarve
- Corel Draw
- Affinity

Full Tutorials: https://laserlightdesigns.com/resizing-videos
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Included, there are, 195 sizes in all! (Sizes added on 4/22 with version, "F")
ONLY CENTER SLOT VERSIONS ARE INCLUDED.
Side slots versions allowed you to "force" a piece in and give inaccurate readings.

-18 sizes for 3/32 materials - NEW size ranges added with version "F" on 4/2022 (size range below 1/8th)
-36 sizes for 1/8" materials - for most 1/8" materials.
-24 sizes for 5/32" materials - mainly for Columbia Products branded "PureBond" from Home Depot and Lowes
-36 sizes for 1/4" materials - for most 1/4" materials.
-36 sizes for 3/16" materials that are marketed as 1/4" like Columbia Products "PureBond" from Home Depot or Lowes
-45 sizes for 1/4"+ materials - NEW size ranges added with version "F" on 4/2022, for materials that run thick or true to 0.25"

-18 sizes for ~2mm materials - NEW size ranges added with version "F" on 4/2022
-36 sizes for 3mm materials
-24 sizes for 4mm materials
-72 sizes for 5-6mm materials
-45 sizes for 6mm materials - NEW size ranges added with version "F" on 4/2022

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Information for THIS design:

These Kerf Tool Test Fit Guides for Laser Design are intended to account for your exact machines kerf.
-They only need to be printed ONCE.
-They work on ANY laser machine.
-They can be used on ANY Material.

Print the "Primary" for most applications. They have the center slot - the most accurate version of the tool.
"Supplemental" Sizes are for materials that fall outside of the normal range, but are still commonly used.
ONLY CENTER SLOT VERSIONS ARE INCLUDED.
"Side slots" from previous versions allowed you to "force" a piece in and give inaccurate readings.

Full Tutorials: https://laserlightdesigns.com/kerf-tool

We recommend "scoring" the text on this design, not engraving it.

This vastly reduces the time needed to print this file. When you score, it will not have favorable results if it passes over the GF proof grade material QR code sticker or any additional labels, or stickers. Try to avoid scoring over these labels. These labels do not affect any cut lines of this design.
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You will notice the design is red and green. This falls in line with our Color Key System:

Red (multiple shades): Cut
Green (multiple shades): Score
Blue (multiple shades): Engrave - NOT NEEDED FOR THIS FILE
Black: Product, reference, or associated parts outlined - NOT NEEDED FOR THIS FILE
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What does kerf mean? The laser burns away a portion of material when it cuts through. This is known as the laser kerf and ranges from 0.08mm – 1mm depending on the material type and other conditional factors. Kerf can be different from machine to machine, and even change on the same machine over time and use. This is why your designs don't always fit well when you go to assemble them.


Please Note:

- Please keep in mind that all lasers are different - even those within the same model/brand.
- Please keep in mind that all materials are different - even those within the same supplier.
- Always cut a small test piece when using a new material to you, to dial in your settings.
- Even when measuring your material, know that the thickness may vary slightly on that same piece.
- Measure a few spots to find a good average, if possible
- You may need to cut a new "Fit Guide" on your machine after extensive use, aggressive cleaning/calibration,
or anything else that could affect Kerf on your machine - or if your physical fit guide becomes worn from use.
-When you score, it will not have favorable results if it passes over the GF Proof grade
Material QR code description box. Try to avoid scoring over this label. This label does not affect any cut lines of this design.
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Return and Refund Policy:

Thank you for understanding that there are no returns on digital products.
Also, no physical product is included in this listing.

This listing is for digital SVG design files ONLY - used in Laser, Vinyl, and other CNC applications.
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Permissions for Use:

- This file CAN be modified for your personal and commercial use. Feel free to reach out for assistance if needed
- There is no limit to how many times you can use, manufacturer, modify, print or cut this file to sell a physical
product or for personal use
- You DO NOT have permission to advertise, list, sell, distribute, or give away these digital files, in part or in full, or any
digital file that you modify from these digital files
- The "free" or "complimentary" files that may be included with your purchased design are for personal use only, and
cannot be advertised, listed, sold, distributed, or given away in digital form, or as physical products.
- Do not use any render images included in your files for advertising or product listing
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