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|project title="Spartan" Pencil/Knife Holders | |project title="Spartan" Pencil/Knife Holders | ||
|image= | |image=Spartan knife holder 00.jpg | ||
|status= | |status=''somewhat'' in progress | ||
|date= | |date=first version: Dec 2020 | ||
|initiator=[[Lukas]] | |initiator=[[Lukas]] | ||
|team= | |team= | ||
|materials= | |materials=[[plywood]] | ||
|tools= | |tools=[[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] | ||
|software= | |software=[[Inkscape]] | ||
|cost= | |cost=time, not money... | ||
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'' | No, this page is not about holders for Spartans! I made a Spartan ''shaped'' knife holder and want to adapt the design to several other holders as well. | ||
My ideas going into this project: | |||
* should be CNC'able and made from wood | * should be CNC'able and made from wood | ||
* first a small version for pencils, then the [https://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Block/ typical knife holder you've probably seen on the internet] (problem - not very flexible, knife sizes best known in advance) | * first a small version for pencils, then the [https://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Block/ typical knife holder you've probably seen on the internet] (problem - not very flexible, knife sizes best known in advance) | ||
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** at least one other person also thought of a [https://geekyget.com/products/spartan-warrior-holder pencil/stuff holder] (laser cut) | ** at least one other person also thought of a [https://geekyget.com/products/spartan-warrior-holder pencil/stuff holder] (laser cut) | ||
== First Version == | == First Version (Knife Holder) == | ||
Just when I was about to design | Just when I was about to design my Spartan mostly from scratch, I found an [https://www.instructables.com/Knife-Block-Warrior/ Instructable that hits many of my targets already]. I vectorized the design to be able to [[Laser Cutting|laser cut]] it out of 6 mm poplar [[plywood]]. If the original author is okay with it, I'll share the files once they're all cleaned up! | ||
* changes: | * changes: | ||
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** "Tonight, we dine in HELL" added to the base (font: [https://www.dafont.com/levibrush.font Levi Brush] which is ''somewhat'' similar to the "300" movie logo) | ** "Tonight, we dine in HELL" added to the base (font: [https://www.dafont.com/levibrush.font Levi Brush] which is ''somewhat'' similar to the "300" movie logo) | ||
** knife slots made a little more random (angled) | ** knife slots made a little more random (angled) | ||
* nice scroll saw trick to try out: blade wrapped in [[sandpaper]] | ** manually cut & charred scratch across the right eye | ||
* <strike>nice scroll saw trick to try out: blade wrapped in [[sandpaper]]</strike> I don't think I ended up doing that, actually | |||
[[Category:Laser Cutting]] | [[Category:Laser Cutting]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:59, 5 September 2022
| ProjectInfoBox "Spartan" Pencil/Knife Holders | |
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| Status: | somewhat in progress |
| Release Date: | first version: Dec 2020 |
| Initiator: | Lukas |
| Materials Used: | plywood |
| Tools Used: | laser cutter |
| Software Used: | Inkscape |
| Approx. Cost: | time, not money... |
No, this page is not about holders for Spartans! I made a Spartan shaped knife holder and want to adapt the design to several other holders as well.
My ideas going into this project:
- should be CNC'able and made from wood
- first a small version for pencils, then the typical knife holder you've probably seen on the internet (problem - not very flexible, knife sizes best known in advance)
- helmet pattern should be nicer/more realistic than in most designs - different wood, extra thickness for helmet & less for feathers?
- shield should be round & domed with a lambda on it
- kneeling position would be closer to the 300 movie (arrows are broken when standing up)
- inspiration:
- 3D printable "Spartan Toothpick Army"
- etsy image with okay feathers and lambda shield (although too many other lines for my taste)
- Wikipedia - "Hoplite"
- at least one other person also thought of a pencil/stuff holder (laser cut)
First Version (Knife Holder)
Just when I was about to design my Spartan mostly from scratch, I found an Instructable that hits many of my targets already. I vectorized the design to be able to laser cut it out of 6 mm poplar plywood. If the original author is okay with it, I'll share the files once they're all cleaned up!
- changes:
- duplicated the 12 mm patterns to cut everything from 6 mm plywood
- "Tonight, we dine in HELL" added to the base (font: Levi Brush which is somewhat similar to the "300" movie logo)
- knife slots made a little more random (angled)
- manually cut & charred scratch across the right eye
nice scroll saw trick to try out: blade wrapped in sandpaperI don't think I ended up doing that, actually
