Hardware and Tools - Printing in Plastic: Build Your Own 3D Printer - page 15

Figure 2-8. A coping saw can also cut ninety degree corners but it's a slow process.

You'll be cutting a total of seventeen wood pieces to build your 3D printer. In addition to cutting
these pieces, you'll also be drilling holes in them for mating with other wood parts or to bolt on other
objects (such as motors or rail). For the drilling, you'll need a combination of tools and specialty bits.

■ Note There are many cuts shown in the plans that don't have to be perfect ninety degree cuts. We'll do our

best to point out what cuts require precision and when it's not as important. Take care to read over the building
plans as well. You'll see that there are many opportunities to apply curved cuts in corners (and on edges) to make
the parts more aesthetically pleasing. The building plans often show a version of a part with some curves applied
to it. Rest assured, we'll let you know when you can apply a little artistic flair to a part and when you need to be
precise when making a cut.