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Post by Big Ed on Jun 22, 2011 20:07:27 GMT -5
Hey all. Does anyone have a sure-fire method for spacing evenly within a circle template? If I wantd to make a 6-point wheel face, that's easy. I think any even numbered measuring would be easy. But it's the odd numbered spaces I'm having an issue with. I searched "templates" and came up empty. I do have some 1:1 pics of wheels I'd like to do, but I can't shrink 'em small enough. I hope I was clear with what I'm askin'. Thanks fellas.
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Post by jeffs396 on Jun 22, 2011 21:03:51 GMT -5
I'm sure there's a better way, but I just lay them out on thin sheet styrene templates until I get it right, drill the holes, then transfer to the good parts.
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Post by Big Ed on Jun 24, 2011 11:18:36 GMT -5
Thanks Jeff. You're right, but I was just lookin' for an easier way, which I don't think there is.
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Post by calnaga on Jul 23, 2011 18:37:33 GMT -5
Sounds like you're trying to draw wheel designs on paper or sheet styrene and need to get the angle spacing even for the features? If I have this wrong, sorry, but I think I'll venture an answer.
1. Draw two lines perpendicular to each other. The center of your pattern is where the two lines cross or intersect. These align the circle template on center. Pick one of the lines to be your zero angle line.
2. How many segments are you trying to space out? Say 9 because it is an odball example. Divide 360 degrees by 9 or 40 degrees per segment.
3. Using a protractor, draw lines at 40 degrees from your zero angle line, and every 40 degrees thereafter. The center is the intersection of your first two parallel lines. You will wind up with 9 radial lines, evenly spaced.
This can be done with any number, though some will give you a number of whole degrees, some will give whole degrees plus a fraction of a degree. 360 degrees divided by 7 is 51.43 degrees. It would require some more careful measurement and layout, but it could be done.
Steve
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Post by Big Ed on Jul 23, 2011 20:57:54 GMT -5
Hey Jeff, that's what i do now...even after many atempts, some still look off to me. My direct-fit Rockwell axle wheel stud holes are still not exact, but they're close. But persistence is key with this method. Steve, sounds like a plan. I was tryin' to do a 5 point wheel...but any odd-numbered style is tough. So this might be a plan. Ya know, with all the projects (truck builds) on tap, you'd think I'd concentrate on gettin' somethin' done (did someone say "Dodge"?) It's close. Thanks all for the help.
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Post by calnaga on Jul 24, 2011 18:46:54 GMT -5
A five hole pattern isn't bad at all: 360/5=72. You can do that with a protractor well enough that a naked eye wont see inaccuracies.
I would be interested to see your work with wheels when finished.
Regards, Steve
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Post by Big Ed on Jul 24, 2011 20:57:51 GMT -5
Hey Steve. If you check The Dodge and Beast2 albums in my Photobucket (my sig, too), the direct-fit Rockwell wheels I 50% made. They are for the axles I scratched. They're nothin' fancy, but they look good to me.
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