I’m planning to make a sleigh bed and need to enlarge plans for the curved legs. What’s the best way to go about it? They currently are about 3×4 inches or so on a book page and ideally I’d like to make them full size.
Thanks!
I’m planning to make a sleigh bed and need to enlarge plans for the curved legs. What’s the best way to go about it? They currently are about 3×4 inches or so on a book page and ideally I’d like to make them full size.
Thanks!
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Typically, a scale illustration will give directions for enlarging to full size. For example, if it says "drawn at quarter scale (1/4 in. = 1 in.)" then you need to enlarge the sketch by 400 percent.
Your best bet is to enlarge them on a photocopy machine that can print on large paper, or print tiles that can be taped together. If you have a local Kinkos or office supply store, they usually have the right equipment. If you don't have access to a place with enlargement equipment, use a standard copy machine to enlarge sections of the drawing and then tape them together carefully.
Matt Berger
Fine Woodworking
Thanks- I'll give Kinko's a try.
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