The twelve pentominoes with a frame for 6 × 10 squares: there are 2339 solutions, and finding the first one is tricky. Square size and fit adjustable.
- Size
- 436 × 253 mm, 6 mm thick
- Material
- Plywood
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Milling time
- approx. 29 min
- Bits
- End mill Ø 3.175 mm
- Customise
- Size, text and details adjustable with sliders
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Build instructions
Materials and accessories
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wood glue (water-resistant D3) |
| 1 | Wood paints or acrylic paints |
Also: sandpaper (grit 120 and 240), a utility knife or fine saw and, for joints, a rubber mallet.
Carving and finishing
- Clamp the workpiece flat on the spoilboard or secure it with double-sided tape, and set the origin as shown in the carving assistant.
- First the window of the frame, then cut out frame, base and the twelve pieces.
- Free the parts at the holding tabs with a utility knife or fine saw and sand the tab remains flush.
- Lightly break the edges with sandpaper (grit 120, then 240) and remove burrs.
Assembly and final touches
- Glue the frame flush onto the base. The pieces fit into the 6 × 10 frame with clearance; to start, lay out a 5 × 6 field with six pieces.
- Paint the pieces in six colours if you like; do not varnish the edges or they will jam.
How to carve this template
- OpenOpen the template in the app and adjust size and text if you like.
- CheckLook at it in 3D, check run time and warnings.
- Set upThe carve wizard guides you through material, clamping, bit and zero point.
- CarvePress start; the app drives your Grbl router directly over USB.
