
O
offset pockets, 158
offsetting, 134, 171
One to Several Table, 64, 263-274
adjust and cut, 273-274
assembly, 274
CAD files, 282-283
materials selection, 264
measure and scale, 270
parametric app for, 267-269
parametric transformation,
266
program definition, 264
test piece for, 270-271
toolpath creation for, 271
onion-skin strategy, 155
Open Storage Cabinet, 277-290
adjust and cut, 288-289
assembly, 289-290
materials selection and meas-
uring, 278-280
parametric transformation,
280-282
program development, 278
scaling multiplier, 283-284
test pieces, 284-286
OpenDesk, 33
outside profile, 82
outside profile toolpaths, 192
overall tool length (OTL), 151
overlapping joints, 49
P
parametric definitions, 254-257
parametric design, 253-261, 266
apps for, 267-269, 280-282
case study in, 258-260
constraints in, 258
defining, 253-254
functions, variables, and lim-
its, 259-260
Processing applets, 260-261
parametrics, 134
partial prototypes, 136
(see also test pieces)
for large projects, 311-312
particleboard, 31
pass depth, 159
patterns, 297
peck drilling, 46
plunge-end end mills, 152
plywood, 128
plywood joinery, 127-138
ensuring fit, 131
measuring, 130-133
nominal thickness, 129
properties of plywood, 127
prototyping, 136-138
scaling, offsettin, and para-
metrics, 133-134
surplus material, 138
test pieces, 136-137
types/grades of plywood, 128
pockets, 46, 158-159, 241-244, 286,
288, 300
Poke Credenza, 65, 295-305
adjust and cut, 302-303
assembly, 305
materials selection, 296
measure and scale, 298
patterns and modifications,
296-297
program development, 296
test pieces, 298-302
Processing, 267-269
profile cutting, 32
profile toolpaths, 44-45, 82,
180-182, 187-192
profiles, 79-80
program, 58-59, 88, 224, 236, 264
proportions versus ergonomic
standards, 94
protective finishes, 210-212
prototypes, 136-138, 226
prototyping case study, 311
R
radial flutes, 153
rails, 146
ramp moves, 155, 193-194
rapid prototyping, 136
raster pockets, 158
reference lines, 98-99, 106
Rhino, 33
Rohrbacher, Gary, xviii
Rorke, Tiago, 33
rotational cutters, 37
Rotational Stools, 62, 181, 199-206
assembly, 204
AtFAB SketchUp file, 166-197
cut and fit, 201-202
drilling holes, 206
fasteners, 204-206
Lazy Stool, 201
Lively Stool, 202
measure and scale, 200
troubleshooting, 202-204
rotational structures, 58
routers
evolution of, 143
router anatomy, 146-148
router bits, 37, 150
(see also end-mill anat-
omy)
router safety, 147
versus laser cutters, xx
S
sacrificial layer, 146
Saul, Greg, 33
scale prototypes, 136-138, 226,
237, 283
scaling, 41, 101, 133, 283-284
scarfing (see joinery)
schematic design, 103
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