Gear trivet, 180 mm: cut layout preview

Gear trivet, 180 mm

✓ Cut-checked158 × 175 mmIntermediate

This gear trivet is a six-spoke rosette with filigree, 180 mm. Cut it from 3 mm birch plywood, hardwood or MDF. It is a good project for making a functional kitchen piece.

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Size
158 × 175 mm (6.2 × 6.9 in)
Machines
CO₂ laser
Files
SVG and DXF, in millimetres
Skill
Intermediate
Fits
K40-class CO₂ · Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400

Ideas

  • Use under hot pots and pans on the table
  • Give as a housewarming or Father's Day gift
  • Apply food-safe oil or wax for protection

How to make it

Sand all edges. Apply food-safe oil or wax. Use under hot pots and pans.

Checked for these materials

MaterialMachineThinnest stripNarrowest opening
3mm Birch PlywoodCO₂ laser9.76 mm4.87 mm
3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry)CO₂ laser9.76 mm4.87 mm
3mm MDFCO₂ laser9.76 mm4.87 mm

Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.

Quality checks

  • ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.

Questions

What size is the gear trivet?

The design measures 158 x 175 mm (6.2 x 6.9 in).

What materials and machines is it checked for?

It was checked for 3 mm birch plywood, 3 mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) and 3 mm MDF on a CO₂ laser.

How do I finish it for food use?

Sand all edges and apply food-safe oil or wax.

What file formats are included?

SVG and DXF.

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